Redningsselskapet, the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, is a nationwide humanitarian association whose purpose is to save lives, salvage assets and protect the coastal environment of Norwegian waters, as well as undertaking outreach and accident prevention initiatives to improve the safety of those at sea in Norway and abroad. Throughout our 125 years long history we have built up a strong expertise in search and rescue work at sea. A knowledge that can pose significant difference in the everyday lives of people outside Norway. Oslo, Norway

Our rescue women and men are on full alert around the clock and work to ensure that everyone at sea can return home safely. Our lifeboats can be found at 49 locations along the entire coast, and on the lakes Femunden and Mjøsa. Since its inception, our rescuers have rescued more than 5,777 people from certain death. As many as 600,000 children, women and men have received help with small and large problems at sea. Lysaker, Norway