The Captain of the self-discharging bulk carrier TERTNES died onboard while the vessel was underway from Gulen, Norway to Port of Dover, UK. A post mortem examination determined the Captain was positive of COVID-19.
PSA Norway granted Vår Energi, Equinor, Gassco and Aker BP consent to perform manned underwater operations (MUO) in 2021.
TECO 2030 is about to establish Norway’s first large-scale production of fuel cells, optimized to be the heart of hydrogen-powered ships and other heavy-duty installations.
Norway announced stricter entry rules for foreign nationals who seek entry to Norway. In general, only foreign nationals who reside in Norway will be permitted to enter.
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) published a document analyzing guidelines for crew changes in Norway, named “Covid-19 – Norwegian protocols with regards to crew change on ships”.
After several virus attacks on Norwegian companies, including maritime companies, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) warns against the various digital threats, and reminds the importance of being well prepared when an attack takes place.
Oil production in Norway for December 2020 was 5% higher than forecast, and 1.3% below the forecast this year, according to latest figures issued by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NDP).
The wrecked Norwegian frigate Helge Ingstad will be scrapped in Norway, two years after its collision with a tanker off Sture Terminal.
Following a disappointing 2020, when the pandemic caused sanctioning of offshore projects to dip to $44 billion from $99 billion the year before, offshore sanctioning is expected to rebound to at least $56 billion in 2021 and keep rising to as high as $131 billion in 2023, according to Norwegian intelligence firm Rystad Energy.
The Norwegian Government issued a white paper presenting its action plan for the transformation of Norway as a whole by 2030, explaining how it will achieve its climate target and green growth.
