Nor-Shipping 2027 Oslo: Maritime Event Guide & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Nor-Shipping is the world’s leading maritime event week. It takes place in odd years at NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm, near Oslo, with events across the city. The 2025 edition, its 60th anniversary, broke records: 63,698 visitors (up 23%) from 104 nations and 1,012 exhibitors from 50 countries on 23,761 m². Nor-Shipping 2027 runs from 7 to 11 June 2027.
It combines an exhibition with high-level conferences and a dense calendar of receptions and side events. Shipowners, yards, equipment makers, financiers and policymakers meet to discuss decarbonisation and fleet investment.
Nor-Shipping 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime |
| Venue | NOVA Spektrum, Lillestrøm (plus events in Oslo) |
| City and country | Oslo (Lillestrøm), Norway |
| Next edition | 7–11 June 2027 |
| Frequency | Biennial (odd years) |
| Does it move? | No. Always Oslo region, odd years. |
| Scale | 63,698 visitors (+23%) from 104 nations; 1,012 exhibitors from 50 countries; 23,761 m² (2025) |
| Organiser | Nor-Shipping (Norges Varemesse) |
| Typical ticket price | Visitor Pass NOK 750 early-bird; VIP Pass NOK 12,960 (both sold out for 2027) |
| Event app / platform | Nor-Shipping app / online platform |
| Website | nor-shipping.com |
What Nor-Shipping covers
- Shipping and ship management
- Shipbuilding and marine equipment
- Alternative fuels, decarbonisation and LNG
- Ocean industries (offshore wind, aquaculture)
- Maritime finance and insurance
Conferences include the Ocean Leadership Conference, Ocean Invest and an LNG conference.
Where it takes place
Nor-Shipping is held at NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm, near Oslo Airport, plus events in Oslo. In even years the industry gathers at SMM Hamburg and Posidonia. Oslo is expensive.
Who attends
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Shipowners and operators | Fleet investment | Main buyers |
| Shipyards and equipment suppliers | Customers | Supply chain |
| Maritime financiers and investors | Deals | Capital |
| Class societies and regulators | Standards | Influence |
| National delegations | Trade | Pavilions grew 31% in 2025 |
Exhibition centre building in Lillestrøm near Oslo. Photo: GAD, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Tickets (2027)
| Pass | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Pass (early bird) | NOK 750 | Exhibition halls, Blue Talks, seminars, AfterWork |
| VIP Pass | NOK 12,960 | Opening Ceremony, Ocean Leadership Conference, Emirates Lounge, fast track |
Both were listed as sold out at the time of research, so tickets can go early.
App and online platform
Nor-Shipping runs an app and online platform for the programme, exhibitor list and networking. Much of the real business happens at side events, which no app captures.
How to prospect Nor-Shipping
- List shipowners and managers by fleet type and region, with Nordic owners as a priority.
- Map side events and plan which receptions your targets will attend.
- Identify technical directors, fleet managers and CEOs.
- Secure tickets early. They sell out.
- Follow up before SMM in the next even year.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Senior maritime leaders and owners | Biennial |
| Strong side-event networking | Oslo is expensive |
| Rapid growth in 2025 | Tickets sell out early |
Frequently asked questions
When is Nor-Shipping 2027?
From 7 to 11 June 2027 in Lillestrøm and Oslo.
How much does a Nor-Shipping ticket cost?
The early-bird Visitor Pass costs NOK 750 and the VIP Pass NOK 12,960.
How big was Nor-Shipping 2025?
63,698 visitors from 104 nations and 1,012 exhibitors from 50 countries.
Can I get a Nor-Shipping attendee list?
Visitor data is not published. An enriched list combines exhibitor data with researched shipowners and maritime leaders.
Plan your Oslo week
For an enriched Nor-Shipping list, tell me about your target accounts on the Prospector home page.
Related event guides
- SMM 2028 Hamburg: Maritime Trade Fair Guide & Attendee List
- Posidonia 2028 Athens: Shipping Exhibition Guide & Attendee List
- Offshore Europe 2027 Aberdeen: Energy Event Guide & List
Sources
- Official website: nor-shipping.com
- Nor-Shipping 2025 breaks records (AJOT)
- Nor-Shipping 2027 tickets
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: PettPett26, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm, home of Nor-Shipping.
- In-article image: Photo: GAD, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Exhibition centre building in Lillestrøm near Oslo.
