NOR-SHIPPING '89
Exhibition And Conference
Oslo, Norway, June 13-16
Nor-Shipping '89, an internation-
al shipping and maritime offshore
exhibition and conference, will be
held at the Sjolyst Exhibition Cen-
ter in Oslo, Norway, from June 13-
16, 1989. So far, 300 firms have reg-
istered at 150 stands for participa-
tion in the biennial Nor-Shipping
89. There is renewed enthusiasm in
the shipping world, particularly in
Norway, as, over the last two years,
Norwegian shipowners have been
involved in 50 percent of all buying
and selling of ships internationally.
Nor-Shipping, which is being held
for the 12th time, has regularly
attracted 8,000 shipowners, brokers,
manufacturers and many other spe-
cialists in the marine and offshore
field. Nor-Shipping 87 attracted 650
manufacturing companies from 25
different countries. At the exhibi-
tion, specialists from over 40 coun-
tries took the opportunity to make
contacts and do business, underlin-
ing the international stature of the
event.
At Nor-Shipping 89 there will be
national pavilions representing such
nations as Japan, South Korea,
Spain, France, the Netherlands, the
Federal Republic of Germany, the
German Democratic Republic, Po-
land, Yugoslavia, Denmark, Finland
and Norway. Several others are ex-
pected to hire stands from now until
the exhibition opens, although the
formal application deadline has ex-
pired.
The exhibitors will represent all
aspects of the shipping and mari-
time offshore market, such as ship
management, classification socie-
ties, marine underwriters, shipbrok-
ers, shipping and export organiza-
tions, shipbuilding and ship-repair
companies, ships' gear suppliers,
etc.
The organizer of Nor-Shipping 89
is the Norwegian Trade Fair Foun-
dation, and major Norwegian and
international organizations.
H.M. King Olav V recently inau-
gurated the Sjolyst Exhibition Cen-
ter's new exhibition halls and park-
ing facility. The center is now able
to offer a total display area of more
than 25,000 m2 spread over seven
halls, and around 2,000 indoor and
outdoor parking places. During
Nor-Shipping 89, the radar, elec-
tronics and computer section will be
in the new Hall G.
Norwegian shipping companies
own and operate one of the largest
merchant fleets in the world. After
the establishment of the Norwegian
International Ship Register (NIS)
in 1987, 27 new shipping companies
were established in Norway, and
several more have arrived on the
scene since then. The positive trend
in Norwegian shipping is due largely
to the establishment of NIS. Nor-
way is second in the world in marine
insurance. Nearly 13 percent of the
world fleet is classified in Det
norske Veritas. Norwegian shipown-
ing companies have the world's sec-
ond largest fleet of offshore vessels.
There are also major land-based
maritime activities, and this indus-
try considerably increased its sup-
plies in 1988, exporting goods and
services for NOK 8 billion.
All in all, the situation in the
shipping industry in Norway has
undergone major and very positive
changes since Nor-Shipping 87. The
prospects for the future have not
been so bright for decades, and
exhibitors and visitors to Nor-Ship-
ping 89 will be able to take advan-
tage of that.
The theme of this year's biennial
conference is the future challenges
facing Norway's maritime commu-
nity.
"The Challenge of Change" con-
ference, organized by Lloyd's of
London Press and sponsored by
Lloyd's Ship Manager & Shipping
News International and Lloyd's
Shipping Economist, will examine
the thinking behind Norway's ini-
tiative in forming the Norwegian
International Ship Register, and ex-
plores the future course for the
country's entrepreneurial shipping
community and its likely affect on
international shipping markets.
During 1988, Norway's shipping
and offshore industry employed
72,000 individuals and had a gross
turnover of $6.9 billion. Its shipping
companies own or operate 1,500 ves-
sels totaling 51 million dwt—of
which, over two-thirds are engaged
in international trade.
Last year, Norwegian owners pur-
chased $2.3 billion worth of new and
second-hand ships, and currently
have 55 newbuilding orders at ship-
yards in 10 different countries.
The conference is structured as a
series of five half-day sessions, ex-
amining the business, technical and
operational challenges. Under the
chairmanship of Jens Ulltveit-
Moe, vice president of the Norwe-
gian Shipowners Association, lead-
ing speakers will discuss "The Busi-
ness Challenge" in Sessions 1 and
2.
Dr. Tor-Chr. Mathiesen, di-
rector of Det norske Veritas, will
chair the first two sessions exploring
"The Technical and Operational
Challenge"; with the final session
chaired by Julian Parker, secre-
tary of the Nautical Institute.
Fees for "The Challenge of
Change" conference are UK£70 plus
VAT, NK986, or $145 per session,
which includes attendance, docu-
mentation and light refreshments.
Lunch is included for those attend-
ing a full day's program.
For information on Nor-Shipping
89, contact: the Norwegian Trade
Fair Foundation, P.O. Box 130,
Skoyen, 0212 Oslo 2, Norway; tele-
phone: 47-2-43 80 80; telex: 78 748
messe n: and telefax: 47-2-43 19 14.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Tuesday, June 13
Welcome reception for all delegates at the
city hall, Oslo.
