Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Greece in maritime safety, shipping decarbonization, innovation and the energy transition during a series of meetings and events at the Posidonia 2026 exhibition.
The Norwegian delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Ocean Policy and Fisheries Even T. Sagebakken and Director General of the Norwegian Maritime Authority Alf Tore Sorheim, highlighted the strategic importance of the long-standing maritime relationship between the two countries, both leading global shipping powers.
Sagebakken underlined Norway’s approach to maritime decarbonization, saying: “Norwegian shipping has approached decarbonization not under the weight of a regulatory compliance framework, but primarily as an opportunity for the industry – a chance to develop exportable expertise in an ever-expanding market. It is with this spirit that Norway attends Posidonia: not as an exporter of shipping products seeking customers, but as a shipping nation that respects what Greece has built, understands the challenges of shipping, and believes that closer cooperation is to the benefit of both sides.”
During the visit, Sagebakken met with Greek Maritime and Island Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias, with discussions focusing on maritime financing, new technologies and the need for balanced and realistic regulatory frameworks that support environmental goals while safeguarding competitiveness.
