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St. Olav’s Medal awarded to New York patron of the arts and culture
Ragnar Meyer-Knutsen was presented with the St. Olav’s Medal by Consul General Heidi Olufsen in New York City on September 13.
 

On Sept, 13, philanthropist of Norwegian arts and culture and publisher emeritus of The Norwegian American newspaper Ragnar Meyer-Knutsen was presented with St. Olavsmedaljen—the St. Olav’s Medal—for his longtime support of Norwegian culture. The ceremony took place at the residence of Norwegian Consul General Heidi Olufsen in New York City. In attendance were local Norwegian-American dignitaries, including representatives of the local Norwegian-American community and close friends and family, including his wife, Lauren Stanton Knutsen, and their son, Erik Knutsen. The ceremony was followed by a dinner hosted by the family at the River Club. The St. Olav’s Medal was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway on March 17, 1939. It is awarded in recognition of “outstanding services rendered in connection with the spreading of information about Norway abroad and for strengthening the bonds between expatriate Norwegians and their home country.” Meyer-Knutsen was born in Stavanger, Norway, in 1944, where he was educated before joining the Royal Norwegian Navy. He went abroad to study the shipping industry in London. He first came to the United States in 1970 to work and became a founding owner of Sealift Inc. in 1975. Today, he serves as the president of the company, which operates six U.S.-flagged ocean-going ships and charters in dozens of foreign flag vessels annually. Meyer-Knutsen is described by his close friend Victor Samuelsen as a “quiet person in the background, who is always willing to help.” Not only has Meyer-Knutsen given generously to a long list of organizations in the New York area, he also contributes with his energy and expertise. For many years, he led the New York City Cod Club and remains active there. He serves on the board of the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Upper Manhattan and is an executive trustee of the American-Scandinavian Foundation, which supports exchange between the United States and all the Nordic countries. In Norway, he has been a strong supporter of the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra and was instrumental in bringing them to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall in 2011. Read full story:  The Norwegian American

Latest round of Equinor PSV contracts puts ammonia fueling in the mix
Norwegian energy giant Equinor yesterday awarded platform supply vessel (PSV) contracts for six ships to five shipowners. The contracts have a total value estimated at more than NOK 2.5 billion (about $235 million) including options and will support Equinor’s activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Equinor, whose majority shareholder is the Norwegian state, has long put an emphasis on reducing emissions from its oil and gas operations and this latest round of PSV contracts includes agreements to explore the modification of two of the six ships to ammonia-fueling. All six vessels either have, or will get, a battery installed for hybrid operations. The six platform supply vessels will be managed by Simon Møkster Shipping AS, Island Offshore Management AS, Eidesvik AS, Remøy Shipping AS and P/F Skansi Offshore. The contracts will take effect before the end of 2022, have a three-year firm period and three one-year options. The agreements include a requirement for the vessels to employ one cadet or ordinary seaman for each shift, as a recruitment contribution to the maritime industry. In addition Equinor has extended a contract with Island Offshore Shipholding LP for four years, for Island Clipper, which is a combined platform supply vessel and walk-to-work vessel. Island Clipper has supported the Oseberg field in the past and is scheduled to also work on the Hywind Tampen offshore wind farm. Read full story: Marine Log

Stolt Tankers Tests Underway Hull Cleaning System
Stolt Tankers recently completed a test of a system for in-transit hull cleaning as a tool to improve the performance of its ships and reduce the downtime required for traditional hull cleaning methods in dry dock or employing divers. Reducing marine growth on the hull is important both to improve the vessel’s operations while also reducing the risks of the transfer of invasive species to non-native waters. Biofouling on ships’ hulls is a major concern for shipping companies as it increases fuel consumption, reducing the ship’s efficiency. As the new environmental measures for carbon intensity come into effect, maintaining the vessel’s efficiency will be a key factor in achieving a better Carbon Intensity Index (CII) rating. The test was carried out aboard the Stolt Acer as the 18-year-old chemical tanker sailed from Port Said, Egypt to Algeciras, Spain. The vessel, registered in Liberia, is 558 feet long and 29,700 dwt. They were testing Shipshave’s ITCH (In-Transit Cleaning of Hulls) system which is designed to remove early-stage growth from the hull to reduce biofouling.  Shipshave describes ITCH as a semi-autonomous hull cleaning robot tethered to a winch on the forecastle deck. According to the company, the robot harvests propulsion energy to stay attached to the hull and swipe up and down. Soft brushes clean the hull underwater using a defined pattern with controlled brush forces. DNV has performed a consumption assessment calculation and found that Shipshave’s technology can deliver fuel savings of around 10 percent when used regularly. The crew of the Stolt Acer also reported that the device was easy to use, clean, and maintain. Read full story: maritime-executive.com

Why Are Norway’s Airlines Canceling So Many Flights This Winter?

