Maritime updates: news and insights

WINTEGRATE launched to accelerate wind-powered shipping

Horten, Norway, 2 September – Kongsberg Maritime and a consortium of leading Norwegian maritime companies and research institutions have launched WINTEGRATE, a major research and innovation project aimed at accelerating the adoption of wind propulsion in commercial shipping.

Kongsberg Maritime to extend range of Elegance Pods for large cruise vessels

2 September, Hamburg, Germany – Kongsberg Maritime is expanding its Elegance Pod propulsion range with the launch of five new sizes delivering up to 22 MW, enabling the company to address the requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.

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 expands Rim-Drive Tunnel Thruster range with larger, more powerful models

Stavanger, Norway, 26.08.2026 – Kongsberg Maritime is expanding its proven Rim-Drive Tunnel Thruster (RD-TT) range with the introduction of two new larger models, featuring propeller diameters of 2300 mm and 2600 mm. The strengthened range has been developed in response to growing demand from the offshore sector for higher-powered thruster solutions that combine superior dynamic positioning (DP) performance with low noise and high efficiency.

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 secures Extended Thruster Coverage agreement with KOTUG for five terminal/offshore support tugs

Oslo, Norway, 09 July 2026 - Kongsberg Maritime has signed an Extended Thruster Coverage (ETC) agreement with KOTUG International to provide long-term propulsion service support for five newbuild Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs. The vessels are being deployed for offshore terminal operations in West Africa.

Kongsberg Maritime Q2 2026: Record-high backlog and strong newbuild execution

Kongsberg Maritime ASA (OSE: KMAR) today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026. A record-high order backlog driven by strong newbuild order intake and execution contributed to a solid quarter.

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.

KONGSBERG, Kongsberg Maritime, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Announce Landmark 76.5 MCAD Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence in Support of Canada’s Defense Industrial Strategy

KONGSBERG, Kongsberg Maritime, and BCIT are pleased to announce a significant investment that will establish the Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence (MISE) in British Columbia. The initiative is designed to strengthen maritime innovation and skills development, support ongoing research and development, while building on key objectives outlined in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

New EU project to cut emissions and fuel costs through wind propulsion in shipping

Image coutesy of Ruben Soltvedt. AWESOME — Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency - is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). This enables shipowners and regulators to make informed decisions, lowering investment risk and accelerating the adoption of cost-effective emission reduction solutions in shipping.