The companies Gard, Det Norske Veritas and Yara are supporting the cultural events organised by the Norwegian Embassy and the Norwegian Institute.
Their sponsorship is a valuable support. We are happy to present them here:
Det Norske Veritas S.A
DNV is a global provider of services for managing risk, helping customers to safely and responsibly improve their business performance. DNV is an independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment.
Of newbuilding tonnage delivered during 2008, DNV’s estimated share of the world market was about 18.5% measured in gross tons. Vessels registered to DNV, currently amounts to about 131,300,000, measured in gross tons which is about 5,600 vessels.
Through its network of 300 offices in 100 countries and with appr. 10000 employees , DNV serves a range of industries, with a special focus on the maritime and energy sectors, combining its technology expertise and industry knowledge.
The Gard Group
The Gard Group is a shipowner controlled, diversified provider of P&I, marine and energy insurance products, with an annual group level written premium income of USD 721 million and total Group assets of USD 1.93 billion. Gard now employs more than 400 people in ten offices around the world.
The P&I division had an entered tonnage in excess of 170 million gt, and gross written premium in the 2007 policy year of USD 406 million.
The marine division had over 6,400 entered vessels and a gross written premium income of USD 223 million in 2007.
The energy division’s gross written premium for 2007 totalled USD 92 million.
All insurance operating entities within the Gard group; Assuranceforeningen Gard, Gard P&I (Bermuda) Limited, Gard Marine & Energy Limited and Gard Skadeforsakring AB are rated ‘A+’ (negative outlook) by Standard & Poor’s."
Yara
Yara International ASA is a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents. As the world’s largest supplier of mineral fertilizers, Yara helps provide food and renewable energy for a growing world population. Our products also help cleanse the air and eliminate toxic waste. The Oslo-based company has more than 8,000 employees and annual revenues of nearly NOK 90 billion with operations in more than 50 countries.