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The Norwegian Coastal Administration is responsible for maritime safety, fairways, pilotage and preparedness against acute pollution.
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2027 state budget gives Kystverket nearly NOK 4.5 billion, up 23.4% driven by the Stad Ship Tunnel
- The Government proposes almost NOK 4.5 billion for the Norwegian Coastal Administration in 2027. That is 23.4% more than in the 2026 budget.
- Most of the increase is for the Stad Ship Tunnel, which gets NOK 1,050 million.
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PST and the Coastal Administration report rising state-actor interest in Norway's ports and coast; cooperation and resilience are the answer
- At the Coastal and Port Conference in Honningsvåg (30 September–1 October 2026), PST, NSM, the Navy and the Coastal Administration, among others, met to discuss security and preparedness along the coast.
- PST sees more interest in Norway's coast and ocean areas from other countries' authorities. It also expects more intelligence work (secret information gathering) in Norway. This could be mapping, but also preparation for sabotage. People along the coast are asked to report unusual things.
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Demolition of 18 buildings and 12 km of water pipes are the first preparatory steps for the Stad Ship Tunnel
- AF Decom AS won the contract to demolish 18 buildings. Five companies submitted bids; one was rejected. AF Decom was chosen for having the lowest price and the best environmental plan.
- Demolition starts in mid-October 2026 and must be finished before the end of 2026. It covers 2 buildings at Eidsstranda, 15 at Kjøde and 1 at Sneide/Kjøde.
BusinessMunicipalities+ 4 more bullets in the app - News article
Norway's 2026 Coast and Harbour Conference in Honningsvåg streamed live on 30 September and 1 October
- The conference runs on 30 September and 1 October 2026 in Honningsvåg and can be watched free on YouTube — Day 1 is already available, Day 2 will be added.
- The Norwegian Coastal Administration organises the event and gathers municipalities, ports, businesses and organisations that work with the coast and sea.
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Nordic Exercise 2026 in Horten tested joint oil spill response amid rising shadow fleet risk
- In September 2026, the Norwegian Coastal Administration brought together neighbouring countries in Horten to practise pumping oil off stricken ships and transferring it between vessels in an emergency.
- The main reason: more ships from the so-called shadow fleet — vessels whose owners avoid responsibility — are now sailing along the Norwegian coast, raising the risk of a major spill.
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Norwegian Coastal Administration participates in Maritime Week 2026 with emergency exercise, harbour grant and safety presentations
- Karmsund Port will receive state funding to build a new 150-metre quay near Haugesund. The minister delivered the news in person.
- The Coastal Administration ran a practice exercise where port staff, the rescue service, a shipping company and vessel traffic control worked through a scenario that escalated from a drifting boat to an oil spill and a suspected illegal vessel.
BusinessPreparedness+ 6 more bullets in the app Norway's Coastal Administration awards NOK 208 million to 11 port projects along the entire coast
- Kystverket said yes to 11 out of 21 port applications, handing out a total of NOK 208 million in grants. The ports themselves are investing NOK 492 million in total.
- The scheme is run by Kystverket for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. The aim is to move more freight from road to sea.
BusinessPublic transport+ 7 more bullets in the app- News article
Norwegian Coastal Administration hosts national emergency preparedness seminar in Horten, 27–28 October 2026
- On 27–28 October 2026, the Norwegian Coastal Administration is hosting a two-day seminar in Horten for everyone who works with emergency response to acute pollution at sea.
- Topics include how new fuel types (such as hydrogen and batteries) affect emergency planning, a new online training course, and lessons learned from three real incidents: LMZ Pluto, Njord A and MV Torvang.
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Norwegian Cruise Conference to be held in Ålesund on 28 January 2027 – registration now open, capped at 125 participants
- The conference takes place in Ålesund on 28 January 2027 and is the main meeting point between the cruise industry and Norwegian maritime authorities.
- This year's focus is on environmental requirements, emission cuts and emergency preparedness in Norwegian waters.
BusinessSustainability+ 4 more bullets in the app - News article
Norwegian Coastal and Port Conference in Honningsvåg to focus on northern maritime security and preparedness, 30 September–1 October 2026
- The conference takes place in Honningsvåg on 30 September–1 October 2026, organised by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket).
- Speakers include representatives from PST, NSM, the Navy, Finnmark County, Norwegian Ports and the Norwegian Mapping Authority, covering maritime security, critical infrastructure, total defence and supply security.
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