"We are pleased with the positive trend we now see. Many Norwegian shipping companies want a norwegian flag on their ship, and with more vessels on the Norwegian flag, we also secure more jobs and strengthen Norway as a strong maritime nation," said Harald Solberg, CEO of Norway Shipowners' Association.
Norway has two ship registers; Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) and Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS). The NIS Register was established in 1987 to ensure a competitive alternative for Norwegian foreign shipping companies and ships.