Tag: Norway

On 4 February, a general cargo vessel, HAV NORDIC, ran aground off Bergsoya Island, Norway sustaining damage.

The European Union has announced an investment of NOK 86 million in the development of LOWNOISER, an innovative project aimed at reducing underwater noise pollution from shipping.

VesselsValue has published this year's 'Top 10 Shipowning Nations,' which include the total asset values for vessels by beneficial owner country. 

VARD's new project, NuProShip, will evaluate nuclear reactor technologies for their viability in commercial shipping applications.

North Ammonia AS and Fjord Base Holding AS joined forces to develop green ammonia production at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway.

Enova has unveiled an $84 million support package for the maritime industry, targeting the development of zero-emission vessels.

Due to delays in incorporating the FuelEU Maritime Regulation into the EEA Agreement, it is unlikely that Norway will implement it by 1 January, 2025.

A cargo ship loaded with Norwegian weapons en route to a Polish logistics hub that distributes military aid to Ukraine ran aground off Norway's coast.

Accident reports submitted to the Norwegian Maritime Authority have revealed instances of work equipment being used for purposes other than its intended function. In two separate cases, companies had developed a practice of using a net cleaner to lift fish farming cages. This misuse resulted in injuries to crew members who were on the equipment to carry out repair work.

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence announced that new, stricter reporting regulations regarding foreign vessels.