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Norwegian maritime charity gifted electronic navigation tech
Electronic navigation services will be deployed across a fleet of search and rescue vessels in Norway to enhance maritime emergency response and improve passage plan sharing
To improve its operations, Norwegian sea-rescue society Redningsselskapet (RS) will install electronic chart equipment and voyage planning services on its fleet of search and rescue (SAR) vessels.
The charity will communicate multiple streams of data between its 59 vessels and the shore and use electronic navigational charts (ENCs) to improve passage planning and make quicker life-saving decisions in Norwegian waters.
Norwegian technology developer Navtor will provide its NavBox devices for SAR vessels and its NavFleet fleet management tool for free to RS, improving monitoring and route planning.
“To ensure we can make better decisions, being where and when we are needed 24/7, we need to utilise multiple streams of data, from vessels and the shore, in the optimal manner,” said Redningsselskapet maritime director Gorm Hillgaar.
NavFleet connects RS vessels and its shore bases, enabling the seamless sharing of information such as passage plans, routes, layers, documents, certificates and official ENC charts from Norwegian mapping authority Kartverket, delivered through Navtor’s digital ecosystem.
Many RS vessels already use NavBox for automated updates. RS said the full rollout across its fleet is planned during 2026 for continuous access to the latest official charts.
“The official ENCs and ongoing support we receive from Navtor and Kartverket are crucial, while NavFleet has the potential to provide a new level of oversight and context,” said Mr Hillgaar.
“An integrated offer allows RS to deploy resources based on the total picture, quickly planning distances and time usage as missions arise for a new level of predictability and precision,” he said.
RS will use this information to gain a clear view of when its SAR vessels are ready to react to maritime emergencies.
“This holistic insight means we can take proactive steps to secure preparedness that saves lives,” said Mr Hillgaar.
Redningsselskapet has been safeguarding people and assets in Norwegian waters since 1891. As a charitable organisation, it is completely dependent on its team, volunteers, members, donors and corporate partners.
Its vessels undertake nearly 10,000 missions a year, conducting 9,674 in 2024.
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