In the light of recent events, including both drone sightings and the Nord Stream 1 and 2 incidents, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) calls for increased vigilance in the maritime industry.
For the first time in 20 years, the total gross tonnage of the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS) is 18,112,264, divided between 738 ships. This is great news for the Norwegian flag. The tonnage gives us a stronger voice in international forums.
Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW.
As of Monday 29 August, you must sign in to our website (www.sdir.no) to continue to receive newsletters and e-mail notifications of new circulars, hearings, etc., and to use our risk assessment tools. The new log-in method will provide improved security for both the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) and our customers.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is constantly monitoring potential global threats. This enables us to act fast in response to changes requiring a new evaluation of the security level on Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has published a circular providing guidance on technical and operational matters to ensure that EES system installations comply with the requirements of the Ship Safety and Security Act.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has kicked off the process of drawing up zero emissions requirements for cruise ships, tourist boats and ferries in the World Heritage fjords by 2026.
The Russian attack on Ukraine has created major challenges for Ukrainian seafarers. One of the challenges is the issuing of personal certificates and certificates of identity.
Knut Arild Hareide, Director General of Navigation and Shipping, promised to put action over words. In his opening speech at Nor-Shipping, he highlighted that trust is the basis of all stable relationships.
Russia has introduced Government Decree No. 311 of 9 March banning the export of, inter alia, a number of goods. The risk of ships with a connection to Western European states being detained and confiscated in Russian ports has increased.
The situation in Ukraine brings with it great uncertainty and many challenges for the maritime industry. During the "the Quality Flag" breakfast meeting in Bergen, several important issues were discussed, and one of the clear messages that emerged was that it is now more important than ever for the parties to know their delivery lines.
Norway is powerful and world-leading maritime nation. To maintain our position and succeed in the future, we need to lead the way and recruit more women to the industry, and to leading positions.
Following the developments in Ukraine, the Paris MoU Advisory Board considered that there is a need to apply flexibility under these circumstances considering difficulties to be encountered in repatriation of seafarers.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine, and shipping companies may contact us for answers to any questions or queries.
Due to the hostile act against Ukraine, the Norwegian Maritime Authority has decided to raise the security level in the northern parts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
It has been brought to the attention of the Norwegian Maritime Authority that the Norwegian rescue services currently cannot receive distress messages from EPIRBs (emergency position-indicating radio beacons) transmitted via the Cospas-Sarsat system and programmed with MMSI 98MIDxxxx under the Norwegian country code 257/258/259.
The introduction of a number of digital solutions at the Norwegian Maritime Authority has now made it possible to electronically register commercial vessels and recreational craft in our ship registers. When everything is in order, the case handling time which used to be days, is now minutes.
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