The Norwegian Maritime Authority have developed a new system for medical certificates.
The system change is necessitated by Altinn discontinuing the services from June 1st, 2026.
This summer, the Norwegian Maritime Authority will introduce a new Seafarer’s Identity Card. The card will replace the traditional Sea Service Book and will serve as an identity document for Norwegian seafarers working on Norwegian- and foreign-flagged vessels, as well as on mobile offshore units.
An increasing number of people are being injured in fall-related incidents on board passenger ships operating along the Norwegian coast.
Following a decline in 2023 – when fall prevention was a key focus area for the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) – the trend has now reversed, and incidents are rising again.
At the initiative of the Norwegian Maritime Authority, a legal study has been conducted on the jurisdiction of Remote Operation Centres (ROCs) in relation to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is maintaining the current security level for the area in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with some clarifications, but has revised its guidance from a formal prohibition to a strong recommendation. to avoid the area.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has decided that, until further notice, Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be permitted to enter the Strait of Hormuz. For ships already operating in the area, the NMA will continue to place weight on the security assessments made by the companies themselves.
The 28th of february Israel and the United States launched joint military strikes across Iran. Iranian counterattack commenced within hours of the joint Israeli/U.S. attack. The maritime security level is increased to MARSEC/ISPS-level 3 in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
Representatives from the cruise industry and Norwegian authorities met yesterday at the Norwegian Cruise Conference to strengthen cooperation on ensuring a safe and sustainable future for cruise operations along the Norwegian coast.
FuelEU Maritime may become applicable in Norway earlier than previously expected. The authorities are now considering an entry into force as early as the turn of the year. The Norwegian Maritime Authority will update the industry as soon as a decision is made.
We are working hard to make this transition as smooth and predictable as possible for our customers. Please take not of the following important dates related to the application process for certificates and licences in December and into the new year.
From 1 January 2026, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) will assume responsiblity for issuing ROC and GOC certificates from Telenor Kystradio. Ahead of this transition, a survey is being conducted to map resources at training institutions offering this training.
Starting 1 January 2026, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) will take over the issuance of radio certificates for seafarers, including endorsements.
When a vessel sails under the Norwegian flag, the world knows that both the crew and the ship meet the highest standards of safety, while environmental responsibility is taken equally seriously. “My ambition is for Norway to become the world’s leading maritime administration”, writes Director General of Shipping and Navigation, Alf Tore Sørheim, in his commentary.
The Norwegian Cruise Conference has become an important meeting place for the cruise industry and Norwegian authorities. The next conference will take place on 22 January 2026, with preparedness and zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage fjords topping the agenda.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority is circulating for consultation proposed amendments to the Environmental Safety Regulations to implement two legal supplementary acts under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation. These acts are Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/192 on procedures for the accreditation of verifiers and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1127 identifying neighbouring container transhipment ports. The consultation closes on 17 October 2025.
As part of Norway’s efforts to counter the shadow fleet, the authorities launched a temporary scheme on 11 August 2025 for the voluntary collection of insurance information from foreign-flagged oil tankers operating in the Norwegian Economic Zone (NEZ). The scheme will initially run for six months, until February 2026.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) warns owners of Dolmøy 230 Fisker boats produced before 2017, following repeated fatal accidents involving this boat model. Owners are strongly encouraged to ensure that critical weaknesses in stability and drainage have been properly addressed.
With reference to the serious developments in the Middle East, the Norwegian Maritime Authority is extending the area with an elevated security level, MARSEC/ISPS Level 2, to the following areas:
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has submitted proposed new Regulations on the management of hull biofouling for public consultation. The aim is to protect the Norwegian marine ecosystem by preventing the spread of invasive species via ships and mobile offshore units arriving in Norwegian waters from areas outside the Economic Zone of Norway.
On 4 April, Tore Sørheim was appointed by the King as Director General of Shipping and Navigation for a period of six years. The appointment was effective immediately.
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