Benefits

The newest and best benefits for our members

Members receive significant rebates on participation in pavilions and other events arranged by NME. These rebates allow you to quickly recoup the cost of membership and service fees. In addition, you get access to several favourable deals and discounts. These are listed below.

SANDS

NME is pleased to announce that we have entered into a framework agreement with the law firm SANDS. The agreement gives our members unique access to legal assistance from one of Norway’s leading law firms.

About SANDS

SANDS is one of the country’s largest business law firms. The firm assists large and medium-sized clients and growth companies in Norway and abroad, and works in teams across its six offices which are geographically spread across the country. SANDS has extensive experience in assisting the supplier industry within the shipping and maritime sector and can assist with all legal needs NME’s members may need, from appropriate contract regulation specific to the industry to general advice in employment law, privacy/GDPR, protection of IP, company law and tax.

Through the framework agreement, NME’s members get access to the following benefits at SANDS:

• Legal assistance at all SANDS offices in Norway (Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromsø, Ålesund and Tønsberg).

• 1 hour of free consultation per case: Get a free consultation to clarify your legal questions.

• Flat 25% discount on ordinary hourly prices. The prices are normally adjusted once a year.

• SANDS regularly arranges legal courses and seminars which our members are most welcome to attend

Main contact person: Petter Bjerke. M: 90 60 77 08 | Email: pbj@sands.no
Other contact persons: Simone Häderle Ingeberg and Lars Berge Andersen

We are very satisfied with this agreement and believe that it will be of great benefit to our members. For more information or to take advantage of these benefits, please contact Petter Bjerke or one of the other contact persons.

Fantastiske Osberget

Fantastiske Osberget provides services in design and profiling, websites, SEO, digital marketing, film, photography and animation.

Members of NME can order the following three services free of charge each year:

  1. Two hours consultation
  2. Graphic design of one surface of choice
  3. One AI illustration

Learn more about the benefit by clicking HERE or by contacting NME’s administration.

Wûrth Industries

Würth Industri Norge offers integrated logistics solutions for automated, efficient supply of production materials as well as auxiliary and operating materials.

To NME members they offer both discounts on system lease and a yearly growth bonus.

Learn more about the benefit by clicking HERE or by contacting NME’s administration.

Exclusive Qatar Airways Benefits for NME Members
As an NME member, you gain access to an exclusive partnership with Qatar Airways, offering significant advantages on your international travel. Enjoy special discounted fares of up to 20 percent, increased flexibility, and higher booking priority on select routes.

Preferential corporate rates to key global destinations are available through the following travel agencies, Berg-Hansen, AMEX GBT/Egencia, and G Travel.

Why Travel with Qatar Airways?

Recognised as the World’s Best Airline nine times, Qatar Airways offers an outstanding travel experience across a network of almost 180 destinations through its state-of-the-art hub, Hamad International Airport.

Members benefit from access to world-class airport services such as:

  • Al Mourjan Business Lounge with quiet zones, showers, and fine dining
  • Mariner Lounge, dedicated to shipping and offshore personnel

On board, Qatar Airways provides an exceptional level of comfort with on-demand dining, a large selection of entertainment, and high-speed Wi-Fi available on most flights. The airline continues to lead the industry, holding awards for both the World’s Best Business Class and the World’s Best Business Class Lounge.

How to Book

All travel should be booked directly through your preferred travel agency.
For questions about the NME–Qatar Airways agreement, please contact:
gpeluffo@no.qatarairways.com

Blue-C

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing our value to our fantastic members, the Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) are delighted to highlight our partnership with Oslo-based maritime communications company Blue-C. The collaboration can open a new ‘sea of opportunities’ for your communication and marketing strategies, offering first-class support in editorial writing, report creation and design, press relations, and press release distribution.

Exclusive Blue-C offer for our members

We are pleased to extend an exclusive Blue-C offer to all our members. Take advantage of a generous:

  • 50% discount on your first global press release distribution
  • 15% off the standard hourly price for editorial services
  • Complimentary 1-hour consultation per year.

These specially curated services are designed to amplify your voice in the maritime industry, ensuring your stories not only reach but also impact a global audience.

Trust, visibility and impact

Blue-C stands out for its deep maritime industry insight and expertise in crafting compelling stories. With experienced writers (notably TradeWinds/Upstream), we can help you build trust, increase visibility, differentiate yourselves from the competition and strengthen your credibility. By leveraging our expertise, your achievements and insights will be communicated effectively, enhancing your brand’s industry influence.

This partnership underscores NME’s commitment to your success, providing tools and platforms to elevate your presence in the maritime landscape.

Anchor your brand’s success

Dive into blue-c.no to learn more about Blue-C and unlock your exclusive NME member discounts

Embark on a voyage of success and visibility with Blue-C!