Knut Arild Hareide has notified the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries of his decision to resign as Director General of Shipping and Navigation to assume the role of CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.
Today, the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) published their report on the Viking Sky incident in March 2019. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) finds that the report aligns with the findings uncovered by the NMA shortly after the incident. At that time, it was concluded that a drop in oil pressure occurred due to an insufficient level of oil in the tanks.
The Norwegian Cruise Conference gathered a record number of participants this year. Through a packed and varied agenda, actors from across the industry were able to shed light on opportunities and challenges for cruise activities in Norwegian waters. A diverse and packed agenda enabled stakeholders from various sectors to share insights.
The general extension of expired Ukranian certificates ended at the end of 2023. Ukranian seafarers may now apply for certificates electronically, and are no longer required to visit the Ukranian Maritime Authoritys office.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has expanded the security level 3 area to include the Yemeni territorial waters and the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Gulf of Aden.
All vessels subject to the Regulations on security, anti-terrorism and anti-piracy measures and the use of force on board ships and mobile offshore drilling units (Security Regulations) shall be provided with a ship security alert system. This requirement originates from SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6.
In response to the deteriorating security situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) maintains maritime security level (MARSEC/ISPS level) for Norwegian-flagged ships intending to enter these region. The Gulf of Aqaba is also included in the evaluation.
In light of the critical situation in the southern part of the Red Sea, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), the Norwegian Maritime Officers’ Association, the Norwegian Seafarers’ Union and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association have met to discuss the issue of the right to leave service.
The consultation phase for the proposed legislation on zero emissions in the world heritage fjords by 2026 concluded this autumn. Now, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has submitted an updated proposal to the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
Today, the Norwegian Maritime Authority decided to raise the security level in the southern part of the Red Sea to the highest level, level 3. This means that operational restrictions will be put in place, and transit through the area will be discouraged.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has decided to change the geographical area for the raised MARSEC/ISPS security level 2 in the southern regions of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The Norwegian tanker MT Strinda was hit by a missile off the Yemeni coast on 11 December, resulting in a fire. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. In response to this incident, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is considering the possibility of raising the security level and urges increased vigilance in the region.
On Sunday 19 November, the Bahamas-flagged ro-ro vessel Galaxy Leader was forcibly boarded in the Red Sea, approximately 50 nautical miles west of Hodeida in Yemen. In response to this incident, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) calls for a high level of vigilance in ship traffic within this region
Have you experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour on board, such as bullying, harassment or other unacceptable behaviour? You now have the option to report such incidents anonymously to the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA)
In response to the deteriorating security situation and the risk of collateral damage in the waters surrounding Israel and the Gaza Strip, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has raised the maritime security level (MARSEC/ISPS level) for Norwegian-flagged ships intending to enter these regions.
This summer, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) published an article about upcoming changes to the test procedures for the ship security alert system (SSAS). A Circular providing further guidance has now been published
Today, the Norwegian Environment Agency have published a consultation paper on the proposed amendments to the Regulations on the duty to surrender emission allowances, including provisions to include the shipping industry in the Emissions Trading Scheme.
In the first half of 2023, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) conducted a new survey on maritime safety to gain insight into the sentiments of those working at sea regarding various safety-related issues. An impressive 8,400 individuals responded to the survey.
Affordable boats purchased online may not necessarily be suitable for sale on the Norwegian market. Earlier this year, ten brand-new aluminium boats were slated for destruction as they failed to meet the necessary criteria for sale.
In autumn last year, the Norwegian government announced a more ambitious goal of reducing emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. To achieve this goal, several projects have been initiated, in which hydrogen and fuel cells are used on ships. The NMA is involved in several of these projects.
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