4 June 2025, NORWAY – BW LNG is proud to announce that BW LNG CEO Yngvil Åsheim was honoured with the WISTA Norway Leadership Award 2025 on 3 June 2025, in recognition of her longstanding commitment in advancing greater diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry. This year marks the 19th edition of the award.
As one of the few female CEOs in the global maritime industry, Yngvil sets a powerful example driving diversity. With a strong technical background and a leadership approach centred on empowering others, she is dedicated to creating supportive workplaces where all employees are given the opportunity to thrive. Her decade-long tenure at BW LNG has been marked by a consistent focus in championing inclusive policies for greater female representation, cultivating a positive culture for diverse perspectives, and sponsorship of cadet programmes for talent development.
I am delighted to congratulate Yngvil Åsheim on this well-deserved recognition. Her unwavering dedication to fostering greater female representation in the maritime industry is truly inspiring. Gender equality and diversity remain key priorities for the government, and Yngvil embodies the kind of role models who drive meaningful change”, said Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy.
Captain Jaquelyn Burton, President of WISTA Norway, said, “Yngvil Åsheim exemplifies what it means to be a bold female leader driving progress and challenging boundaries in maritime. She has been a strong advocate for championing inclusivity, greater female representation, and developing future talent with cadet sponsorships and leadership programmes. We are proud to recognise her efforts with this year’s WISTA Norway Leadership Award.
Yngvil Åsheim, CEO of BW LNG, said: “I’m honoured to receive the WISTA Norway Leadership Award 2025. At BW LNG, I’m proud of our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of respect and belonging from sea to shore There is still much work ahead, but together, we have the power to shape a more inclusive and resilient maritime future.”
WISTA Norway (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) is dedicated to promoting diversity and empowering women within the maritime sector. The WISTA Norway Leadership Award is presented annually to individuals in the Norwegian maritime industry who embody WISTA’s core values of being professional, dynamic, open-minded, and dedicated to gender equality. The award celebrates those who contribute significantly to industry development through enhancing competencies and developing innovative solutions.
Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy (centre) presented the WISTA Norway Leadership Award 2025 to Yngvil Åsheim, CEO, BW LNG. From left: Sarah Soon Arnhus, Head of Finance, WISTA Norway, Knut Arild Hareide, CEO, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, and Jaquelyn Burton, President, WISTA Norway, at the WISTA Summer Party and Leadership Award Ceremony on 3 June 2025.
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About BW LNG
BW LNG is a leading developer, owner, and operator of floating gas infrastructure solutions. Our Shipping unit brings LNG to where it is needed and our Gas Solutions unit develops, owns and operates floating gas infrastructure. A global company with over four decades of experience in gas solutions, BW LNG has offices in Oslo, Singapore, Houston, Rio, Beijing, Mumbai and Manila. With over 30 LNG carriers and Floating Storage and Regasification Units, we strive to be a long-term partner for sustainable growth and competitive solutions towards a low-carbon society. BW LNG is a subsidiary of BW Group, a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deepwater oil & gas production, and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955 by Sir YK Pao, BW controls a fleet of over 450 vessels transporting oil, gas, and dry commodities, with its 200 LNG and LPG ships constituting the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries and water treatment. For more information, please visit www.-bw-group.com.
About WISTA
The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) is an international organization for maritime professionals, with 5,150 members spread over more than 62 countries. WISTA Norway, part of this global community, has around 500 members all committed to promoting diversity for a sustainable future. They focus on networking, education, and mentoring to build members’ skills and encourage career success. In addition, they work together with our maritime industry to ensure all stakeholders can embrace and benefit from diversity, a vital resource for our journey towards sustainability.
WISTA Norway (Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association) is dedicated to promoting diversity and empowering women in the maritime sector. The Leadership Award is one of the industry and organisation’s key initiatives to recognise and celebrate outstanding leaders.
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