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Ship Design

Our Ship Design solutions combine decades of maritime expertise with cutting‑edge technology to create vessels that set new benchmarks for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From advanced offshore ships to next‑generation cargo and passenger vessels, we turn complex operational challenges into future‑ready performance. 

With proven UT and NVC series designs and a portfolio spanning offshore wind, fisheries, aquaculture, and specialised vessels, we deliver designs that reduce emissions, optimise energy use, and support a more sustainable ocean economy.

Three cargo ships sailing in blue-green waters in parallel

Green Ship of the Future

The shipping industry is transitioning towards reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency. Whether integrated into a novel design, or retrofitted, a solution supporting the transition should be the best compromise between operational needs, the most environmentally friendly solution, cost, and benefit.
  • More than 1,000 vessels delivered with​ UT/NVC design around the world​

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  • More than 50 years of experience within a wide range of vessel types

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  • Global service network with more than 1,400 well-trained service engineers

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Kongsberg Maritime ship design for Oceanography and Research operations with dark blue hull and golden lines

Specialised vessels

The UT-series of vessels is recognised as a worldwide benchmark for specialised vessels within the industry comprising offshore industry, wind farm support, coastguard, research, seismic, environmental protection, icebreakers and more.

Design conversions

Our designers and engineers can convert any vessel into a new life in a new segment – to secure the shipowner a ‘new’ vessel with a short delivery time.

Ship Design unveils range of next-generation platform supply and anchor handler vessels

Kongsberg Maritime has today unveiled a new range of ship designs in its extensive UT design portfolio. The new anchor handler (AHT) and platform supply vessels (PSV) have the option to include alternative energy sources and fuels, such as methanol, ammonia, and hybrid-battery power.

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