The background is that the Norwegian Armed Forces have increased their activity, both along the coast and on the continental shelf. They must also be more visible than before. – Through daily operations, the Norwegian Armed Forces closely monitor all activity in our immediate area. That’s according to Corporal Jonny Karlsen at the Norwegian Armed Forces’ operational headquarters. He says that there is frequent dialogue and exchange of information between the Armed Forces, the police, civilian actors and allies. – It is to create a good understanding of the situation. War in Europe and sabotage against gas pipelines have led to the Norwegian Armed Forces raising the alert. At the end of September, several leaks were discovered from the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 in the Baltic Sea. Explosions were to blame for the leaks, but the cause of the explosions is unknown. Unknown drones have also been observed in the vicinity of several oil and gas installations in the North Sea. These photos were taken when P3 Orion and KV “Bergen” were patrolling the Oseberg field. Photo: Forvaret / NTB These photos were taken when P3 Orion and KV “Bergen” were patrolling the Oseberg field. Photo: Forvaret / NTB These photos were taken when P3 Orion and KV “Bergen” were patrolling the Oseberg field. Photo: Forvaret / NTB These photos were taken when P3 Orion and KV “Bergen” were patrolling the Oseberg field. Photo: Forvaret / NTB These photos were taken when P3 Orion and KV “Bergen” were patrolling the Oseberg field. Photo: Forvaret / NTB – With this as a background, the police and Norwegian authorities have increased preparedness and guarding in Norwegian oil and gas operations on land and at sea, says Karlsen. Part of this preparedness is that the Norwegian Armed Forces have been asked for support for guarding at several land installations. NATO contribution When news was on board the coast guard vessel KV “Tor” last week, Commander Pål Gudbrandsen was there. He is acting head of the Navy. He points out that many actors are involved because the North Sea is international waters. – It is because we are at an interface between state and social security. Acting head of the Navy, Commander Pål Gudbrandsen. Photo: Lidvard Sandven / news Gudbrandsen says that NATO has taken a very active role in the North Sea. NATO forces assist in patrolling the area. In addition, several navies have made contact and offered to help keep the shelf safe. It is therefore not only the Norwegian Armed Forces that patrol the North Sea. No concrete threat – Total defense is society’s collective preparedness resources, says Karlsen. He explains that it refers to the entire breadth of the military, to civil authorities, businesses, organizations and the individual citizen. – If a serious situation arises, civil society and the Armed Forces are mutually dependent on each other. The frigate KNM Thor Heyerdahl patrolled the Heidrun field and the platform Draugen on Thursday. Photo: KNM Thor Heyerdal / Forsvaret Frigatten KNM Thor Heyerdahl patrolled on Thursday at the Heidrun field and the Draugen platform. Photo: KNM Thor Heyerdal / The Armed Forces Even if the photos of the patrol plane P3 Orion and the KV “Bergen” are spectacular, Karlsen emphasizes that patrolling and guarding are part of what the Armed Forces do in a normal situation. He points out that as of now there is no real threat to Norway, or any concrete threat to Norwegian interests. – There is therefore no reason for us here in Norway to be afraid and fear war here at home, he says. Get an overview: The Navy, the Coast Guard and the Navy The Navy is a defense branch of the Armed Forces, which consists of the two arms branches, the Navy and the Coast Guard. The Norwegian Navy looks after Norway’s interests at sea and forms the naval part of the Norwegian defence. The Coast Guard is responsible for resource management in the territorial waters and in adjacent sea areas subject to Norwegian jurisdiction and looks after state tugboat readiness off the Norwegian coast. In addition, they cooperate with the Navy to enforce Norwegian sovereignty and to safeguard Norwegian sovereign rights at sea. The Coast Guard consists of the Outer Coast Guard with twelve vessels and the Inner Coast Guard with five vessels. The Navy is the Navy’s fighting force. They enforce Norwegian sovereignty and safeguard Norwegian sovereign rights at sea. They cooperate with the Coast Guard. The navy consists of six submarines, six coastal corvettes, six minesweepers and an ocean-going logistics vessel. In addition, the navy usually has five frigates. One of these was KNM Helge Ingstad. Source: Great Norwegian Lexicon
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Orion aircraft and coast guard ships patrol the shelf – news Vestland
