NASA and the Norwegian Mapping Authority joined forces, in order to develop a satellite laser ranging station, 650 miles from the North Pole that will produce high-precision locations of orbiting satellites, help track changes in the ice sheets and improve the efficiency of marine transportation.
Read moreThe Norwegian Maritime Authority informed it has laid down amendments for the Regulations on environmental safety as a result of the implementation of the Regulation (EU) No 2015/757 on monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (MRV Regulation) in the EU.
Read moreThe Norwegian Maritime Authority announced amendments to the regulations on Port State Control with the aim to implement a provision in Council Directive 97/70/EC on the establishment of a harmonised safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 meters in length and upwards.
Read moreThe Norwegian Maritime Authority said that it carried out approx. 1,000 inspections focused on MLC items during 2016, however, not even one ship reported to have been detained due to serious MLC deficiencies.
Read moreIn the context of its shipping, transport and logistics businesses expansion in Norway, Samskip has agreed with the DSD Group to acquire the activities of Nor Lines, which generate an average annual turnover of €110 million.
Read moreBellona said that the Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) calls for a ban on the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), joining the team of international organisations who want to ban heavy oil in the vulnerable waters around Arctic region.
Read moreThe Norwegian companies Kongsberg Seatex and Radionor have teamed up to develop Maritime Broadband Radio. Norway is the first nation in the world to implement maritime broadband communication on ships and aircrafts in public service, which enable exchange of information, limiting damage when accidents occur.
Read moreThe video, produced by DNV GL, concerns the Norwegian Green Coastal Shipping Program, which aims to encourage the research and implementation of green technology concepts in the country’s shipping sector. The video suggests that today's visions and initiatives will create the reality of our future in 2050, in the same way that the past's plans have done so today.
Read moreAn entire Norwegian fjord was recently designated as an official test bed for autonomous shipping by the Norwegian Coastal Authority. It is the first coastal area in the world officially dedicated to the development of technology for autonomous ships.
Read moreNYK announced that it entered a strategic partnership with Dualog, with the immediate focus on pushing the boundaries for automation, the Internet of Things and for Big Data analysis. The partnership is expected to leverage the technology focus and the growing cooperation between the Japanese and Norwegian maritime industries.
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