Thousands of people have seen their winter travel plans in and around Scandinavia disrupted over the last few weeks as the region’s airlines have announced sweeping cuts to their schedules. First, Norse Atlantic made a major adjustment to their already small long-haul network. Then, low-cost airline Flyr cut many domestic routes aside from a small period around the Christmas and New Year holidays. Norway’s domestic airline Widerøe has also announced winter cutbacks, with SAS and Norwegian fully expected to follow suit. So, what’s going on? The airlines have given several reasons. Earlier this year, Norse Atlantic stepped into Norwegian’s shoes, taking over the planes and in some cases the routes of the failed low-cost operation. Will things work out differently this time? The early signs aren’t great, as the fledgling airline has announced cuts to its winter schedule of 31%. This includes the end of the Orlando-Oslo route, a reduction in service on New York to Berlin and a stop on all operations to/from Los Angeles. While this will come as a shock to travelers who had already booked tickets, airline industry experts are not so surprised. In August 2022, the average seat load factor was just 69% across Norse flights. That’s not good enough for a transatlantic model to succeed, especially without the economic boost of a business class offering. Read full story: forbes.com
 

Elon Musk thanks Norway at the ONS
Tesla CEO and the world’s wealthiest person, Elon Musk, didn’t break out in song, but he did start his keynote address at the Offshore Northern Sea (ONS) 2022 energy conference in Stavanger on Aug. 29, with “Jeg elsker dette landet.” “I love Norway,” he said in English. Why wouldn’t he? The country has the highest number or electric cars per capita. The line drew applause from the conference participants. “I would like to thank the leaders of Norway for their long-standing support of electric cars and renewable energy,” said Musk, 51, who is valued at over $254 billion. “You’ve really made a difference, so thank you so much.” The conference is held every two years and brings together politicians and leaders in the energy industry “to discuss changes and future prospects in the energy industry.” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Labor Party) lunched with Musk and learned much. “He’s an energy pioneer, after all,” Støre told NTB. “The fact that he is the world’s wealthiest man must be in the newspaper, but he is first and foremost a technologist, who has chosen new solutions in the car industry. He’s taking this whole renewable batch on to new industries. It’s important for Norway to pay attention.” However, Musk emphasized that there is still a need for oil and gas. “I think we need oil and gas in the short term, otherwise the vilification will crumble,” he said. “For society to quickly function, we need oil and gas, especially in these times of Russian sanctions. I think everyone agrees with that. At the same time, you have to speed up the process of erasing sustainable energy.” Read full story: The Norwegian American

Norway lifts rates to 2.25%, expects smaller hikes ahead
Norway's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a widely-anticipated 50 basis points to 2.25% on Thursday, but said future hikes would be more "gradual", weakening the country's crown currency. Norges Bank will probably hike again in November, by 25 basis points (bps), although predictions are unusually uncertain at the moment, its governor Ida Wolden Bache said. "The rate forecast aligns with rate increases of 0.25 percentage points at the meetings in November, December and March," Bache told Reuters after Norges Bank's announcement. Read full story: www.reuters.com

Norway's Queen Sonja on whirlwind visit to Minnesota

Norway's Queen Sonja will experience a whirlwind tour of Norwegian-American sites over her four-day visit to Minnesota, a state with nearly a million residents who can trace their ancestors to her Nordic homeland. The queen started off meeting with Gov. Tim Walz Thursday morning at the Capitol, where members of the Minnesota National Guard and the Air National Guard were present to celebrate the countries' long history of exchanging soldiers annually to practice winter training techniques and strengthen international bonds. "Welcome home to many of you. This Norway-Minnesota connection is legendary," Walz said in the Capitol Reception Room. "The ties between Norway culturally, socially, economically and [with] security, literally go back to the founding of our state." Queen Sonja, who is married to King Harald, was accompanied by a small Norwegian delegation. She did not make remarks but shared pleasantries throughout the visit. This was her fourth visit to the state, Previously, her most recent visit had been a trip with King Harald in 2011. The last time a monarch came to Minnesota was when King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited in 2012. The queen also will travel to St. Olaf College in Northfield on Friday and attend an outdoor block party dedicated to the grand opening of Norway House's Innovation and Culture Center on Saturday in Minneapolis. Read full story: startribune.com

