Social get-together
Nor-Shipping 2025

Selmer and Ocean Hyway Cluster invite you to connect with leading professionals in the maritime renewable energy sector. Enjoy drinks and delicious snacks in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for sharing insights and building new connections.

We look forward to welcoming you to Selmer's top floor Thursday June 5th 2025 from 19:00 – 21.00, conveniently located just a short walk from Nationaltheatret train station.

The Social Get-together takes place during Nor-Shipping and is the perfect place for the industry to gather after participating at the 3rd Nor-Shipping Hydrogen Conference, organized by Ocean Hyway Cluster, Maritime CleanTech, Norwegian Hydrogen Forum and Nor-Shipping.

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Do you have questions or comments regarding the Social Get-together? Feel free to get in touch.

This year, we bring together leading innovators and industry pioneers who are driving real change. Expect a dynamic program featuring expert presentations and interactive discussions with key stakeholders across the entire hydrogen and ammonia value chain.

We’ll explore the latest developments in international ports and their role in supporting the supply of hydrogen-based fuels, before shifting our focus offshore—to the vessels that will navigate the seas powered by hydrogen solutions.

Join us to gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders, and be part of the transformation shaping the future of shipping.

The 3rd Maritime Hydrogen Conference is a joint initiative by Ocean Hyway Cluster, Maritime Cleantech and Norwegian Hydrogen Forum bringing together the international maritime industry.

After participating the conference we invite you to Social get-together at Selmer's top floor Thursday June 5th 2025 from 19:00 – 21.00.

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Maria.

Unlocking Innovation, Sustainability and Strategic Investment in the Blue Economy

 Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Conference Room A1-3, Nor-Shipping, Oslo

This initiative aims to position Portugal as a strategic and reliable partner for the global maritime industry, highlighting the country’s competitive advantages in areas such as innovation, sustainability, and international ship registration.

The session will begin with institutional opening remarks by the Ambassador of Portugal to Norway, followed by a presentation by AICEP on the Portuguese maritime business ecosystem.

The programme will feature two thematic panels. The first panel, “Opportunities in Portugal’s Blue Economy for Shipping”, will explore the technical and regulatory benefits of the Madeira International Ship Registry (MAR) and the broader potential of Portugal’s maritime ecosystem. Speakers from the Madeira Development Society (SDM) and EUROMAR will present the advantages of MAR and the associated support services. The session will include a Q&A segment to foster direct interaction with the experts.

The second panel, “Sustainability and Innovation in the Maritime Sector”, will showcase cutting-edge Portuguese initiatives in ship modernization, decarbonization, and digital maritime solutions. It will open with a presentation by Fórum Oceano, followed by a roundtable moderated by António Gonçalves from DNV, featuring contributions from Oceanscore, Tecnoveritas, and Lisnave. These leading companies will share their perspectives and experiences in advancing the sector’s green and digital transition.

The event will conclude with an informal networking session, including a Madeira wine tasting offered by SDM and EUROMAR, a valuable opportunity to connect with Portuguese maritime industry stakeholders shaping the future of shipping.

Participation is free, but registration is advised due to the limited number of seats.

The event “Opportunity Portugal – Your Safe Harbor for the Future of the Maritime Industry” is organised by AICEP Portugal Global – Trade & Investment Agency, with the support of the Embassy of Portugal in Norway, as part of Nor-Shipping 2025.

Program

2:00 PM – Institutional Opening
H.E. Pedro Pessoa e Costa, Ambassador of Portugal to Norway

2:10 PM – Portugal’s Maritime Business Ecosystem
Presented by AICEP

2:20 PM – Panel 1: Opportunities in Portugal’s Blue Economy for Shipping
With: Madeira Development Society (SDM), EUROMAR

3:00 PM – Panel 2: Sustainability and Innovation in the Maritime Sector
With: Fórum Oceano, Oceanscore, Tecnoveritas, Lisnave, Universidade de Coimbra
Moderator: António Gonçalves, DNV

4:00 PM – Networking & Madeira Wine Tasting
Offered by SDM and EUROMAR

For more information, please see AICEP Portugal Global´s website.

