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Are Your Our Next Board Member?

YoungShip Bergen is now seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to join our board and help shape the future of our organization.

At our Annual General Assembly on 24th of January, we will elect four new board members and two deputy members to fill in the following positions:

-Vice Chair (1-year term)

-Head of Membership (1-year term)

-Head of Finance (2-year term)

-Head of Communications (2-year term)

-Deputy member (1-year term)

What we’re looking for and benefits of joining the board:

We are seeking proactive, responsible, and ambitious professionals with a genuine passion for the maritime industry. As a board member, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of YoungShip Bergen, and ensure its continued growth and relevance in the maritime industry of Bergen. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your professional network within the maritime sector, collaborate with leading industry stakeholders, and develop leadership and organizational skills. You will also gain valuable experience of contributing to an impactful organization - and, of course, you get to have plenty of fun along the way!

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining the board, please submit a brief application to bergen@youngship.com containing an introduction of yourself, why you are applying and an outline of any relevant experience. Please also state which position(s) you might be interested in, if any in particular.

The deadline for applications is 9th of January 2025. Applications may be submitted in Norwegian or English.

All applicants will be evaluated by the election committee, which will present the new board for approval at our Annual General Meeting. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the positions.

Do not miss the chance to make your mark on how YoungShip Bergen will be governed in the years to come.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome on board!

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Recap of Bergen Shipowners Association x YoungShip

A big thank you to Bergen Shipowners' Association (Bergens Rederiforening) for an incredible collaboration and a highly successful event on Thursday, 7th of November. The evening was a fantastic blend of engaging presentations, insightful discussions and valuable networking.

Kristoffer Ramstad from Odfjell SE opened the seminar by sharing Odfjell's digitalization journey. He highlighted the company's effort in developing software solutions from the ground up, emphasizing how these developments have connected ship and shore.

Next, Camilla Heggøy from DOF provided an insightful presentation on how they used digitalization to improve performance evaluation by leveraging data. She also stated the importance of capturing essential data from vessels and highlighted that "It is hard to improve what you can't measure".

To finish of the seminar, Kristin Helen Andersen from G2 Ocean delivered a highly perceptive presentation on cyber security. She explained how digitalization has transformed the IT infrastructure and how the IT security landscape has evolved over the past years, offering an informative perspective on current challenges.

We are deeply grateful to all the speakers for sharing their knowledge and insights, and thank you to everyone who attended - we hope you had a great evening. Here's to more informative seminars and collaborations in the time ahead!

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Recap of Wikborg Rein x YoungShip

On Tuesday, 24th of September, YoungShip Bergen hosted a highly successful event together with Wikborg Rein, Norway's most international law firm. The event was held at their impressive new office, providing a fitting and modern backdrop, setting the perfect atmosphere for a great evening.

The event kicked off with casual networking, where delicious pizza and refreshing drinks were served to offer a welcome break after a hectic workday. We were then fortunate to be joined by Geir Ove Røberg, one of Wikborg Rein's esteemed lawyers, who gave us an engaging presentation on negotiation tactics. His talk covered various types of negotiations and key strategies followed by a walkthrough of a negotiation process. To conclude, he highlighted common mistakes often made in negotiations, offering plenty of practical tips and tricks for us all to take away, leaving everyone with valuable takeaways for both in their professional and personal lives. Truly inspiring!

Following the presentation, the lively networking continued, allowing the attendees to build new and stronger connections while discussing the theme of the presentation before we rounded night at Bark for our traditional Ankerdram.

A big thank you to everyone who joined - we hope you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you at our next event!

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Recap of Afterwork with PwC and Maritime Bergen

On Wednesday 29th of May we had the honor of inviting our members for an engaging afterwork at Maritime Bergen's premises. Co-hosted with Maritime Bergen and PwC, the event brought together professionals from the maritime industry across various companies.

The event kicked off with an insightful presentation by André W. Rivenæs and Mathilde Meland from PwC who explored the fundamentals of AI and its opportunities. The next speaker was Maren Lodden from Grieg Maritime Group who presented their very own Chat GMG and the development process behind it. The event concluded with Henrik Sæther Sørheim from PwC, who provided an in-depth look at how legislation impacts the use of AI.

A big thank you to everyone who attended — we hope you gained valuable insights and are now more eager to dive into the world of AI!

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