ISPS - maritime security

Security level for Norwegian ships

The information on this page includes instructions from the Norwegian Maritime Authority to ships flying the Norwegian flag with regards to raising the security level from 1 to 2 or 3, as well as recommendations related to the implementation of measures on board the ship in certain other areas.

Compulsory reporting of change in security/MARSEC level Norwegian vessels must report changed security levels to the Norwegian Maritime Authority

The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov The Norwegian Maritime Authority maintains the raised security level for Norwegian-flagged vessels in the Sea of Azov and the northern parts of the Black Sea.

West Africa Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea remains a serious security threat.

East Africa Somali piracy has for years been a major maritime security issue threatening global trade and shipping.

Strait of Hormuz Norwegian ships are requested to limit transit in Iranian territorial waters to a minimum.