Shore power seminar with Plug
On March 23, YoungShip Bergen hosted an informative evening seminar with Plug, where the company presented its latest shore current projects and discussed the challenges faced in today's market.
The seminar covered a range of topics, including the charging of smaller vessels, the advantages of shore power for the maritime industry, and the regulatory landscape around this technology. Attendees gained insights into the latest innovations in the field and learned about Plug AS's ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices in the maritime industry. Overall, the seminar was a great opportunity for participants to connect with industry experts, exchange ideas, and deepen their understanding of the role of shore power in the future of maritime transportation. The seminar was followed by further networking opporutnities with ankerdram at Moxy.
Shuffleboard Champions 2023
YoungShip Bergen's annual ShipShuffle took place on February 23rd with record attendance!
On February 23rd 2023, YoungShip Bergen hosted its annual ShipShuffle tournament, wherein 65+ members joined us to see which team would best all others and take the trophy home. Because of YoungShip Bergen's record number of members this year, teams were increased to four competitors each so that more members could participate.
After a successful night of networking, socialising and healthy competition, Sven-Petter K. Sunde, Petter Borge, Frikk Solvang and Kristoffer Myklebusthaug took the trophy home as this years' ShipShuffle champions!
Thank you to all participants for an entertaining evening and we look forward to more events to come!
Annual General Assembly 2023
At the Annual General Meeting 2023, YoungShip Bergen reviewed the year that was, planned the year to come and introduced new board members.
On February 3rd 2022, YoungShip Bergen gathered for their Annual General Assembly to review the Annual Report for 2022 and to elect new board members.
Six positions on the board were up for election, where all board members are elected for two years except for the Deputy Member(s) who are elected for one year. The board for 2023 is composed as followed:
Chair: Sofie Ullestad Djuvik, Wilson EuroCarriers
Deputy chair: Maren Lodden, Grieg Maritime Group
Board member(Finance): Solveig Bygstad, PWC
Board member(Events): Jens Drageset, Wikborg Rein
Board member (Events): Fredrik Hillestad, Alex. Birger Grieg A/S
Board member(Members): Aleksander Lyngtu Svortevik, Utkilen AS
Board member(Sponsors): Marthe Dorthea Jarlind, Odfjell Technology
Board member(Communication): Krysta Alexa Singh, Maritime Bergen
Deputy board member: Sunniva Andrine Hellesund, Norwegian Hull Club
Deputy board member: Vegard Nerland, Wikborg Rein
After the General Assembly followed a banquet at Clarion Admiral, celebrating that the past year and record membership.
In between the meals, well written and entertaining toasts were given to both the ladies and the gentlemen. Following dessert, YoungShip Members headed for the dance floor.
The Board would like to thank all members for making the evening memorable, and we are looking forward to seeing you all at our many events in 2023!
