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  • Kongsberg Maritime opens new offices in Jakarta and Batam, Indonesia for expansion.
  • New offices enhance local customer engagement with faster support for maritime technology.
  • Kongsberg strengthens presence in key Indonesian hubs for marine automation and shipbuilding.

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s major providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam.

This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region.

Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts.

Responsive support

The move is part of a broader initiative to strengthen customer engagement

The move is part of a broader initiative to strengthen customer engagement and ensure faster, more responsive support for vessels and operations equipped with Kongsberg Maritime technology.

The announcement was made during a special event at the Inamarine Expo, in Jakarta, which was attended by the Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, Rut Krüger Giverin.

Indonesia is a vital and fast-evolving maritime nation, and both Jakarta and Batam are key hubs in that landscape,” said Patrick Banks, Kongsberg Maritime’s Vice President of Aftermarket Sales, APAC.

Shipping operations

The company’s technology solutions cover all aspects of marine automation

With over 200 shipyards in Indonesia, Jakarta is a major centre for shipping operations, government agencies, and maritime trade, while Batam has the highest concentration and plays a central role in regional shipbuilding and repair,” Patrick Banks continued.

Establishing a presence in both cities allows us to be closer to our customers, respond more quickly to their needs, and support the full lifecycle of their Kongsberg Maritime products.”

Kongsberg Maritime is a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors.

The company’s technology solutions cover all aspects of marine automation, safety, manoeuvring, navigation, and dynamic positioning as well as energy management, deck handling and propulsion systems, and ship design services.

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