Wednesday, June 14
Chairman: Jens Ulltveit-Moe, vice presi-
dent, Norwegian Shipowners Association
Session 1 (Morning)
THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Keynote address—"Capitalizing on the
challenge of change," by Jens Ulltveit-Moe,
vice president, Norwegian Shipowners Asso-
ciation.
"How can Norway's Maritime Industry
Ensure Long-Term Profits froom Interna-
tional Shipping?" by Odd Christopher Hans-
en, partner, McKinsey & Co.. Inc.
"Has the NIS Really Enabled Norwegian
Owners to Compete for International Car-
go?" by Frank Chao, Wah Kwong, Hong
Kong, and vice chairman, Intercargo.
"1992—An Opportunity or an Omen for
Norway's Shipping Community?" by a se-
nior spokesman from the European Com-
mission, Brussels.
Session 2 (Afternoon)
THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
"Newbuildings for Norwegian Owners—
How many Ships of which Type will Norwe-
gian Owners Need in the 1990s?" speaker
to be announced.
"Who will Build Them?" speaker to be
announced.
"Where will the Money Come From?" by
Boris Nachamkin. managing director, Bank-
ers Trust Company, Ltd., London.
"Norway's Strategy in the Sale and Pur-
chase Market—An Overseas View," by Mi-
nas Karageorgis, Karageorgis Lines, and
chairman, Intercargo.
"Safety and the Ageing World Fleet"
"The Insurers' Perspective," by a senior
spokeman from the American Institute of
Marine Underwriters, New York.
"The Classification Society's Perspec-
tive," by Stein Verle, managing director,
Det norske Veritas Ship Classification A/S.
"The Charterers Perspective," speaker
to be announced.
Thursday, June 15
Chairman: Dr. Tor-Chr. Mathiesen. direc-
tor, Det norske Veritas
SESSION 3 (Morning)
THE TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL
CHALLENGE
"A New Approach to Extending the Life of
Today's Merchant Vessels," by Helge Roe,
fleet manager, Norwegian Ship Manage-
ment A/S.
"The Skills Shortage. More Technology or
More Crew? What's the Answer? What's the
Answer?" by Terje Gloersen, technical di-
rector, Barber International, and Arnold
Hansen, managing director, Marintek A/S.
"How Should Ship Operations be Regu-
lated?"
"The Owner's Perspective," by Rolf
Saether, deputy managing director, Norwe-
gian Shipowners Association.
"The Maritime Directorate's Perspec-
tive," by Emil Janssen, deputy director,
Norwegian Maritime Directorate.
"Vessel Manning. Long Term Problems
and Solutions," by John Spruyt, director,
Wescol International Marine Services, Lon-
don.
Session 4 (Afternoon)
THE TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL
CHALLENGE
"Tomorrow's Ship Design," speaker to be
announced.
"Tomorrow's Ship Automation," by Ja-
kob Lyngso and Soren T. Lyngso, Copen-
hagen.
"Tomorrow's Diesel Engine and Tomor-
row's Fuel," by Daniel Paro, vice president
and general manager, Oy Wartsila AB, Diesel
Technology, and Kjell Haugeland, general
manager, Veritas Petroleum Services.
"Tomorrow's Ship Equipment—Hi-Tech
and High Cost or Function Without Frills?"
by Erik Anderson, technical director, L. Gill
Johannessen, Magnar Foerde, managing di-
rector, ship equipment division, Ulstein In-
ternational A/S.
6-8 p.m.—Reception hosted by Det
norske Veritas and the Norwegian Shipown-
ers Association at the DnV Headquarters,
Hovik, Norway.
Friday, June 16
Chairman: Julian Parker, secretary, Nauti-
cal Institute, London.
Session 5 (Morning)
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL CHALLENGE
"Making the One-Man Bridge Work," by
Capt. Per Larsen, principal nautical sur-
veyor, Det norske Veritas, and Hans Ras-
mussen, general manager, Sperry Marine,
Copenhagen.
"Towards a New Safety Radio System,"
by Trygve Scheel, special adviser, Norwe-
gian Maritime Directorate.
"The Benefits of Electronic Charts to Saf-
er Navigation," by Oivind Stene, director
general, Norwegian Maritime Hydrographic
Institute.
Exhibitor List
Alfa-Laval Zeta
Allweiler Marine
Antares Consult
Astilleros Espanoles
Autronica Marine
Barber International
Barwil Agencies
Beha-Hedo
Bertel O. Steen
Broby Glimakra Valves
Brunvoll
Bruusgaard & Blindheim
Cedervall & Soner
Centromor
Chris-Marine
Clausen, Kaldager & Co.
CMH Marine
Comrod
Comsat Maritime Services
Consilium
Consilium Marine
Consilium Systems
CSD Sealing & Protecting Systems
CTI Industries
Deerberg-Systems
Det norske Veritas
Diesel Power
EB Industri og Offshore
Edco
Engtech Group
Exportugal
54 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
Digital Wave Publishing