Publications

Navigare

The Norwegian Maritime Directorate publishes the periodical Navigare. The editorial office tries to highlight the background for and the purpose of new or revised legislations and regulations. In addition the periodical contain reports concerning safety at sea, shipping, welfare offers and leisure activities for sailors.

Navigare is published every quarter and is distributed free of charge with a circulation of 15.000 copies. A large part of the periodical is published in English. To order please contact the editorial office via e-mail or via telephone: 52 74 50 00

Tips and suggestions for articles can be submitted via e-mail.

Polluters observed from the sky (05.10.2007)

The European Maritime Agency uses satellites to fight illegal oil pollution.

Facing the facts on fatigue at sea (04.10.2007)

Fatigue can be a major threat to the safety of a ship and its crew. The negative effects of fatigue and shift work have long been known, but only recently has the maritime industry started to find effective ways of dealing with this problem. From ship design to watch scheduling, there are a number of ways to maximize crew performance.

No solution on the horizon (11.01.2007)

Financial problems and conflicts are threatening to slow down the development of a new standard for testing of navigational radars. – The radar manufacturers do obviously not wish development, says Bård Helge Thingstad, who expresses frustration over the lack of involvement from the industry.