About

Over the last 10 years Ingvill Mari Saunes has served as the general counsel for Ulstein Group, the parent company of a group of maritime companies, specialising in ship design and maritime solutions, shipbuilding, power and control and shipping. In this capacity she has concurrently served as the company secretary, focusing on matters covering contract law, contract negotiation and international shipping. With a focus on maritime law, she previously served as board member for Saunes & Helseth Maritim for eight years and board member for Mare Safety, a supplier of rescue boats and equipment. Saunes has been central to the company’s plans to expand its cruise industry, most recently this has involved Brunvoll signing a contract with Ulstein Design & Solutions for delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring systems to be fitted on SunStone Ships’ new cruise vessel.