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The regulatory framework for safety at sea and maritime transport is formulated to a great extent internationally, and binding international cooperation and the international development of regulations are of great importance to safety at sea in Norwegian waters.
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Norway has been entrusted by the International Maritime Organization to coordinate the work of developing a proposal for a strategic implementation plan for the global e-navigation concept in 2014.
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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:
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BLAST is a regional project for maritime safety in the North Sea region. Over three years, 17 partners from 7 countries, including governmental organisations, universities and private companies, will collaborate to harmonise and integrate land and sea data.
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Developments within the EU have a direct impact on the Norwegian Coastal Administration's services, and the NCA therefore participates actively in the most important forums for safety at sea in the EU.
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The IMO is the maritime organisation of the United Nations and the most important forum for international cooperation in the area of safety at sea and the prevention of pollution at sea.
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IALA is an international, non-governmental, technical organisation that seeks to harmonise maritime services and infrastructure and develop international guidelines and standards.