The Norwegian Coastal Administration administers a system of navigation guidance devices in Norway. This system comprises devices run by the Norwegian Coastal Administration, devices run by municipal ports and private devices run by others. Navigation guidance devices provide visual and electronic signals that are designed to assist with the navigation process for cautious seafarers. However, the purpose is not to make it possible for seafarers to identify every underwater rock or shallows or obstacles for shipping in Norwegian waters that can otherwise be navigated by ships. On the other hand, the Norwegian Coastal Administration must ensure that the waters are marked reasonably, to the extent permitted by resources.

The service includes a description of the Norwegian Coastal Administration's pre-evaluated emergency port locations included in the Norwegian Coastal Administration's emergency response plans. These locations are deemed to be the most relevant locations in which to place ships in distress in order to avoid or limit acute contamination. The data constitutes part of the Norwegian Coastal Administration's decision support tool for use in situations where there is a risk of acute contamination or such contamination has already occurred. In individual situations, any location is a possible emergency port. Emergency port categories: The emergency port locations are divided into three categories. Category 1: Emergency ports that are particularly well-suited to the biggest ships (tankers and large bulk carriers). Category 1 emergency ports will primarily be needed in connection with outer fairways used by tankers, as well as fairways into oil terminals and other ports used by tankers and product tankers. Can also be used by other traffic in the area. Design sizes (metres); Length: 330, Width: 60, Draught: 18 Category 2: Emergency ports for the anticipated traffic in the area. Primarily ships over 5000 BT. Design sizes (metres); Length: 200, Width: 25, Draught: 10.5 Category 3: A third category has been introduced in some Norwegian Coastal Administration regions, with a maximum ship length of 120 metres and a maximum width of 15 metres. The maximum depth is then assessed in each individual case, depending on local conditions, to see whether the ship can approach safely. Design sizes (metres); Length: 120, Width: 15

Fishing ports.

Includes a series of datasets. Data on fairways, shipping, ports, emergency response, etc. The data is categorised according to the specialist fields to which it belongs. For a full overview of what the service offers, see: https://services.kystverket.no/wms.ashx?SERVICE=WMS&VERSION=1.3.0&REQUEST=GetCapabilities

The dataset includes a description of the Norwegian Coastal Administration's pre-evaluated emergency port locations included in the Norwegian Coastal Administration's emergency response plans. These locations are deemed to be the most relevant locations in which to place ships in distress in order to avoid or limit acute pollution. The data constitutes part of the Norwegian Coastal Administration's decision support tool for use in situations where there is a risk of acute pollution or such pollution has already occurred. In individual situations, any location is a possible emergency port. Emergency port categories: The emergency port locations are divided into three categories. Category 1: Emergency ports that are particularly well-suited for the biggest ships (tankers and large bulk carriers). Category 1 emergency ports will primarily be needed in connection with outer fairways used by tankers, as well as fairways into oil terminals and other ports used by tankers and product tankers. Can also be used by other traffic in the area. Design sizes (metres); Length: 330, Width: 60, Draught: 18 Category 2: Emergency ports for the anticipated traffic in the area. Primarily ships over 5000 BT. Design sizes (metres); Length: 200, Width: 25, Draught: 10.5 Category 3: A third category has been introduced in some Norwegian Coastal Administration regions, with a maximum ship length of 120 metres and a maximum width of 15 metres. The maximum depth is then assessed in each individual case, depending on local conditions, to see whether the ship can approach safely. Design sizes (metres); Length: 120, Width: 15

Kystinfo is a web map solution of the Norwegian Coastal Administration. Kystinfo displays a collection layers with data and information on marine and maritime interests. In addition, the solution present national data on natural and cultural values as well as datasets as properties, oil installations, etc. from other norwegian state agencies.

Fairways are indicated through the Regulation on fairways. The entire coast of Norway is currently covered by a standardised reference system of various fairway categories. The fairway structure includes the network of maritime transport arteries and is a national geographical reference system for measures within administration, planning, development and operational activities in the coastal zone. More about the fairway structure: http://www.kystverket.no/Maritim-infrastruktur/Farleder/Farledsstrukturen/ The dataset shows the extent of the main and secondary fairway in terms of area.