DNV GL has changed name to DNV. It is a change of name only, and already issued Continuous Synopsis Records (CSR's) issued by the Ship Registers NIS / NOR are still considered valid. The Norwegian Maritime Directorate does not propose for all CSR’s to be changed.
After a number of virus attacks on Norwegian companies, including maritime companies, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) would like to warn against the various digital threats out there, and give a reminder of the importance of being well prepared when an attack comes.
This document has been prepared by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) and is an updated version of the previously published guidelines for crew changes in Norway, “Covid-19 – Norwegian protocols with regards to crew change on ships”.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has laid down amendments to the Regulations on the construction, equipment and operation of fishing vessels of 15 metres in length and upwards, effective from 1 January 2021. Below, the NMA provides an overview of some of these amendments.
Since the UK has an outbreak of a new variant of COVID-19 which appears to be more infectious than before, the Norwegian Maritime Authority is issuing updated information concerning quarantine rules for ships arriving in Norway from the United Kingdom.
Paris MoU is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. Crew change has been one of the biggest challenges during the pandemic. Many seafarers have had to stay on board far beyond the scheduled period. This is an important issue to highlight. Paris MoU does just that through its work on port State controls.
All ships 500GT or higher which not operates exclusively in Norwegian waters, must have Inventory Certificate (IC) or Ready for Recycling Certificate (RfRC) in place no later than 31.12.2020. The EU regulation on ship recycling, does not provide for the possibility of granting exemptions or extensions of deadlines. The deadline is 31.12.2020 to have IC on board.
Just before Christmas, the first two vessels will be bareboat charter registered in the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS). The shipping company Oslo Bulk AS is responsible for the first ever bareboat charter-in registrations under the Norwegian flag, and by the end of the year, the company intends to bareboat charter register a third ship in the NIS.
Nine months into the coronavirus pandemic, the IMO meetings are still taking place virtually. The delegates are unlikely to come together in London any time soon.
2020 has been a strange and challenging year for all of us, particularly for seafarers who have been caught up in the crew change crisis. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
In recent times, repeated stowaway incidents have been reported. Situations where stowaways are found on board ships are a major challenge for the parties involved.
A pioneering maritime innovation project has been awarded NOK 80 million from the EU to develop and build a hydrogen powered freighter that will operate along the Norwegian coast. The Norwegian Maritime Authority welcomes the project and will serve as a guiding and advisory body.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) takes its share of the sustainable development work initiated by the UN and now defines its own goals for making the NMA and the maritime industry greener.
Along with five other major maritime nations, Norway is initiating a formal collaborative research and development project examining autonomous maritime operations.
Due to the current travel restrictions and reduced flight schedules, many shipping companies are facing great difficulty in carrying out crew changes. A challenge that may arise is that the period of service exceeds the service period specified in the employment agreement.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority is pleased that ship registration in Norway is becoming more adaptive and internationally competitive. A regulatory amendment will allow bareboat registration in and deregistration from the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS) and the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR).
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) acknowledged the crisis which the international shipping industry was facing. In view of the continuing effects of the crisis, the end of which cannot yet be foreseen, the Paris MoU has amended its previously drafted guidelines. To appropriately inform the industry, it has also been decided to make the guidance publicly available.
IMO has now prepared a 12 point guide to enable authorities and industry players to carry out crew changes on ships. The guidelines have been prepared in collaboration with a number of international organizations, including the International Chamber of Shipping, ICS.
Due to the current situation, the Norwegian Maritime Authority will send PDF copies of the Provisional Certificates of Nationality/Registry directly on bord the ships. Kindly also accept copies of CSR Documents when the originals are not on board within three months from the date of change.
In several countries, it is currently not possible to obtain notarial statements or legalization/Apostille on documents as required. Lock- and shutdown of courier services for a period complicates submission of necessary originals for registration.
All companies, ships and seafarers must follow the advice and guidelines provided by the health authorities and Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding contamination, risks, diseases, treatment and assessments with regard to travels or ports of call.
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