- We may not know exactly what the future holds for the maritime industry when it comes to alternative fuels and autonomy. But we know we want to be in a position to make Norwegian innovation into international standard, says Director General of the NMA, Mr. Olav Akselsen.
The NMA proposes specific measures to reduce emissions from cruise ships and other ships in Norwegian world heritage fjords. The measures are detailed in a report to the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, to promote the adoption of E-Certificates (E-Certs) for the shipping community.
The IGF Code for ships using low-flashpoint fuels entered into force in January. From 1 July 2018, everyone who has duties and responsibilities associated with the care and use of fuel, or who has management responsibility for such operations on board this type of ships, must hold a certificate of proficiency for low-flashpoint fuels (LFF).
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has observed an increasing interest in using hydrogen as marine fuel and wants to work closely with the industry in the development of the new technology.
For ships which are or will be registered in the NIS and have employees who are not covered by Norwegian or EEA social security schemes: it is possible to merge the NIS guarantee and financial security for abandoned seafarers in cases other than bankruptcy
On January 1, the NMA’s fees were adjusted upwards with 2.8 %. The annual fees will be invoiced from the Norwegian National Collection Agency in week 4.
The NMA's green technology experts are involved in the innovation project HYBRIDShips in Trondheim. Through this project, Fiskerstrand aims to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered ferry, and the project will bring forward the NMA’s approval process for the use of hydrogen as fuel in maritime transport.
Certification for seafarers is verified during each PSC inspection. On 1 January 2017 new STCW requirements enter into force and seafarers may need new certificates.
2016 has been a very good year for the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS), which has increased its tonnage with as much as nine per cent in one year.
To develop the world’s first set of harmonised LNG bunkering standards, a network comprising Antwerp, Rotterdam, Singapore and Zeebrugge, subsequently expanded to include Jacksonville and Norway, was formed.
Norwegian Maritime Authority and the Norwegian Coastal Administration have signed an agreement which allows for testing of autonomous ships in the Trondheim fjord. –We do not yet know how widespread autonomy will be in future shipping, but for the Norwegian Maritime Authority, it is imperative to be a central participant in this development, says Director General of Shipping and Navigation, Mr Olav Akselsen.
Good routines for safe operations reduce the risk of accidents. In 2017, the inspectors of the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) will therefore have special focus on safety management systems.
The 4th edition of the NIPH guideline “Safe, Sufficient and Good Potable Water Offshore” is now published. The guideline details the NIPH advice for technical design and operation of offshore potable water systems, and to some extent the guideline is also relevant for ships.
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
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