Leading from the front – Nick Potter, President and CEO, AET
AET, a member of the MISC Group, is navigating the energy transition by balancing long-term ambition with near-term pragmatism as it works toward achieving net zero by 2050. Here, President and CEO Nick Potter outlines the company’s focus on delivering measurable progress through efficiency, innovation and collaboration – in a sector defined by its global […]
Why safety culture matters more than ever
Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad outlines how the marine insurer is stepping beyond its traditional role to become a valued partner in safety, wellbeing and loss prevention. With ‘Safer with Gard’ as a central pillar of its 2030 strategy, the mutual is using data, technology and targeted partnerships to support seafarers, strengthen safety culture and […]
Deep Sea Minerals: Unlocking the future of sustainable resource extraction
As demand for critical minerals escalates, stakeholders worldwide are looking towards the seabed as a potential solution to supply constraints. With geopolitical tensions, environmental concerns, and technological advancements shaping the conversation, the upcoming First Deep Sea Minerals Conference at Nor-Shipping 2025 aims to facilitate critical discussions on the future of sustainable extraction. We spoke with […]
Telenor Maritime connects to data-driven sustainable future
As the maritime sector sails through a tide of digital disruption, geopolitical uncertainties and sustainability pressures, Telenor Maritime is in the vanguard of innovation. Under the leadership of CEO Lars Erik Lunøe, the company has honed a strategic vision that addresses not only the present needs of shipowners and operators but also anticipates the seismic […]
Climate repair: Engineering hope for a sustainable tomorrow
Frederik Paulsen has a clear message for shipping, and humanity in general. Current decarbonisation strategies will not avert climate disaster. The only way, he believes, to quickly curtail global warming is large scale geoengineering. Here the Chair of UArctic, and Chairman Emeritus of pharmaceutical giant Ferring Group, sits down with Nor-Shipping to outline a new […]
Collaboration, innovation, action: empowering progress at Nor-Shipping 2025
Maritime CleanTech is going ‘all in’ at Nor-Shipping 2025, seizing the opportunity of a unique global gathering to support and enable those pioneering sustainable ocean development. Here CEO Ada Jakobsen outlines the organisation’s initiatives, objectives and ambitions, explaining why NOW is the time to accelerate progress. Nor-Shipping has long been a flagship arena for ocean […]
Sailing Through Uncertainty – Ståle Hansen, CEO, Skuld
How do you navigate an ever-changing industry defined not only by evolving regulations and climate concerns but also by a relentless succession of geopolitical shockwaves? ‘With strong partners,’ says Ståle Hansen. Here the Skuld CEO offers a steady appraisal of current challenges and opportunities, arguing that collaboration and trust can create stability in a seemingly […]
Nor-Shipping 2025 to welcome Emirates as Lounge Partner
Nor-Shipping 2025 has announced a major partnership with Emirates, taking place 2-6 June in Oslo and Lillestrøm. The leading airline has signed as Lounge Partner, taking charge of the luxurious Emirates Lounge at the exhibition centre, while also offering Nor-Shipping participants and visitors exclusive fares. – Emirates is a global brand known for quality and […]
Nor-Shipping adds finance, LNG and seabed minerals to “agenda setting” conference programme for 2025
Nor-Shipping is enhancing its conference programme for 2025 with a bold line-up of new events targeting evolving ocean business opportunities. This year’s Nor-Shipping, taking place 2-6 June in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway, sees the arrival of dedicated conferences focused on financing, LNG and seabed minerals. It’s a revamp that, notes Sidsel Norvik, Nor-Shipping Director “meets […]
‘We have to move on what’s scalable right now. ‘There’s no time to lose.’
Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company’s rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: ‘Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction. We have to embark on the most viable route now to have any hope of meeting net zero by […]