Tag: Danish Maritime Authority (DMA)

On 20 December 2013, the Danish Maritime Authority submitted a bill to amend the Danish Pilotage Act and various other acts for consultation.

The Danish Maritime Authority and the Korean Register of Shipping have signed an agreement enabling the Korean classification society to survey and certify Danish ships.

Denmark has donated DKK 200,000 for the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO). The money is intended to assist all countries in complying with the IMO requirements on ballast water management and CO2 emissions.

On 3 December, a delegation from the Danish Maritime Authority headed by Director-General Andreas Nordseth took part in the opening of the Danish stand at Marintec China 2013 in Shanghai with, among others, the Danish Consul-General in Shanghai.

Denmark has been elected for another two years on the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). According to Danish Maritime Authority press release thus, Denmark maintains its position as a player in the top decision-making body of the IMO.

How is safety of navigation affected if a shipping lane is changed? What is the risk of a collision in specific waters?

Sea currents may have a great impact on safety of navigation and, therefore, it is important to have knowledge about them.

Danish Maritime Days will be held 6-10 October 2014

New certificates of competency for fishermen and seafarers

Danish-Russian cooperation on Arctic shipping