Kongsberg Maritime to strengthen marine propulsion offering through acquisition of Berg Propulsion
Kongsberg Maritime ASA today announced an agreement to acquire the Swedish company Berg Propulsion AB.
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Kongsberg Maritime secures Extended Thruster Coverage agreement with KOTUG for five terminal/offshore support tugs
Oslo, Norway, 09 July 2026 - Kongsberg Maritime has signed an Extended Thruster Coverage (ETC) agreement with KOTUG International to provide long-term propulsion service support for five newbuild Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs. The vessels are being deployed for offshore terminal operations in West Africa.
The five vessels share a common configuration and will be treated as a single fleet under -
Kongsberg Maritime, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Announce Landmark 76.5 MCAD Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence in Support of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy
KONGSBERG, Kongsberg Maritime, and BCIT are pleased to announce a significant investment that will establish the Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence (MISE) in British Columbia.
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New EU project to cut emissions and fuel costs through wind propulsion in shipping
AWESOME — Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency - is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS).
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DNV and Kongsberg Maritime enable standardized Operational Vessel Data exchange
NV and Kongsberg Maritime have entered into an agreement to enable secure, standardised exchange of Operational Vessel Data (OVD) between Kongsberg Maritime’s digital fleet management solution and DNV’s Veracity platform.
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Kongsberg Maritime study highlights strong potential for fully electric RoPax vessels across key European routes
Oslo, Norway, 19 May 2026 - A new study from Kongsberg Maritime has identified a range of European passenger and freight routes with strong potential for the introduction of fully electric RoPax vessels, particularly across busy short‑sea corridors in Northern Europe.
Highlighting the decarbonisation opportunity in short‑sea shipping, the analysis assessed ferry routes across the continent, ide -
Kongsberg Maritime receives DNV Statement of Compliance for new Höegh Aurora Engine Room Simulator model
Oslo, Norway, 13 May 2026 - Kongsberg Maritime has received a DNV Simulator Statement of Compliance for its new Engine Room Simulator (ERS) model based on Höegh Aurora (CO₂ Pilot), a flagship vessel in Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class.
The approval follows a full demonstration and audit of the simulator model, confirming compliance with DNV’s maritime simulator requirements and validating th -
Kongsberg Maritime to supply integrated technology package for Svitzer’s new electric tug series at Cochin Shipyard
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) to deliver a fully integrated equipment and technology package for Svitzer’s next generation of full‑electric TRAnsverse tugs. The contract covers four vessels, with options for four additional units, and represents a significant step in Svitzer’s strategy to advance efficient, zero‑emission harbour and terminal towage.
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Kongsberg Maritime wins simulator contract with the French Naval Academy in Lanvéoc
Kongsberg Maritime, a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors has been awarded a contract by the French Navy (Ministère des Armées et des anciens combattants) to deliver advanced ship bridge simulation systems to the French Naval Academy, École Navale, located in Lanvéoc near Brest, France.
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Kongsberg Maritime begins trading on Oslo Stock Exchange
Kongsberg Maritime ASA, a global leader in maritime technology, today begins trading on Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KMAR.
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Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill, and Hanwha Drilling Forge Alliance to Pioneer Remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) Technology
Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill”) NYSE: SDRL, a premier offshore drilling contractor, Kongsberg Maritime AS (“KM”), a global technology leader, and Hanwha Drilling a leading provider of offshore drilling services, today announced a strategic alliance to develop the next generation of remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology in offshore drilling.
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Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with PT PAL to advance energy efficiency and decarbonisation in Indonesia
Kongsberg Maritime today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT PAL Indonesia, the country’s largest state‑owned shipyard.
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Kongsberg Maritime - a global technology partner
As previously announced, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) will demerge Kongsberg Maritime as a separate publicly listed company. The decision was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting in KONGSBERG on 22 January 2026, and Kongsberg Maritime is planned to be listed on Euronext Oslo Børs in April 2026.
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Kongsberg Maritime formally on its way to becoming a stand-alone company
At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the world-leading maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23.
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Kongsberg Maritime Marks 50 Years of Dynamic Positioning Innovation
Kongsberg Maritime is marking a major milestone: 50 years since the introduction of its first Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, a Norwegian innovation that transformed offshore operations and set new standards for safety and efficiency at sea.
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Kongsberg Maritime to Power Med Marine’s Next-Generation Tugs with Advanced Thruster and Winch Technology
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a significant contract with Turkish shipbuilder and leading tugboat operator Med Marine to supply its US azimuth thrusters and a combination of electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tugs designs, including the company’s new ‘VoltRA’ all-electric tug, which will be constructed at Med Marine’s Ereğli Shipyard.
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Kongsberg Maritime to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy frigate
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Damen Naval to supply twin Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) and shaftlines as part of a contract with the Colombian Navy for a new frigate.
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Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with India to explore design of indigenous Polar Research Vessel
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) during the Nor-Shipping 2025 event in Oslo, initiating a collaborative effort to explore the design of India’s first indigenous polar research vessel.
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Kongsberg Maritime wins waterjet contract with Maritime Partner AS for Danish SAR vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has entered into a contract with Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner AS for the delivery of waterjets and control systems for seven new Search and Rescue (SAR) vessels.
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Aquarius stabilisers for Chesapeake newbuilds
Kongsberg Maritime is continuing its 15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in the USA, through the supply of its Aquarius retractable stabilisers. The stabilisers will be installed on the latest newbuild cruise ships for American Cruise Lines, a leading operator in the American cruise industry.
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