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The Shipping and Offshore Network is inviting all WISTA Norway members to participate for the 2026 series of high level courses.  These courses are not free, however as a WISTA Norway member you will receive the membership discount.
The purpose of this 1-day course is to give the participants knowledge and understanding of ship management challenges commercially, legally and technically. We also look at how to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective performance of a fleet through planned maintenance, purchase and optimization of ships, as well as some operational aspects at sea when managing ships.

SHIP MANAGEMENT IN ONE DAY

The purpose of this 1-day course is to give the participants knowledge and understanding of ship management challenges commercially, legally and technically. We also look at how to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective performance of a fleet through planned maintenance, purchase and optimization of ships, as well as some operational aspects at sea when managing ships.

SHIP MANAGEMENT IN ONE DAY 

TARGET GROUP

The target group for this course is all employees in the shipping industry, those working in related industries, as well as those taking an interest in shipping and who are eager to understand the basic legal aspects of buying, selling and chartering of ships.

Our ambition is to develop an understanding of why commercial, legal and technical knowledge is required when managing ships world-wide. A successful interplay is essential if to achieve safety for property, people and the environment.

This knowledge is valuable for a variety of employees. Whether you work within ship management, chartering, finance & accounting, or other functions within the maritime industry cluster, such as classification, banking, broking, P&I, / H&M-insurance etc.

TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

  • Ship management
  • Organization
  • Operational risks
  • ISM-Code / ISO 9001
  • New building deliveries
  • Practical case work & discussion

THE LECTURERS

Mr. Tor Erik Jensen is a legal professional and Assistant Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and visiting lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School as well as abroad.

  • Location: Norges Rederiforbund
  • Date: Jun 04. 2026. 09:00 – 16:00
  • Price member: 7900
  • Price: 9900
  • Project leader: Tom O. Kleppestø
  • Course leader: Tor Erik Jensen
  • Email: post@shippingoffshorenetwork.no
  • Phone: 22335700

Details

Date:
June 4
Time:
09:00 - 16:00 CEST
Cost:
NOK7900

Venue

Norges Rederiforbund
Rådhusgaten 25, Oslo Norway + Google Map

We are pleased to highlight the Bergen International Shipping Conference (BISC), taking place at Grieghallen in Bergen on 10 June.

BISC is arranged by Maritime Bergen and Bergen Rederiforening and gathers key decision-makers from across the global maritime industry. It brings together top stakeholders from around the world and offers a unique arena for sharing insights, discussing current challenges, and exploring future opportunities shaping the maritime sector.

As a WISTA Norway member, you are entitled to a 30% discount on conference tickets, use the discount code WISTAINVITE upon registration.

The program, guided by Anne Rimmen, covers key topics such as:

  • Shipping in a shifting world order
  • Technology, talent & AI in shipping
  • Navigating uncertainty and future opportunities

Explore the full program, speakers and register here:
Program & speakers

The conference will also feature the WISTA Leadership Award ceremony.

*Please note: The WISTA discount code applies to the conference on 10 June only , it does not apply to the Bergen Shipping Dinner on 11 June.


Following the BISC, WISTA Bergen invites for WISTA Summer Fest:
Read more and register here: Wista Norway – Summer fest Bergen

Details

Date:
June 10
Time:
09:00 - 15:00 CEST
Website:
https://bisc.maritimebergen.no/#intro

Organizer

Bergen Maritime and Bergen Rederiforening

Venue

Grieghallen

We are pleased to invite WISTA members in Bergen to the WISTA Norway Summer Event. The event will take place following the Bergen Shipping Conference at Grieghallen, where a selection of pizzas will be served.

Start: 15:30
Hoggorm Pizza, Nygårdsgaten 29, Bergen

Participation fee:

  • NOK 150 for WISTA members
  • NOK 350 for non-members

A payment link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.

⚠️ Please note that the number of places is limited.

We look forward to celebrating together ahead of the summer holidays!

Details

Date:
June 10
Time:
15:30 - 17:30 CEST

Organizer

Wista Norway

15:00    Registration and Refreshments

15:30    Welcome Addresses

 Jaqueline Burton, WISTA Norway

Monica Kohli, WISTA U.K.

