The Norwegian Coastal Administration’s Department for Emergency Response is responsible for the governmental preparedness against acute pollution. We work to prevent and identify acute pollution, as well as supervise that the responsible body in the event of acute pollution takes the necessary measures.
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Anyone who discovers acute pollution has a duty to notify
the Norwegian emergency phone number
Calling from Norway: 110
Calling from abroad: +47 33 03 48 00
Vessels at sea report to the nearest coastal radio station. |
Organisations required to maintain separate preparedness have their own notification routines.
Whenever the 110-central or a coastal radio receives notification, the notification is relayed to the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s Department for Emergency Response. The department’s on-duty personnel will monitor the situation, place requirements on the polluter, give advice or take action in accordance with the nature of the incident.
Annually, approximately 500-600 notifications of acute pollution require following up. In case of accidents involving other chemicals or dangerous goods, the Norwegian Coastal Administration may also utilise the industry’s own expertise through a 24/7 counselling service established by industry companies.
Action against acute pollution
In the event of notifications of major oil spill to the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s duty system, personnel and equipment are mobilised immediately. The mobilization is carried out in cooperation with the affected region or polluter according to the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s contingency plan against acute pollution.