Status of NIS/NOR Circulars and Instructions to Class (IC) rev .2
IC 3-2014 rev.2 lists the status with respect to NIS/NOR Circulars and IC which are revoked, repealed or currently in force as per. 13 May 2020.
Recent updates
- Security and piracy
ISPS/MARSEC Security level – Strait of Hormuz
Due to the previous attacks in the Strait of Hormuz The Norwegian Maritime Authority, NMA, have decided to give the following instructions to Norwegian flagged vessels:
Recent news
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Increasing the possibility of performing remote ISM, ISPS and MLC audits
Updated and expanded guidance on remote ISM, ISPS and MLC audits during the coronavirus pandemic
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Paris MoU guidance on COVID-19 updated and available for the industry
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) acknowledged the crisis which the international shipping industry was facing. In view of the continuing effects of the crisis, the end of which cannot yet be foreseen, the Paris MoU has amended its previously drafted guidelines. To appropriately inform the industry, it has also been decided to make the guidance publicly available.
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IMO-Guidelines for crew change
IMO has now prepared a 12 point guide to enable authorities and industry players to carry out crew changes on ships. The guidelines have been prepared in collaboration with a number of international organizations, including the International Shipowners' Association, ICS.
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Provisional Certificates of Nationality/Registry and Continuous Synopsis Records (CSRs) as PDF copies only
Due to the current situation, the Norwegian Maritime Authority will send PDF copies of the Provisional Certificates of Nationality/Registry directly on bord the ships. Kindly also accept copies of CSR Documents when the originals are not on board within three months from the date of change.
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Covid-19 and registrations in the Norwegian Ship Register (NIS/NOR)
In several countries, it is currently not possible to obtain notarial statements or legalization/Apostille on documents as required. Lock- and shutdown of courier services for a period complicates submission of necessary originals for registration.
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Risk assessment and emergency preparedness in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
All companies, ships and seafarers must follow the advice and guidelines provided by the health authorities and Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding contamination, risks, diseases, treatment and assessments with regard to travels or ports of call.
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Thank you, dear seafarers!
We do not even see them, the seafarers who work night and day to provide us with food, medicine and energy. Now many of them need to extend their work period away from their loved ones to make sure that shipping, which accounts for 80 percent of the world's freight, is operating normally. We give them a well deserved pat on the shoulder - and hope you join us! #saluteseafarers