Aríel Pétursson
EinstaklingurSjómaður sem hefur verið á sjó frá unga aldri og ræðir um reynslu sína, áskoranir í sjávarútvegi og framtíð greinarinnar.
Alþingi
StofnunAlþingi 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.
Guðmundur Kristjánsson
EinstaklingurForstjóri Brims og einn af fyrstu og mikilvægustu stuðningsmönnum Sjávarklasans, þekktur fyrir nýjungagirni sína og raunsæi.
Samherji
StofnunSamherji 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.
Sjávarklasinn
StofnunSamstarfsvettvangur fyrirtækja og frumkvöðla í sjávarútvegi og tengdum greinum á Íslandi, stofnaður til að efla nýsköpun og virðisaukningu. Hann hefur einnig breiðst út á alþjóðavísu.
Þór Sigfússon
EinstaklingurStofnandi og forstjóri Sjávarklasans, hagfræðingur og doktor í alþjóðaviðskiptum. Hann hefur verið drifkrafturinn á bak við þróun klasahugmyndafræðinnar í sjávarútvegi á Íslandi.
Akranes
StaðurAkranes is a port town and municipality located on the west coast of Iceland, approximately 50 km north of the capital Reykjavík. Historically, it was a thriving fishing village, with its economy largely dependent on the fishing industry. While fishing remains a significant contributor to its economy, Akranes has undergone changes, diversifying into other industries like aluminum and cement, and developing cultural attractions and tourism.
Alexandra Líber
EinstaklingurFramkvæmdastjóri Sjávarklasans, sem ferðast víða um heim til að kynna íslenska klasamódelið og efla alþjóðlegt samstarf.
Alþýðubandalagið
StofnunFyrrum íslenskur vinstriflokkur. Faðir Kára Stefánssonar, Stefán Jónsson, var alþingismaður fyrir Alþýðubandalagið.
Bjarni Benediktsson
EinstaklingurBjarni Benediktsson is a prominent Icelandic politician who served as the leader of the Independence Party from 2009 to 2025 and held various high-profile government positions, including two terms as Prime Minister (2017 and April-December 2024), Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He is known for his role in stabilizing Iceland's economy after the 2008 financial crisis and for shaping the country's international relations. As of March 1, 2026, he has been appointed as the CEO of Samtök atvinnulífsins (Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise).
Borgarfjörður
StaðurFæðingarstaður Reynis Traustasonar.
Brim
StofnunBrim 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.
Bryndís Hlödversdóttir
EinstaklingurRáðuneytisstjóri sem Hanna Katrín Friðriksson nefnir í tengslum við samruna ráðuneyta.
Byggðastofnun
StofnunStofnun sem hefur það hlutverk að endurmeta áhrif veiðigjalda á byggðafestu og smærri útgerðir.
Christopher Hitchens
EinstaklingurBresk-amerískur rithöfundur, blaðamaður og gagnrýnandi, þekktur fyrir trúleysi sitt og gagnrýni á trúarbrögð. Hann var mikil fyrirmynd Frosta Logasonar.
Cruise Iceland
StofnunSamtök þeirra sem þjónusta skemmtiferðaskip á Íslandi, þar á meðal hafnir, umboðsmenn og ferðaþjónustufyrirtæki.
DV
StofnunDV 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.
Daniel Dennett
EinstaklingurBandarískur heimspekingur, vísindamaður og rithöfundur, þekktur fyrir rannsóknir sínar á meðvitund og trúleysi, og sem einn af "nýju trúleysingjunum".
Deloitte
StofnunDeloitte 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.
Donald Trump
EinstaklingurDonald Trump is a former President of the United States who has been a subject of discussion in Icelandic media, particularly due to criticism from Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE genetics, regarding his governance and impact on freedom of expression and international relations. Trump also garnered attention in Iceland for repeatedly confusing Iceland with Greenland in his speeches, leading to Iceland hiring a lobbyist for advice. His proposed nominee for U.S. ambassador to Iceland also caused controversy by joking about Iceland becoming the 52nd state.
Eimskip
StofnunEimskip 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.
Einar Bárðarson
EinstaklingurTengdur X-inu 977 á sínum tíma og hafði áhrif á ráðningu Aríels Péturssonar.
Emil Hjartarson
EinstaklingurKennari sem hvatti Reyni Traustason til að fara í stýrimannaskóla.
Evrópusambandið
StofnunThe 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.
Faxaflóahafnir
StofnunHafnarsamtök sem reka hafnir á Faxaflóasvæðinu og hafa gegnt mikilvægu hlutverki í þróun skemmtiferðaskipaþjónustu á Íslandi.
Feel Iceland
StofnunFyrirtæki sem þróar og framleiðir kollagenvörur úr íslensku þorskroði, dæmi um vel heppnaða nýsköpun sem spratt upp úr Sjávarklasanum.
Ferðafélag Íslands
StofnunSamtök sem Reynir Traustason hefur starfað með við að stýra gönguhópum og verkefnum tengdum fjallgöngum.
Flateyri
StaðurFlateyri is a village located in the Westfjords region of Iceland, specifically on the northern shore of Önundarfjörður. It has a history as a trading post since 1792 and was a significant whaling and shark fishing center in the 19th century. The village is notable for its resilience, having rebuilt after a devastating avalanche in 1995 that killed 20 people. Flateyri is also known as the childhood home of Icelandic journalist Reynir Traustason, where he began his career as a fisherman.
