Latest news on the coronavirus from the NMA

Changed: 16/03/2020

Here you will find the latest news from the Norwegian Maritime Authority related to the corona virus and the possible challenges this presents for shipping. Read more about how the situation can affect our case handling time and priorities.

Expired employment agreements
Increasing the possibility of performing remote ISM, ISPS and MLC audits
Paris MoU guidance on COVID-19 updated and available for the industry
IMO-Guidelines for crew change
Provisional Certificates of Nationality/Registry and Continuous Synopsis Records (CSRs) as PDF copies only
Covid-19 and registrations in the Norwegian Ship Register (NIS/NOR)
Risk assessment and emergency preparedness in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Allows for remote ISM audits
Paris MOU guidance regarding the impact of COVID-19
Guidance for preventing the spread of the corona virus on board ships
Supervision of newbuildings, conversions and registrations during the coronavirus pandemic
Postponement of IMO meetings
Exemption from the requirement for training positions
Postponement deadline for payment of vessel fees
Seafarers may be exempt from completing the practical part of selected courses up until 1 July 2020
Documentary requirements for change of crew
Regarding hours of rest and manning
Covid -19 - Norwegian protocols with regards to crew change on ships
Implementation of ISM audits – extended deadline
NAV only issues sea service books for seafarers on vessels engaged on foreign voyages
Extending the validity of all trading certificates and vessel instructions expiring in 2020
Regarding change of crew on Norwegian vessels during Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak
Extending the validity of personal certificates, medical certificates and CRA
Measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Update on the coronavirus in the shipping sector

Latest news on the coronavirus from the NMA

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