It was announced last October, and now the shareholders have officially given the green light: the Norwegian company Kongsberg Maritime is becoming independent.
The spin-off of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA will continue to exist as two companies. The business areas Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery will form the new company Kongsberg, while Kongsberg Maritime will be spun off from the Group as an independent company. As an independent company, Kongsberg Maritime plans to go public on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23.
Since the announcement of the spin-off on October 30, 2025, Kongsberg Maritime says it has been working to strengthen the organization in order to best prepare for the future as an independent company. A new management team has been appointed, the divisional structure has been adjusted and central functions have been strengthened.
“This was one of many milestones we will go through and it is good to have this step confirmed. At Kongsberg Maritime, we are ready to take the next step and stand on our own two feet. We are in an excellent position to participate in the coming value creation in the global maritime sector. We have the people, the knowledge and the innovative strength needed to solve the technological challenges that the maritime industry will face in the coming years,” says Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, designated CEO of the new company.
On the ownership side, the Norwegian state has declared its intention to retain its majority stake of 50.004 percent of the shares in both the new Kongsberg and Kongsberg Maritime.
“I am very pleased that the Norwegian government recognizes the importance of continued state ownership in the company, and I look forward to an active and good cooperation in the future,” says Lisa Edvardsen Haugan.
Kongsberg Maritime’s new Board of Directors consists of Chairman Per Arthur Sørlie and members Margareth Øvrum, Ivar Hansson Myklebust, Kristin Holth and Anders Bade.
The committee will now begin its work to establish itself as an independent board of directors for the future Kongsberg Maritime ASA. Chairman Per Arthur Sørlie is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and has extensive knowledge of Kongsberg Maritime through this role, it is reported.
About Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime is a technology provider for offshore, cruise, fishing and naval vessels. Its customers include shipping companies and shipyards from a wide range of maritime segments. Kongsberg Maritime employs more than 8,000 people in 35 countries and is present in the markets in which our customers operate. The company generates 80% of its sales abroad.
