Insights and updates from Kongsberg Maritime

COSCO orders Kongsberg Maritime technology for fifth Cadeler jack up

The new vessel, the third A-class WTIV to join the Cadeler fleet, will be one of the world’s largest installation vessels in the offshore wind market, with Kongsberg Maritime providing a complete electrical, automation and propulsion system

Kongsberg Maritime electrifies historic Norwegian royal barge

The project to electrify and modernise the Kongesjaluppen 1976 was done in partnership with the KNM Narvik Foundation and the Naval Museum, and included students from Horten Upper Secondary School

Kongsberg Maritime accesses Eutelsat OneWeb high-speed connectivity for an autonomous shipping trial supported by Telenor Maritime

In a collaborative project with Norwegian telecommunications provider Telenor Maritime, an electric barge will be equipped with Eutelsat OneWeb’s latest Kymeta Peregrine u8 flat panel antenna system for a trial that aims to expand ship-board connectivity at sea

Kongsberg Maritime expands Rim Drive Azimuth Thruster range with RD AZ 2300

The RD-AZ-2300 is perfect for vessels requiring precise manoeuvrability and low noise levels, such as offshore wind vessels. Adhering to DNV’s Silent R classification, the RD-AZ-2300 is also suited for underwater research vessels. 

Kongsberg Maritime completes cyber security testing for digital products

Kongsberg Maritime is one of the first maritime technology companies to establish a certified baseline of cybersecurity for all digital products, a process requiring close collaboration with DNV 

Secures contract from Tärntank

Kongsberg Maritime continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in next-generation cargo ship development having been awarded a further contract from Danish operator Tärntank to design and equip its eleventh hybrid chemical tanker, which will be wind-assisted. This latest ordered brings the total of vessels order by Tärntank to 11, with the latest five featuring wind-assist technology.  

New underwater mountable thruster permanent magnet motor

The new thruster delivers 81 tonnes of bollard pull and is suited for a range of vessels, including drill ships and windfarm vessels

Cybersecurity DNV type approval certification digital ship systems

Kongsberg Maritime is one of the first maritime engineering companies to establish a certified baseline of cybersecurity for all digital products, a process requiring close collaboration with DNV

Kongsberg Maritime Expands its Retractable Thruster Line

The ULE PM 255 thruster has been designed specifically for larger vessels  

Tärntank orders tenth hybrid chemical tanker

The new vessels will reduce carbon emissions by using a combination of clean technologies, such as wind-assist technology – a feature expected to reduce emissions by up to 19%.

Super efficient bulker vessel design concept unveiled

The design is based on a Kamsarmax bulker of 82,000 DWT and promises fuel cost savings between 40-50%, letting ship owners meet tough future emissions targets using conventional fuels

Autonomous vessel DNV approval chief engineer shore based control centre

The move will enable the role of Chief Engineer to be located in a Remote Operations Centre (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from a desk-based workstation, instead of onboard a vessel.