A STRIKE by Norwegian pilots in Oslo is beginning to affect cruise ship traffic in the popular port. The strike kicked off on 23 May with 42 pilots stopping work after a break in wage negotiations between their unions and the Norwegian government. All vessels 70 metres or more in...
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A STRIKE by Norwegian pilots in Oslo is
beginning to affect cruise ship traffic in the
popular port.
The strike kicked off on 23 May with 42 pilots
stopping work after a break in wage
negotiations between their unions and the
Norwegian government.
All vessels 70 metres or more in length in
Norwegian ports are subject to compulsory
pilotage when operating in waters within the
sea boundary, however some vessels such as
Hurtigruten’s fleet are exempt from this rule.
Over the weekend several ships (incl Emerald
Princess, Star Flyer, MSC Opera and Vision of
the Seas) were forced to ditch calls in Oslo
because no pilots would guide the ships in due
to the strike action.
Yesterday the pilots expanded their strike
numbers from 42 to 103, and may in the future
spread the action to other popular Norwegian
ports including Tromso, Alesund and Kirkenes.
Ships scheduled to call in Oslo this week
include Emerald Princess, Vision of the Seas,
MSC Poesia and Costa Fortuna.
Cruise lines who may be affected by the strike
are currently monitoring the situation, and may
amend itineraries should the strike continue.
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