Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its Rim-Drive Tunnel Thruster lineup with the introduction of the RD-TT 2300 and RD-TT 2600 models, designed for vessels needing enhanced thrust and dynamic positioning. Featuring larger propeller diameters and higher power ratings, these models cater to offshore construction, renewable energy, and specialized vessel applications.
Kongsberg Maritime is celebrating 50 years of its pioneering dynamic positioning (DP) system, a revolutionary Norwegian innovation. Launched in the 1970s, it transformed offshore operations by allowing vessels to maintain position without anchors. Today, with over 4,000 systems in use, Kongsberg continues to lead in enhancing maritime safety and efficiency.
As the oil rig and wind farm industries increasingly shift to Asia, the Philippines and Japan are preparing for a surge in demand for dynamic positioning (DP) professionals. On July 29, 2025, a new Dynamic Positioning Training Center was inaugurated in Mariveles, Bataan, to address this critical need.
