Wilhelmsen Professorship in maritime research

We are proud sponsors of a professorship in maritime research, as well as a PhD position, together with the Norwegian Business School (BI). The agreement, with the intention to further develop the BI Centre for Ocean Business, was established in 2006 and will secure funding from 2023-2027.

Why we support the professorship and PhD position
Through our long-standing collaboration with the Norwegian Business School (BI), we aim to continue to promote and highlight the incredible value the maritime industry creates for society. We are proud supporters of the Centre for Ocean Business at BI.

Together, the competence we have after over 160 years of operations, combined with scientific research capability at BI, we believe our collaboration contributes to progress in the maritime industry and the greater value it provides.

About BI Norwegian Business School’s Centre for Ocean Business
The Centre for Ocean Business at BI aims to carry out basic scientific research, educate doctoral programme candidates, and develop and implement a competence-development programme targeted at the maritime industry.

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Professor for Centre for Ocean Business, Mrs. Randi Lunnan, and Chair of the board of the Tom Wilhelmsen Foundation, Mr. Thomas Wilhelmsen