Queen Sonja of Norway to Attend Grand Opening of Norway House Expansion
-Norway House, the Norwegian Arts, Business and Culture Center in America, will celebrate the grand opening of its 18,000-square-foot, $19.5 million expansion on Saturday, Oct. 15, with special guest Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway. The formal program, including comments from Queen Sonja, Mayor Jacob Frey and other dignitaries, will commence at 11 a.m. on the center’s new outdoor plaza adjacent to the main entrance. Guests may arrive beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event is open to the public at no charge. Following the program, Norway House will host an outdoor block party until 2 p.m. for the public, featuring live entertainment, food trucks and a raffle in partnership with Viking River Cruises valued at more than $16,000. During the program, Queen Sonja will assist in unveiling a new public sculpture on the plaza by renowned contemporary Norwegian artist Finn Eirik Modahl. Modahl, who will be in attendance, is known for creating visually stunning artworks that provide both a social function and an emotional, intellectual draw. This new sculpture, entitled "Seeds," will be a sister sculpture to "Konglo," which is on display on the island of Sotra, just outside Bergen, Norway. The more than 16-foot-tall pinecone sculpture, made of mirrored steel, reflects the universal issues of inclusion and the climate emergency, as well as the historic, current and future ties between Norway and Minnesota. Norway House anticipates the sculpture will become a recognizable icon and a favorite "photo opp" for this plaza. The new expansion, designed by Twin Cities architect Dewey Thorbeck, incorporates design elements that evoke the sails of a ship, reflecting the importance of the sea to Nordic heritage. McGough, a leader in local building projects, is constructing the expansion. The space more than doubles the size of Norway House, adding a stunning 250-seat event center with floor-to-ceiling windows for use as a space for weddings and parties, as well as a conference center. The lower level houses a genealogy library, with future plans for an interactive media center. Read full story: yahoo.com

In Norway, women are joining the hunt
It’s cold. Čiestarákkas in Nesseby municipality in eastern Finnmark lies at 70° north, 28.5° east. If I were to travel straight south, I would come to Istanbul. How long have we been sitting here? The clock doesn’t match the light, but we’ve been up since half past five anyway. The women in the hunting team Tikka know that it’s no use lying down and retreating. We see a high-voltage mast, a kind of forest road suitable for driving ATVs, long, gentle mountain ridges and heavy clouds that come tumbling into them. The dogs run on the ground sniffing, but they don’t catch a whiff of anything. We stare through binoculars until we are cross-eyed. And it’s raining. Slowly, slowly, the moisture creeps through the zipper of the camouflage clothing, and it starts to drip down onto my trousers. A few years ago, I saw a photograph of a friend on Facebook. She stood wide-legged over a large reindeer she had just shot. The weather looked sour, the wind ruffled her hair, and some blood had spilled over onto her jacket. She had a firm grip around the buck’s antlers and a broad smile on her face. She was heavily pregnant. I thought about this photograph for a long time, because something struck me as a bit off. When I saw it again a few years later, quite by accident, I was a little disappointed by how the image wasn’t so iconic. In my head, the image had lived and grown and turned out exceptionally well. But it wasn’t the image itself, it was the idea of the content of the image that had stuck with me. The photograph of my pregnant friend and the dead buck challenged my ideas about women and what we can and can’t do. Or, rather, what we do and usually don’t do. Am I so old-fashioned that I don’t think women can hunt? Of course not. But still, there were some beliefs and prejudices that collided in my head at the sight of the woman who would soon become a mother, in a carnal pose over something she had killed. What’s going on, and why? I was curious. That’s why I started to investigate what it means to be a female hunter. With the camera. Read full story: The Norwegian American