Frosti Logason
EinstaklingurÚtvarpsmaður og viðmælandi í þættinum sem ræðir við Aríel Pétursson um líf hans og feril.
Fréttablaðið
StofnunÍslenskt dagblað þar sem Frosti Logason skrifaði pistla á sínum tíma.
Félag skipstjórnarmanna
StofnunStéttarfélag sem Jón Þrímann Eiríksson hefur verið virkur í stjórn hjá síðan 2004-2005.
Garðar Hafsteinsson
EinstaklingurSjómaður sem Reynir Traustason bjargaði úr sjó eftir að Krossnes sökk. Hann lifði í átta ár eftir björgunina.
Geir H. Haarde
EinstaklingurFyrrverandi forsætisráðherra, sem varð fyrir mótmælum á húddi bíls síns í kjölfar efnahagshrunsins 2008.
Grindavík
StaðurGrindavík is a fishing town located on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland, known for its natural harbor and its historical reliance on the fishing industry. It is also home to the multi-sport club Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur (UMFG), which includes men's and women's basketball and football teams. The town has recently gained international attention due to significant seismic activity and volcanic eruptions in its vicinity, leading to evacuations and posing a risk to the community and nearby infrastructure like the Blue Lagoon. Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE genetics, delivered a notable speech in Grindavík on Seamen's Day in 2023, advocating for fishermen's rights and a "revolution" within the Icelandic fishing industry.
Grundarfjörður
StaðurBæjarfélag á Snæfellsnesi þar sem umræða um skel- og fiskvinnsluheimildir er sérstaklega tekin fyrir í þættinum.
Gunnar Gunnarsson
EinstaklingurÍslenskur rithöfundur sem bjó lengi í Danmörku og skrifaði á dönsku, en var þó með sterka tengingu við Ísland. Sigurður Jökull ber sig saman við hann að einhverju leyti.
Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson
EinstaklingurGuðlaugur Þór Þórðarson is an Icelandic politician who has held several ministerial positions. He served as Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate from 2021 to 2024, Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2021, and Minister for Health from 2007 to 2009. A member of the Independence Party, he has been a member of the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) since 2003.
Guðmundur Jónsson BS
StofnunFyrsta skipið sem Reynir Traustason fór á sjó með, 12 ára gamall, á saltveiðar.
Gísli Jóhann Harðarson
EinstaklingurYfirhafsögumaður Faxaflóahafna sem hefur tekið öryggi sjófarenda föstum tökum.
HB Grandi
StofnunEitt af stærstu sjávarútvegsfyrirtækjum á Íslandi, sem var snemma stuðningsaðili Sjávarklasans og þekkt fyrir að vera opið fyrir nýrri tækni.
HB&Co
StofnunStórt útgerðarfyrirtæki á Akranesi sem átti mikið af starfsemi í bænum og fór á markað á sínum tíma.
Hafnarfjörður
StaðurHafnarfjörður is a port town and municipality in southwest Iceland, located approximately 10 km south of Reykjavík, making it part of the Capital Region. It is the third-most populous city in Iceland, known for its natural harbor, established local industry, and annual cultural events like the Viking Festival. The town is also associated with Icelandic folklore, earning it nicknames like "Town of Elves" due to its unique lava formations. Kári Stefánsson, a prominent Icelandic neurologist and founder of deCODE genetics, has personal ties to Hafnarfjörður through his mother and has mentioned the town in the context of a rowing competition on Seamen's Day.
Hafrannsóknastofnun
StofnunHafrannsóknastofnun, 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.
Hanna Katrín Friðriksson
EinstaklingurHanna Katrín Friðriksson is an Icelandic politician and the current Minister of Industry (Atvinnuvegaráðherra) in Iceland, a position she has held since December 21, 2024. She is a member of the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) for the Liberal Reform Party (Viðreisn) since 2016. Prior to her political career, she was a journalist and a professional handball player, winning the Icelandic Cup multiple times.
Hannes Hólmsteinn Gissurarson
EinstaklingurPrófessor og frjálshyggjumaður sem tengdur var við uppskriftina 'frjálshyggjukrap'.
Harmageddon
StofnunÚtvarpsþáttur á X-inu 977 sem Frosti Logason og Máni stýrðu, þekktur fyrir samfélagsrýni og umræður um pólitík.
Hefring Marine
StofnunNýsköpunarfyrirtæki sem hefur hlotið verðlaun fyrir gervigreindartækni sem hjálpar skipstjórum að velja hagkvæmari siglingaleiðir, sem sparar orku og bætir vinnuskilyrði sjómanna.
Heilbrigðisráðuneytið
StofnunHeilbrigðisráðuneytið, 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 Austurlands
StofnunHeilbrigðisstofnun á Austurlandi. Forstjóri hennar, Guðjón, vann körfuboltaleik gegn Kára Stefánssyni.
Helgi Laxdal
EinstaklingurFyrrum formaður Vélstjórafélags Íslands sem Jón nefnir í tengslum við verkföll og samningaviðræður í sjávarútvegi.