# Norwegian maritime and tourism developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norwegian-maritime-and-tourism-developments > Updated: 2026-08-25T07:50:44.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Fjord Line has reported its most successful summer to date, driven by significant traffic growth on routes connecting various Norwegian cities, such as Bergen, Stavanger, and Kristiansand, to Hirtshals in Denmark. CEO Heidi Nag Flikka noted that international visitors now account for nearly 60 percent of passengers on these Norwegian routes. Parallel to this growth, maritime and economic discussions are occurring in Norway. Political figures, including Bård Ludvig Thorheim of the Høyre party, have advocated for the removal of the CO2 tax on the fishing fleet to prevent vessels from refueling in foreign ports. Meanwhile, in Finnmark, despite a 50 percent increase in capacity on the Hasvik-Øksfjord route, residents continue to report issues with cancellations and full departures. ## Claims - Fjord Line experienced its best summer ever with solid growth on all routes. (single source) - Almost 60 percent of guests on Fjord Line ferries to Bergen, Stavanger, and Kristiansand are now from countries other than Norway. (single source) - The Norwegian CO2 tax on the fishing fleet incentivizes vessels to refuel in foreign ports like Shetland. (single source) - The CO2 tax may weaken local value creation and jobs in coastal communities like Øygarden. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Fjord Line reports record summer growth amid Norwegian maritime debates Fjord Line reports record summer growth and rising international tourism, while Norwegian politicians debate the impact of CO2 taxes on the fishing fleet and ferry reliability in Finnmark. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fjord-line-reports-record-summer-growth-amid-norwegian-maritime-debates ### 2026-08-10: Bornholmslinjen records high July passenger numbers amid ferry delays Bornholmslinjen saw record passenger and vehicle numbers in July, but frequent ferry delays will cost the operator over 1.3 million kroner in state fines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bornholmslinjen-records-high-july-passenger-numbers-amid-ferry-delays --- Cite as: Norwegian maritime and tourism developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norwegian-maritime-and-tourism-developments