Kongsberg confirms maritime spin-off, creating two independent companies

- This is one of several milestones in the process, and it is positive to have this step confirmed. At Kongsberg Maritime, we are ready to take the next step and stand on our own feet, says Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, incoming CEO of the new company in a statement.

Kongsberg Maritime is also participating in the prequalification phase of the competition for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s new standardised vessels (P1118).

- We are uniquely positioned to take part in the next phase of value creation in the global maritime sector. We have the people, expertise and innovative capacity required to address the technological challenges the sector will face in the years ahead, Lisa Edvardsen Haugan adds.

New management

The split was announced on 30 October, 2025, while the separation was formally approved by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on 22 January.

Since then, Kongsberg Maritime has been strengthening its organisation to prepare for its future as an independent company. The plan is to list the maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23.

A new management team has been appointed, the divisional structure has been revised, and key functions have been reinforced.

- Going forward, we will continue to build on our leading position and pursue new business opportunities, including in the growing market for solutions with both civil and defence applications, says Edvardsen Haugan.

The company’s headquarters will remain in Norway, while approximately 80 pct. of revenues are generated from international markets.

The new board of directors for Kongsberg Maritime consists of Chair Per Arthur Sørlie and members Margareth Øvrum, Ivar Hansson Myklebust, Kristin Holth, and Anders Bade.

Kongsberg Maritime employs more than 8,000 people globally, around 3,500 of whom are based in Norway. The company’s technology is installed on more than 30,000 vessels worldwide.