Maritime updates: news and insights

Switched ON for zero emissions: designing for a rulebook that keeps moving

An owner ordering a vessel today is buying into a rulebook that refuses to sit still. The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework was agreed in principle in 2025, stalled at adoption, and only returns to the table at the end of 2026. The EU’s Emissions Trading System reached full coverage of shipping in January 2026, FuelEU Maritime tightens its carbon-intensity limits year on year, and national authorities and charterers keep adding conditions of their own. None of it points cleanly in the same direction, and a ship ordered now will spend three decades trading under rules that are still being written. 

Kongsberg Maritime enters agreement to acquire Steerprop

Oslo, Norway, 7 September 2026 - Kongsberg Maritime ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer and manufacturer of azimuth propulsion systems specialising in high ice-class and Arctic vessels. 

Kongsberg Maritime to equip two new Cadeler T-class wind turbine installation vessels

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. (COSCO Shipping Offshore) to supply an integrated technology package for two new Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs) being built for offshore wind installation company Cadeler.

Inside the Elegance Pod development

The extended range of Elegance Pods marks a key milestone for Kongsberg Maritime. Behind the product development lies a combination of advanced engineering, changing customer requirements and proven global support capabilities. Here, three Kongsberg Maritime specialists share their perspectives on the technology, market drivers and service expertise that make the expanded range possible

The excellence of Elegance Pods

Kongsberg Maritime’s next-generation Elegance Pod range signals a return to the large cruise ship market with a strong focus on reliability and efficiency. This new propulsion system will deliver – both for the customer and their passengers. 

Kongsberg Maritime secures contract for advanced systems on new Solstad / SBM Offshore vessel

Kongsberg, Norway, 25.08.2026 – Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to deliver a fully integrated suite of technology and equipment for a new multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel that will be owned and operated by Solstad Offshore and SBM Offshore.

Kongsberg Maritime awarded substantial deck machinery contract for a new FPSO development

Kongsberg, Norway, 18 August 2026 - Kongsberg Maritime has secured a substantial contract with a major energy operator to deliver advanced deck machinery for a new Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for an offshore development in Asia.

Kongsberg Maritime to strengthen marine propulsion offering through acquisition of Berg Propulsion

Kongsberg Maritime ASA (OSE: KMAR) today announced an agreement to acquire the Swedish company Berg Propulsion AB. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of integrated propulsion and electrical systems for the maritime market.

DNV and Kongsberg Maritime enable standardised Operational Vessel Data exchange

DNV 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.

Where support builds trust

As a field engineer, Matheus steps into situations where technology, people and operations meet in real time. 

Electrical engineering with real-world impact

Sigurd and Eirik work with some of our most complex electrical questions - while helping others learn, improve and make systems safer in practice. 

Strong potential for fully electric RoPax vessels

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.