‘Succession’ Is Giving The People What They Want: More Alexander Skarsgård And A Trip To Norway
What every television series needs is more Skarsgårds and more Norwegian mountains. Succession season four could not come soon enough, especially after that brutal season three finale. Every Sunday without is empty (at least we have House of the Dragon which is fantasy-Succession to sustain us for the time being, but it’s still not the same). While we might not be getting the next season of Succession until next year, we know that the Roy family (and probably all of the people who follow them around such as Geri and Karl) are heading to Norway. Variety reports that in the fourth season, Lukas Matsson (played by the one and only Alexander Skarsgård) will welcome the Roys on a trip to the Norwegian mountains. Per Variety, producer Scott Ferguson is overseeing the shoot in Norway. Actors Skarsgård, Nicholas Braun, and Sarah Snook have been confirmed to be shooting scenes from the fourth season across “a number of locations is western Norway. Read full story: uproxx.com
 
REVIEW
Sick of Myself

The Most Privileged Person in the World: Sick of Myself is Norway’s must-see punk-horror-comedy. Our appetite for the anti-hero has always been an abiding feature of the cultural landscape. Think of Tony Soprano. Walter White. Even Joaquin Phoenix’s The Joker. All characters that we root for, despite the fact that their behavior is often morally dubious at best, and downright sociopathic at worst. The unlikable female character onscreen, meanwhile, is still viewed with an aura of revelation. The trend of finally allowing women to join the boys club of bad behavior has led to the modern canon of “anti-heroines”, from Killing Eve’s Villanelle, to Promising Young Woman’s Cassie to Russian Doll’s Nadia to Fleabag.

Unlike their male counterparts, who are usually more heinous perpetrators of violence or criminal activity, the label of “unlikable” is hilariously slapped on a female character for exploits that range from the innocuous (like sleeping around) to the bloodthirsty. Another film that recently joined the emerging “anti-heroine” genre is Joachim Trier’s Norwegian-language film from last year The Worst Person in the Worlda smash hit with a title that nodded knowingly to the trope. Julie, played winningly by Renate Reinsve, jumps from relationship to relationship – and, with the same impulsive fervor, abandons whatever career goal or creative project she undertakes. She’s messy and complex and reckless with hearts – including her own – but ultimately is a charming, fully fleshed out human being. And in its wake comes Sick of Myself, out this month. Fellow Norwegian Kristoffer Borgli’s film premiered to a heady buzz earlier this year in the Un Certain Regard at Cannes, and has been one of the most surprisingly hyped-about films at London Film Festival. Comparisons to Trier’s film are already being made. Read full review: www.independent.co.uk
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How To Travel To Norway’s Lofoten Islands
The landscapes and nature of Norway’s spectacular Lofoten islands draw visitors from across the world. The dramatic mountains rising out of the ocean provide an unforgettable welcome, but it’s the remote beaches, picturesque villages and views from the endless hiking trails that you’ll remember. Most visitors try to cram in as many of Lofoten’s highlights as possible, without spending much time considering how to get there. Picking the right travel option can help you make the most of your time on the islands. Flying there is expensive but convenient, while the cheaper options mean doing battle with ferry timetables and rental car offices. There is not one best way to get to Lofoten. It depends on your travel preferences and your intended location and itinerary once you arrive. For example, are you planning to use Svolvær as a base and take day trips? Or are you more interested in hiking and exploring some of the islands’ beaches? You’ll want to arrive in Svolvær in the first case and Moskenes in the second, which will influence your choice of travel option. Read full story: forbes.com

10 Highlights of the National Museum in Oslo, Norway: Life in Norway
10 Scenic Towns In Norway Sure To Spark Wanderlust: TheTravel
25 Very Best Places to Visit in Norway:  Life in Norway
10 reasons to visit Norway: msn.com

10 Best Norway Travel Guides: MSN Guide

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EVENTS
Björk Cafe and Bistro

OPENING OCTOBER 17
Scandinavia House

 
Opening October 17 at Scandinavia House, join us for Nordic dining at the new Björk Cafe & Bistro! Located on our ground-floor space and operated by renowned chef Ulrika Bengtsson and Sabina Lindmark, Björk Cafe & Bistro will feature beloved Scandinavian classics, American favorites with a Nordic twist, and seasonal favorites, in an updated design reimagined with the help of Swedish designers Åsa Bollvik and Lotta Meynell (founders, Ateljé Nordöst).
 
