Maritime updates: news and insights

From coordinator to instructor

Eun Jung Lee joined us in 2008 – without really knowing much about Kongsberg Maritime at the time. Today, more than a decade later, she works as an instructor at the South Korea Training Center, delivering technical courses to external customers. Her career path shows how experience, curiosity, and support from colleagues can open new opportunities – even when your background is not technical. 

A career shaped by curiosity, integration and change

Over nearly two decades, Vegard Spiten Engh’s journey has evolved alongside the company itself, from hands‑on engineering to leading complex, integrated innovation through people and technology. 

Waterjet contract for Indian Navy NGMV

Image courtesy of Cochin Shipyard Limited Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme. Each of the vessels will feature waterjets, delivering exceptional speed and manoeuvrability for high-performance naval operations. The NGMV fleet is being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited and will play a critical role in India’s maritime defence strategy. 

Cool technology delivers polar performance

By collecting real-world data from embedded propeller sensors, Kongsberg Maritime aims to redefine global ice-class propulsion standards.  

From classroom to capability

From its Aberdeen training centre, Kongsberg Maritime delivers training that ensures maritime professionals develop vital skills for the future. 

Securing the seas at speed

In partnership with Kongsberg Maritime, Marine Alutech is helping navies and coast guards meet growing global challenges to maritime security. 

Safe and sound attitudes

The risk of cyber crime is a clear and present danger for the shipping industry, however Kongsberg Maritime’s experts are working hard to keep vessels and crews secure.  

A quiet revolution in ship technology

The upgrade of Baltic Queen has delivered many game-changing improvements. New propellers use less fuel, are better for the planet and have reduced noise levels. 

How MAAP builds future ready seafarers with Kongsberg Maritime’s K Sim technology and Long Term Lifecycle Support

At MAAP, future‑ready maritime training depends not only on advanced simulation, but on strong, long‑term support that keeps technology reliable, up to date, and fit for purpose.

Aalborg: The centre of it all

Covid-19 was a source of inspiration for Kongsberg Maritime engineers in Aalborg, Denmark. They transformed their facility from a relatively quiet service centre into a global hub for standardised tool kits for field service engineers, resulting in dramatically faster maintenance and repairs on vessels worldwide. 

Next-gen UT vessels strike Olympic gold

Efficiency, sustainability and innovation are at the heart of Kongsberg Maritime’s latest subsea construction vessels – a project steered by hugely successful collaboration. 

MoU with Seadrill and Hanwha Drilling

Kongsberg Maritime, Seadrill Limited and Hanwha Drilling today announced a strategic alliance to develop the next generation of remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology in offshore drilling. The collaboration will establish new standards for offshore drilling safety, efficiency, and centralised operations.