What is Havtil’s role?

This involves developing regulations for and supervising the industry. 

What are seabed minerals? 

Formed in the deepest parts of the ocean, seabed minerals comprise sulphides as well as manganese crusts and nodules. 

Deposits of sulphides and manganese crusts have been identified on the NCS. They contain metals and minerals which are important for much modern technology, such as batteries, PCs and mobile phones. 

These mineral deposits like in deep waters, primarily between 1 500-1 600 metres down.

What is Havtil’s assignment? 

The Storting has resolved to permit mapping and exploring for minerals on the NCS. 

All mineral activities on the NCS must be conducted safely. Havtil has been given responsibility for developing regulations on safety and the working environment, and for supervising mineral activities on the NCS. Ambitious safety goals have been set for new offshore industrial activity and Havtil, as the specialist agency, will help to regulate mineral recovery operations in a safe and prudent manner. 

Havtil will build on existing knowledge, and ensure that the regulations take account of the safety challenges faced by this type of activity.