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We are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held in Bergen Wednesday 14 February 2024.

The AGM is your chance to be part of shaping our organisation going forward! 

The AGM will be followed by a Winter Party with drinks and entertainment and will be a great chance to meet new and familiar members🎉 We do hope our members from all over Norway will take this opportunity to join this memorable event and evening with us.

The AGM is free of charge so do sign up within Wednesday 7 February below to join us 🙌

PROGRAMME

Time: 15:00 to late  

Location: Fender Marine, Inger Bang Lunds vei 4 

15:00-16:30 – Annual General Meeting with light snacks and soft drinks: 

  1. Constitution of AGM 
  2. Review of Annual Report for 2023
  3. Review and Approval of Annual Accounts for 2023
  4. Review and Approval of Budget for 2024 and Membership Fee
  5. Election of New Board Members
  6. Election of Members to the Election Committee 
  7. Election of Members to the Nomination Committee for the Leadership Award
  8. Election of Winner of WISTA Leadership Award 2024
  9. Any Other Business 

16:30-17:00 – Break and mingling

17:00-18:00 – Talks on “Geopolitical tensions and uncertain macroeconomic conditions impact on war risk from an insurance perspective” by Munro Andersen and Adrian Scott from Pen Underwriting UK and an update on the latest and upcoming requirements from the EU and IMO and the framework in relation to green ship finance by Pål Mildestveit and Vegard Nerland from Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS.  

18:00 to late – Winter Party with drinks, tapas and entertainment ✨💃🕺

Venue

Inger Bang Lunds vei 4
Inger Bang Lunds vei 4 
Bergen, Bergen 5059 Norway

Save the date for our 2024 – end of summer party in Oslo

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of WISTA UK

Thank you to GARD Oslo for hosting us on this special occasion ✨

 

More details and sign up link to follow closer to the event

Details

Date:
August 29
Time:
17:00 - 21:00 CEST

In our daily and professional lives, we are often faced with stress, pressure and uncontrollable external factors affecting us in one way or another. How confident and safe we feel in our choices, working towards a set goal, and how we talk to ourselves are all important factors in order to feel and be, more resilient.

In this seminar, mental performance coach Ann-Helen will give you the best mental tools and techniques to be better prepared, and in the long run build a more robust mentality in your professional arena!

This event is limited to 40 participants to keep the seminar and discussions engaging so first come first served! Register now to secure your spot.

Date: Wednesday 10th January 2024

Time: 08:00-09:15

Location: House of Oslo, Ruseløkkveien 34, 0251 Oslo. Meeting Room: Backer

Programme:

08:00-08:15 – Breakfast

08:15-09:00 – Seminar

09:00-09:15 –  Q&A and discussions

Language: English

Speaker: Ann-Helen Gamlesanne

Details

Date:
January 10
Time:
08:00 - 09:15 CET

WISTA Norway – Networking event in Maritimt Forum, Stavanger

Join us for some networking where we get to know each other better and meet new people in the industry!

We hope to see all our members and anyone who wishes to join and learn more about what we do and what we are hoping to achieve.

We are also happy to announce Tina Bru, Member of Parliament since 2013 and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party since 2020, will be joining us to share a little bit about herself and her experiences in politics. We are looking forward to learn about her perspective as a woman in politics, the challenges she has faced and the lessons she has learned along the way.

In addition, we will get an insight into the political scene on the green shift in the maritime industry, and how Norway will contribute to decarbonisation and meet the energy demands of the future.

TIME AND PLACE

Date: 22 February 2023
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Address: Maritim Forum, Strandkaien 46, 4005 Stavanger

Agenda

18:00 – 18:15 – Welcome and mingling
18:15 – 18:45 – Tina Bru insights
18:45 – 20:00 – Networking
Snacks and drinks will be available.

Please note: When registering, you will be listed on a participant list which may be available to other participants. The purpose of the participant list is for the participants to get a good basis for networking. The participant list contains names and workplaces. We also take photos at our events which could be used in our communication on websites and/or in social media.

We hope to see you all there!
Tina Bru

Details

Date:
February 22
Time:
18:00 - 20:00 CET

Venue

Maritim Forum, Stavanger
Strandkaien 46
Stavanger , Stavanger 4005 Norway
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The WISTA International Conference 2024 will be held in Limassol Cyprus in October 2024 /W41.