Curious about liquid hydrogen?

With increasing pressure to decarbonize shipping, liquid hydrogen—hydrogen gas cooled to –253°C—is emerging as a contender for clean maritime fuel. But what are the opportunities and obstacles ahead?

Ocean Hyway Cluster invites you to a one-hour webinar where we’ll explore the fundamentals of liquid hydrogen, the hurdles we face today, and the enormous potential it holds for transforming maritime transportation.

Joining us are:

• Ivan Østvik, Managing Director at LH2 Shipping

• Lars Nesje Grimsmo, EVP Project Development

• Olav Hansen, Founder, Hyex Safety

The webinar will be conducted in English and is open to everyone.

Are you ready for the zero-emission future? On April 24th, we´re gathering innovators, tech developers, decision-makers, and industry leaders to showcase the latest green and groundbreaking solutions.

Sustainable Energy, Maritime CleanTech, Alltec, HYDS and The Switch invite you to network, collaborate and learn with key industry players.

Norway’s maritime industry is at the forefront of developing and adopting zero-emission fuels like hydrogen and ammonia. With new technologies comes the need for new skills and knowledge.

What training is essential for the green transition, and how must educational institutions adapt to meet the industry’s demand for expertise in hydrogen-based fuels?

Ocean Hyway Cluster and Maritime CleanTech and are bringing together industry leaders and academia to tackle these questions during One Ocean Week in Bergen.

With:

• Marielle Mannseth, Group Brand & Sustainability Officer, Norwegian Hydrogen

• Torvald Ulsund, controller operativ støtte, Salmar

• Trygve Skjold, professor, University of Bergen

• Bjarte Gees Bokn Solheim, associate professor, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (+ Hy2Cove)

The event is free, but registration is required. To register, fill in the form at the top of the page.

The event is sponsored by Vestland County Council.

Do you have questions about the event, feel free to contact Maria

The ocean offers enormous opportunities – but how do we realize them?
2030 Ocean brings together business leaders, investors, and innovators to find solutions to shared challenges within the ocean industries.

As a partner of 2030 Ocean, Ocean Hyway Cluster is excited to contribute to this unique arena for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the maritime and ocean industries.

Why attend?

• Set the direction for the future of ocean industries at One Ocean

• Gain access to 15 of Norway’s most promising ocean startups and their solutions

• Build valuable connections with investors, industry leaders, and innovators

Program

12:00 – 14:30 | Workshop: How do we build the ocean industry of the future?

• Inspirational talk: How one of Norway’s oldest companies stays ahead – Fredrik Harloff & Elin Kløverud, GC Rieber

• Group discussion: The vast opportunities of the ocean – how do we realize them?

• Why should businesses collaborate with startups? – Erlend Waaler, Startuplab

• Group discussion: How do we succeed together with the next generation of technology entrepreneurs?

• Closing session: Gathering participants' insights to contribute to Norway’s ocean nation strategy

14:30 - 15:30 | Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a two-course lunch while mingling with industry leaders and innovators.

15:30 – 17:30 | 2030 Ocean Official Startup Pitch Event
Selected startups and scaleups within ocean technology will present their solutions to you and investors.

17:30 - 18:30 | Optional 1:1 Networking
An opportunity for one-on-one meetings for those who wish to continue the conversations.

For Ocean Founders

Meet investors and industry leaders who can help you scale.
Apply to pitch: startuplabno.typeform.com/2030ocean

For Investors

Gain access to the most promising ocean tech startups and the growth companies of tomorrow.
Join us: lu.ma/f6d1sz0n

Who will you meet?

• Investors in ocean technology and sustainable solutions

• Decision-makers in leading ocean industries

• Innovation and technology leaders

• Ambitious ocean founders with scalable solutions
  

Do you have questions about the event? Please contact Karoline!

Enova inviterer til webinar på støtteprogrammet «Bunkringsanlegg for ammoniakk» 

 Det varslede støtteprogrammet «Bunkringsanlegg for ammoniakk» begynner å ta form. I den anledning deler vi nå foreløpige vilkår for støtte og inviterer til webinar om støtteprogrammet. Der vil vi informere mer om programmet. I etterkant av dette vil det være mulig å booke individuelle møter og gi skriftlige innspill. 

