The direct threat to ships in the Strait of Hormuz is reduced. The NMA is, however, of the opinion that there is still a general risk of incidents in this area.
Functional testing of Ship Security Alarm Systems (SSAS) takes up too much of the Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Centres’ (JRCC) resources for real search and rescue operations at sea. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) now asks shipping companies to test the SSAS on board without involving the rescue services.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) will be at Nor-Shipping again this year. We want to demonstrate our role as a facilitator and partner for the introduction of new technologies or new forms of energy in the maritime industry.
Whale watching, fishing trips and RIB tours are amazing ways for tourists to explore the beauty of Norway. To make these activities safe, we need specific and targeted legislation. We regret to say that the Norwegian Maritime Authority has observed that some service providers are more interested in circumventing the regulations than following them. Because of this, we will now carry out more supervision.
For the first time ever, the head of the Norwegian Maritime Authority was invited to the board meeting of Cruise Line International (CLIA), which was held in connection with the Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale.
Norway was the host nation when the 35th Nordic photo contest was held on 27 January. It involved a total of 860 photos taken by 142 photographers. The organisers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden had brought the 15 best photos from their national photo contests for seafarers to the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) in Norway.
"Flying the Norwegian flag should be a guarantee of safety, good cooperation and good working conditions, but also predictability and competitive conditions", said the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Skjæran, during the flag breakfast meeting in Oslo.
For 35 successive years, photos have been submitted from seafarers on board Norwegian ships all over the world. 184 pictures from 38 participants were entered in this year's contest.
On 2 January 2023, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) submitted a proposal for a regulation regarding emissions of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane in the world heritage fjords and the use of the best available technology to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has today released a comprehensive assessment to compare the feasibility and readiness of alternative marine fuels.
The Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS) is exposed to competition. We therefore ask those of you who have experience with the register: Do you find the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s services and framework conditions good enough to choose the Norwegian flag over another?
The Vietnam-registered ship was instantly detained and issued 19 orders to rectify due to several major deficiencies that were identified during a Port State Control (PSC) inspection in Norway. The ship had a crew of 22 on board.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has observed a major increase in the number of accidents on smaller workboats used in aquaculture, and we now invite the industry to join our commitment to stop this trend.
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.
