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.
Autonomous ships are becoming a reality, but a unified international regulatory framework is still lacking. Norway and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) aim to spotlight this important issue during a dedicated professional event in London.
The 2025 edition ofthe survey on maritime safety is now distributed to seafarers in the maritime industry. This survey builds on equivalent surveys from 2018, 2021 and 2023.
The zero-emission requirement for the World Heritage fjords will take effect on 1 January 2026 for passenger vessels of less than 10,000 gross tonnage. The Norwegian Maritime Authority has adopted the new provisions on behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
The figures for the first quarter of this year reveal a mixed picture. While the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS) shows a concerning trend, the numbers for the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) provide more grounds for optimism.
From 11 February 2025, all Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above are required to have a Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC). The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has now started processing applications.
From 1 January 2025, seafarers will be able to sail internationally using electronic certificates. This change, hailed as a New Year’s gift to the maritime industry, is set to simplify daily operations significantly.
Due to delays in the process of incorporating the FuelEU Maritime Regulation into the EEA Agreement, it is unlikely that this will be completed by 1 January 2025. Consequently, the Norwegian Regulations will also not be laid down before the new year.
The new certificate requirement will enter into force on 11 February 2025. It will apply to all Norwegian ships of 300 gross tonnage and above, including those solely operating on domestic voyages.
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