Frist for å sende inn spørsmål i forkant av webinaret 16.mars

 Praktisk informasjon

Ved å gå inn på knappen under vil du finne mye nyttig informasjon om programmet, som blant annet:

• Påmelding til webinaret 18.mars

• Mulighet for å sende inn spørsmål i forkant av webinaret

• Mulighet for å booke møte med oss for dagen etter webinaret, 19.mars

• Laste ned foreløpige vilkår for støtte og innspillsmal

• Se tidslinje for aktiviteter før lansering

• Sende inn innspill i etterkant av webinaret

 Formålet med støtteprogrammet 

Et viktig ledd i å demonstrere den første fungerende verdikjeden for ammoniakk, er å få etablert bunkringsinfrastruktur for ammoniakk langs kysten. Enkelt forklart «bensinstasjoner» som kan ta imot fornybar eller lavkarbon ammoniakk, og selge det videre til ammoniakkfartøy. Enovas nye støtteprogram skal bidra til å få etablert det første nettverket av slik infrastruktur langs deler av norskekysten. 

Målet med programmet er å sikre at denne infrastrukturen blir realisert i tide til de første fartøyene kommer på vannet, trolig i løpet av 2027. De foreslåtte vilkårene for støtte er laget deretter.

The Norwegian maritime industry is a world leader in developing and adopting solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels. As with all new technologies, these solutions involve risks. How is the industry working to manage the risks and ensure the public’s trust in these technologies?

Join us at the Bergen Hydrogen Seminar during the climate festival Varmere Våtere Villere in Bergen. Together with leading industry players, we’ll explore:

• How are hydrogen and ammonia producers working to ensure safety and public trust?

• What should shipowners consider when preparing vessels and crews to adopt hydrogen-based fuels?

• How are technology providers developing safe solutions for bunkering and using hydrogen-based fuels?

• What is the status of national and international regulations for the use of hydrogen-based fuels?

Program:

12.00: Registration and lunch

12.30: Welcome and introduction – Maritime CleanTech & Ocean Hyway Cluster

12.35: Session 1: Safe and sustainable production and bunkering of hydrogen and ammonia

• Guro Fasting, Business Development, GreenH

• Hege Økland, Managing Director, Hy2gen Nordic / Iverson eFuels

• Tomas Fiksdal, Head of Technology and Sustainability, Fuella

• Eivind Finne Riley, Safety Manager, Azane Fuel Solutions

• Ivan Østvik, Managing Director, LH2 Shipping

• Moderator: Maria Brandsøy, Ocean Hyway Cluster

14.05: Coffee break

14.20: Session 2: Safe and sustainable use of hydrogen and ammonia in shipping

• Øystein Skår, General Manager, Hydrogenious LOHC Maritime

• Simen Diserud Mildal, Lead Green Shipping Technologies, Norwegian Maritime Authority

• Ragnhild Farstad Høvik, Senior Project Manager, Grieg Edge / Skarv Shipping

• Morgan Ramberg, Project Manager, Torghatten

• Moderator: Runar B. Mæland, Maritime CleanTech

15.35: Summary and next steps – Maritime CleanTech & Ocean Hyway Cluster

15.45: End of program

Networking and Festival Fun

The hydrogen seminar is part of the professional program at the climate festival Varmere Våtere Villere. After the seminar, you’re invited to join us and network at the festival. A separate ticket is required for the festival program, but participants registered for the hydrogen seminar will receive a discounted price.

Check out the program at varmerevaterevillere.no.

The Bergen Hydrogen Seminar is hosted by Ocean Hyway Cluster and Maritime CleanTech , with support from Vestland County Municipality.

Do you have questions about the seminar or the festival? Reach out to Maria

How can Norwegian companies assist Hong Kong Harbor to reach zero emission goals?

Do you want to expand the market and aim for the business opportunities in Hong Kong you should join our webinar. Join Innovation Norway´s webinar to gain insights into Hong Kong's ambitions and plans regarding port electrification and the ferry upgrading program.

