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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.
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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.
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Where support builds trust
As a field engineer, Matheus steps into situations where technology, people and operations meet in real time.
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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.
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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.
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An electric avenue to greener ships
Improved technology and new regulations are the driving force behind a move towards fully electric vessels, with Kongsberg Maritime at the heart of the action.
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Evolving maritime training through retrofit and partnership
At the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), Ireland’s national centre of excellence in maritime education and training, simulation is not an add-on — it is central to how future maritime professionals are prepared for life at sea.
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Electric tug project for Svitzer
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) to deliver a fully integrated equipment and technology package for Svitzer’s next generation of full‑electric TRAnsverse tugs. The contract covers four vessels, with options for four additional units, and represents a significant step in Svitzer’s strategy to advance efficient, zero‑emission harbour and terminal towage.
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Kongsberg Maritime wins simulator contract with the French Naval Academy in Lanvéoc
Delivery to the prestigious École Navale in Lanvéoc will include four full-mission K-Sim Navigation simulators and two part-task units, featuring projector-based visuals, VR binoculars and mixed reality bridge wings for French Navy cadet and officer training.
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Kongsberg Maritime begins trading on Oslo Stock Exchange
Kongsberg Maritime ASA, a global leader in maritime technology, today begins trading on Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KMAR. The company has been spun off from Kongsberg Gruppen ASA.
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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.
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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.
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Cool technology delivers polar performance
By collecting real-world data from embedded propeller sensors, Kongsberg Maritime aims to redefine global ice-class propulsion standards.
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From classroom to capability
From its Aberdeen training centre, Kongsberg Maritime delivers training that ensures maritime professionals develop vital skills for the future.
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