Oil spill protection and environmental preparedness

The NCA's national emergency preparedness against acute pollution aims to protect life, health, the natural environment and business interests at sea and ashore.

Responsibilities, roles and resources

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is responsible for coordinating state, municipal and private emergency preparedness. On this page you can read more about what that means.
Reporting acute pollution incidents

Anyone who discovers acute pollution is obliged to notify the emergency phone number 110. Vessels at sea report to the nearest coastal radio station or one of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centres (HRS), which also act as Norway’s Maritime Assistance Service (MAS).
Research and development
International cooperation on oil spill preparedness

Very few countries have sufficient resources for combating oil spills and other pollution incidents on their own. Norway therefore cooperates closely with other nations on mutual assistance in the following agreements and forums:
Emergency response operations

In the event of a report of, or imminent danger of, a major case of acute pollution, the Norwegian Coastal Administration's environmental emergency team will mobilize emergency personnel and equipment from municipal and state emergency preparedness organizations.

Notify the NCA

Wave Forecast

See forecast for selected fairways and areas on the Norwegian coast.
Kystinfo preparedness

The Norwegian Coastal Administration's map solution for working with incidents with acute pollution.

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Oil spill protection and environmental preparedness

Wave Forecast

Kystinfo preparedness