This Fall at Scandinavia House

MUSIC ON PARK AVENUE

 
Music on Park Avenue returns this fall! The series presented by Scandinavia House and Per Tengstrand welcomes audiences back to Victor Borge Hall beginning in October for another season of its popular performances. Held monthly on Thursday evenings, concerts will include music at 7:30 preceded by conversation by Tengstrand about the pieces and composer.
The series kicks off with “Beethoven’s Waldstein & Appassionata” on October 13 and will continue with performances on November 17, December 1, January 19, February 23, March 23, and April 20.
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Aktiv against Cancer Award Luncheon

NOVEMBER 3 at 12pm

New York Athletic Club

 

AKTIV Against Cancer, the organization co-founded by legendary runner Grete Waitz and Helle Aanesen, will honor adidas and Olympic Champion Chaunté Lowe for outstanding contributions to the field of Exercise Oncology at their eighth annual awards luncheon. The reception will be held November 3 at the historic New York Athletic Club.

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HACC NACC Shipping Conference replay
Norway Means Business

Decades of trade and commercial cooperation have been mutually beneficial to Norway and the United States in industries such as energy, clean technology, defense and the maritime sector. 

Both nations have set ambitious climate goals, agreeing to cut emissions in half by 2030. Industry will play a crucial role in reaching that goal, while at the same time creating well-paying jobs and sustainable growth. American and Norwegian business and innovation communities are leading the development of the clean technology needed, such as offshore wind, zero-emission transportation and Carbon Capture and Storage. 

This year’s Norway Means Business will gather prominent leaders and experts to explore the opportunities for our two countries and industries to work together as true partners in creating sustainable jobs and growth.

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Ambassador’s Guided Tour of Modern Norway
Why did Will Ferrell attack Norway during the Super Bowl? Why do Norwegians love paying taxes? And how did the relatively small country create the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund? Beyond the often cited paid parental leave and universal healthcare, Ambassador Anniken R. Krutnes guides us through the social, economic and labor policies that have founded modern Norway.
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NACC´s Energy Exchange - Insight From The Industry:

Offshore Wind

 
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Nordic Series - Fintech Edition

 
The Five Nordic Chambers of Commerce in New York are hosting a webinar series with the aim to shine a light on successes within the Nordic Fintech region.
 
Hear and learn from leading Fintech experts, financial sector specialists and emerging startups on disruptive innovations and the future of Fintech.

Please join us May 19th at 11am ET for an introduction to Nordic Fintech Ecosystem.

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Nordics Navigate New Norms and Numbers
Please join the Nordic Consulates in Chicago for an hour of thought-provoking information and discussion about social policy. 
 
What is the new normal and how do we navigate it?
 
View the recording here
Visa & Immigration to the U.S. and Norway
 


Please joins us for a webinar to learn more about navigating the flow of information regarding visas, travel restrictions and dual citizenship.
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BARN: Your Springboard to the U.S. Marketplace
 

Please joins us to learn about BARN - the Business Accelerator Resource Network

- Our panelists shared their experiences and success stories from entering the US market

- Find out how you can play a significant role in launching new Nordic businesses in America


BARN's Mission: To provide trusted advice and superior support to Nordic business leaders as they successfully launch their products and services in the American marketplace.

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The 27th Annual HACC NACC Shipping Conference
 
Program
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UN Sustainable Development Goals:
COVID-19 and the Decade of Action

The United Nations shared vision to end poverty, rescue the planet and build a peaceful world are laid out in the UN‘s Sustainable Development Goals from 2015. The Nordics have an important voice in this mission and are responding with a Nordic “Build Back Better and Greener” plan as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Watch the five Nordic Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Volvo Car USA, Marel, Novozymes, DNV-GL and Vaisala in two panel discussions on the Decade of Action and the Nordic Response.

 
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NORWEGIAN AUTHORS YOU SHOULD KNOW  

Nordic Authors You Should Know at Scandinavia House continues with a focus on Norwegian literature with Jan Grue, Roy Jacobsen, Kaja Kvernbakken, and Ruth Lillegraven, moderated by author and translator Karen Havelin. The event will begin with short readings of each of the authors’ work in both English and in Norwegian, followed by interviews with the authors and a conversation on Norwegian literature today.

Support has been provided by NORLA. Media support for the series is provided by the journal EuropeNow, published by the Council for European Studies at Columbia University.

