YoungShip General Assembly 2026
YOUNGSHIP'S ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026
30 January 2026
Dear YoungShippers,
The YoungShip General Assembly 2026 is coming up, and we are excited to gather once again for an evening of important updates, good company, and our traditional banquet dinner with celebrations to follow🥂
Get ready for Friday, 30 January 2026!💃
This year, we are delighted to host the General Assembly at OPUS XVI, followed by a three-course dinner in the iconic Frescohallen.
Programme for the evening:
🕕 18:00 - General Assembly at OPUS XVI
🍽️ 19:30 - We cross the street to Frescohallen for a delightful three-course dinner and an evening of festivities 💃
Dress code: Formal
Price: NOK 399
We look forward to welcoming you to a memorable evening!
Get your ticket HERE!
Christmas Bowling
We’re excited to wrap up the year with our annual Christmas celebration – this time with a fun and festive YoungShip Christmas Bowling event!
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members, celebrate the season, and enjoy a friendly competition on the lanes🎳
What to expect:
An evening of bowling, good vibes, refreshments, and plenty of time to socialise before the holidays. No previous bowling experience needed: Just bring your best mood and your worst-looking Christmas sweater!
Can’t wait to see you there!
Date & Time: Friday 5th December 2025 @ 18:00
Place: Vestkanten Bowling
Dress code: Ugly Christmas sweater
SIGN UP BELOWBY BY 2 DECEMBER 2025
Bergens Rederiforening x YoungShip
Dear members,
Are you curious about what others in the shipping industry work with?
We are excited to invite you to a special event in collaboration with Bergen Shipowners' Association, where six professionals will share insights from their field within shipping. Each speaker will present their day-to-day work, key challenges, and what makes their part of the industry unique.
Our speakers:
Henrik Hisdal, DOF / Finance
Carl Johan Fotland, Hansa Tankers / Chartering
Anne-Line Sørberg, NHC / Insurance
Andreas Breivik, Odfjell / Technical Management
Sindre Olsen, Wilson / Operation
Oddbjørn Lange, Grieg Star / Crewing
This is a great opportunity to broaden your understanding, gain new perspectives, and learn more about what your fellow YoungShippers work within.
See you there!
Date & Time: Thursday 13. November 2025 @ 17:00
Place: Hotel Norge (Nedre Ole Bulls plass 4, 5012 Bergen)
Program:
17:00 - Registration and mingling
17:30 - Presentations
18:30 - Light food and drinks
SIGN UP BY THURSDAY 6TH BELOW!
Oktoberfest 2025
The leaves are turning and the evenings are getting crisp, but we at YoungShip Bergen know just how to brighten things up.
We are happy to invite you to our annual Oktoberfest, which we know many of you are just as excited about as we are!
Dress up in your finest lederhosen or dirndl and come join us for an evening filled with good vibes, traditional food, cold drinks, and plenty of opportunities to mingle.
See you there!
Date & Time: Thursday 9th October 2025 @ 18:00
Place : Nøsteboden (Nøstegaten 32, 5010 Bergen)
Dress Code: Lederhosen/Dirndl
Cost: 299,-
All participants must have paid our membership fee and have a valid ticket by the entrance.
Wikborg Rein x YoungShip - Negotiation Workshop
Dear members,
We are repeating last year’s success and welcome you to an evening focused on negotiations, hosted by YoungShip Bergen and Wikborg Rein. This time, we are fortunate to have both Advokat Geir Ove Røberg and Advokat Morten Valen Eide, who will talk about negotiation tactics that can be used in various situations and professions. We will also discuss cases and practice our negotiation skills together.
Geir Ove has worked at Wikborg Rein for 40 years and has led several international contractual negotiations, as well as assisted in large projects related to shipping and financing. Morten is the head of the Shipping Offshore team in Bergen and Stavanger. As part of his practice, he has led many international negotiations in high value matters and disputes.
The presentation is held in Norwegian.
See you there!
Place & Time: Baneveien 16, 8. Floor, 11. September 2025 @ 17:00
Program :
17:00 – Registration and mingling, light snack
17:30 – Negotiation workshop by Wikborg Rein
19:30 – Tapas, drinks and mingling
21:00 – Ankerdram at Bark
Back to Work Quiz 2025
Dear members,
Summer may be behind us, but what better way to reunite than with YoungShip's annual Back to Work Quiz?
We are inviting you to join us for an evening of fun questions, great company, and a little friendly competition. Whether you are a well-known quiz master, or just in it for the good vibes, this is the perfect opportunity to reconnect and catch up with your fellow YoungShippers.
Date & Time: Wednesday 20th August 2025 @ 18:00
Place : Magda Bar - Kong Oscars gate 5, 5017 Bergen
Summer Party 2025
Dear members,
Summer is just around the corner, and we’re kicking off the season with a midsummer celebration you won’t want to miss!
This year’s annual summer party takes place in the beautiful garden at Grand Hotel Terminus – more specifically at Forum, where the sunny terrace and their brand new BBQ kitchen sets the perfect scene for a relaxed and unforgettable evening.
Expect chilled drinks, sizzling bites from the grill, good vibes and even better company.
Hope to see you there!
Date & Time: Friday 27th of June @ 18:00
Place : “Grand Hotel Terminus”, Zander Kaaes gate 6, 5015 Bergen
Dress code: Mid summer, light, floral, etc.
Cost: NOK 399,-
SIGN UP BY THURSDAY 12th of JUNE HERE!
All participants must have paid our membership fee and must show a valid ticket by the entrance.
Odfjell x YoungShip
We are pleased to invite you to an insightful evening with Odfjell – one of the world leaders in the global market for seaborne transportation and storage of chemicals and other specialty bulk liquids.
This event will highlight some of the most forward-leaning developments in the maritime industry. Together with Odfjell, we’ll explore how suction sails, biofuels and AI-driven technologies are shaping the future of sustainable shipping.
Food and drinks will be served. The event will be held in Norwegian.
After the event, we’ll head to Steppulven together for our traditional Ankerdram.
Avo Consulting X YoungShip
The AI landscape is evolving at lightning speed, with new tools and capabilities emerging every day. The best way to truly understand its potential in your day-to-day work is to get hands-on experience.
Now’s your chance to build your very own AI agent!
Join us for a practical, step-by-step session together with Avo Consulting where we’ll dive into Copilot Studio and create an AI agent that can answer questions and automate tasks. No prior experience needed – just bring your curiosity and your laptop.
Hope to see you there!
Afterwork at Nøsteboden
Join us for an exclusive afterwork during One Ocean Week at Nøsteboden! This is a great opportunity to unwind, network, and connect with members from both YoungShip Bergen and Bergen Shipowners’ Association in an informal and welcoming setting.
Enjoy refreshing drinks and light snacks while taking in the beautiful view. If the weather allows, we’ll move outdoors to make the most of the beautiful surroundings.
Hope to see you there!