Hello my dears,
Kraken Robotic is not the only one to benefit from ocean exploration. Kongsberg can also benefit enormously from this.
Kongsberg is actually better known to us as a beneficiary of the boom in the defense industry.
Research vessels are crucial to the advancement of our knowledge of the oceans, provide important observations for disciplines such as climate science and marine biology and remain central to oceanographic research. For decades, research vessels around the world have benefited from KONGSBERG technology, the demand for which has increased in 2025.
January 15, 2026
Text: Kongsberg discovery
Climate change and environmental damage are major global issues, with many countries already affected. Changing conditions in the Arctic are worrying, but significant research into ocean life has been funded in 2025.
State-of-the-art technology to improve data performance
Camilla Kiss, President of Discovery, highlights the delivery of advanced scientific equipment that is critical to the successful execution of the research vessel's mission. The systems will support innovative research and efficient operations, with contracts worth approximately 1.3 BNOK in 2025.
"Research vessels act as mobile laboratories that enable scientists to collect data on marine ecosystems, climate change, fish stocks and deep-sea habitats. Our technology helps to manage resources, advance global understanding and develop new marine tools. These vessels support the deployment of equipment, sampling and direct observation in challenging environments. In 2025, orders for research vessels and ocean science grew steadily, which is a good sign for our company and the oceans," she says.
Participates in the global ocean initiative
During 2025, Discovery delivered state-of-the-art instruments such as multibeam and single beam echo sounders, both shallow water and deep water, various transducers, environmental monitoring sensors and a range of sonars to equip modern research vessels. While satellite data provides valuable insights, first-class observations from large research vessels often form the basis of ocean science.
"Our technology helps scientists and their partners gain important insights into marine ecosystems and promotes sustainable management based on multidisciplinary observations collected over many years. Long-term ecosystem studies rely heavily on the sophisticated capabilities of large research vessels, which are crucial for collecting global ocean data. "We are proud of our role in international marine research," says Kiss.
Starke Nachfrage nach Forschungsschiffen – Kongsberg Discovery
