Severe defect on fire hoses
During inspection of fire protection equipment on board a relatively new fishing vessel, serious defects were founds on several fire hoses with nozzles.
Recent updates
- Security and piracy
Kick'Em Jenny Submarine Volcano Unrest
Substantial increase in earthquake activity associated with the Kick'-em-Jenny submarine volcano poses a threat to shipping in the Grenadine Islands.
Recent news
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New amendments to the DMLC Part I from 15 March 2018
The Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) Part I has been amended from 15 March 2018.
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Milestone – and new head of the Ship Registers
At the end of January, the employees at the Ship Registers could celebrate having passed 600 registered ships in the NIS. Not a bad start for Monika Borge, who is replacing Anita Malmedal as Head of Department.
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Opening hours and officers on duty at Easter 2018
Kindly note when and how you may contact us during the holidays
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Norwegian flag hits ten year high
At the end of January, 600 ships were registered in the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS). This is the highest number of ships in the register since 2008.
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NIS-guarantees for wages and homeward journey no longer required
After amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, shipowners are no longer required to provide separate guarantees for wages and homeward journey in case of bankruptcy.
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Opening hours and emergency telephones during Christmas 2017
Please note how you may contact us during the holidays.
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Convention on better working conditions in the fishing sector
The Convention concerning work in the fishing sector (ILO 188) was implemented in Norway on 16 November 2017. The purpose of the Convention is to safeguard the living and working conditions of all fishers working on board fishing vessels.