Sjøfartsdirektoratet is the preferred maritime administration in Norway. They offer a wide range of services and products to ensure the safety and efficiency of maritime activities. For seafarers, they provide services such as certification, registration of qualifications, approved seafarers' doctors, and welfare services.

They also oversee and regulate various aspects of vessels, including types of vessels, equipment requirements, crewing, and documentation. For shipowners, they offer services such as subsidies for maritime employment, passenger rights, and certification fees for seafarers. They also provide comprehensive information on regulations, conventions, and laws pertaining to the maritime industry.

Sjøfartsdirektoratet places a strong emphasis on safety, risk assessment, and security in the maritime sector. They are actively involved in the development of maritime technology, alternative fuels, digital security, and the optimization and digitalization of regulations. With a focus on the future of maritime transportation, Sjøfartsdirektoratet aims to promote a safer, greener, and technologically advanced maritime industry