Summer Party 2026
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Dear members,
Summer is once again just around the corner, and we are of course kicking off the season with a summer party you will not want to miss!
The board of YoungShip Bergen is delighted to invite you to this year's annual summer party, taking place aboard the charming MS Midthordland. Let's cross our fingers for great weather as we sail out into the beautiful Byfjorden. Expect a cold one in one hand, and some tasty food in the other while you surround yourself with fellow YoungShippers.
To get the evening going, we'll meet for a round of drinks 5 o'clock at Taket Roofgarden. From there, we'll board the ship together at 18:30 sharp.
Hope to see you there!
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📍 Place: Taket Roofgarden (Torget 2, 5014 Bergen)
📆 Date: Friday, 5th June, 2026
⏰ Time: @ 17:30
💵 Price: 399,-
💃 Dress code: Sailor/nautical theme
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Sign up below by Tuesday 2nd June HERE!
European Cruise Service x YoungShip
European Cruise Service x Youngship Bergen
We are excited to welcome you all to our next educational event! We are pleased to invite you to an insightful evening with European Cruise Service – a leading company in the cruise and port services industry.
This event will highlight key developments within the cruise sector, with a focus on operations, sustainability, and the cruise industry as a whole. Together with European Cruise Service, we will explore current challenges and emerging trends shaping the industry.
We are excited to invite you to an evening of insights with European Cruise Service.
Food and drinks will be served.
📍 Place: OK22 Kantine, Olav Kyrres gate 22, 5014 Bergen
📆 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ Time: @ 17:00
Sign up by the 18th of May below!
YoungShip Bergen members only - limited spots available!
OOW Afterwork
Bergen Shipowner's Association x
Wikborg Rein x YoungShip
We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive afterwork during One Ocean Week.
From 17:00, we'll gather at Statsraaden Bar to unwind, connect and network with members of YoungShip Bergen and Bergen Shipowners’ Association in a relaxed yet professional setting.
From 18:00, following the afterwork, we will board Statsraad Lemkuhl to participate in “Det Store Sjøslaget”, where the evening will continue with food and drinks on board.
We look forward to seeing you there.
📍 Place: Statsraaden Bar & Reception (Bradbenken 2, 5003 Bergen)
📆 Date: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026
⏰ Time: @ 17:00
Sign up by Monday 20th April below!
OSM Thome x Youngship Bergen - Nuclear in Maritime
It’s finally time for our first educational event of the year! We are pleased to invite you to an insightful evening with OSM Thome – one of the world leading ship management companies.
This event will highlight some of the most innovative developments in the maritime decarbonization. Together with OSM Thome, we will discover the potential of utilizing nuclear power for propulsion in maritime.
We are excited to invite you to OSM Thome for an evening of insights.
Food and drinks will be served.
After the event, we’ll head to Haven together for our traditional Ankerdram.
📍 Place: OSM Thome, Damsgårdsveien 135, 5060 Bergen
📆 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: @ 17:00
Sign up by 16 March below!
YoungShip members only - limited spots available!
ShipShuffle Tournament 2026
It’s finally time for our first social event of the year – and what better way to kick off 2026 than with our Annual YoungShip Shuffleboard Tournament! 🏆
We are excited to invite you to Kong Oscar for an evening of great company, networking, and friendly competition.
📍 Place: Kong Oscar, Tverrgaten 8, 5017 Bergen
📆 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Time: @ 18:00
Sign up by 16 February below!
YoungShip members only - limited spots available!
Registration is now closed – thank you for your interest!
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