The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has been notified of accidents and near-misses related to unloading of catch from fishing vessels to fishmeal and fish oil companies ashore.
Substantial increase in earthquake activity associated with the Kick'-em-Jenny submarine volcano poses a threat to shipping in the Grenadine Islands.
Reference is made to the incident in the Strait of Hormuz 13th of June 2019. Due to the attacks and the unconfirmed circumstances The Norwegian Maritime Authority, NMA, have decided to give the following instructions to CSO, SSO and Masters on board Norwegian flagged vessels:
On 13 June 2019, at 06.03, the Marshall Island flagged tanker, the Front Altair, was attacked between the Emirates and Iran. There were reportedly tree detonations on board the ship. The crew have been rescued by a passing ship and no injuries are reported.
The Norwegian government introduces new rules for passenger ships in Svalbard. The aim is to improve safety and security.
Reference is made to the incident in the area of Fujairah 12th of May 2019.
The reason for maintaining a safety level concerning ISPS2 in the area, is that there is still no confirmed information after the incident in Fujairah on 12 May 2019 that would require a change of safety level.
The MS Magellan, which is owned by the Greek company Global Cruise Lines Ltd, has violated the legislation on fuel sulphur limits in the world heritage fjords and has received a notice of a violation fine of 700,000 NOK.
Based on incidents concerning several ships at Fujairah port by the Gulf of Oman, the Norwegian Maritime Authority has raised the security level temporarily for Norwegian ships in the ISPS1 to ISPS2 area.