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Events and program

Meet the maritime industry during One Ocean Week

Practical information
Language: Norwegian
Location: Festningskaien
Type: Business, research, and politics, Children and family, Educational offerings
Address: Bradbenken, 5003 Bergen
Organizer: Maritime Bergen
Time: 12:00
- 4:00 p.m.
Contact person
Name: Sigvald Sveinbjørnsson
Email: post@maritimebergen.no
We are pleased to invite the public aboard the cargo ship Trans Sol at Festningskaien during One Ocean Week 2026. This provides a unique maritime setting right in the heart of the city and One Ocean Week.

The Trans Sol will be docked at Festningskaien in Bergen. This provides a unique maritime setting right in the heart of the city and One Ocean Week.

The exhibition will take place April 18–20, 2026, and will bring together stakeholders from across the industry in an exciting and unique setting. On Monday, April 20, we will welcome schoolchildren and students. Read more about it here

Who might you meet?

Norsepower
At our Norsepower booth, we’ll explain the magic that allows Norsepower Rotorseil™ to power large cargo ships using wind power.

Hurtigruten
At our booth, we have officer uniforms you can try on. We’ll also be handing out candy and hosting a Hurtigruten quiz with great prizes.

DNB
Here you can learn more about what we at DNB do within the maritime industries in Western Norway, and you can speak with customer advisors in the retail banking division who are happy to offer helpful tips for managing your personal finances.

ToxiClean
We are showcasing the latest generation of mobile treatment plants to help ports manage their emissions.

North Sea Shipping
We’ll be bringing a ship model and showing a film about life on board from an apprentice’s perspective. You’re warmly invited.

Marine Benefits
As advocates for equal opportunities—both at sea and in sports—Marine Benefits is proud to sponsor Brann Women. Stop by for a chance to meet a Brann Women player and win prizes.

Norwegian Electric Systems
NES supplies power, automation, and navigation systems to ships—from Bergen to most parts of the world. For Trans Sol, we have supplied the energy systems that enable the ship to sail more efficiently than before.

NagellD
NagellD develops virtual training simulators for firefighting, man overboard (MOB) drills, lifeboat operations, and offshore oil spills, among other applications

Odfjell
At Odfjell, you can explore the inside and outside of a chemical tanker with VR glasses—step aboard and jump from the deck to the bridge! See if you’ve won the contest, chat with experts, and get a glimpse into a part of the shipping industry that was invented in Bergen and now operates globally.

MDC – Marine Design and Consulting
Marine Design and Consulting AS develops ship designs for customers worldwide. At the booth, you’ll find, among other things, beautiful photos and illustrations of various “green” low- or zero-emission ship designs.

Sea-Cargo
Meet the team behind Sea-Cargo—the shipping company that owns and operates the ro-ro vessel Trans Sol. Get an exciting look at how rotor sails work in practice, and discover how this innovative technology contributes to more energy-efficient and sustainable operations.

DNK – The Norwegian War Risk Insurance for Ships
We represent the Norwegian War Insurance for Ships (DNK) and the Maritime Emergency Response Center. We protect Norwegian maritime interests against extreme events such as war, terrorism, piracy, and cyberattacks.

Bergen Engines:Built in Bergen. Trusted worldwide.
For over 170 years, Bergen Engines has been an integral part of the city’s maritime history. Today, we develop and supply medium-speed engines for power generation both at sea and on land. During One Ocean Week, you can see a full-scale marine engine up close and meet the people behind it.

Odfjell Drilling
Throughout the weekend, we’ll have colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experience from both offshore and onshore operations. Here you can meet people who work out on the rig and onshore, in roles such as Marine Section Lead, Toolpusher, Rig Manager, Manager of Marine Operations, HR, and Apprentice Coordinator.

Norwegian Hull Club
The Norwegian Hull Club will be represented and will share insights from the marine insurance industry. Through a variety of activities, participants will gain insights in an engaging way.

Utkilen
We are driving the future of sustainable shipping. Is a career on deck, in the engine room, or at the heart of our land-based operations right for you? Come chat with one of our friendly staff members and get to know Utkilen and the maritime industry better.

Bergen Tankers
Bergen Tankers AS provides information and highlights the career opportunities we offer at sea. We have an exciting future ahead—feel free to stop by and see us!

Norwegian Maritime Authority 
When you visit the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s booth, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the importance of ship registration in Norway—and Bergen—throughout history. Bergen, the maritime capital, has always had a ship registry, and in 1987, the Norwegian International Ship Registry was also established in the city.

The Navy
The Navy upholds Norwegian sovereignty at sea and safeguards and protects the nation’s maritime
interests. They will be present with various exhibits aimed at prospective conscripts—and those curious about a career in the Navy

Neuver Maritime
We are proud to supply the steering gear for the Trans Sol, the vessel we are exhibiting. At our booth, you can learn more about steering gear and rudders. We are holding a contest where you can win a prize, and on Family Day, we’ll have balloons for the kids.

CCB
We keep the energy sector running with supply, logistics, and maintenance services, and we are
a maintenance yard for rigs, civilian, and military vessels.

Hydro
Hydro is a leading aluminum and energy company dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future. We
have 32,000 employees across more than 140 locations in 40 countries.

Grieg Maritime Group
The sea connects us and provides our livelihood. Grieg Maritime Group has over a thousand
employees working onshore and at sea all over the world. We deliver maritime solutions
that stand the test of time and help create a better future for everyone.

A warm welcome!

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