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Denmark and a majority in the UN Security Council demand that the Houthis cease their attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea

The UN Security Council demands an immediate end to Houthi attacks on civilian vessels in the Red Sea. This was stated in a new resolution. Denmark’s UN ambassador condemns the Houthi attacks as well as the continued detention of the Galaxy Leader and its 25 crew members.

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2024

Reduction of Underwater Radiated Noise in Focus at IMO Meeting

Underwater radiated noise is on the agenda at the ongoing IMO meeting in London. Danish Shipping is participating and hopes that more countries will support the use of IMO's guidelines and contribute to reducing harmful underwater radiated noise to benefit vulnerable marine environments.

Denmark Advances on the List of the World's Largest Maritime Nations

Denmark maintains its position among the world's ten largest maritime nations. Denmark has overtaken Germany and is now ranked 9th on the list.

Policies

Climate

Danish Shipping has a clear goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 without relying on carbon offsetting.

Environment

The shipping industry supports stringent legislation and applauds Danish companies for adopting new technologies that align with environmental and climate considerations.

Taxation and regulatory framework

Denmark must maintain and strengthen its position in global shipping through in­ter­na­tio­nal­ly competitive taxation and remuneration.
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New Regulation: FuelEU Maritime Comes into Force on 1 January

FuelEU Maritime aims to promote the use of green and low-emission fuels within EU shipping. Danish Shipping supports the new regulation but highlights the need for global climate regulation of the shipping industry.

Danish Shipping adopts policy on Biofouling Management

Danish Shipping strongly supports IMO guidelines on biofouling management to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems and the biodiversity of the seas. Biofouling is a major factor in the spread of invasive species.

The FuelEU maritime legislation was adopted earlier this year. As a member, you can find an overview of relevant news here.
FuelEU

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Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 21/1/25

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Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 4/2/25

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Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 11/2/25

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