The Authority also maintains the Norwegian International Ship Register and the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register. It's goals are to be the preferred maritime administration and to safeguard life, health, the environment and material. The NMA is also tasked with preemptive safety work aimed at users of recreational craft.
Organisational structure and employees
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has jurisdiction over Norwegian flagged ships and for foreign flagged ships in Norwegian waters.

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