SAVE THE DATE | 15.October - Maritime Career
YoungShip Sørlandet is excited to announce another upcoming event this autumn, with a special focus on maritime careers and professional development.
Join us for an afternoon of insights, inspiration, and networking as we explore career opportunities across the maritime industry. More details, speakers, and registration information will be shared soon.
Save the date and stay tuned!
NEW DATE - 10th of September | Gard x YoungShip Sørlandet: Breakfast Kick-Off
10th of September
Join us at Gard for a morning of networking, insights and great conversations. Whether you're new to YoungShip or already part of our community, this breakfast event offers a chance to connect with fellow maritime professionals and hear from Gard representatives and the YoungShip Sørlandet board.
Programme
08:30 - 09:30 | Mingle Breakfast & Networking. Croissants & Coffee will be served.
09:30 - 10:30 | Presentations by Gard and YoungShip Sørlandet
We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring start to the day.
Visit to Viking Life Saving Norway AS | 16.September
Company Visit to VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS
We are pleased to invite you to a company visit at VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS on 16 September.
Place: Viking Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS - Arendal | Tybakken 90, 4818 Færvik (Tromøya)
Time: 16.30 - 18.30
Capacity: Max. 30 participants
During the visit, we will get an introduction to VIKING, their products and services, and their role as a leading provider of maritime safety solutions. The visit will give us insight into an important part of the maritime value chain and how life-saving equipment and safety solutions support operations at sea.
This will also be a great opportunity to connect with others in the maritime industry.
Light snack and beverages will be served.
We look forward to an interesting and insightful company visit at VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS!
Visit to Viking Life Saving Norway AS | 16.September
We are pleased to invite you to a company visit at VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS on 16th of September. Place: Viking Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS – Arendal Time: 16.30 - 18.30 Capacity: Max. 30 participants During the visit, we will get an introduction to VIKING, their products and services, and their role as a leading provider of maritime safety solutions. The visit will give us insight into an important part of the maritime value chain and how life-saving equipment and safety solutions support operations at sea. This will also be a great opportunity to connect with others in the maritime industry. Some light food and beverages will be served. We look forward to an interesting and insightful company visit at VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Norway AS!
Arendalsuka 11. August | Maritim minglefrokost
Maritim Minglefrokost: Muligheter og rekruttering i verdens mest spennende bransje
Dato: Tirsdag 11. August
Klokkeslett: 08:00 - 09:00
Sted: Clarion Hotel Tyholmen, Restaurant «The Social»
Om Arrangementet:
En faglig frokost med innlegg og samtale om rekruttering, kompetansebehov og muligheter i maritim næring. Representanter fra Gard, YoungShip Sørlandet og Norges Rederiforbund deler perspektiver og inviterer til dialog.
Mer info kommer.
https://www.arendalsuka.no/program/maritim-minglefrokost-muligheter-og-rekruttering-i-verdens-mest-spennende-bransje
ShipCon 2026 | 16-18 June | Who's joining?
YoungShip Sørlandet will be heading to Copenhagen for Shipcon 2026, hosted by YoungShip Denmark – and we’re really looking forward to it!
If you’re planning to go, it would be great to connect. Whether it’s for a coffee, a quick catch-up, or just to say hi during the event, it’s always nice to meet familiar faces when traveling.
We’ll be a small group going from Sørlandet, so feel free to reach out if you’re attending 👇
📩 sorlandet@youngship.com
Let’s make the most out of Shipcon together!
Event details & registration: https://youngship.com/denmark/shipcon26/
Summer Party – Sjøslaget 9th of June 2026
We would like to thank everyone who joined us for Sjøslaget at Boy Leslie and helped make it such a memorable event.
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Register for Sjøslaget 2026
Date & Time: Tuesday 9th of June, 16.30 - 21.00
Location: OSM Thome, Arendal
YoungShip Sørlandet, Sørlandets Rederiforening and Maritimt Forum Sør invite their members to a summer evening onboard Boy Leslie. This is where experience, innovation, and the future meet—creating new connections and strengthening collaboration across the maritime community in Southern Norway.
We’ll start the afternoon on the rooftop terrace at OSM Thome before boarding Boy Leslie at 5:00 PM.
We look forward to a gathering onboard with seafood and something refreshing in your glass.
You are warmly welcome!
Join the Board of YoungShip Sørlandet – We’re Recruiting 3 New Members
YoungShip Sørlandet is now looking for three new board members to join our team:
🔹 Vice Chair
🔹 Head of Finance
🔹 Board Member
As part of the board, you will play a key role in developing one of Sørlandet’s most dynamic arenas for young maritime professionals — a network focused on learning, connection, and growth within the industry.
✨What you’ll get:
- A strong and valuable network in the maritime industry
- Hands-on experience with leadership and organizational work
- The opportunity to shape events and initiatives that engage the next generation
- A social, ambitious, and supportive board environment
⚓What you’ll contribute with:
- Engagement and motivation to develop YoungShip Sørlandet further
- Collaboration with a dedicated board team
- Ideas, structure, and initiative within your role
Whether you want to challenge yourself professionally, expand your network, or contribute to the maritime community — this is a great opportunity.
📩 Please express your interest to sorlandet@youngship.com
📅 Deadline: 01.05.2026
Join us for Ankerdram 16.04 @ Lille Andevinge | Arendal
Join us for a relaxed gathering with fellow YoungShip members. A great opportunity to connect and enjoy a casual evening together.
Date: 16.04.26
Time: 18:00 PM
Place: Lille Andevinge, Arendal
Youngship Members will get 2 free drinks!
Vessel Visit - MS Lofoten
YoungShip Sørlandet – Vessel Visit MS Lofoten
YoungShip Sørlandet recently visited MS Lofoten and Maritim Videregående Skole Sørlandet for an inspiring afternoon with engaged students and Principal Harald Rønning. We gained valuable insight into the school’s programs and student life, and it was great to connect with young talents entering the maritime industry.
A big thank you for the warm welcome and for sharing your knowledge with us!
🔗 Learn more:
https://maritim-vgs.no/
Missed the visit? We’re planning to return to MS Lofoten soon.
In the meantime, join YoungShip Sørlandet to take part in upcoming events
Reflecting on 2025 with YoungShip Sørlandet
Reflecting on 2025 with YoungShip Sørlandet
Looking back at this year, we are proud of everything we have accomplished together:
🚀 Kick-off with our new board
⚓Vessel visit to MS Amera bringing us closer to the industry
🍹 Minigolf for networking
🎄 A festive Christmas dinner to round off the year
Alongside these highlights, our board has participated in the ShipCon25 Event, and our community has particiapted in events thorugh our partnership with Sørlandet Rederiforening and Maritimt Forum Sør.
✨ As we head into 2026, we’re excited to continue building a strong arena for young professionals in the maritime industry, a place to learn, connect, and grow.
👉 If you’re passionate about the future of shipping and want to be part of this journey, now’s the perfect time to join us. Membership fee 350 NOK for 2026.
