About us
YoungShip International
As the YoungShip family grew, YoungShip International was formed to connect young people in the maritime industry, across countries, across continents.
For the young, by the young - shaping the future of shipping
YoungShip is a global network of young maritime professionals. It’s activity is organized by local chapters, of which we have more than 40, and several chapters are currently emerging in new locations. All chapters are non-profit organizations with their own boards, who set the local agenda and represents YoungShip locally.
The chapters aim to contribute to local maritime hubs by giving our younger colleagues an arena to socialize and build networks early in their careers. This is usually done by hosting various events, commonly afterworks and seminars, but also sports events and more. By maintaining a vibrant community of young professionals, the shipping and maritime sector becomes more attractive for students and other talents, providing a sustainable demand for jobs in the sector.
The glue keeping the chapters together, becoming something greater
YoungShip International is the global umbrella organization of YoungShip, connecting our many chapters and forming something greater. The international body supports chapters in need and provides administrative systems and counsel, as well as coordinating the international events ShipCon and our Global Leadership Summit. You may read more about these events below.
The international organization consists of an active board of around 10 persons from across the world. Board candidates serve on annual terms, with an election committee vetting new candidates each year. The organization reports to the chapters, and the finances are reviewed by a dedicated audit committee.
ShipCon
ShipCon is the annual conference bringing the YoungShip family together. The conference rotates between cities, with it in the latest years having been hosted in Copenhagen, Genoa, and Oslo. ShipCon is open for all, and it is a conference aimed at the next generation, discussing the opportunities and challenges of today, but always with a future-oriented view.
Global Leadership Summit
The Global Leadership Summit is an international conference gathering YoungShippers from across the world, with a special focus on bringing together board members, letting them discuss their experiences and setting a course for the YoungShip movement as a whole. The first summit was held in Sri Lanka in 2024, with the next being hosted by YoungShip Egypt in November 2026.