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Design conversions and upgrades

If you are interested in making your vessels more attractive for a charterer, or a potential purchaser, using them in a more profitable market segment, or to reduce its operating costs, Kongsberg Maritime can help you in the conceptualisation and realisation of conversion, upgrades and retrofits of your existing tonnage.

  • Our Ship Design team can support life extension, conversions and upgrades for all vessel types and designs.
  • Our designers and engineers can convert any vessel into a new life in a new segment, creating a ‘new' vessel with reduced delivery time.​
  • Before major investments are initiated, we can support you with feasibility studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and other advanced analyses to identify the best solutions and support decisions.
  • We cover the complete range of naval architecture, hydrodynamics and stability, and engineering services, and have vast experience in all vessel segments.

Conversions and upgrades​

  • Structural
  • Machinery
  • Electrical
  • Safety
  • Accommodation
  • Stability
  • Deck arrangement
  • Inspections
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What we offer

  • Optimised performance

    Optimised performance

  • Reduced emissions

    Reduced emissions

  • Entry into new operations

    Entry into new operations

  • Increased capacity

    Increased capacity

  • Vessel upgrades

    Vessel upgrades

  • Safety

    Safety

Customer success stories​

In today’s maritime industry, adaptation is the key to survival. These case studies showcase our ability to transform older vessels through innovative thinking, experienced project management, and state-of-the-art technological and engineering capacity.

Whether it is enabling hybrid operations on older vessels to meet emissions regulations or enhancing the comfort and performance of a luxury cruise liner, we meet the unique needs of our clients.

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