The Maritime Forum of Norway was established as a foundation in 1990. Since then, the main office and its seven regional chapters have been engaged in bringing the urgent needs of the maritime industry, Norwegian seafarers and offshore into the political limelight. This includes promoting the industry outside Norway as welll as fostering co-operation among its several hundred members, national authorities and employee organizations, buyers and sellers.

We seek to strengthen contacts within Norway's maritime cluster, enabling all stakeholders from ship owners to equipment producers to thrive. We aim for them to enhance their competitiveness and increase their value, and for Norway to capitalize on its leading knowledge base.

There are approximately 97.000 people employed in the maritime sector, and it is Norway's second largest export industry after the petroleum industry. The Maritime Forum is focused on promoting a positive image of the sector among the Norwegian public and to encourage young people, especially those living in coastal districts, to pursue careers in the industry's various branches and in offshore. They constitute the group which will ensure Norway's continued status as a leading maritime nation.

The forum is also working on making a strong case to politicians to take into account the importance of the sector for the national economy and put in place an advantegeous competitive framework - long-term supportive policies and operating condititions that will ensure stability and profitability - on par with competing nations. Norway is determined to be the most attractive place in Europe to run, own and develop maritime business!

You are welcome to do quality business with Norway!

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