Norwegian Ship Preservation Association

The Norwegian Ship Preservation Association (Norsk Forening for Fartøyvern) is a Norwegian interest organization dedicated to the preservation of historic and preservation-worthy vessels. Founded in 1985, it works to promote the conservation of ships according to antiquarian principles, to foster cooperation among vessel owners, and to strengthen the human and material conditions surrounding preservation work. It also aims to present a unified voice to government authorities. Membership in the association is held by the vessel itself rather than by individuals. As of 2019, a total of 187 vessels were members, and more than 10,000 people were connected to one or more of these vessels. The association's member fleet is a varied collection of covered or larger open vessels, including fishing vessels, rescue boats, galleases, yachts, tugs, and passenger ships. The organization receives funding from the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren) and is a member of the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Association (Norges kulturvernforbund). The association publishes a newsletter called Nytt om fartøyvern, which reaches approximately 1,035 regular subscribers. Its secretariat is based in Oslo, sharing premises with several member organizations of the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Association at Øvre Slottsgate 2b. Since 2013, Hedda Lombardo has served as the association's secretary-general. The board consists of elected representatives of the members and, as of 2023, comprises a chair, a deputy chair, five board members, and one alternate. The association's website highlights its role in caring for Norway's maritime history, offering resources for volunteers such as insurance information, funding applications, and certification. It also lists member vessels, events, and grant schemes, including grants for value creation in cultural environments.

The Norwegian Ship Preservation Association (Norsk Forening for Fartøyvern) was founded in 1985 as an interest organization for preservation-worthy vessels in Norway. Its purpose is to promote the preservation of vessels according to antiquarian principles, to foster cooperation among vessel owners, and to strengthen the human resources and material conditions related to preservation work, as well as to present a unified front to government authorities. Membership is tied to the vessel rather than the individual. By 2019, the association had 187 member vessels, with over 10,000 people associated with one or more of these vessels. The member fleet includes a diverse range of covered or larger open vessels such as fishing vessels, rescue boats, galleases, yachts, tugs, and passenger ships. The association receives grants from the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren) and is a member of the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Association (Norges kulturvernforbund). It publishes a newsletter, Nytt om fartøyvern, reaching about 1,035 regular subscribers. The secretariat is located in Oslo, sharing premises with several member organizations of the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Association at Øvre Slottsgate 2b. Since 2013, Hedda Lombardo has been the secretary-general. The board, elected by the members, represents the members' interests between annual meetings and represents the association externally. As of 2023, the board consists of a chair, a deputy chair, five board members, and one alternate. The association's website provides resources for volunteers, including insurance, funding applications, and certification, and lists member vessels, events, and grant schemes.

• 2023

  Board consists of chair, deputy chair, five members, and one alternate.

• 2019

  187 vessels are members; over 10,000 people connected to member vessels.

• 2013

  Hedda Lombardo becomes secretary-general.

• 1985

  Association founded.

Interest organization for preservation-worthy vessels in Norway, promoting antiquarian preservation and representing volunteer interests.

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2. 2Norsk Forening for Fartøyvern - Wikipediano.wikipedia.org
3. 3Norwegian Ship Preservation Association - Wikidatawikidata.org