Thor Jørgen Guttormsen

Telenor Maritime AS engages in the development of secure connectivity standards for the maritime sector. It offers end-to-end mobile connectivity portfolio caters for mobile communications needs at sea and supports current mobile technologies and devices. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Arendal, Norway.

Danmarks Skibskredit A/S engages in the provision of loans for shipping companies. It offers financing against a first mortgage in ships and of shipowner's payment of installments to a shipyard. The company was founded on June 6, 1961 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Leif Höegh & Co. Holdings AS drives shipping and other economic activities. It also engages in financing of other companies. The company involves in international shipping freight. Leif Höegh & Co. Holdings was founded on March 12, 2008 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of Ro/Ro vehicle transportation services. The company operated in 2008 approximately 70 PCTCs (Pure Car and Truck Carriers) in global trade systems which are managed from a worldwide network of 31 offices in four regions. Customers include global manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and rolling goods. In 2008, Höegh Autoliners carried about 2.0 million car equivalent units (ceu) and made almost 3,100 port calls. A service provider with modern, flexible and efficient vessels The Höegh Autoliners fleet is designed for maximum flexibility to cater for the variety of rolling stock carried in the various trades. The company has expanded its carrying capacity through acquisitions, new buildings and lengthening of existing vessels, and has contracts for further new buildings for delivery 2009-2012. The current fleet includes 47 owned PCTCs with capacity ranging from 2300 to 7800 ceu for deep-sea trades. In addition, Höegh Autoliners is partner in a joint venture which is supplying three purpose-built Ro/Ro vessels on long-term charter to Airbus for transporting aircraft components and subassemblies in Europe. Höegh Autoliners is continuously investing in developing ship design and specification to enhance and improve efficiency and environmental impact. Strategy The global PCTC market has a positive growth based on increased globalization and growth in emerging markets. Höegh Autoliners' strategy is to continue its growth in this market based on providing high quality and efficient port-to-port transportation services to its customers' global distribution chain. Key success factor in this strategy is to leverage and further develop the company's core competence. Höegh Autoliners has a strong financial and strategic position which enables the company to respond quickly to customer demand for increased capacity and enhanced service offerings. The company is committed to limiting its impact on the environment and performing its business in a socially responsible way.

The Norwegian Shipowners' Association is a trade organization that represents the interests of Norwegian shipowners. The non-profit company is based in Oslo, Norway. The association works to promote the Norwegian shipping industry and to ensure that its members have a voice in national and international policy discussions.

Höegh LNG AS provides floating energy solutions. It owns and operates floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals; floating storage and regasification unit, and LNG Carriers. The company was founded on May 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Leif Höegh & Co. AS provides shipping services. The firm operates a fleet of vessels and offers transportation and logistic solutions to customers in the roll-on roll-off cargoes and liquefied natural gas segments. It also offers real estate and financial advisory services. The company was founded by Leif Høegh in 1927 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

The European Community Shipowner's Associations (ECSA) is an organization that represents shipowners in Europe. The organization is based in Brussels, Belgium. ECSA's diverse fleet of container ships, tankers, passenger ships, bulk carriers, offshore service vessels, and many other specialized ships contribute a total of €147 billion to the EU's annual GDP. The fleet also boasts one of the best safety records in the world. Recently, ECSA welcomed the agreement on the Basel III rules reached between the European Parliament and the Council, which gives explicit recognition to ship finance. The organization has pledged to deliver on the shared responsibility with policymakers to resolve the crew change crisis that has left hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded at sea. Founded in 1965, ECSA's strategic priorities include climate and sustainability, trade competitiveness, internal market, innovation and digitalization, human resources, safety, legal affairs, taxation, and better regulation.