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Norway Flag Vessels

3,932 vessels registered under the Norway flag

Total3,932

Norway Maritime Fleet Overview

Norway has 3,932 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (299), Fishing (217), Other (107), Passenger (96) and High-Speed Craft (40). Track all Norway-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Cargo299Fishing217Other107Passenger96High-Speed Craft40

About the Norway Flag

Registry Authority

Norway operates two flags: the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) for domestic and traditional uses, and the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS), a quality international flag administered by the Norwegian Maritime Authority. Both are on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists.

Why Ships Register in Norway

NIS provides an EU-style tonnage tax regime, full IMO and ILO convention compliance, no Norwegian-crew nationality requirement at officer level, and the diplomatic and reputational backing of one of the world's most respected maritime nations. Norway's deep clusters in offshore oil and gas, deep-sea fishing, chemical tankers, and car carriers make the flag a natural choice in those segments.

Notable Operators

Wilh. Wilhelmsen, Höegh Autoliners, Odfjell SE, Stolt-Nielsen, Knutsen OAS, Solvang ASA, BW Group's Norwegian operations, and most of the country's offshore-support fleet flag in Norway. Many of the world's leading car carriers and chemical tankers fly NIS.

Trade Routes

NIS-flagged car carriers operate Asia–Europe, Asia–North America, and Asia–Middle East deep-sea trades. Chemical tankers run worldwide between the US Gulf, Houston, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Singapore, and Asian petrochemical clusters. Offshore-support ships work the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Brazil, West Africa, and the US Gulf of Mexico.

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LAGULISE
MMSI 258122500·Pleasure Craft
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OCEAN VIKING
MMSI 257565350·Sailing Vessel
3
YARA BIRKELAND
MMSI 257646000·Cargo
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MISJE FLORA
MMSI 257537000·Cargo
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BOB
MMSI 257878000·Tug
6
HOEGH ST.PETERSBURG
MMSI 257366000·Cargo
7
BELHAVEN
MMSI 257596000·Cargo
8
JORUNN K
MMSI 259324000·Fishing
9
SILVER SUPPORTER
MMSI 257865000·Cargo
10
SEVEN SEAS
MMSI 259016220·Pleasure Craft
11
SIGRID SIGURDSDOTTER
MMSI 257014160·High-Speed Craft
12
BAUS
MMSI 257369000·Tug
13
EDDA
MMSI 257020800·Pleasure Craft
14
GINA MARIE
MMSI 258370000·Sailing Vessel
15
ELISA
MMSI 257781290·Unknown
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ATLANTIC STAR
MMSI 258563000·Fishing
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OV SKROVA
MMSI 257130580·Cargo
18
BULLDOG
MMSI 259548000·Tug
19
HORGEFJORD
MMSI 257036840·Passenger
20
SANDER
MMSI 257881600·Unknown
21
UNI OKSOY
MMSI 258012160·SAR
22
KVALOEYVAER
MMSI 258024130·Cargo
23
HERA
MMSI 258410000·Fishing
24
AUDAX
MMSI 257002590·Tug
25
GYDA
MMSI 257012330·Cargo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Norway flag?+
3,932 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Norway as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (299), Fishing (217), Other (107), Passenger (96) and High-Speed Craft (40). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Norway flag?+
The Norway-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Cargo (299), Fishing (217), Other (107), Passenger (96), High-Speed Craft (40). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Norway ship registry?+
Norway operates two flags: the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) for domestic and traditional uses, and the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS), a quality international flag administered by the Norwegian Maritime Authority. Both are on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists.
Why do ships register under the Norway flag?+
NIS provides an EU-style tonnage tax regime, full IMO and ILO convention compliance, no Norwegian-crew nationality requirement at officer level, and the diplomatic and reputational backing of one of the world's most respected maritime nations. Norway's deep clusters in offshore oil and gas, deep-sea fishing, chemical tankers, and car carriers make the flag a natural choice in those segments.
Where do Norway-flagged vessels typically operate?+
NIS-flagged car carriers operate Asia–Europe, Asia–North America, and Asia–Middle East deep-sea trades. Chemical tankers run worldwide between the US Gulf, Houston, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Singapore, and Asian petrochemical clusters. Offshore-support ships work the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Brazil, West Africa, and the US Gulf of Mexico.
How can I track Norway-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Norway-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.