All events are held in English unless otherwise stated.
We are pleased to invite WISTA members in Bergen to the WISTA Norway Summer Event. The event will take place following the Bergen Shipping Dinner 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!
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
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
Mark your calendars.
Following tradition with the yearly Stavanger Christmas Luncheon yet again at the beautiful Hotel Victoria.
This event is in Norwegian.
Corporate Communications invite all WISTA Norway members to this breakfast event.
Da USA angrep Iran, måtte Kongsberg Maritime raskt evakuere ansatte fra Midtøsten.
Samtidig mobiliserte InSilent sine team, og mindre enn 48 timer senere var ansatte trygt evakuert til flere kontinenter.
Men hva skjedde bak kulissene og hvilke vurderinger ble gjort?
Og ikke minst: Hva kan andre lære?
Tirsdag den 12. mai har vi booket Konserthusets lille sal og samlet noen av de som vet mest om krisehåndtering i Norge.
Konsekvensene av god (og dårlig!) krisehåndtering kan være enorme og tillit kan rase eller forsterkes i løpet av få timer.
I en tid preget av geopolitisk uro, økt transparens og høyere forventninger til ansvarlighet blir skillet mellom virkelighet og persepsjon stadig viktigere.
Det samme gjør krisehåndtering.
Foruten dypdykket i håndteringen av evakueringen fra Midtøsten, byr vi også på en samtale med Telenor om håndteringen av selskapets exit fra Myanmar. Da vil fokus særlig ligge på hvordan det er å stå i en slik langvarig krise.
Arrangementet varer fra 08.30-10:00 (dørene åpner klokken 08.00).
Du får møte: Hanne Marit Schultz, Global Security Manager i Kongsberg Maritime, Cecilie Velo, managing partner i InSilent, Thomas Midteide, kommunikasjonsdirektør i Telenor og våre egne kriseeksperter, Thomas Frantsvold og Jan Tore Savic Knutsen.
This event is partially in Norwegian.
The International Propeller Club of Norway is inviting all WISTA Norway members to this exclusive event:
Den maritime næringen er i rask utvikling. Nye klimakrav, teknologi og markedsforventninger påvirker hvordan rederier og leverandører investerer og prioriterer fremover.
Hvordan påvirker klimapolitikk konkurransekraften i maritim sektor, og hvordan fordeles kostnader og risiko i omstillingen?
Maritime Cleantech og International Propeller Club Norway inviterer til frokostmøte i Stavanger med korte faglige innlegg og en åpen paneldiskusjon med sentrale aktører fra næringen.
Du møter blant andre:
Sinem Ogis (Marsh), Amalie Espeland (IPC) og Reber Iversen fra Maritime CleanTech vil innlede med korte presentasjoner før vi får en paneldialog med Trond Østerhus (Zinus Power), Steinar Madsen (Hy2Gen og styreleder i Rødne), Christian Fjell (Maran Shuttle Tankers) og Elisabeth Sandnes (Evigo / OSM Thome)
Velkommen til en faglig og relevant samtale om politikk, kostnader og konkurransekraft.
Confidence is essential across all sectors. In professional settings, particularly within industries like maritime where certain groups may be under-represented, individuals can encounter unique challenges and biases. Developing confidence enables professionals to express their perspectives clearly and manage the complexities of their responsibilities with composure and assurance.
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Women in Maritime network is once again delighted to partner with WISTA International, in support of the Maritime Speakers Bureau, by offering two online training courses with the objective to empower women in the maritime sector build confidence and enhance their presentation skills.
The two sessions, outlined below, will be delivered virtually by Norton Rose Fulbright, and will be interactive. They are designed as complementary sessions but can be attended in isolation.
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Personal brandWednesday, May 13, 2026 | 13:00 – 14:15 BST Your personal brand is a promise. It helps people know what to expect from you when you interact with them. What’s your brand? Are you happy with it? If not, what have you done about it? Similar to a commercial brand, personal brand needs to be managed. The first step in the process is to consciously design your brand. Then you need to sell it actively and manage it. Doing this will make a positive difference to your reputation and professional success. Presenters: Evi Platsidaki and Sally England |
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Elevate your influenceWednesday, July 1, 2026 | 13:00 – 14:15 BST Everyone wants to feel and project self-confidence. For some, it comes naturally, while others can find it more challenging to varying degrees and can be overcome by imposter syndrome. All this matters as a person’s level of confidence can significantly impact both their personal and professional life. This session explores what imposter syndrome is and provides strategies to help you manage your inner critic and project more confidence both inside and outside of the workplace. Presenters: Olivia Cullen and Jenny Thwaites |
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We look forward to your participation. Please do share this invite with your colleagues across the industry who may benefit from this training. Should you have any questions please contact Sarah Harvey. |
This event will be held in Norwegian.
Frokostmøte Oslo Rederiforening & YoungShip Oslo
STANDARDFARTØYENE KOMMER – HVA NÅ?
Oslo Rederiforening og YoungShip Oslo inviterer til frokostmøte.
Torsdag 7. mai 2025 kl. 08.30–09.30
Frokosten er klar fra kl. 08.00
PROGRAM
08.00 Frokost servert i hallen
08.30 Velkomst ved Oslo Rederiforening og YoungShip Oslo
Standardfartøyene – hva snakker vi egentlig om?
Jon Inge Smedsrud, kommanørkaptein, Forsvarsdepartementet
Norge rundt til 6 byer – hva lærte vi av dette
Fride Solbakken, daglig leder, Maritimt Forum
Et oppdrag til en designer, ikke et design
Designoppdraget er gitt til Salt Ship Design AS og
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS (Salt & KDA)
Mer om dette ved en representant for disse.
Diskusjon
09.30 Møteslutt
Aon, WISTA Norway and The International Propeller Club of Norway are pleased to invite you to a maritime evening during One Ocean Week in Bergen.
A More Unpredictable Sea: What Does Changing Geopolitics Mean for Marine Insurance and the Maritime Industry?
With the shadow fleet, sanctions and the green transition as a backdrop.
You will meet subject-matter experts from Aon and the law firm Selmer, who will explore what an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical landscape means for the maritime industry and for marine insurance solutions.
Welcome and hosts
The evening will be opened by:
- Maren Lodden, Project Manager, Grieg Maritime Group, and Vice President, WISTA Norway
- Linn Jeanette Johansen, Commercial Leader, Aon Norway, and Co‑Chair of the Finance Committee, The International Propeller Club of Norway
Agenda
17:00–18:00 – Professional programme
- A more unpredictable sea: What does changing geopolitics mean for marine insurance?
With the shadow fleet, sanctions and the green transition as a backdrop
Speaker: Ronny Larsen, Senior Account Executive Marine, Aon - A more unpredictable sea: What does changing geopolitics mean for the maritime industry?
Legal and regulatory perspectives on risk and operations
Speaker: Preben Helverschou, Partner, Lawyer, Selmer
18:00–20:00 – Tapas, refreshments and networking
After the professional part, we continue with light food, drinks and informal mingling in Grieg-Gården (Grieg Club).
We look forward to an evening of professional insight, relationship building and great conversations.
Best regards,
Aon, WISTA Norway and The International Propeller Club of Norway
WISTA International AGM & Conference 2026 – Registration is now open
The WISTA International AGM & Conference 2026 will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 28 to 30 October 2026. There will also be exciting events taking place in Hong Kong and Singapore prior to the AGM & Conference.
We hope for a solid WISTA Norway presence. Please let us know if you are attending: mail@wistanorway.no