Establishing zero emissions requirements for cruise ships, tourist boats and ferries in the World Heritage fjords
The Ministry of Climate and Environment has tasked the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) with establishing zero emissions requirements for cruise ships, tourist boats and ferries operating in the World Heritage fjords.
The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce zero emissions requirements for cruise ships, tourist boats and ferries of less than 10,000 gross tonnage operating in the World Heritage fjords, effective from 1 January 2026. For passenger ships of less than 10,000 gross tonnage, the requirements will take effect from 1 January 2032.
As a result, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) will draft amendments to the Environmental Safety Regulations, incorporating new zero emissions requirements based on the outlined framework. Draft Regulations will be submitted to the Ministry of Climate and Environment no later than 15 November 2024.