Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

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1. Press release14 Oct 2026

   All registered fishing vessels must have electronic tracking (VMS) from 1 April 2027

   • The ministry has decided that all registered fishing boats must have electronic tracking (VMS) from 1 April 2027. Today the rule covers boats of 8 metres or more, and some smaller boats with special permits.
   • The rules on how accurate the position data must be are getting stricter. Authorities can also issue administrative fines (penalty payments) if the tracking equipment rules are broken.
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2. Press release14 Oct 2026

   Government to send proposal for new zero-emission aquaculture scheme to consultation

   • The government wants to send a proposal for a new zero-emission scheme for the whole country to public consultation as soon as possible. It should give fish farmers more reason to operate in an eco-friendly way.
   • The proposal follows up the aquaculture white paper and a Storting decision. The government wants a scheme closer to the paper's principles, which the Storting has backed.
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3. Press release13 Oct 2026

   2027 saithe quota set at 127,807 tonnes, down 22 percent from 2026

   • The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has set the 2027 saithe quota at 127,807 tonnes. That is 22 percent lower than in 2026. It follows advice from ICES, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea.
   • Fisheries Minister Marianne Sivertsen Næss says the cut is noticeable but necessary. The goal is for the spawning stock (the fish able to reproduce) to grow again.
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4. Press release12 Oct 2026

   Trade Minister Myrseth visits London 13–15 October to strengthen Norwegian-British cooperation on energy and industry

   • Trade Minister Cecilie Myrseth is in London 13–15 October. She wants to strengthen cooperation with the UK on energy and industry and create opportunities for Norwegian companies.
   • On Tuesday 13 October she attends CCUS 2026, a conference on capturing and storing CO₂. She visits Imperial College and meets UK minister Liz Lloyd, who is responsible for space, cyber and regulatory reform.
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5. Press release9 Oct 2026

   Conference on 27 October marks 50 years of the OECD Guidelines for responsible business conduct

   • On Tuesday 27 October 2026, 09:30–15:30, there is an anniversary event in the Government Quarter in Oslo. It is 50 years since the OECD Guidelines for responsible business were adopted in 1976. Sign up by 22 October.
   • Minister of Children and Families Lene Vågslid and State Secretaries Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik and Vegard Grøslie Wennesland will attend. So will people from business, trade unions and civil society, and from the OECD, the UN and the Norwegian Football Federation.
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6. Press release8 Oct 2026

   New NOK 5 million grant scheme for Oslofjord fishers who do not use shrimp trawls

   • The government has set rules for a temporary support scheme of NOK 5 million. It is for Oslofjord fishers who do not use shrimp trawls. People can apply until 3 November, and Garantikassen for fiskere runs the scheme.
   • Some fishers have lost important fishing areas because of no-fishing zones (areas where fishing is banned). The support helps them and makes it easier to end their fishing business in an orderly way.
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7. Public consultation8 Oct 2026

   Revised draft regulation to ensure collectively agreed wage terms for crews on ships serving petroleum, aquaculture and offshore energy operations

   • The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries wants feedback on a new draft regulation. It says that clients must make sure crews on ships are paid in line with nationwide collective agreements (deals between unions and employers). The letter is dated 8 October 2026.
   • The draft builds on an earlier consultation from 28 November 2025. Mainly §§ 1 and 2 have been changed.
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8. Public consultation8 Oct 2026

   Revised regulation on Norwegian wages on ships goes out for a new, shortened consultation after feedback

   • The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Policy is sending the draft regulation on Norwegian wages on ships out for a new, shorter consultation. It builds on the autumn 2025 consultation, where industry and labour market parties gave input.
   • Since 1 January 2026, companies with permits in petroleum, offshore wind, fish farming and seabed minerals must make sure employees on ships working for them are paid no less than nationwide collective agreements (deals between unions and employers) require. The regulation explains how to do this.
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9. Press release7 Oct 2026

   Government lets Investinor reuse state funds for more investment in start-ups and scale-ups

   • The government wants money that used to go back to the state to be used again by Investinor. This covers unused loss funds from the seed funds and gains from the Co-investment Fund for Northern Norway.
   • The money can be used to invest in funds and alongside private investors. Together with income from the pre-seed fund scheme, it can strengthen Investinor in the years ahead.
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10. Press release7 Oct 2026

    Government proposes continuously updated shareholder register to expose hidden ownership and tax evasion

    • In the 2027 budget, the government wants a new register of who owns shares. The Brønnøysund Register Centre will run it, and it will update automatically all the time.
    • The Tax Administration's system for taxing shares will also be renewed. It should give better services, more correct tax calculations and make rule changes easier.
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