Kongsberg Maritime introduces independent brand identity after Oslo listing

Kongsberg Maritime unveiled a new logo and the tagline “Beyond begins here” on 5 November 2026, establishing its first independent visual identity following its separation from Kongsberg Gruppen and stock market listing earlier this year.

Revealed in Ulsteinvik, Norway, the identity is intended to give the maritime technology company a clearer presence among customers, investors and prospective employees as it develops its business independently.

What will change under the new identity?

The logo features an abstract letter K inspired by a ship’s bow moving through water and elements of the company’s technology portfolio.

Developed with Nordic communications and design company TRY, the identity will be introduced progressively across vessels, offices, exhibitions and digital channels. New signage at company locations is scheduled from the second quarter of 2027.

Chief Executive Officer Lisa Edvardsen Haugan linked the investment in branding to the company’s competition for customers, capital and skilled employees. Jon Berge, Vice President Communications, said the aim was to present its broad portfolio more consistently, spanning vessel design, propulsion, automation and lifecycle services.

How did Kongsberg Maritime become independent?

Kongsberg Maritime began trading on Euronext Oslo Børs on 23 April 2026 under the ticker KMAR, following its demerger from Kongsberg Gruppen.

At the listing, Haugan said operating as a standalone company would allow it to sharpen its focus and accelerate growth in selected markets. The business entered the public market with an established international customer base across merchant shipping, offshore operations, fisheries and naval vessels.

Its systems were already installed on more than 30,000 vessels worldwide. The listing therefore separated an established maritime technology operation into an independently traded company, with its own management priorities and investor communications.

The demerger transferred assets, rights and liabilities primarily associated with the maritime business to Kongsberg Maritime. Kongsberg Gruppen shareholders received shares in the separated company as consideration under the transaction.

What is the company’s current operating scale?

Kongsberg Maritime reports approximately 8,800 employees across 35 countries. Its activities cover propulsion, navigation, automation, ship design, digital systems and support throughout a vessel’s operating life.

The company serves both newbuilding projects and existing fleets, giving it exposure to shipyard orders as well as maintenance, upgrades and replacement equipment. Its international installed base provides an ongoing market for technical support and lifecycle services.

How is the business performing after the separation?

The branding announcement follows third-quarter results released on 30 October, when Kongsberg Maritime reported a record order backlog of NOK29.75 billion.

Quarterly order intake reached NOK8.32 billion, while revenue increased 5% year on year to NOK6.64 billion. Deliveries to newbuildings grew 16%, although aftermarket activity declined 5%.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation totalled NOK1.04 billion, representing a margin of 15.7%. This included NOK72 million in restructuring costs associated with its competitiveness improvement programme.

Offshore energy, naval and government vessels, and cargo ships were the largest newbuilding segments by orders during the year to date.

What other changes are shaping the portfolio?

Kongsberg Maritime completed its acquisition of Sweden’s Berg Propulsion on 1 October 2026. The business will be incorporated into its Propulsion & Handling division, expanding its propulsion and electrical systems offering.

Management said customers were increasingly seeking integrated systems that improve vessel efficiency, reliability and performance. The acquisition and independent listing provide the commercial backdrop to the new identity, whose physical rollout will continue into 2027.