All events are held in English unless otherwise stated.
Maritim Uke – Haugesund – Likestilling og inkludering workshop
September 23 15:00 - 15:45
As part of Maritime Week in Haugesund, Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA/SDIR), BKSNorge, and WISTA Norway invite you to an inspiring discussion on diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry.
The event will present key findings from the Women on Board report and highlight the actions companies have taken to turn ambitions into reality. Together, we will examine successful initiatives, share experiences, and discuss how the industry can continue to improve gender balance and create more inclusive workplaces.
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WISTA Estonia is inviting all WISTA Norway members to their annual seminar
Wednesday 23. September at 09:30 – 16:00
TalTech Kuressare College, Kuressaare
We are delighted to invite you to register for the WISTA Estonia Annual Event 2026:
Building the Maritime Talent Pipeline — Education, Technology, Science and Leadership
When: 23 September 2026
Where: TalTech Kuressaare College in Saaremaa.
The event will bring together representatives of the maritime sector, education, research, public authorities and industry to discuss how to strengthen the future maritime talent pipeline and support inclusive leadership, innovation and cooperation in the sector.
Special quest: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International
Programme overview:
9:30–10:00 — Arrival
10:00–10:30 — Keynote speaker: Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International
10:30–12:00 — Panel discussions
12:00–13:00 — Lunch and networking
13:00–16:00 — Excursion to Marine Technology Competence Centre laboratories
This event is held in Norwegian.
The International Propeller Club of Norway and Advokatfirmaet Thommessen are inviting all WISTA Norway members to their summer event.
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
We hope all our members have had a wonderful summer and are returning refreshed and ready for an exciting season. (more…)
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!
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.
All WISTA Norway Members are invited to join YoungShip Oslo for a casual afterwork – with prime seats for the Equador-Germany game!
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, “The Next Wave: Transatlantic Shipbuilding & Trade”
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