• Havila Kystruten is putting unstarted vessel adaptation investments on hold in response to Norway's proposed framework for coastal route contracts beyond 2030.
• The government proposes contract terms of 4-5 years, down from 10 years under current agreements, weakening the basis for major investments.
• Targets for climate-neutral operations by 2028 and zero emissions from 2030 will be reassessed once final contract conditions are established.
• Growth would increasingly need to come from commercial markets outside the coastal route under the proposed shorter contracts.
• The current contract remains unaffected through 2030; parliament is expected to decide in December 2026, with the next tender expected in 2027.

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