YoungShip is a professional non-profit organisation for young people working within the global maritime industry. Founded in Bergen in 2004, the initiative spread quickly to other maritime hubs. The global YoungShip network today counts more than 2.500 individual members in Oslo, Møre, Haugesund, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Trondheim, Singapore, Cyprus, Dubai, Liverpool, Brazil (Rio) and Mexico. YoungShip´s core purpose is to provide a competence and network enhancing arena for our members, and to promote the young professionals in the global maritime industry. We also have a particular focus on developing the young generations´ knowledge and interest for environmental developments, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our sister organisations in Greece, New York, London, Australia and Hong Kong are inspired by the YoungShip concept. All members of these organisations are entitled to attend events organized by other branches & sister organisations. Our vision: "YoungShip shall promote competence and network development, and promote young professionals in the global maritime industry" - Ensure YSI delivered on all sponsors and collaborators needs - Promotion of the maritime industry and the organization - Day to day operation of YSI, and support towards local branches worldwide - Develop and implement strategies for further growth - Promotion of the maritime industry both locally and globally