Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC)

Wreck Removal Certificate (WRC)

1. The certificate applies to all ships of 300 gross tonnage and above.
2. The registered owner is the only one who can take out insurance.
3. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) issues Wreck Removal Certificates to Norwegian and foreign ships.
4. Flag States that are on the Paris MoU Grey List or Black List will not be accepted.
5. Ships without a certificate may be detained or evicted.

More information on the Wreck Removal Certificate

The Wreck Removal Certificate is a certificate for ships of 300 gross tonnage and above confirming that the ship has approved insurance or other security covering the costs of locating, marking and removing wrecks pursuant to the rules of the Nairobi Convention.

The NMA accepts applications from both Norwegian and foreign ships. Please note that Norwegian ships will be given priority, and that there are conditions for the ships that are registered with another flag State. The flag State of the foreign ship can not have ratified the Convention. Beyond this, priority will be given to foreign ships that can document that they will enter Norwegian territory. 

Application

Applications should be sent to post@sdir.no.

Please make sure you include:

• A document from an approved insurance company (blue card) confirming that the ship is insured
• The ship's name and IMO number
• The name and e-mail address of the person receiving the certificate

The NMA can approve the following companies as insurance providers:

Insurance companies that are members of the International Group of P&I Clubs, or that are registered in the EU/EEA and have registered cross-border activities, will be automatically approved upon application.

Insurance companies that can document that they are approved by other flag States that are parties to the Paris MoU will generally be approved.

Other insurance companies must document their financial strength in order to be considered for approval by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.