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Shipping

Maritime administrations are important and central actors for maintaining and facilitating the development of the maritime industry. The Norwegian Maritime Authority shall be the preferred maritime administration. This means that the NMA should offer competitive services so that the industry chooses the Norwegian flag. We should be recognised for our competence in the maritime cluster, and the Norwegian voice shall be heard in international forums. The NMA shall also facilitate a good tripartite Cooperation With the shipowners' and seafarers' organisations.

Seafarers Certification, education, seafarer's doctors and welfare.

Vessels Environment, inspections of vessels and manning requirements.

For shipowners

Legislation

Registration of a commercial vessel in the Norwegian Ship Register Follow this link for information on the NIS/NOR/BYGG

Accidents and safety

Maritime future The change towards more sustainability will have a major impact on the choice of maritime technology in the future, and there is rapid technological development within digitalisation, propulsion, fuels and autonomy. The Norwegian Maritime Authority aims to be a catalyst for development. By using our in-house expertise in close collaboration with industry partners, we are a driving force for new technology, facilitating progress and maintaining Norway's position as a world leading shipping nation.