Þekkingarnet

Alþingi is the national parliament of Iceland, a unicameral legislature and one of the oldest national parliaments in the world, established around 930 AD at Thingvellir. Its primary role is to enact and amend laws, and it also handles applications for Icelandic citizenship, including requests for exemptions from the Icelandic Nationality Act. Alþingi has fiscal powers, making decisions on government spending and taxation.

Samherji hf. is one of Iceland's largest vertically integrated seafood companies, involved in fishing, fish processing, land-based aquaculture, and sales. Founded in 1983, it is headquartered in Akureyri and operates globally. The company has been a central figure in discussions surrounding Iceland's quota system and fishing fees, and was implicated in the "Fishrot Files" bribery scandal in Namibia.

Samstarfsvettvangur fyrirtækja og frumkvöðla í sjávarútvegi og tengdum greinum á Íslandi, stofnaður til að efla nýsköpun og virðisaukningu. Hann hefur einnig breiðst út á alþjóðavísu.

Fyrrum íslenskur vinstriflokkur. Faðir Kára Stefánssonar, Stefán Jónsson, var alþingismaður fyrir Alþýðubandalagið.

Brim hf. is a prominent Icelandic seafood company, established in 1985, specializing in the fishing, processing, and marketing of groundfish and pelagic fish. It plays a significant role in Iceland's economy as one of the largest vertically integrated fisheries enterprises, contributing to the development of the Icelandic fisheries sector through sustainable practices, advanced technology, and global product distribution. The company operates a fleet of fishing vessels and processing plants across Iceland, selling its products worldwide.

Stofnun sem hefur það hlutverk að endurmeta áhrif veiðigjalda á byggðafestu og smærri útgerðir.

Samtök þeirra sem þjónusta skemmtiferðaskip á Íslandi, þar á meðal hafnir, umboðsmenn og ferðaþjónustufyrirtæki.

DV is an online newspaper in Iceland, published by Torg ehf. It originated in 1981 from the merger of two independent newspapers, Vísir and Dagblaðið. DV was once one of Iceland's largest newspapers and gained broader readership after the 2008–2011 financial crisis for questioning Icelandic banks. Reynir Traustason worked for DV for a long time as a journalist and editor, and it was where he began his journalism career.

Deloitte is a multinational professional services network with a significant presence in Iceland, offering audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services. In Iceland, Deloitte has six offices and employs around 360 professionals. The firm has been involved in analyzing the impact of fishing fees and carbon taxes on the Icelandic fishing industry, a crucial sector for the country's economy.

Eimskip is an Icelandic international shipping and logistics company founded on January 17, 1914. It is one of the largest transportation companies in Iceland, playing a crucial role in connecting the island nation to international markets through its North Atlantic liner services and worldwide freight forwarding, with a specialization in temperature-controlled cargo. The company was established with significant national backing, earning it the nickname "the nation's favorite child." Eimskip operates 56 offices across 20 countries and a fleet of 16 vessels.

The European Union (EU), known in Icelandic as "Evrópusambandið," is an economic and political union of 27 member states primarily located in Europe. While Iceland is not a member of the EU, it has strong ties through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which grants it access to the EU market and requires it to implement EU directives related to the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital. Iceland is also part of the Schengen Area, allowing for passport-free travel with EU member states and other non-EU countries.

Hafnarsamtök sem reka hafnir á Faxaflóasvæðinu og hafa gegnt mikilvægu hlutverki í þróun skemmtiferðaskipaþjónustu á Íslandi.

Fyrirtæki sem þróar og framleiðir kollagenvörur úr íslensku þorskroði, dæmi um vel heppnaða nýsköpun sem spratt upp úr Sjávarklasanum.

Samtök sem Reynir Traustason hefur starfað með við að stýra gönguhópum og verkefnum tengdum fjallgöngum.

Íslenskt dagblað þar sem Frosti Logason skrifaði pistla á sínum tíma.

Stéttarfélag sem Jón Þrímann Eiríksson hefur verið virkur í stjórn hjá síðan 2004-2005.

Fyrsta skipið sem Reynir Traustason fór á sjó með, 12 ára gamall, á saltveiðar.

Eitt af stærstu sjávarútvegsfyrirtækjum á Íslandi, sem var snemma stuðningsaðili Sjávarklasans og þekkt fyrir að vera opið fyrir nýrri tækni.

Stórt útgerðarfyrirtæki á Akranesi sem átti mikið af starfsemi í bænum og fór á markað á sínum tíma.

Hafrannsóknastofnun, also known as the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI), is an Icelandic government institute dedicated to comprehensive research on the marine and freshwater environment around Iceland and its living resources. It plays a crucial role in providing scientific advice to the government on the sustainable exploitation and conservation of these resources, including assessing the carrying capacity of fjords and marine areas for aquaculture. The institute operates two research vessels and multiple branches across the country, conducting extensive monitoring and research activities.

Útvarpsþáttur á X-inu 977 sem Frosti Logason og Máni stýrðu, þekktur fyrir samfélagsrýni og umræður um pólitík.

Nýsköpunarfyrirtæki sem hefur hlotið verðlaun fyrir gervigreindartækni sem hjálpar skipstjórum að velja hagkvæmari siglingaleiðir, sem sparar orku og bætir vinnuskilyrði sjómanna.

