Aid scheme for short sea shipping

Grant applications should be submitted using the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s application form available in Altinn. Should you require an alternative submission, please contact the grant manager.
Aid to short sea shipping is part of the Norwegian Government’s to shortsea shipping. Ship owners may now apply for aid from the scheme.
The objective of the scheme is to transfer freight from Norwegian roads to sea. The Norwegian Coastal Administration administrates the scheme on behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Beneficiaries
Shipowners established within the EEA area, operating ships registered under the flag of an EEA country may apply for the aid.
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