Maritime updates: news and insights

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. 

From the classroom to the open sea

Are you  an engineering graduate or someone with hands-on technical experience? As a Field Service Engineer, you won’t just apply your technical skills; you will be part of a global team that supports vessels throughout their entire lifecycle.

Designing for a sustainable future

At Kongsberg Maritime, sustainability isn’t a separate initiative -  it’s part of how we design, build and improve our products. Meet Elisabeth Lervåg Synnes, Product Sustainability Lead in the Propulsion and Handling division, whose work helps engineers turn sustainability targets into practical design decisions.

Being a lead engineer in Kongsberg Maritime

What does it take to lead some of the most complex engineering projects in the maritime industry today?  For Jens-Ingeman Stad Fosseli and Sondre Momrak Larsen, the answer lies in a mix of deep technical expertise, curiosity, and the ability to lead others.  

From curiosity to expertise

When Reidar André Skarbøvik began his engineering career over two decades ago, he didn’t expect to become a specialist in winch drum mechanics. But one persistent question - about the forces acting on winch drums with multiple layers of steel wire or synthetic fiber ropes - would eventually lead him to challenge industry norms, complete a PhD, and alter how Kongsberg Maritime approaches winch design. 

Managing complex ship conversions for a sustainable future

Meet Trond Larsen, an experienced Project Manager at Kongsberg Maritime, leading the Hurtigruten Costal Express upgrade. Managing complex projects is about more than keeping schedules on track—it’s about problem-solving, collaboration, and driving meaningful change.

Project Management at Kongsberg Maritime

Armaan Kamboj and Jonas Wenstrøm both work as project managers at Kongsberg Maritime – Armaan works with deliveries, while Jonas works with development projects. They have found an environment that values growth, autonomy, and collaboration—making every project an opportunity to learn, innovate, and make an impact.