This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (September 2010)
Phillips Petroleum apply for exploration rights in the Norwegian North Sea, offering a high fee. The Norwegian authorities decide to involve multiple companies in exploration.[1]
7 June – The Nordland Line between Trondheim and Bodø was opened.
21 October – Hurtigruten passenger ship MS Sanct Svithun running between Bergen and Kirkenes goes in the northbound Hurtigruten, sank during a stormy night after running aground off her normal course, resulting in the deaths of 41 while 48 survived the event.
5 November – 21 workers were killed in a mine accident in the Kongsfjorden in Svalbard.
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