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Efforts continue to boost maritime cargoes
Shifting freight from road to rail and sea has long been a key goal of Norwegian policy. An analysis of the social impact of goods transport provides the first clear picture of which items are suitable for carriage by ship, and notes that incentive schemes are needed to increase maritime freight.
Last changed: 26. August 2016
Strait talk for a safe passage
An automated system of current forecasts has been developed to support secure navigation through Saltstraumen, where the world’s strongest tidal currents create powerful whirlpools.
Last changed: 26. August 2016
Analysing across agencies
Technical solutions from BarentsWatch are set to help an analysis unit at the Vardø vessel traffic service (VTS) centre in northern Norway with exposing illegal activity on the high seas.
Last changed: 05. February 2016Enhancing wave alerts
Warnings of cross seas have been added by BarentsWatch to its wave forecasting service, making travel by sea off Norway even more secure.
Last changed: 20. January 2016
Special forecasts for waves
Wave forecasts for particularly vulnerable areas help us to decide whether it is safe to be at sea.
Last changed: 11. July 2014National Ports Directory
Detailed information about ports and harbor facilities along the norwegian coastline. An overview for people on the sea and the shipping companies.
Last changed: 03. July 2014
Getting more freight off the road onto the sea
The Government is keen to switch more freight transport from road to sea. Transporting freight by sea is energy-efficient, causing relatively low greenhouse gas emissions.
Last changed: 16. September 2013
Satellite-based AIS
The AISSat-1 satellite keeps its eye on shipping traffic in Norwegian and international waters.
Last changed: 16. September 2013
Fairways - the sea's road network
The entire Norwegian coast is covered by a standard reference system of various fairway categories.
Last changed: 31. May 2013
Maritime Law
Maritime law encompasses both civil law, e.g. rules on charter and bill of lading matters, wreck and marine insurance, etc., and public law on e.g. the nationality of vessels and public oversight of ship safety.
Last changed: 25. May 2013