Danish Maritime Authority

Last week, the Danish Maritime Authority participated in the 109th meeting of the Maritime Safety Committee at IMO 🌍⚓ The main topics included the ongoing work on the 'non-mandatory' MASS Code (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships), the development of a Safety Regulatory Framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels, and the serious situation in the Red Sea. In addition, the Committee approved amendments to the IGC, IGF, and LSA Codes, as well as new guidelines for the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. A special moment during the week was the IMO Awards ceremony, where Captain E.V. Tijssen of the M/V Maersk Brownsville received special recognition for the extraordinary rescue of 41 migrants in the Mediterranean. The nomination was a joint initiative by Denmark and the Netherlands. On Wednesday, the 4th, Maersk presented the world’s first methanol-fuelled mainliner, Ane Mærsk, in the IMO plenary.

The Danish Maritime Authority looks forward to continuing the strong Nordic collaboration towards sustainable shipping.

THE END OF PRINTING: As we approach the new year, we are starting to issue digital certificates for seafarers 📄 → 📱 In the near future, our seafarers and shipping companies will receive their certificates directly in digital form as soon as they are issued. This change is the result of several years of work, during which the Danish Maritime Authority has spearheaded both digitalization and the development of international regulations that make digital certificates an approved standard under the STCW Convention. This transition means that certificates will always be readily available at your fingertips on our digital platforms – they can no longer be lost and will no longer need to be physically mailed across the globe. At the same time, we are removing the requirement for photos and signatures, making the entire process smoother for seafarers, shipping companies, and the Danish Maritime Authority.

Taking a new step towards stronger cooperation in the North Sea 🌊✍️ Last week, an important milestone was reached in Antwerp, where a new ministerial declaration was signed with the North Sea countries as part of the Greater North Sea Basin Initiative (GNSBI). GNSBI is an initiative that unites the North Sea countries on a shared platform for cooperation and development in the region. The Danish Maritime Authority's Deputy Director General Rikke Wetter Olufsen represented Denmark at the meeting. The initiative focuses on supporting maritime spatial planning, promoting a sustainable blue economy, and protecting marine ecosystems. The Danish Maritime Authority looks forward to continuing the collaboration and contributing to a balanced development of the North Sea region 🤝🌍

A.P. Moller - Maersk has just registered this newly built container vessel in the Danish International Register of Shipping. The ship is the latest addition to Maersk's series of 18 large methanol-enabled container vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025. The Danish Maritime Authority welcomes "A.P. MØLLER" to the Danish flag! 🚢

The past three weeks, representatives from China, Ghana, Kenya, India, and Indonesia have been in Denmark participating in a Danida Fellowship Centre course focusing on maritime decarbonization, energy efficiency, and green technologies. During their stay, they have been introduced to Denmark’s work on decarbonization of shipping and to Danish innovative green technologies, meeting maritime stakeholders in different parts of Denmark, such as Esbjerg, Sønderborg, Ærø, Svendborg, Aarhus, and Copenhagen. Many experiences and impressions have been gathered through meetings, workshops, and discussions with authorities, organizations, companies, and academia. The program has been organized and executed by the Maritime Research Alliance in cooperation with Danske Maritime (Danish Maritime), Danske Rederier (Danish Shipping), SIMAC - Svendborg International Maritime Academy, Teknika - Copenhagen College of Technology Management and Marine Engineering, Marstal Maritime Academy, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, Aarhus Universitet, Roskilde University, and Copenhagen Business School. The Danish Maritime Authority would like to thank all contributors and participants 🙏🌍🚢

Today, the 133rd meeting of the IMO Council concludes, with topics such as multilingualism, harmonization of the rules of procedure, and member state audits on the agenda. The IMO Gender Equality Award was presented to Karin Orsel for her contribution to gender equality in the maritime sector. Denmark had nominated Amalie W K Grevsen from Maersk for her inspiring work on gender equality in the maritime industry. IALA’s transition from an NGO to a collaborating IGO with the IMO was approved, paving the way for increased cooperation in developing maritime standards. The Secretary-General expressed thanks to Andreas Nordseth, Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority, for his valuable contributions to the maritime sector.

Over the next few weeks representatives from China, Ghana, Kenya, India and Indonesia are in Denmark to participate in a course on maritime decarbonization, energy efficiency and green technologies 🌍🚢 During their stay they will learn more about Denmark’s effort towards reaching the goal of shipping becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The representatives will meet with various relevant stakeholders such as authorities, companies and universities to discuss challenges as well as solutions. The maritime course is part of the Danish Maritime Authority’s strategic sector cooperation and is organized via Danida Fellowship Centre. 

As part of the strong Danish-Sino maritime cooperation, the Danish Maritime Authority and the PRC Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) held the annual joint working group on green shipbuilding and maritime technologies in Chongqing, China, on 28 October. Representatives from the shipbuilding and equipment manufacturing industries on both sides attended the meeting and presented the latest trends and developments in green solutions for ships as well as discussing the way forward in making future ships more sustainable.   The dialogue was very fruitful and Denmark looks forward to further strengthening the cooperation to the benefit of both countries.

TORM has recently transferred this vessel to the Danish International Register of Shipping. The Danish Maritime Authority welcomes TORM DAMINI to the Danish flag! 🚢