All events are held in English unless otherwise stated.
Dear WISTA members and friends,
Building on the success of our traditional Christmas lunches in Bergen, we are excited to invite you to another engaging gathering at the iconic Hotel Norge by Scandic.
This year, we look forward to connecting with you again in a festive atmosphere.
Mark your calendars for:
Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 16:00
More details and the sign-up link will be available in the fall.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear WISTA members and friends,
We are excited to announce that we will be repeating last year’s successful event in Stavanger.
Mark your calendars for:
Date: December 11, 2025
Time and location: TBC
More details and the sign-up link will be available in the fall.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sign-up by August 14th for an amazing end of summer event
Gard is yet again hosting the WISTA Norway end of summer party.
Join us for an unforgettable event as Karen Davis, Managing Director of OCIMF, shares her expertise and insights into the future of the maritime industry. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a leader who has made significant contributions to maritime safety and innovation.
We are excited to welcome you to WISTA Norway’s annual summer event in Stavanger —a perfect opportunity to connect, unwind, and enjoy the best of the season together!
When: 21 August 2025, 18:00–21:00
Where: Simon Møkster Shipping AS,
Skogstøstraen 37, 4029 Stavanger, (Building 4, 3rd Floor)
We are delighted to announce;
- Magnus Møkster, Operation Engineer, third-generation – The history of Simon Møkster Shipping and the vision for the future of maritime technology.
- Caroline M. Sele, Operation Advisor – From Deck Apprentice to Operation Advisor – My Journey.
We are especially happy and proud to introduce our guest speaker this evening;
- Ann Irene Sem-Henriksen, Project Manager for the Restauration Crossings200 Commemorative Voyage (marking the 200th anniversary of the Restauration’s 1825 crossing from Norway to North-America)
Come mingle with friends, old and new, over refreshing drinks, and delicious finger food. This is your chance to catch up, share stories, and make new connections in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Sign up now and latest by 18 August 2025 to secure your spot.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Join us in Barcelona from the 22-24 October 2025, where under the theme “Powering the Future of Shipping & Trade: Global Energy in Challenging Times”, the carefully curated agenda will address the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the maritime, trade and logistics sectors. Expect insightful and stimulating discussions, engaging sessions led by high-level speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to expand your knowledge and strengthen meaningful connections.
The WISTA International conference provides the ideal platform to collaborate, exchange insights, and shape the future of the industry.
Let us know you are attending at mail@WISTANorway.no and we will include you in our group!
Click below for more information and to register:
Join us on June 19 at 16:30 for the WISTA Norway Bergen Summer Fest, kicking off at the beautiful Grieg Gaarden!
We’re starting the evening with an engaging session on a highly relevant and exciting topic:
“Enabling Green Shipping: The Role of Insurers, Class Societies, and Flag States in Driving Maritime Decarbonization.”
Get inspired by insightful speakers and learn more about how wind technology and key industry players are shaping the future of sustainable shipping.
After the session, we’ll head to Fresquito to enjoy good food, refreshing drinks, and even better company.
Don’t miss this perfect combnation of industry insight and summer celebration – we look forward to seeing you there!
When: June 19, 2025 | 16:30
Where: Grieg Gaarden (C. Sundts gate 17-19, 5004 Bergen) , followed by Fresquito (Vågsallmenningen 1, 5014 Bergen)
WISTA Norway, in collaboration with the Norwegian Maritime Authority, warmly invites WISTA members to an after work and networking session during the Maritime Week in Haugesund!
Date: Wednesday, 3 September
Time: 16:30 – 17:30
Location: Café Réné, Quality Hotel Maritim, Haugesund
This informal gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members before the session “Økonomiske fremtidsbilder med Siv Jensen”, which starts at 17:30 at the same venue.
Register for the WISTA After Work here!
If you would like to attend the Siv Jensen session, please register here: Økonomiske fremtidsbilde med Siv Jensen
Note: The event is free, and you do not need a ticket to the Maritime Week to participate.
We look forward to seeing you there!
OSLO REDERIFORENING OG NORGES REDERIFORBUND INVITERER TIL FROKOSTMØTE
GEOPOLITIKK OG SHIPPING
This event is in Norwegian
PROGRAM
08.00 Frokost servert i hallen
08.30 Velkomst ved Per Arvid Holth, Oslo Rederiforening
Presentasjoner ved:
- Charlotte Demeer Strøm, Seksjonsleder internasjonal politikk, Avd. for int. samarbeid og klima, Norges Rederiforbund.
- Vibeke Norum-Monsen, VP External Relations & Crisis Management, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA
- Torbjørn Gjervik, CEO, Western Bulk
- Heidi Nordby Lunde, stortingsrepresentant (H), medlem av Finanskomiteen og leder av Europabevegelsen
- Diskusjon
09.30 Møteslutt – kaffemingling forts.
