The 36th Annual International Research Ship Operators – IRSO

The International Research Ship Operators (IRSO) forum is a group of research ship operators representing 49 organizations from 30 countries who manage over 100 of the world’s leading marine scientific research vessels. IRSO membership is open to all research ship operating institutes or national research programs that are engaged in the collection of data from ships at sea and follow established protocols for the open publication of their results.

Registration 

Registration is now open. Please register here. 

Prices for this year’s event will include all in-program activities from Monday to the end of Thursday. The meeting starts with lunch on the Monday and ends with the event dinner. Each day have lunch and coffee breaks included. 

The event dinner will be a 3-course set menu – please specify any allergies or food preferences.

Early bird until 16th of May  - 4700 NOK

Regular price from the 27th of May 5500 NOK

Team-building events 

Team-building events on Friday the 26^th are optional and can be added on during registration. 
For any registration issues please contact Arrangementshjelpen. 

Guided walking tour on Bryggen – 2 hours – 100 NOK

Bryggen  - is one of Bergen’s most iconic landmarks, located along the old wharf of the city. With its colorful wooden buildings and narrow alleyways, Bryggen reflects the city's rich history as a key trading post in the Hanseatic League. Originally built in the 14th century the historical wharf of Bergen is on the UNESCO list of world heritage. Walking through Bryggen is like stepping back in time. The tour will be guided in English.

To the top of Fløyen.  – Round trip 190 NOK, one-way 100 Nok – payment on the spot.

Mount Fløyen is one of the most popular viewpoints in Bergen. You can take the Fløibanen funicular up the mountain or hike the scenic trail to the top. Once there, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views over the city and fjord. There are also several walking trails, and a café. 

It is possible to do both activities on the day. 

Program

Program outline

Visa information

For most European countries a visa is not necessary to travel to Norway. You will find the criteria for your country at the UDI page – The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration. 

Contact Arrangementshjelpen regarding invitations letters if your visa applications require this.  

Presentation

If you are willing to give a presentation during IRSO, please fill out this short form. 

Posters

An additional fee of 120 NOK will be taken for anyone that are presenting a poster. We will then print and hang your poster for you. Please specify during registration if you are willing to present a poster. 

The poster needs to be according to the poster specification below. Posters in otherer format or that are received after the deadline will be declined. Deadline for the poster is September 9th 00.01 CET. 

Poster specification 

We will only accept posters in the A0 portrait format. A0 has a width of 33.11” (841 mm) and height of 46.81” (1189 mm) in a PDF format. 

Please upload your poster here.

Hotel 

If you want to book a stay at the venue hotel Scandic Bergen City –  do the booking here have secured some rooms at the venue, make your booking at Scandic Bergen City and use the code BHAV220925 – The last day for ordering rooms with this code is 15.07.2025.

We also have some room set aside at Hotel Norge – this hotel cost a bit more. It is a 4 minute stroll from the venue. Make you booking at Hotel Norge. using the code BHAV210925. Last day for ordering here is 20.08.2025

If you want other options for a hotel you can try: Citybox Bergen, Klosterhagen hotel, Scandic Neptun, Scandic Torget Bergen.

How to get here

Map of the different locations for transport and venue 

Bergen airport – Flesland. The Bergen airport is located 20 km outside of Bergen. 

Getting from the Airport

Option 1. Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen)

Where: Departs right outside the airport, on the below ground level.
Time: Takes about 45 minutes and departs every 5-10 minutes. The last stop is the town centre of Bergen (Byparken). 
Tickets: You can buy a ticket with a credit/debit card at the machine in the arrival hall outside, or at the platform. Your credit/debit card is the ticket. 
Good to know: Buy a ticket for zone A.  The light rail got two lines Line no. 1. Is the only one that goes from the airport. 
Price: 49 NOK one-way.

Option 2. The Airport Bus (Flybussen)

Where: Departs right outside the airport, at ground level.
Time: Takes 27 min. The bus do have several stops in the city centre but getting off at Festplassen and then walk to the hotel might be the faster option. Do ask the driver what the best option is.  
Tickets: You can buy a ticket on the internet, or from the bus driver. 
Price (internet): 179 NOK one way. A return ticket is 154 NOK each way If you buy on the internet you may travel on any departure for that day, even if they make you pick a departure time. You can buy your ticket from the driver on the day as well, this will cost extra. 
Get tickets here

Option 3. Taxi

Where: Departs right outside the airport, at the ground level.
Time: Takes 20-30 minutes
Good to know: There are several taxi companies. And the prices vary. You can freely pick any company out of the lane. 
Price: We recommend always using the 07000 company (also their phone number) They are proven to have the best price and has a maximum price between the airport and town, ranging from 580 NOK on weekdays and 820 NOK on the weekend. Ask for the flat rate to town. An airport change of 10 NOK will be added, and an extra fee of 7 NOK. 

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