• The Hong Kong Transport department will give you an update about their ferry program. The Marine department will join the Q&A for the ferry electrification.

• CLP Power HK will introduce their ambitions of the infrastructure in the port.

• They will showcase Norwegian companies expertise and experience from electrification.

Speakers:

Jonathan NG
Transport Officer, Transport Departement, HKSR

Andrew Christian Bridson
Deputy Director Marine Energy Infrastructure, CLP

Huang Shengkai
General Manager, Sinoway/Brødrene Aa

Frederic Collin
Engineering Manager, LMG Marine

Ren Li
Country Manager China, Corvus

Henning Kristoffersen
Country Director China, Innovation Norway

The deadline to register is March 4.

Ocean Hyway Cluster ønsker å invitere alle våre medlemmer til et medlemsmøte i Oslo 28 januar. Det blir en kombinasjon av informasjon fra klyngen, faglig påfyll og gode diskusjoner. Slike samlinger er med på å legge føringer for aktiviteten kommende år, så vi håper mange medlemmer tar turen til Youngstorget!  

Deltagelse er gratis og inkluderer lunsj.  

Tema for dagen: 

• Oppdatering fra klyngeadministrasjonen, Kristin Svardal, CEO Ocean Hyway Cluster

• Hvordan støtter reguleringer i IMO og EU opp om maritim hydrogenutvikling? Tore Longva, Decarbonization Director, Regulatory Affairs at DNV

• Kjapp intro: Virkemidler for den maritime hydrogennæringen, Elin Ulstad Stokland, Seniorrådgiver maritim transport, Enova

• Er virkemidlene våre gode nok? Diskusjon moderert av Elise Caspersen, fagansvarlig maritim, Zero. Panel: Frode Kirkedam, Hyds, Kristian Osnes, Hav Hydrogen, Elin Ulstad Stokland, Enova og Håkon Skjerstad, Azane Fuel Solutions

• Klimakrav og leverandørmuligheter i offentlig sektor - Ingebjørg Harto, daglig leder LUP (Leverandørutviklingsprogrammet) 

• Workshops:

  1. Action plan: hvordan jobber vi frem mot Stortingsvalget 2025?

  2. Hva er Ocean Hyway Cluster i 20xx?
     

• Grønn Plattform. Gry Kolbjørnsen Langbakk fra Innovasjon Norge informerer om Grønn Plattform. Vi jobber i grupper og får vurdert prosjektideer underveis. Relevant både for deg som allerede har prosjektidé til årets Grønn Plattform og deg som ønsker å koble deg på et prosjekt.

Samlingen er gratis og inkluderer lunsj.

Har du spørsmål om medlemsmøte? Ta kontakt med Kristin!

Hvilken betydning har hydrogen for utslippskutt og verdiskaping på Vestlandet?

Hydrogen og hydrogenbaserte derivater som ammoniakk, metanol og andre syntetiske drivstoff spiller sammen med flere klimaløsninger en sentral rolle i omstillingen av norsk og global økonomi mot lavutslippssamfunnet. Hydrogen bidrar i dag til viktige utslippskutt i norsk industri, skipsfart, tungtransport og anleggsvirksomhet, og hydrogen er ifølge Miljødirektoratets tiltaksanalyser en av de viktigste klimaløsningene mot 2035.

En rekke analyser og rapporter viser til betydelig verdiskapingspotensial for norsk industri, som med sin erfaring fra olje og gass, fornybar energi, maritim industri og prosessindustri har komparative fortrinn langs hele verdikjeden. Det foregår nå et globalt kappløp om å ta lederskapet innen sentrale klimateknologier som hydrogen. Dette gir både mulighet for videreføring av Norges rolle som energinasjon i lavutslippssamfunnet og risiko for å bli utkonkurrert ved manglende omstilling.

De siste to årene har vi sett at flere investeringsbeslutninger trekker ut i tid, og enkelte norske storskala-prosjekter har blitt satt på pause, forskjøvet eller nedjustert ambisjonsnivået. Samtidig ble flere milepæler nådd i 2024. Produksjonsanlegg kom i drift, hydrogen ble tatt i bruk i større skala og i nye sektorer, og noen investeringsbeslutninger ble tatt.

