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Promoting the maritime sector – the Norwegian government model. Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Kristin Maurstad Washington February 28 2013. "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Tripartite cooperation. Government.
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Promoting the maritime sector – the Norwegian government model • Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry • Kristin Maurstad • Washington February 28 2013
"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Tripartite cooperation Government Employees Employers
The maritime sector in theNorwegianeconomy • Second largest sector • 6 % of GDP • Value creation: 26 billion USD • 1992 Vessels – 43 mill. dwt • Fleet ranked no. 8 in dwt • Fleet ranked no. 4 in value
Why we cooperate • Technological innovations • Regulations • New and developed markets IMO.org Nicholas Tonneli
LNG as fuel for ships • Nox-fund • Environmental requirements for ferry services • Offshore operators requiring LNG
Promoting the maritime sector – the Norwegian government model