Meeting the moment in superyachts

Such demands increasingly require the expertise that Kongsberg Maritime possesses, thanks to decades of experience in complex and demanding operations, including the offshore sector. Whether it is the rigorous safety standards required for offshore energy or the robustness of dynamic positioning systems that keep big ships perfectly still in rough seas, Kongsberg Maritime is adapting its technology for yachts.

Adnan Grizovic, Kongsberg Maritime’s Senior Sales Manager Yachts, notes that many yachts over 70 metres already utilise Kongsberg Maritime technology and that some of the most renowned names in large yacht construction, work with the company.

“Our business in yachts has been growing, and we are taking on more of these complex projects,” he says. “Consider all the technology that now goes into yachts – we are in a great position to build and improve on it.”

Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Show

Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Show

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The top-down approach

One vital aspect of Kongsberg Maritime’s work in yachts is bridge systems and automation. Today, the bridge is seen by a new generation of tech-savvy owners as a centerpiece. For captains and crew, the bridge is the nerve centre of a vast entertainment, safety, and propulsion system.

Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Master integrated bridge solution meets the intertwined needs of safe and efficient vessel operation within the maritime sector, including the yacht market. Integrated bridge systems can be supplied as a turnkey delivery that simplifies installation – a key benefit for shipyards.

Andrea Cerutti, Vice President, Regional Sales – EMEA, adds: “We have provided customised bridge systems for some of the world’s largest yachts,” pointing to the fact that half of the yachts over 75 metres at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show feature bridge solutions from Kongsberg Maritime. “Often, our discussions with shipyards and owners begin with how we can create a bridge system that is visually pleasing yet highly functional – some of the bridges we have created are true works of art.”

The superyacht scope

Our scope of supply goes far beyond bridge systems. Automation, condition monitoring, and control systems, propulsion solutions, thrusters for manoeuvring, stabilisation systems, energy systems, and power management are all part of the package that Kongsberg Maritime provides.

Our propulsion solutions – including pods, thrusters, propeller systems, and waterjets – are backed by the industry’s only in-house hydrodynamic research centre, which has been refining performance over decades.

“Where owners and operators see the full advantage is in the complete integration of these vital components into a complete system solution,” says Cerutti. “We have delivered systems such as our K-Chief Integrated Automation & Safety System to large installations and vessels in the offshore sector for many years, where safety is the priority. We can bring that to the yacht sector because owners and builders increasingly want commercial standardisation.” 

A recent electric-hybrid yacht project features Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Master integrated bridge solution, combining navigation, manoeuvring, and vessel control into one easily managed operating environment. This combination of hybrid propulsion and innovative bridge technology, backed by advanced ergonomics and operator interfaces, demonstrates how decades of experience in advanced operations deliver high-standard solutions for captains and operators.

Through life, global support

From commissioning to long-term operation, Kongsberg Maritime delivers comprehensive through-life support backed by a global network of expert engineers and service centres in more than 30 countries. Our 24/7 technical assistance and remote capabilities help yacht owners maximise safety, reliability, and performance worldwide.

Another key factor is the yacht refit market. Shipyards are often backlogged, with buyers sometimes waiting years for a build slot. Refit projects offer buyers a quicker route onto the water but often require a complete overhaul to save fuel and improve efficiency – a Kongsberg Maritime specialty.