Kongsberg Maritime has secured the contract to supply a cutting-edge K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator to the Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Centre in Turku, Finland. The project, slated for completion by the first quarter of 2026, will introduce advanced simulation models, integrating both traditional and innovative propulsion systems, including hybrid, dual-fuel, battery, and methanol-powered engines.
The Green Shift in Maritime Training
The K-Sim Engine simulator system complies with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) and meets the DNV standard ST-0033. This makes certain that students and maritime professionals at Aboa Mare receive practical training reflecting the global maritime industry's shift to environmentally friendly practices. The simulator will come with DNV Class A & C certification, underscoring its superior quality and realism.
Advancing Sustainable Maritime Education
This installation is among the most sophisticated simulator systems Kongsberg Maritime has introduced in Finland, reinforcing the firm's dedication to maritime education and the sector's decisive move towards sustainability. "The maritime sector is moving rapidly toward greener operations, and training plays a critical role in ensuring this transition is both safe and effective," remarked Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director of Maritime Simulation at Kongsberg Maritime. He added that the advanced simulator platform would equip future mariners with the skills necessary for operating new-generation vessels.
Boosting Aboa Mare’s Training Capacity
The acquisition elevates Aboa Mare's status as a key maritime training institution, capable of addressing the evolving needs of the global maritime labour force. Thomas Lundberg, Simulator Manager at Aboa Mare, emphasized their commitment to providing high-quality education that mirrors the latest trends in maritime operations. Lundberg stated, "The collaboration with Kongsberg enables us to provide realistic and future-oriented learning environments."
Ongoing Partnership in Finland
Kongsberg Maritime's strong presence in Finland, supported by local expertise, will benefit its clientele, with this new project serving as an important local reference. The collaboration with Aboa Mare underscores a mutual dedication to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in maritime education and training.
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the official tender to deliver a state-of-the-art K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator system to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Centre in Turku, Finland.
The delivery, scheduled to be completed in Q1, 2026, will include some of the most advanced simulator models available, covering both conventional and next-generation propulsion technologies, such as hybrid, dual-fuel, battery, and methanol-fueled engines.
Maritime industry’s green transition
K-Sim Engine simulator system is fully compliant with STCW requirements and DNV standard ST-0033
This ensures that Aboa Mare’s students and professional seafarers will gain hands-on training aligned with the global maritime industry’s green transition.
The K-Sim Engine simulator system is fully compliant with STCW requirements and DNV standard ST-0033, and will be delivered with DNV Class A & C certification, ensuring the highest levels of quality and realism in maritime training.
Supporting the green transition in maritime training
This delivery represents one of Kongsberg Maritime’s most modern simulator systems ever installed in Finland and demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting maritime education as the industry undergoes a fundamental shift toward sustainability.
“The maritime sector is moving rapidly toward greener operations, and training plays a critical role in ensuring this transition is both safe and effective,” says Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director, Maritime Simulation, Kongsberg Maritime.
Are Føllesdal Tjønn adds, “With the advanced K-Sim Engine simulator platform, Aboa Mare will be able to provide future mariners with the knowledge and experience they need to operate next-generation vessels using hybrid, dual-fuel, and methanol technologies. We are proud to partner with Aboa Mare in this important step toward building a more sustainable maritime future.”
Strengthening Aboa Mare’s competitive edge
With this investment, Aboa Mare further strengthens its position as a major maritime training provider
With this investment, Aboa Mare further strengthens its position as a major maritime training provider, enhancing its ability to meet the evolving needs of the global maritime workforce.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality training that reflects the latest developments in maritime operations,” says Thomas Lundberg, Simulator Manager at Aboa Mare.
Thomas Lundberg adds, “The collaboration with Kongsberg enables us to provide realistic and future-oriented learning environments. By integrating the latest propulsion technologies into our training, we are ensuring that our students and customers are well prepared to contribute to the industry’s green transition.”
Long-term collaboration in Finland
Kongsberg Maritime has a long-standing presence in Finland, with local resources and expertise dedicated to supporting its customers. This new delivery will serve as a key reference site in the region.
The partnership between Kongsberg Maritime and Aboa Mare highlights a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in maritime education and training.
