LINKS
Useful links
Covid-19 information
The Government on the coronavirus situation
Here you can find information and advice about the coronavirus situation from the Norwegian authorities.
Government
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
On the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries’ website, you can find information about business and industry – be it policies, strategies, exports as well as white papers to the Storting (the Parliament) related to the maritime industry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website, you will always find the latest updates on the Ministry’s travel advice. The travel advice is only available in Norwegian.
Public support systems
Innovation Norway
Innovation Norway contribute to sustainable growth and exports for Norwegian businesses through capital and expertise. On their website you will find information and advisory services related to startups, export and international investment, and various relevant courses. You will also find guidelines for the Brand Norway profile and access to The Explorer – Norway’s official marketplace for green technology. For more information, click on the links below. Some information is in Norwegian only.
Startups
Export and international markets
Verktøy for eksport og internasjonal satsing
Innovation and development
Sustainability and responsible business conduct
Verktøy for opphavsrett og beskyttelse
Kurs og arrangementer
Brand Norway
The Explorer – Norwegian greentech solutions
Export financing
Export Credit Norway helps Norwegian exporters to succeed abroad. They offer financing to buyers of Norwegian capital goods and services worldwide.
Onsagers – Linking IP to Business
Onsager helps you secure your intangible assets (IP), also called the corporate gold. On their website you can read more about trademark registration, patent protection, design protection and how to elevate your IP into your business strategy. This website is in Norwegian only.
Organisations
NHO – The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
NHO is Norway’s largest organization for employers and the leading business lobbyist. They represent a large diversity of job creators from all over the country.
Norsk Industri – The Federation of Norwegian Industries
The Federation is part of the overall Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO). They are the largest association within the NHO, and work for framing conditions for businesses in many sectors and industries.
Norsk Industri – Norwegian website
The Federation of Norwegian Industries – English website
Maritim bransjeforening – Maritime industry association
The association shall ensure the maritime industry’s impact on the authorities and the policy instruments. The industry in general must appear with weight and credibility in discussions about framework conditions and competitiveness. This website is in Norwegian only.
Maritimt Forum
Maritimt Forum is an interest organization that brings together the entire Norwegian maritime industry. They bring together both the employee and employer side of the industry, and by this represent the common interests of the maritime cluster. They are established with offices in eight of the most important maritime regions in Norway. This website is in Norwegian only.
SEA Europe
SEA Europe is the Shipyards’ and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe and the voice of the European maritime technology industry. They promote and support European business enterprises which are involved in the building, construction, maintenance and repair of all types of ships and other relevant maritime structures, including the complete chain of systems, equipment and services.
Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association is a trade and employment organization for Norwegian controlled companies within the shipping and offshore industry. The primary fields are national and international industry policies, employer issues, competence and recruitment, environmental issues and innovaton in addition to safety at sea.
Norwegian Shipowners’ Association – English website
Norges Rederiforbund – Norwegian website
Reports
WISTA Norway
Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) is an international organization for maritime professionals with 3,500 members in more than 50 countries. WISTA Norway consists of some 200 business and thought leaders – both men and women – who want to drive diversity for a sustainable future.
YoungShip
YoungShip is a professional non-profit organization for young people working within the global maritime industry. The international YoungShip network today counts more than 3,000 individual members in Norway, Cyprus, Greece, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, England, United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Finland, France, Italy, The Netherlands, the Americas, Germany, Nigeria, France, Spain, Tanzania and Turkey.
Campaigns and Programs
Maritim Karriere
Maritim Karriere (Maritime Career) is a campaign that shows the educations and professions in the maritime industry. They want to create knowledge and pride, and help to show that the maritime industry is attractive, relevant and future-oriented. This website is in Norwegian only.
Grønt Skipsfartsprogram – Green Shipping Program
Grønt Skipsfartsprogram is a partnership program between private and public actors. The program will be an effective tool for implementing the government’s strategies and plans. The program’s vision is for Norway to establish the world’s most efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. This website is in Norwegian only.
Norwegian administrations
NAV
NAV, or the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, administers a third of the national budget through schemes such as unemployment benefit, work assessment allowance, sickness benefit. Pensions, child benefit and cash-for-care benefit. On their website, there is a lot of information available for both employers and employees. Here you will also find what applies during the Corona pandemic.
Bedrift – Employer
Privatperson – Employee
Information in English
Skatteetaten – The Norwegian Tax Administration
The Tax Administration’s website contains information for both companies and individuals related to taxes, duties, the national population register, and for other nationalities wanting to work and live in Norway. It also contains information on what applies during the Corona pandemic. There is also a page for Legal Sources for you who want in-depth legal information.
Bedrift
Person
Company – information In English
Individuals – information in English
Rettskilder / Legal sources – in Norwegian only
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