New rules from January: navigation restrictions for cruise ships in adverse weather

A reminder of new regulations as of January 1st 2026: Passenger vessels with a length greater than 150 meters, and carrying passengers, are prohibited from using certain waters when the forecast wind speed (10-minute mean wind) is 17.2 m/s or more.

For particularly exposed waters, the Norwegian Coastal Administration is introducing navigation restrictions for passenger vessels over 150 metres in length.

The measure is intended to enhance the safety of large passenger ships in areas where weather conditions can make search, rescue and emergency response operations challenging.

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