Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with Maritime Partner, a shipbuilding firm based in Norway, for the supply of waterjets and accompanying control systems destined for seven new Danish search and rescue (SAR) vessels.
The vessels have been ordered by the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to support mission-critical maritime operations.
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The waterjets provided by Kongsberg, specifically the Kamewa S50-3/CA model, are designed to offer high-speed capabilities, reduced maintenance needs, and refined control mechanisms – characteristics that align with the swift and agile nature of SAR operations.
Each SAR vessel will be outfitted with a pair of these S50-3/CA waterjets along with Kongsberg Maritime’s Jet Control System – Extended. This configuration is expected to deliver superior manoeuvrability, dependability, and operational performance under the strenuous conditions typical of rescue missions.
Kongsberg Maritime propulsion & handling executive vice-president Per Håvard Siljan Hjukse said: “This contract highlights the strength of Nordic cooperation and our shared commitment to delivering high-performance propulsion solutions for demanding operational environments.
“We are pleased to support Maritime Partner and DALO with our Kamewa waterjet technology designed for the critical demands of SAR operations.”
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By GlobalDataIn February 2025, Maritime Partner was contracted to deliver the seven vessels. The construction of these vessels is set to take place at the company’s facilities located in Ålesund, Norway.
The vessels, which are classified by DNV, will be operated by the Danish Coastal Rescue Service (DCRS), a maritime SAR unit that falls under the jurisdiction of the Royal Danish Navy.
The commencement of deliveries is scheduled for February 2027.
Maritime Partner sales and marketing senior vice-president Henrik Myklebust said: “It has been a pleasure to work with the Kongsberg Maritime team for this project.
“They have been very supportive and given us all the information and help we needed to end up with a state-of-the-art project and we feel confident that we have made the right choice of water jets for our Alusafe 2200 SAR Vessel.”
Earlierin May 2025, Kongsberg partnered with Naval Group to bolster naval capabilities and their market positions within the global defence industry.
