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Surface combatant vessel

Extending range and interoperability for surface combatants

We boost the performance of frigates and surface combatant vessels for extended long-range operations with rapid adaptability and interoperability. As a trusted partner and supplier to European and North American navies, we have decades of experience dealing with processes and demands for highly complex vessels built to the strictest standards 

Powering performance with proven advantages:

  • Agile, electrically-powered Replenishment at Sea (RAS) systems 
  • Propulsion systems that improve range while offering ultra-quiet operation
  • Reliable deck machinery for fast, effective launch and recovery operations
  • Integrated digital systems to speed onboard decision-making.
  • Mission Bay Handling Systems that rapidly deploy remote or autonomous craft 

Key systems for naval vessels:

We provide key elements for naval vessels that ensure longer range, interoperability, and quicker response times.

Experience, support, and customisation for our naval clients

  • We maintain 117 offices in 34 countries, strategically located around the world, ensuring global support and quick shipment of parts and personnel.

    19 countries
  • For over 80 years, Kongsberg's Hydrodynamic Research Centre has been perfecting propulsion for all types of naval platforms, from fast patrol craft to aircraft carriers. 

    65 years
  • More than 70 navies around the world use Kongsberg Maritime equipment and engineering to extend range, cut noise, and boost reliability

    55 navies

What we offer the world's top navies

From Mission Bay Handling Systems that quickly deploy unmanned craft to ultra-silent propeller design, we enable navies to do more at sea for longer

Lifecycle support

  • Kongsberg Maritime is the only marine engineering company with in-house hydrodynamic research and testing facilities – the Hydrodynamic Research Centre (HRC). Established in 1942, the HRC is comprised of engineers and hydrodynamicists. We uniquely combine computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and cavitation tunnel testing to deliver unmatched hydrodynamic solutions and designs that reduce fuel consumption and emissions on any vessel project, new build or refit. 

  • We provide solutions for every stage of your vessel's service life to extend operational capability, improve performance, adopt green technologies, or prepare for new missions. Our global team is committed to you and your project until it is complete, on time and on budget. 

  • At Kongsberg Maritime, our aim is to ensure your vessel has maximum uptime without delays in getting diagnostic help. With our remote support tools, KONGSBERG-certified engineers virtually connect to your vessels’ installations and equipment to provide online diagnostic support, troubleshooting, and solutions to your personnel, in real time. 

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