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A Dialogue with Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States

Join us for a conversation on current U.S.-EU relations, as well as developments in transatlantic business and trade featuring Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, moderated by Gerry Baker Editor-At-Large, The Wall Street Journal. This event is a joint initiative of all the bilateral European chambers headquartered in New York.

View recording of the conversation here

 

Cruise Industry Update
New Technologies Make Cruising Safe Again

How is the industry meeting the unprecedented challenges presented by the Covid-19 virus.  Through the use of new technology and business tools the industry is creating an efficient and proactive business operation that will ensure a positive and safe consumer experience in the future.
Panelists:
Anders Aasen, Vice President, Global Marine Operations, Global Technical Solutions & Accommodations, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Capt. Jan Solum, Area Manager, Atlantic & Caribbean, DNV GL Cruise Center,  Maritime Fleet in Service & Advisory Services

Teemu Pajala, Technical Manager, ABB Marine & Ports

Moderator:
Myra Shannon -Fuller, Communications Manager Americas, DNV GL - Maritime

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Immigration Implications in Uncertain Times
 

How to navigate the flow of information of visas and dual citizenship.

Panelists:
Susan Meyer, Honorary Consul for Illinois  

Donald Garner, Founder, LL.M. Law Group

Moderator: 
Bjorn Rektorli, President, NACC Chicago


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Norwegian Fashion in New York
Where do we go from here?

How has the current pandemic changed the fashion landscape.

Welcome remarks by Consul General Harriet E. Berg

Moderator: 
Elise By Olsen, Editor in Chief, Wallet
Panelists:
Kris Goojha, Fashion Consultant, New York
Alexander S. Adams, CO-Founder and Managing Director, Varsity Headwear 
Ditte Kristensen, Co-Founder, Oslo Runway
Charlotte Fische, Founder and Creative Director,  Moiré


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Norwegian Health-Tech Innovation in the Face of a Pandemic

How have innovative Norwegian companies assisted in the Covid-19 crisis in Norway, the United States, and throughout the world.
Panelists:
Kathrine Myhre, CEO, Norway Health Tech
Michael Eimstad,
VP Sales and Marketing, EpiGuard
Henry Vaage Iversen, COO, boost.ai
Kyrre Lekve,
Managing Director, Simula Research Laboratories 
Moderator: 
Ryan Marth, Partner, Robins Kaplan LLP


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Maintaining Maritime Business Operations in Times of Crisis
The firm grip of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy has been disruptive in the maritime sector. Continuing business in a safe and flexible manner and keeping close contact with partners and customers are key to ensuring the viability of the whole industry.
Panelists:
Allan Krogsgaard, Principal Surveyor and Business Development Director, DNV GL
Laura Sherman, Director, Marketing & Communications Operations Technology Officer, IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry
Boriana Farrar, Vice President-Counsel Senior Claims Executive, Business Development Director, Americas Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc.
James Knutson, HSQE Manager & DPA, Sealift Inc.


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Managing Transatlantic Business in Uncertain Times
How to navigate challenges relating to COVID-19 shutdowns and manage responsible reopening on both sides of the Atlantic.

Opening remarks:
Ambassador Kaare Aas.

Panelists:
Eirik Tord Jensen, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace USA
Ryan Marth, Robins Kaplan
Kaare Risung, Advokatfirmaet Schjød
Moderator:
Idar Voldnes, Intrapoint



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Image by Chloe Friberg, NACC Mid-Atlantic
IMMEDIATE IMPACT OF COVID-19
for Norwegian Businesses in the US
What is the immediate impact on business and revenue.
What are the long-term predictions.
Are there any silver linings?
New opportunities and markets?


Panelists:
Hege Barnes, Director, Innovation Norway, New York.
Max Knagge
, General Manager, Scandinavian Airlines, SAS - Americas.
Thomas Walle,
CEO & Co-Founder, Unacast.
Moderator:
Svenn Richard Andersen, Business and Communications Adviser, Norwegian Consulate General in New York


View recording here

Image by Chloe Friberg, NACC Mid-Atlantic
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Agurknytt

How about some cucumber news? Agurknytt means just that.

The word is used derisively to refer to news items that have clearly been written as filler because it’s summer, Christmas or some other slow-news period – referred to by the closely related word agurktid (cucumber time).

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