YoungShip International

Name

YoungShip International

Legal name

YoungShip International

Website

https://youngship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

YoungShip International is a non-profit membership organization founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oslo that connects young maritime professionals (ages 20-40) globally through 30+ regional chapters. It generates revenue from individual membership fees, chapter events, corporate sponsorships, and the annual ShipCon international conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from individual members. Different chapters charge varying rates (e.g., 400 NOK per year for standard membership, 150 NOK for student membership in Norway).
2. Event Fees: Fees charged for specific events, workshops, and activities organized by local chapters. These include afterwork events, company visits, annual dinners, and sailing trips with varying price points.
3. Sponsorships: Partnership arrangements with maritime industry companies who sponsor YoungShip activities and events in exchange for branding and access to young talent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YoungShip International is a non-profit professional membership organization for young people (ages 20-40) working in the global maritime industry. It operates a federated network of more than 30 regional chapters across 30+ countries, providing individual members with access to networking events, industry seminars, company visits, social gatherings, and the annual flagship ShipCon international conference. The organization is funded through annual membership fees, event fees, and industry sponsorships.

Product overview

YoungShip International is a professional non-profit organization for young maritime professionals that operates through a membership model and regional chapter structure. The organization provides networking opportunities, industry events, and professional development through its annual flagship ShipCon conference, individual membership programs, and a global network of regional departments spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. The organization counts more than 5000 individual members and offers events including seminars, company visits, afterwork gatherings, and social activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShipCon: The international conference organized annually by YoungShip International for young maritime professionals.

Products and services

• YoungShip Membership
• ShipCon Annual Conference
• Regional Chapters Network
• Young Corporation Award

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ individual members globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSA (Norwegian Shipowners' Association)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Leading partner of YoungShip International providing industry backing and promotional support for the organization and its activities.
• N-ScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Leading partner supporting YoungShip International's mission to connect young maritime professionals globally.
• Kongsberg MaritimecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Kongsberg Maritime is a main partner and supporter of YoungShip Møre, collaborating on events such as the New Year Kick-off at Hotel Brosundet and Innovation Below the Surface events. They provide expertise in maritime technology and innovation, and sponsor events for young maritime professionals.
• HurtigrutenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoungShip Møre collaborated with Hurtigruten for Geiranger Cruise event aboard MS Richard With, offering members exclusive voyage experience with presentations on energy system upgrades.
• WISTA (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoungShip Cyprus partnered with WISTA for events including the TIDAL FORCE marathon race, promoting women in shipping and joint networking opportunities.
• Digital AssistminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and digital support partner providing website services for YoungShip chapters.
• Pan-Marine GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting YoungShip Egypt activities and maritime professional development in Egypt.
• Eldib AdvocatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal partner supporting YoungShip Egypt with expertise in maritime law and industry matters.
• TransmarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting YoungShip Egypt's activities in the maritime shipping sector.
• MESCO (Middle East Survey & Control Office)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting YoungShip Egypt maritime activities and professional network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WISTA International (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association): Global non-profit membership organization for women in the maritime and trading industry. Runs a federated national-association model, organizes networking events and conferences, and already partners directly with YoungShip Cyprus on joint programming (e.g., TIDAL FORCE marathon). Most direct comparable in business model and target audience (maritime professionals).
• IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology): International professional membership body for marine engineers, scientists, and technologists. Operates a global branch network and a dedicated Young Members' division — directly comparable to YoungShip's professional-development-and-networking offering.
• The Nautical Institute: International professional body for maritime professionals, with a focus on seafarers, nautical officers, and maritime educators. Operates a branch network globally and offers professional development, conferences, and publications — closely aligned with YoungShip's young-maritime-professional target.

Broad incumbents

• International Maritime Organization (IMO): United Nations specialized agency setting global maritime regulatory standards. Not a membership organization in the same sense, but the most prominent international convener in the maritime industry and the umbrella under which industry-wide talent initiatives are often framed.
• INTERTANKO: International association of independent tanker owners and operators. Comparable as a global shipping-industry membership body with regional chapters/events that addresses both commercial and professional development needs of its members.
• BIMCO: World's largest international shipping association, representing shipowners, operators, and managers. Comparable as an industry membership body that runs conferences, working groups, and educational programs across multiple geographies — overlapping with YoungShip's shipowner/sponsorship constituency.
• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Principal international trade association for the shipping industry, representing around 80% of world merchant tonnage. Comparable as a global maritime membership association convening conferences, policy advocacy, and industry-education programs.
• Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA / Norges Rederiforbund): Industry association representing Norwegian shipowners and offshore operators, and a core strategic partner of YoungShip International. Comparable as a maritime membership body running industry events and youth-engagement programming.
• Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA): International professional institution and learned society for naval architects and marine engineers. Comparable as a global professional membership body running conferences, technical papers, and young-professional divisions (e.g., RINA Young Professionals) that directly overlap with YoungShip's audience.

Regional players

• International Maritime Club (e.g., Maritime London / Maritime UK): UK-based industry body promoting maritime commerce and the seafarer/talent pipeline. Comparable as a membership-driven maritime convener with events and a youth-engagement remit, though primarily focused on the UK market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YoungShipInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youngship-norway
• Instagraminstagram.com/youngshipint

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles35 records

Subsidiaries34 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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