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Solvens II i norsk rett

Cefor ber Finansdepartementet klargjøre en skattemessig usikkerhet i forbindelse med gjennomføringen av Solvens II.

Review of EU Insurance Block Exemption

The European Commission has issued a questionnaire to seek the views of stakeholders on the functioning and the future of the  Insurance Block Exemption Regulation (IBER) .

Sanctions updates: Iran and Ukraine

The temporary sanctions relief on Iran petrochemical exports have been extended through 24 November 2014. Due to the crisis in Ukraine and the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in Donetsk...

Brannsikring av skip / Fire protection of vessels

Cefor has proposed that all vessels, including all categories of passenger ferries, shall be included in a new Norwegian regulation on fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction. 

Ratification of 2010 HNS Protocol in Norway

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has invited comments to a consultation paper proposing ratification and implementation into law of the 2010 HNS Protocol.

Athens Convention enters into force

The Athens Convention, relating to the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea, entered into force on 23 April 2014. The Convention substantially raises the limits of liability for the deat...

Denmark triggers wreck-removal convention

The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks will enter into force on 14 April 2015.

IUMI urges action on places of refuge

The International Union of Marine Insurance has joined an industry initiative urging coastal states to adhere to IMO guidelines when a ship in distress or in need of assistance requests a place of...

Average Adjuster consultation in Norway

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has launched a consultation  suggesting amendments to the qualification requirements for candidates to the office of Average Adjuster in Norway. 

Limited Iran sanctions relief

As of 20 January, the U.S. and EU have provided for a temporary suspension of sanctions on Iran petrochemical exports, including insurance and other associated services.

Arctic Business 2014 - Bodø, 8-10 October

Agreement on Nordic Plan

An agreement was today formally reached between Cefor and the Norwegian-, Danish-, Swedish- and Finnish shipowners' associations to draft a Nordic Marine Insurance Plan based on the Norwegian Marin...

Nordic Plan seminars: Save-the-dates

The Nordic Marine Insurance Plan (based on the Norwegian Marine Insurance Plan of 1996, Version 2010) will come into effect as of 2013. Save-the-dates for the following one-day seminars informing o...

Swedish translation of the Norwegian Plan

Download Swedish translation of the Norwegian Marine Insurance Plan, Version 2010

Nordic Plan amendments - consultation

The Standing Revision Committee (SRC) for the drafting of the Nordic Marine Insurance Plan of 2013 invited interested parties to comment on its proposed amendments to the Plan in a consultation...