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Norwegian Maritime Authority

Why choose the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS)?

Ships flying the Norwegian flag benefit from a comprehensive maritime administration backed by extensive experience and expertise.

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Seafarers

Information on personal certificates, education and training, seafarers' doctors, welfare, health and working and living conditions for seafarers
Commercial vessels

Details on vessel types, equipment and technical requirements, certificates and documents, vessel inspections and access to My Vessels
The Norwegian Ship Registers NIS, NOR and BYGG

Guidance on registering new vessels, changing flags, transferring ownership, registering mortgages and more
Recreational craft

Information on certificates, regulations, CE marking and safe boating practices
Accidents, risks and safety

Report accidents and incidents, review lessons learned and access safety statistics
New technonogy and the environment

Learn how the NMA promotes new technologies and supports environmental sustainability

News from the Norwegian Maritime Authority

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Report unacceptable behaviour

Here, you can report incidents of unacceptable behaviour to the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).

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Why choose the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS)?

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Regulations

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Consultations

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