Heilbrigðisráðuneytið, also known as the Ministry of Health, is an Icelandic government body responsible for the administration and policymaking related to health in Iceland. It plays a crucial role in promoting high-quality healthcare, health promotion, and disease prevention for the Icelandic population. Hanna Katrín Friðriksson previously worked as an assistant to a minister within this ministry.

Heilbrigðisstofnun á Austurlandi. Forstjóri hennar, Guðjón, vann körfuboltaleik gegn Kára Stefánssyni.

Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is the oldest and largest public research university in Iceland, established in 1911. It plays a significant role in Icelandic society as the leading institution for higher education and research, offering over 400 study programs across various disciplines to approximately 14,000 students. The university has been noted for its methodology courses and includes departments such as gender studies, which, like similar departments globally, can sometimes be part of broader discussions about academic disciplines.

Háskólinn í Reykjavík (Reykjavik University) is the largest private university in Iceland, with approximately 3,500 students. It is a leading institution for higher education and research in technology, business, law, social sciences, psychology, and sports science, playing a significant role in enhancing Iceland's competitiveness and quality of life. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, strong ties to industry, and internationally recognized research. It was established in 1998 and has roots in the Commercial College of Iceland's School of Computer Science and the Technical School of Iceland.

Alþjóðasiglingastofnun sem setur reglur um siglingar á heimsvísu, þar á meðal umhverfismál og losun gróðurhúsalofttegunda.

Togari sem sökk við Vestfirði árið 1992, atburður sem Reynir varð vitni að og tók þátt í björgunaraðgerðum.

The Landhelgisgæsla Íslands, also known as the Icelandic Coast Guard, is a civilian law enforcement agency responsible for maritime safety, security surveillance, and search and rescue operations in Iceland's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. Established on July 1, 1926, it also handles national defense tasks, including operating the NATO Iceland Air Defence System, explosive ordnance disposal, hydrographic surveying, and nautical charting. The organization played a significant role in the "Cod Wars" disputes over fishing rights in the 1970s.

Danskt flutningafyrirtæki og stærsti einstaki liðurinn í vergri landsframleiðslu Dana á ákveðnum tíma, sem undirstrikar mikilvægi siglinga fyrir danskt efnahagslíf.

Marel — Icelandic public company listed on NASDAQ OMX Iceland. Sector: Technology.

Rannsóknar- og þróunarfyrirtæki í matvælaiðnaði á Íslandi, sem er mikilvægur samstarfsaðili Sjávarklasans í verkefnum eins og "100% fiskur" og þróun nýrra afurða.

Morgunblaðið is a prominent Icelandic daily newspaper, founded in 1913, that has played a significant role in Iceland's political and social development. It is considered the country's newspaper of record and its website, mbl.is, is the most popular website in Iceland. The newspaper has historically been associated with the Independence Party and has championed free-market principles and NATO membership. It was the first Icelandic newspaper to launch an online version in 1998 and also offers an English version called the Iceland Monitor.

Fyrirtæki sem framleiðir salt og var eitt af fyrstu fyrirtækjunum sem nýtti sér samstarfsumhverfi Sjávarklasans.

Skóli sem Reynir Traustason sótti áður en hann fór alfarið á sjóinn.

Eitt af stærstu flutningafyrirtækjum á Íslandi, sem rekur kaupskip og er mikilvægur hluti af íslenskum siglingageira.

Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn, also known as the Independence Party, is a liberal-conservative political party in Iceland, founded on May 25, 1929, from the merger of the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. It has historically been the largest and most influential party in Icelandic politics, advocating for economic liberalism, lower taxes, national sovereignty, and individual and employment freedom. The party has been a partner in 25 of the 35 governments since Iceland became a republic in 1944, and its leaders have often held the office of Prime Minister. The current chairman is Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, elected in 2025. The party is currently facing internal disputes, particularly concerning primary elections in Akureyri and candidate selection methods in Suðurnes.

Skip sem Reynir Traustason var stýrimaður á þegar Krossnes sökk og tók þátt í björgunaraðgerðum.

Skóli sem Jón Þrímann Eiríksson sótti til að mennta sig sem skipstjóri.

Viðreisn, officially known in English as the Liberal Reform Party, is a liberal political party in Iceland established on May 24, 2016. Positioned on the center to center-right of the political spectrum, the party advocates for economic liberalism, pro-Europeanism, and a publicly financed welfare state. Viðreisn recently held a primary election in Kópavogur where María Ellen Steingrímsdóttir was elected as their new lead candidate for the upcoming municipal elections.

Menntastofnun sem menntar vélstjóra fyrir íslenska skipaflotann.

Fyrirtæki sem ræktar wasabi á Íslandi með því að nýta sér gnægð vatns og raforku, dæmi um fjölbreytta nýsköpun sem tengist auðlindanýtingu.

Íslensk útvarpsstöð þar sem Aríel Pétursson starfaði í yfir tuttugu ár og var með þungarokksþátt og síðar Harmageddon.

Rannsóknarfyrirtæki í erfðafræði stofnað af Kára Stefánssyni árið 1996. Fyrirtækið hefur verið leiðandi í erfðarannsóknum á heimsvísu.