Maritime Safety and Regulations

The Section’s responsibilities includes work pertaining to national and international maritime legislation, in matters relating to maritime safety and seafarers’ labour conditions, as well as maritime security. The section participates in several international forums, including the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO), working groups in the EU/EMSA, the Arctic Council/PAME and the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC). The section also oversees the management of the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) and handles appeals regarding the NMA’s decisions.