The Norwegian Maritime Officers' Union (, NSOF) is a

trade union A trade union (British English) or labor union (American English), often simply referred to as a union, is an organization of workers whose purpose is to maintain or improve the conditions of their employment, such as attaining better wages ...

representing navigators and those in similar roles in Norway. The union was founded in 1995, when the Norwegian Naval Officers' Association merged with the Norwegian Shipowners' Union. By 2016, it had more than 8,000 members, and it was focused on improving the pay and welfare of its members, and improving safety at sea. In 2017, the union affiliated to the

Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (, LO) is a national trade union center, decidedly the largest and probably the most influential umbrella organization of labour unions in Norway. The 21 national unions affiliated to the LO have almo ...

. It shares its headquarters, and publishes a magazine, ''Maritim Logg'', jointly with the

Norwegian Seafarers' Union The Norwegian Seafarers' Union, NSU, (, NSF) is a trade union representing sailors in Norway. The union was established 25 September 1910, as the Norwegian Sailors' and Firemen's Union (Norsk Matros- og Fyrbøter-Union), and immediately affiliate ...

and the Norwegian Union of Marine Engineers.

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{{Authority control Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions Trade unions established in 1995 International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' trade unions 1995 establishments in Norway