Fined for illegal driving on sea ice
Three persons have been fined 12,500 each for driving on the sea ice in Tempelfjorden. The fines have been accepted.
Published 3/22/2024
Keep your mobile on when you go on a trip
One of the Governor's rescue helicopters is installed with the mobile phone detection system "Lifeseeker" installed. The system can detect and locate mobile phones in areas without coverage and in bad weather. It is therefore recommended that you have your mobile phone switched on when you are on a trip in Svalbard.
Published 3/22/2024
Opening hours at Easter
The Governor has the following opening hours during Easter week:
Published 3/19/2024, Last edited 3/22/2024
Exercise caution when breaking ice
The Governor reminds of the Svalbard Environment Act's provision on careful passage.
Published 3/4/2024
Temporary change to regulation on motor traffic in Svalbard
The Governor of Svalbard has decided to temporarily change the regulation on motor traffic in Svalbard. The changes will apply until 1 June 2024. The background for the regulation is the need to protect habitats and avoid disturbance of ice-dependent species.
Published 2/23/2024
Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard
The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe. The amendments entry into force 1 January 2025.
Published 2/20/2024
Record number of criminal cases in 2023
In 2023, the Governor of Svalbard had the highest number of criminal cases since 2001. The reason is an increase in supervision and controls in the field. In the long term, we hope that the number of criminal cases will decrease, says Governor Lars Fause.
Published 2/15/2024
Illegal drone flight resulted in a fine of NOK 12,000
The Governor has imposed a fine of NOK 12,000 on a tourist after an illegal drone flight in the centre of Longyearbyen. The fine has been accepted.
Published 2/15/2024
Avalanche exercise 17 February
This coming Saturday the Governor of Svalbard, together with the Longyearbyen Red Cross Rescue Corps and Norwegian Rescue Dogs Svalbard, will conduct an avalanche exercise near Longyearbyen. There will be helicopter traffic and emergency personnel in the terrain.
Published 2/14/2024
Sysselmesterens time 2024
The Governor of Svalbard would like to invite guides and tour operators in Svalbard to the annual "Sysselmesterens time" event. The event will be held in auditorium Lassegrotta at UNIS on Thursday 29 February at 19:00-21:00.