Mayday-mayday-mayday! We have collided with a vessel …

What happens when a ship catches fire, has too few lifeboats and life jackets, runs aground, or is stopped by hostilities? Why can a lack of insurance bring global trade to a standstill? 

Shipwrecks, fires, groundings, and war zones—when things go wrong at sea, we see dramatic images on our screens. But what happens behind the scenes? Who takes responsibility when a ship can no longer sail? And why can a single “no one will insure this” moment bring global trade to a standstill?

This evening, the marine insurance company Norwegian Hull Club invites anyone curious about the sea, its stories, and its future to a lively and entertaining history evening at the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Bar during One Ocean Week. You’ll hear about events that have left their mark on history, from the Titanic and the Scandinavian Star to Helge Ingstad, pirates in Somalia, the invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which changes from day to day. At the same time, we look ahead: what new scenarios and challenges await? And what might this mean for safety and risk?

On stage, you’ll meet Åge Solberg from the Norwegian Hull Club, in conversation with his colleague Aleksander Valestrand. Together, they offer compelling stories, clear explanations, and fresh perspectives on a sea of drama.