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
Register for Sjøslaget 2026
Date & Time: Tuesday 9th of June, 16.30 - 21.00
Location: OSM Thome, Arendal
Register for event HERE
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 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
Christmas Drinks at Gard
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Christmas drinks and tapas at Solsiden Tapas, Arendal on 4 December.
Although the venue changed from Gard, we enjoyed fantastic food, great company, and a wonderful festive atmosphere together. We truly appreciate you taking the time to celebrate with us.
Vessel visit with YoungShip Sørlandet! ⚓
Vessel visit with YoungShip Sørlandet! ⚓
Today we had the pleasure of stepping aboard the stunning cruise vessel M/S Amera, thanks to the warm welcome from the Amera Crew and Arendal Port.
From restaurants and bars to a spa, pools, and even a running track – this ship has it all! The highlights? Meeting so many positive and service minded crew members, as well as the full tour of the bridge given by the Officer on watch.
We wrapped up the visit with coffee on deck, soaking in the sea breeze with great company. A big thank you to everyone who made this visit happen! 🚢
Arendal city really showed itself from the best side today ☀️
#YoungShipSørlandet #ArendalPort #MaritimeLife #CruiseVibes #NetworkingAtSea
YSS After-Work Ankerdram Mini Golf Event 🏌️⛳️
⛳️ Thank you for joining us for our YSS After-Work Ankerdram Mini Golf Event! 🍻🏌️♀️
Date: 22 May 2025
Location: Arendal Streetfood
YoungShip Sørlandet would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening full of laughter, friendly competition, and great conversations. It was fantastic to see so many familiar and new faces from the local maritime community come together in such a relaxed and fun setting.
A special thanks to Arendal Streetfood for hosting us and providing the perfect venue for both networking and mini golf — and of course, for keeping the refreshments flowing! 🍕🍹
We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. Stay tuned for more events coming up soon — we look forward to seeing you again!
#YoungShipSørlandet #AfterWork #MiniGolf #Ankerdram #ArendalStreetfood #MaritimeNetwork #YoungShip #ThankYou"
Best regards,
Young Ship Sørlandet
YSS Kick-Off 2025
Thank You for Joining the YoungShip Sørlandet Kick-Off 2025!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for attending the YoungShip Sørlandet Kick-Off 2025 event on April 3rd. Your presence and participation made the event a tremendous success!
Join YoungShip Sørlandet: We encourage you to take the next step and become a member of YoungShip Sørlandet. As a member, you will gain access to exclusive events, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant community of maritime professionals.
To sign up for membership, please visit our website https://lnkd.in/dahr7wcD
We would also like to thank Jon Are Gummedal Managing Director of OSM Maritime and our Dimitris Tsordas from Gard AS for their engaging speech and sharing their valuable experience in the maritime industry. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Gard AS and OSM Thome for their generous sponsorship, which greatly contributed to the success of our event.
Thank you once again for your participation. We look forward to seeing you at our future events and welcoming you as a member of YoungShip Sørlandet.
Best regards,
YoungShip Sørlandet
Field trip to Yara Birkeland 30.05.23
On Tuesday 30th of May, Youngship Sørlandet had the pleasure of arranging the first vessel visit of 2023! On a sunny day, 11 YSS members met together and drove to Porsgrunn to go onboard the autonomous vessel Yara Birkeland, the world's first fully electric and autonomous container vessel developed by Yara International and Kongsberg. Designed for inland and short-sea shipping, it aims to replace diesel trucks, reducing emissions and combating climate change. The vessel operates autonomously, using advanced sensors and AI to navigate safely. With electric propulsion powered by renewable energy sources, it eliminates local emissions and minimizes energy consumption. Yara Birkeland has a cargo capacity of 120 TEUs and is primarily focused on transporting fertilizers
Many thanks to the Captain Svend Ødegård for giving us an introduction to the ship and the project of Yara Birkeland, answering all our questions re operation, safety, design and future ambitions.
For more photos check out our LinkedIn page
