1.4 A survey of the presentation
In this article, the focus is on the NOR and NIS and their gradual transformation from paper based systems to electronic ones, although retaining the possibility to have paper documents registered. An important step forward has, as indicated, been taken by the law amendments of 2023 (Act 115/2023), in force as from 1st January 2024.
In 2, 3 and 4 below, the discussion relates to the NOR; some special remarks concerning the NIS come in 5. A short presentation of the traditional paper based registration system is given in 2, since the paper registration will still exist as a possible alternative under the new rules. In 3 an indication is given of the gradual transition to the use of the electronic possibilities for registration. In 4 there is a broader survey of the 2023 amendments: what are the implications for NOR-registration? The two special forms of registration: regarding newbuildings and bareboat charter parties, require some words in 4.8 and 4.9. In 5 clarification is given on whether the 2023 amendments are relevant for registration in the NIS. Finally, in 6 a proposal from the Norwegian Maritime Authority to establish a special small boat register is briefly described, to the extent that such a register will have an influence upon registration in the NOR.