All events are held in English unless otherwise stated.
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
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
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!
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!
All WISTA Norway Members are invited to join YoungShip Oslo for a casual afterwork – with prime seats for the Equador-Germany game!
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.
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!
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!
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