🇳🇴 Norway

Compliance history

• Tokyo MoU

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• ILO NORMLEX

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  Ratifications of ILO conventions: Ratifications for

Reference

• III Code — the IMO flag-state audit scheme measuring implementation of IMO instruments.
• Port state control — how Norway-flagged ships are inspected + detained in foreign ports.
• Minimum safe manning — the SOLAS V/14 basis for Norway's manning documents.
• Marine cyber incidents — case studies + the IACS UR E26/E27 cyber-resilience regime.

Verification & complaint routes

• STCW CoC verification: https://www.sdir.no

Ships flying Norway

• Berge Stahl · IMO 9322543 · Bulk carrier / ore carrier
• Seawise Giant · IMO 9157802 · ULCC (historic)
• Stena Supreme · IMO 9456430 · Tanker
• Höegh Aurora · IMO 9682370 · Ro-ro / PCTC
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen Titania · IMO 9299551 · Ro-ro / PCTC
• Höegh Asia · IMO 9476477 · Ro-ro / PCTC
• DOF Skandi Atlantic · IMO 9473473 · AHTS / Offshore support
• Solstad Normand Sirius · IMO 9445665 · CSV / Offshore construction
• Solstad Far Sagaris · IMO 9479606 · AHTS / Offshore support
• Hoegh Inchon · IMO 9354861 · Ro-ro / PCTC
• DOF Skandi Constructor · IMO 9436534 · CSV / Offshore construction
• Subsea 7 Normand Oceanic · IMO 9444851 · DSV / Pipelay
• IMO 9139763 · IMO 9139763 · ship
• Rogaland · IMO 5298652 · coastal ship
• NoCGV Tromsø · IMO 9152882 · watercraft
• Etne · IMO 5109227 · ship

Companies headquartered in Norway

• Frontline Ltd. · operator
• Equinor ASA · operator
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA · operator
• Hoegh Autoliners · operator
• OSM Thome · both
• Jebsens Maritime AS · both
• Klaveness Ship Management AS · both
• Fjord Line · operator
• Nor-Cargo · operator
• Telemark Bilruter · operator

Ports in Norway

• Å i Lofoten
• Abelnes
• Abelvær
• Åfjord
• Agdenes
• Agnefest
• Ågotnes
• Ågskardet
• Åheim
• Akkarfjord

All ports in Norway →

Norway flag: FAQ

Is the Norway flag safe for seafarers?

The Norway flag holds a strong port-state-control (PSC) reputation across both Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU regimes. It has ratified MLC 2006, which gives seafarers the international right to inspection and complaint. A safer flag does not mean every vessel is safe — operator + classification society still drive day-to-day conditions.

Has Norway ratified the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)?

Yes — Norway has ratified MLC 2006 (ratified 2009). Seafarers serving on Norway-flagged vessels are entitled to make MLC complaints through the flag administration, port state, or seafarer welfare organisations such as the ITF.

How do I file a complaint against a Norway-flagged vessel or operator?

Complaints can be lodged with the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) via their official complaint procedure. Under MLC 2006, complaints may also be lodged with the port-state authority of any MLC-ratified port. The ITF and seafarer welfare organisations (Mission to Seafarers, Stella Maris, Sailors' Society) can advocate on your behalf. Keep contract, wage records, and seaman's book ready.

What port-state-control rating does Norway have?

Paris MoU rating: white. Tokyo MoU rating: white. PSC ratings classify flags by inspection and detention history. White / low-risk flags face fewer PSC inspections; black / high-risk flags face more frequent inspection and a higher detention rate.

Is Norway on the ITF Flag of Convenience (FoC) list?

No — Norway is not currently on the ITF Flag of Convenience list. Seafarers retain general ITF-channel access for advocacy and abandonment response regardless of FoC status.