Kongsberg Maritime is officially set to become a stand-alone company after shareholders of Kongsberg Gruppen approved the split at a general meeting on January 22, 2026.
The decision marks a major structural shift for the Norwegian technology group, separating its maritime arm from the rest of the business.
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 move follows a plan first revealed in October 2025 and has been months in the making. Since then, teams across the business have been quietly preparing for life as an independent company.
Building Independence From the Inside Out
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.
Global Focus With Strong Norwegian Roots
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.
At the same time, 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.
