Strategic plan 2020–2024

Main objective 1: High level of security and cleaner environment

Vessels must be good, serious and safe workplaces with competent seafarers. We help make that happen through surveys, development of regulations and preventive work, for both Norwegian vessels and foreign vessels in Norwegian waters.

The maritime future will be greatly affected by stricter environmental requirements and the major changes taking place within digitalisation and automation, as well as the vision of an increasingly greener shipping industry. The NMA is committed to Norway remaining a leading maritime nation, with particular focus on sustainability and digitalisation in the maritime industry. One of the NMA's tasks is to contribute to the Government's ambition to reduce the emissions from domestic shipping by 50% by 2030.

Together with others, we will promote transport by sea as a safe and sustainable alternative.

Regulations are a key tool in the environmental and safety work. Rules must be developed and administered in a way that ensures continued safety as new technology and environmentally friendly solutions are introduced. This is done in close cooperation with the industry and relevant authorities.

Our supervision is based on the fact that the company has responsibility for the safety of the crew, environment and vessel. A significant part of the current supervision is governed by regulations, irrespective of the risk scenario. Over several years, we have developed methods and processes for risk-based supervision. An increasing number of sources of information provide us with information on vessels and operation. Our process work aims to reduce the need for traditional certificates and mandatory supervision. Our supervision activity will not be reduced; however we will conduct them where the risk is the greatest. The level of supervision will be determined by an automated risk assessment, including the company's verification of compliance with the requirements.