Kongsberg Maritime is officially setting sail as a stand-alone company, marking a major structural shift for the Norwegian technology group. Shareholders of Kongsberg Gruppen approved the split at a general meeting on January 22, 2026, separating its maritime arm from the rest of the business. This move, first revealed in October 2025, has been months in the making, with teams across the business quietly preparing for life as an independent entity.
Under the new structure, Kongsberg Gruppen will focus on defence and discovery operations, while Kongsberg Maritime will operate independently. The maritime technology specialist is expected to list as its own company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23, 2026. This separation is more than just a corporate manoeuvre—it’s a strategic bet on the future of maritime technology.
In the lead-up to the separation, Kongsberg Maritime has reshaped its internal structure. This included appointing a new leadership team, reorganising divisions, and strengthening core operational functions. Incoming CEO Lisa Edvardsen Haugan described the approval as an important checkpoint rather than the finish line. She said the company is now ready to move forward independently and capture new opportunities in the global maritime market.
According to Haugan, Kongsberg Maritime is well positioned to benefit from long-term value creation across commercial, offshore, and defence-related sectors. Despite the separation, the company will continue to be headquartered in Norway, keeping close ties to the country’s maritime ecosystem.
While its base remains in Norway, Kongsberg Maritime’s business is overwhelmingly international. More than 80 percent of the company’s revenue comes from customers outside its home market. Haugan emphasized that global expansion will remain a priority as the company follows its customers worldwide.
The Norwegian state plans to maintain a majority ownership stake of just over 50 percent in both the new KONGSBERG group and Kongsberg Maritime. A new board of directors has also been appointed to guide the company through its next chapter. Industry veteran Per Arthur Sørlie will serve as chair, supported by a board with deep experience across maritime and industrial sectors.
Kongsberg Maritime continues to be a key technology partner for offshore vessels, cruise ships, naval platforms, and superyachts. Its systems are widely used across the global fleet, positioning the company strongly as it steps into independence.
This move could reshape the maritime technology landscape. With a focused strategy and a global customer base, Kongsberg Maritime is poised to drive innovation and capture new opportunities in the maritime sector. The separation also sends a clear signal to the industry about the importance of specialised focus and agility in a rapidly evolving market.