Hvor står den norske hydrogensatsingen i dag, hvor er vi på vei, og hva skal til for å øke tempoet i omstillingen? Ikke minst – hva betyr dette for Vestlandet?

Dette seminaret skal gi et overblikk i det norske hydrogenlandskapet, og dekker følgende tema:

• Hva er hydrogen og hydrogenderivater?
• Hvorfor trenger vi hydrogen?
• Markedsutvikling i sentrale sektorer i Norge (og globalt)
• Finansielle og regulatoriske virkemidler i Norge og EU
• Hydrogen i energisystemet
• Er hydrogen sikkert?
• Kompetansebehov
• Fylkeskommunenes rolle
• Perspektiver fra aktører i verdikjeden

Det legges opp til god dialog underveis og mulighet for spørsmål fra Vestlandsrådets representanter.

Har du spørsmål om dette møtet? Ta kontakt med Martin

I forbindelse med den pågående planprosessen og arbeidet med å få etablert hydrogenproduksjonsanlegget på Fjord Base, inviterer HyFuel til et åpent informasjonsmøte på Comfort Hotel Florø, kl. 18:30-20:30.

Møtet er åpent for alle. Inviter gjerne med deg andre som kan ha interesse av å høre om planene. 

Ta kontakt i forkant ved spesifikke spørsmål, så vil vi forsøke å belyse disse i løpet av møtet.

Påmelding og spørsmål kan gjøres via påmeldingsskjema.
Det vil også være mulig å registrere seg direkte ved ankomst. 

Enova tilbyr gratis webinar om EUs hydrogenauksjon, 22. januar 2025!

Hydrogenauksjonen er en del av EUs Hydrogenbank, og administreres av EUs Innovasjonsfond.
Hele 1,2 milliarder euro skal deles ut til produsenter av fornybart hydrogen i Europa. Budfristen er 20. februar 2025.

I webinaret vil du få en grundig gjennomgang av betingelsene for å legge inn et bud i hydrogenauksjonen fra representanter fra EU-kommisjonen, samt gode råd for å forberede ditt bud og informasjon om Enovas støttetilbud til norske budgivere.

Vi anbefaler at deltakere setter seg inn i auksjonens betingelser i forkant av webinaret. Betingelsene kan leses her. 

Snart åpner neste utlysning i EUs innovasjonsfond. I siste utlysning lyktes åtte norske prosjekter og fikk tildeling på til sammen 5,7 milliarder kroner.  De fleste aktører som lyktes, fikk støtte fra Enova i søknadsprosessen.

Curious about liquid hydrogen?

With increasing pressure to decarbonize shipping, liquid hydrogen—hydrogen gas cooled to –253°C—is emerging as a contender for clean maritime fuel. But what are the opportunities and obstacles ahead?

Ocean Hyway Cluster invites you to a one-hour webinar where we’ll explore the fundamentals of liquid hydrogen, the hurdles we face today, and the enormous potential it holds for transforming maritime transportation.

Joining us are:

• Ivan Østvik, Managing Director at LH2 Shipping

• Lars Nesje Grimsmo, EVP Project Development

• Olav Hansen, Founder, Hyex Safety

In an era where sustainability and digital transformation are reshaping industries, the hydrogen sector stands on the brink of a major breakthrough.

Curious about how H2 Marketplace is revolutionizing the hydrogen and ammonia industry? Want to find out how this platform can optimize the global hydrogen and ammonia value chain and unlock new opportunities for your business?

🚀Join Our Upcoming Webinar to explore how H2 Marketplace is revolutionizing the hydrogen and ammonia industry!

Discover how our platform seamlessly connects key stakeholders—producers, buyers, resellers, transporters, distributors, storage facilities, refuelling stations, and suppliers—on a single, integrated platform.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Enhanced Sales: Experience advanced sales matchmaking, improving market access and boosting efficiency.

• Efficient Procurement: Streamline buying and selling processes for better market access and smoother transactions.

• Optimized Logistics: Enhance transport and distribution with real-time data and route optimization.

• Improved Supply Chain Coordination: Centralize communication and planning for smoother, more efficient operations across the value chain.

