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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

Read our NIS-brochure Browse or download our brochure.

Focus on risks 2019 Safety management prevents accidents, and is the NMA's focus area for 2017.

Portal for the shipping industry The portal for the shipping industry is the contact point between the Norwegian Maritime Authority and our customers.The portal contains information on all vessels flying the NOR or NIS flags, and all current new builds.