Maritime updates: news and insights

ON the bottom line: how efficiency helps pay for the transition

Shipping’s decarbonisation has to be paid for, and the total bill is unlike anything the sector has faced before. New fuels, new engines and the shoreside infrastructure that underpin them carry costs on a scale owners have never had to plan for. As much of the transformation needs to take place on the vessel, the cost will disproportionately fall on shipowners and operators.  

Kongsberg Maritime to deliver AUV hangar and subsea docking system for new research vessel

Ålesund, Norway, 30 September 2026 – Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to deliver an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Hangar and Launch & Recovery System for a new large research vessel being built by VARD for Inkfish.

Kongsberg Maritime launches new Azipull thruster size for yacht market at Monaco Yacht Show

Monaco, 23 September 2026 – Kongsberg Maritime is expanding its Azipull thruster portfolio with the introduction of a new Azipull 70 size. Developed specifically to meet the requirements of the yacht and yacht support vessel market, the new unit is the smallest Azipull thruster ever produced by the company.

Jan Erik Hoff appointed CFO of Kongsberg Maritime

Jan Erik Hoff has been permanently appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kongsberg Maritime ASA and joins the Executive Management Team. Hoff has served in the role on an interim basis since June this year.

Meeting the moment in superyachts

Modern yachts are quickly growing in technical complexity. Owners now expect to save fuel, enjoy near-silent operations, meet the highest standards of safety and, increasingly, explore the world’s oceans rather than sit comfortably at anchor. Achieving all these goals requires complex systems working together seamlessly. 

Kongsberg Maritime to supply Kamewa waterjets for Australia's new Landing Craft Medium fleet

Kongsberg Maritime has entered into an agreement with Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd (Austal Defence Australia) to supply Kamewa Steel Series waterjets for the Australian Army’s new Landing Craft Medium (LCM) fleet.

Kongsberg Maritime enters agreement to acquire Steerprop

Oslo, Norway, 7 September 2026 - Kongsberg Maritime ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer and manufacturer of azimuth propulsion systems specialising in high ice-class and Arctic vessels. 

Kongsberg Maritime to equip two new Cadeler T-class wind turbine installation vessels

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. (COSCO Shipping Offshore) to supply an integrated technology package for two new Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs) being built for offshore wind installation company Cadeler.

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.