• Streamlined Operations: Cut costs and eliminate inefficiencies with a unified platform that manages everything from production to delivery, while optimizing production planning.

• Real-time Market Insights: Utilize advanced analytics and forecasting tools to drive informed and strategic business decisions.

• Dynamic Pricing Models: Enjoy flexibility with multiple pricing options that adapt to market conditions and business needs.

Are you interested in learning about the latest trends, challenges, and solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector?

Event details

The maritime sector is only at the beginning of a massive transition to reach the IMO goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Most of the world’s fleet still runs exclusively on fossil fuels and there is a need for alternative sources of fuel. Norwegian actors and stakeholders seek to be at the forefront and the driving force of this transition.

Team Norway is eager to share our experiences on proven solutions, usage and optimalization of different types of alternative and hybrid fuels, power supply, fuel cells, shore power, digitalization etc. We believe Norwegian expertise and competence are crucial driving forces for a greener and cleaner maritime industry – but we can only make a global impact by extensive cooperation and knowledge sharing. Come join us for our seminar during Hong Kong Maritime Week!

The seminar is hosted by Innovation Norway
(Norwegian Government's official trade promotion organization),
and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing.

Practical information

The seminar will be followed by a cocktail reception.

Please note: This event has a limited number of seats. By submitting this registration form,
you will be submitting interest for the event and our team will be in touch to confirm
your participation.

Hi! Do you have questions about this?

Reach out to Martin for more information!

Norge har store ambisjoner for omstillingen av skipsfarten til et lavutslippssamfunn. Stortinget har blant annet vedtatt at alle offshorefartøy som er i tjeneste for oljeindustrien, skal være utslippsfrie innen 2029. Enova har som mål å bidra til å realisere de første fungerende verdikjedene for hydrogen og ammoniakk som drivstoff i maritim sektor innen 2030.

Med Enovas satsing mot hydrogen og ammoniakk i maritim sektor bygger vi grunnmuren for den større omstillingen i sektoren. Det er avgjørende at vi lykkes, og at vi starter nå, sier Sigmund Ø. Størset, måleansvarlig for hydrogen i Enova.

Bli med på en spennende fagdag der vi ser nærmere på hva som skjer innen både bruk av nullutslippsteknologi i fartøy og produksjon av hydrogen til maritim transport. Og ikke minst, få med deg debatten rundt dette temaet.

Tema

• Nye prosjekter innen hydrogen

• Hva gjør egentlig de som går foran?

• Hva gjør Enova nå og fremover i satsingen?

• Paneldebatt "Kan vi klare det?", med statssekretær Sigrun Aasland

• Detaljert agenda med talere kommer noe senere.

Arrangementet vil også bli streamet live. Har du ikke mulighet til å møte fysisk, kan du gjerne melde deg på digitalt. Lenke til streaming vil bli sendt ut før arrangementet.

If you have any questions about the conference or need help, please contact Karoline

The European maritime industry is responsible for emitting approximately 140 million metric tons of CO₂ annually. In response, the ReFuel EU Maritime Act has introduced stringent decarbonization targets for maritime fuels, rendering many current fuel options increasingly unsustainable. Hydrogen and its derivative, ammonia, are emerging as essential solutions to achieving climate neutrality in the sector. Notably, ammonia is gaining attention as a promising energy vector due to its established transport infrastructure and potential for direct use in decarbonizing maritime operations.

Building on our previous webinars about the role of ammonia in maritime and shipping, this session will showcase a groundbreaking project in Norway: the Skipavika Green Ammonia (SkiGA) project. Developed by Fuella in collaboration with EnBW, SkiGA is one of Europe’s first green ammonia production facilities compliant with RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) standards.

This webinar will focus on the commercialization of SkiGA's 100 ktpa (kilotons per annum) green ammonia production, covering the facility’s production process, maritime transportation of ammonia, and bunkering options, as well as future possibilities for ammonia bunkering.

Ocean Highway Cluster invites you to join us for this insightful webinar on Tuesday, September 24th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CEST).

The webinar will be conducted in English and is open to all.

Speakers