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!
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!
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!
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!
Recap of One Ocean Week Unofficial Closing Party
On Thursday 18th of April, we had the honour to invite our members to the unofficial closing party of One Ocean Week at Grieg Gaarden.
The event brought together partners of One Ocean Havbyen Bergen and young professionals from both YoungFish and YoungShip Bergen for a remarkable evening filled with lively conversations and stellar entertainment from Blåsemafiaen and Need Music.
Thank you to Grieg Group for inviting us and for offering a platform for professionals in the maritime industry to forge new friendships and deepen connections while we celebrated our shared passion.
Recap of Wilson x YoungShip
On March 20th, YoungShip Bergen hosted an eventful evening together with Wilson AS, one of Europe’s largest small bulk carriers. The evening kicked off with some delicious food and refreshing drinks, setting the perfect atmosphere for networking, and meaningful interaction among the attendees.
We were honoured to have Øyvind Gjerde, CEO of Wilson, with us this evening where he started the show with a captivating presentation of the company’s rich history, and their remarkable journey in the maritime industry. Truly inspiring!
The following presentation was held by Erica Hauger, Charterer at Wilson, who provided invaluable insight into the commercial perspective of bulk trading leaving our attendees with a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in chartering withing the bulk segment.
The final presentation was held by Stefan Mirkovic, SHEQ Manager at Wilson, who conveyed the importance of safety measures in bulk trading. He also shared some gripping real-life cases and what valuable measures they took to prevent recurrence.
Later in the evening, we headed to Haven for our traditional Ankerdram allowing our attendees to socialize and make new acquaintances.
A huge thank you to Wilson for hosting us and for contributing to the success of the evening. Also, thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you on our next event!
Winners of the ShipShuffle Tournament 2024
On February 29th, Youngship Bergen’s annual ShipShuffle tournament was arranged.
The atmosphere was electric as participants showcased their shuffleboard skills, engaged in lively conversations, and forged new connections. It was a great joy to witness everyone socializing, laughing, and cheering each other on throughout the tournament (despite some competitive spirit).
Congratulations to this year’s winning team; Emma Opdahl, Joachim Klugseth, Kristine Engevik, Lise Voraa, and Pratim Patel. Even though the ladies had to leave for the last two rounds, Elisabeth Drægebø stepped in seamlessly. Well done!
Events like these not only provide an opportunity for young professionals in the maritime industry to unwind and have fun, but also serve as an invaluable platform for networking and relationship-building within the industry.
Thank you to all participants for joining us. We hope you had a great evening and stay tuned for our upcoming events!
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!