Lene-Camilla Nordlie, Gard

15.50   Fireside chat “Alternative fuels: incidents, liabilities and insurance” between:

Jolein Kruit (Lawyer with Van Traa Advocaten and Professor The Future of Maritime Law at the Erasmus School of Law, founding member of the CMI’s International Working Group on Maritime Decarbonisation, board member of the Dutch Association for Transport Law, and member of WISTA The Netherlands)

Tonje Carsberg (Senior Claims Advisor, Gard) – PhD in Microbiology, 20 years with Gard, a leading expert on pollution claims, a Gard representative on the IG Pollution Committee, and chair of the alternative fuels working group reporting to that committee.

16:20    Closing Remarks
Andreas Brachel 
(Global Claims Lead – Sustainability and CEP Claims, Gard)

16:30    Networking Reception – Drinks and finger food

RSVP by August 17th.

Warm Welcome!

Details

Date:
August 26
Time:
15:00 - 18:30 CEST

Venue

Gard AS Oslo
Filipstad Brygge 1, 8th floor
Oslo, Oslo 0252 Norway
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As part of the official program for Oslo Ocean Days, WISTA Norway and The International Propeller Club of Norway are pleased to invite you to a breakfast panel and networking event in Oslo on the morning of September 10th.

More details and registration information will follow soon. For now, mark your calendars!

Details

Date:
September 10
Time:
00:00 CEST

All WISTA Norway Members are invited to join YoungShip Oslo for a casual afterwork – with prime seats for the Equador-Germany game!

For any questions contact Frida by email: frida.wirum@youngshiposlo.com
When: June 25th at 17:00

Details

Date:
June 25
Time:
17:00 - 23:30 CEST

Organizer

YoungShip
View Organizer Website

Venue

Carls Vinbar
Trondheimsveien 113
Oslo, 0571 Norway
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Mark you calendars. We are excited to announce that we will be repeating last year’s successful event at the elegant Hotel Sommerro in Oslo.

Details

Date:
December 14
Time:
13:30 - 16:30 CET

Organizer

WISTA Norway

Venue

Hotel Sommero
Sommerrogaten 1
Oslo, 0255 Norway
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Mark you calendars. We are excited to announce that we will be repeating last year’s successful event at the Hotel Norge in Bergen. More info to come!

Details

Date:
December 10
Time:
13:00 - 16:00 CET

Venue

Hotel Norge

We hope all our members have had a wonderful summer and are returning refreshed and ready for an exciting  season.

WISTA Norway and DOF are pleased to invite you to our annual Back to Work gathering on 26 August at VilVite in Bergen. Join us for an inspiring evening for networking and reconnecting with industry colleagues after the summer break.

The program includes insights into Human and Organisational Performance (HOP), followed by an interactive workshop facilitated by VilVite, and concludes with networking and light refreshments.

Program

17:00-17:30
Welcome and introduction from WISTA Norway, DOF and VilVite

17:30-17:50
HOP Presentation by DOF

18:00-19:15
Interactive workshop with VilVite

19:00-19:15
Doors open to Havplaneten, opportunity to explore the exhibition.

19:15-20:30  
Networking and light refreshments provided by TOMA

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging evening!

Details

Date:
August 26
Time:
17:00 - 20:30 CEST

Organizer

DOF

Venue

VilVite – Thormøhlens Gate 51, 5006 Bergen

WISTA Norway is pleased to invite you to an inspiring after-work event hosted by DeepOcean Bergen, where we will explore innovative technologies and exciting developments shaping the future of the maritime and offshore industries.

Jenny Bettina Malkenes, DeepOcean’s Director of M&A and Corporate Development, will introduce DeepOcean’s services and present the portfolio of innovative companies that DeepOcean has invested in.

Maria Teige, Technology Manager at DeepOcean, will share how Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and drones are transforming maritime operations, with the USV Challenger at the forefront of this technological development.

Annette Broch Mathisen Tvedt, CEO of Adepth, will tell the story of how Adepth is leading the way in the exploration of deep-sea minerals and developing solutions for the next frontier of ocean resources.

Programme

17:00-17:30
Welcome and registration

17:30-18:10
Technical presentations:

  • Jenny Bettina Malkenes, DeepOcean
  • Maria Teige, DeepOcean
  • Annette Broch Mathisen Tvedt, Adepth

18:10-19:00
Networking, light refreshments and drinks

Details

Date:
September 29
Time:
17:00 - 19:00 CEST

Organizer

DeepOcean

Venue

DeepOcean
Edvard Griegsvei 1, 5059
Bergen,
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