Venue Location: Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol

Wednesday 9th October 2024: WISTA International AGM

Thursday 10th and Friday 11th of October 2024: WISTA International Conference

The 2025 Conference will be in Barcelona.

In 2024 it will be WISTA`s 50th anniversary as it was founded in 1974.

Details

Start:
October 8
End:
October 11

Venue

Limasol, Cyprus
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We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for the upcoming WISTA Norway event in March 2024, hosted by the Port of Oslo.

 

The event will take place at our esteemed port, which proudly envisions itself as “The world’s most efficient and environmentally friendly city near port.”

 

Date: 7 March 2024

Time: 17:30 – late

Location: Port of Oslo, Skur 38, Akershusstranda 19, 0150 Oslo

 

Programme:

17:30 Registration and mingling

18:00 Welcome

18:15 Presentation

18:45 Q & A

18:50 Snacks and mingling

 

As a key player in the Oslo-region cluster, recognized among the Leading Maritime Cities worldwide, the Port of Oslo is eager to showcase our commitment to efficiency and environmental sustainability.

 

This event provides an excellent opportunity for our fellow WISTA members to delve into the essence of who we are and gain insight into our innovative practices.

 

Join us for an informative and engaging evening as we share our experiences and contribute to the collective knowledge of the maritime community. Your presence is highly valued, and we look forward to fostering meaningful connections within the WISTA network.

 

Kindly RSVP by March 4th to confirm your attendance.

Details

Date:
March 7
Time:
17:30 - 22:00 CET

Venue

Port of Oslo
Akershusstranda 19
Oslo, Oslo 0150 Norway
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Join us for the WISTA event during One Ocean Week 2024 – in partnership with AON.

 

Navigating Geopolitical Waters: Exploring Global Maritime Challenges

Date: 15. april
Time: kl. 15.30 – 17.30
Place: Grieg Club, Grieg-Gården, C. Sundtsgate 17, 5004 Bergen


Aon, one of the world’s largest marine brokers, collaborates closely across locations to provide clients with access to the entire insurance market, ensuring the best terms. Our team, with diverse backgrounds in shipping, underwriting, and brokering, excels at identifying and solving problems regardless of their origin within the industry. We specialize in marine coverages, primarily hull and P&I, as well as other marine coverages.

 

In this context, we invite you to a professional and social session focusing on current global maritime challenges, with a geopolitical perspective. How does the geopolitical landscape influence the marine industry? What considerations must shipping companies keep in mind? Join our event to delve deeper into these pressing questions and hear insights from leading experts in the field.

 

Remember, spots are limited, and deadlines are approaching quickly. Do not miss this opportunity to learn, network, and engage with WISTA Norway and Aon.

 

Program:

15:30 Registration and mingling

16:00 Welcome

16:15 Presentation

16:45 Q & A

17:00 Snacks and mingling

 

We look forward to your presence at this insightful gathering.

Details

Date:
April 15
Time:
15:30 - 17:30 CEST

Venue

Grieg Gården
C. Sundts gate 17-19,
Bergen, 5004 Norway
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We are happy to invite for a breakfast seminar on the Norwegian Governments Gender Equality Strategy for the Maritime Sector, hosted by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) and WISTA Norway on March 21, 2024, from 08:30 to 10:00 at the NMA headquarters in Haugesund.

The seminar will feature presentations by Knut Arild Hareide, the Director General of Shipping and Navigation for the Norwegian Maritime Authority, and Stine Mundal, the President of WISTA Norway, on the current status, challenges, and opportunities for promoting gender equality and diversity in the maritime sector.

The seminar will be in Norwegian and is free of charge, but registration is required. Please confirm your attendance by March 14, 2024 by filling out this online form.

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar and having a fruitful discussion on this important topic.

Sincerely,

The Norwegian Maritime Authority and WISTA Norway

Details

Date:
March 21
Time:
08:30 - 10:00 CET

Venue

Sjøfartsdirektoratet
Smeasundet 50A
Haugesund, Haugesund 5528 Norway
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