Author: Newsman
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ISO 14001:2026 Is Published, Replacing the 2015 Edition
ISO published ISO 14001:2026 on 15 April, replacing the 2015 edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management system standard. Over 670,000 organisations worldwide are certified to it. A three-year transition window is now open, meaning all certificates issued to the 2015 edition must be transitioned before May 2029. The revision is an evolution,…
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Norway Confirms Cruise Tax at 100 Kroner Per Passenger
The Norwegian government confirmed on 20 March that municipalities will be able to charge cruise passengers 100 kroner per person for each 24-hour period a ship is in port or passengers are brought ashore. The proposal is now open for public consultation for three months. If approved, collection could begin on 1 January 2027. The…
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Norway Adds NOK 115 Billion to Long-Term Defence Plan
The Norwegian government announced on 27 March that it will add NOK 115 billion to the financial framework of its Long-Term Defence Plan, covering the period up to 2036. Of that, NOK 31 billion is earmarked before 2030. The defence budget has nearly tripled since 2021, from NOK 65 billion to NOK 180 billion this…
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Norway’s Wealth Fund Flags AI Bubble and Geopolitics as Top Risks
Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund identified the convergence of an AI bubble and geopolitical instability as the most significant threats to global markets this month. According to CEO Nicolai Tangen, a bursting AI bubble could wipe out 35 percent of the fund’s value. A severe geopolitical scenario involving global investment restrictions and harsh tariffs…
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Norwegian Sea Now an Emission Control Area Under MARPOL
The Norwegian Sea officially became an Emission Control Area on 1 March 2026 under MARPOL Annex VI. It extends the existing North Sea ECA northward from the 62nd parallel, covering Norway’s entire exclusive economic zone up to the Russian border. The entire Norwegian coastline is now a continuous emission control zone. The designation, adopted by…
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DNV’s Foundation Opens First Call for Research Proposals on Societal Risk and Critical Infrastructure
The Det Norske Veritas Foundation, the independent foundation that owns DNV, has published its inaugural calls for research proposals. Three themes are open: autonomous systems, critical raw materials, and societal risks. A NOK 2 billion fund announced in October 2025 backs the programme, expected to generate NOK 50 to 100 million annually for basic scientific…
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New DNV Study on Hydrogen Ships for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
DNV published a multi-year study for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on 12 March, concluding that hydrogen as a ship fuel demands a fundamentally different approach to safety design compared with other alternative fuels. The study concludes that design-based safety is required for hydrogen-fuelled ships and recommends secondary enclosures across all hydrogen-carrying components, including…
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EU-OSHA: Innovation, collaboration and capacity building is key to addressing OSH challenges
EU-OSHA published a new report on 10 March examining how labour inspectorates and prevention services across Europe support occupational safety and health compliance. The study covers five countries, including Norway, and the picture it paints is one of a sector under pressure and adapting fast. The most notable theme is a shift away from traditional…
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Risk and Safety Conferences in Europe: Q2 and Q3 2026
Here is a quick overview of the main European risk and safety conferences coming up before autumn. There is something here for practitioners, researchers, and students. SRA-E Benelux — Dessel, Belgium — 21 April A one-day event at the Tabloo visitor centre, focused on risk and safety in the context of digitalisation, the green transition,…
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ISO 14001:2026 Confirmed for April
ISO 14001:2026 is on track for publication in mid-April, replacing the 2015 edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management system standard. The final draft was approved following a ballot that closed in early March. For organisations currently certified to ISO 14001:2015, a three-year transition window is expected, meaning certificates issued to the current…
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Havtil Presents RNNP 2025 Risk Trends This Week
Havtil is presenting the results of its RNNP 2025 survey on Wednesday, 25 March, with registration having closed today. The published report will follow shortly after. The RNNP: Trends in Risk Level in the Petroleum Activity is a comprehensive industry-wide safety survey. It monitors major accident risk, working environment risk, and the risk of acute…
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DNV Opens Industry Hearing on 77 Proposed Rule Changes for 2026
DNV has opened its annual industry hearing on proposed class rules and standards, accepting comments from 1 March to 12 April. This year’s round covers 77 documents, with final publication planned for 1 July 2026. The hearing is the main mechanism through which DNV invites shipowners, yards, flag states, and suppliers to push back on…