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1 November 2026

Kongsberg Maritime reports record order backlog amid strong newbuild demand

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Kongsberg Maritime reports record order backlog amid strong newbuild demand

Kongsberg Maritime reported a record order backlog of NOK 29. 75 billion in the third quarter of 2026, supported by strong demand for newbuild vessels across several shipping segments. The Norwegian maritime technology company recorded order intake of NOK 8. 32 billion during the quarter. This resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.

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