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IMO Negotiations Continue: Crucial to Maintain Momentum

Negotiations about IMO regulations, which are planned to be adopted next year, are continuing at a meeting in London. Danish Shipping is present and working hard to secure, among other things, support for a pricing mechanism that can reduce the price gap between fossil and green fuels.

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2024

Draghi Report: European Shipping is a Strategic Asset

Danish Shipping welcomes the Draghi Report’s focus on com­pe­ti­ti­ve­ness and green transition, calling for increased investment in innovation and support for global climate regulation. At the same time, they are pleased that the report emphasises the strategic importance of shipping for Europe.

New Scandlines CEO Elected to the Board of The Danish Ferry Association

The Danish Ferry Association have just held their general assembly, where it was decided that the newly appointed CEO of Scandlines, Eric Grégoire, will join the board of The Danish Ferry Association.

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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Praise for new Danish Africa Strategy – Green Energy and Trade to be Strengthened

Africa holds enormous potential for both green energy and economic growth. To harness this potential, Denmark and the EU must have an even sharper focus on investments and collaboration.

Danish Shipping Hopeful of Green Agreement with Germans on North Sea Energy Island

Danish Shipping is disappointed that the negotiations on the North Sea Energy Island between Denmark and Belgium have broken down. This setback means that the project, which is intended to supply green electricity for the production of green fuels, will be delayed. Fortunately, the negotiations with the Germans look promising.
The FuelEU maritime legislation was adopted earlier this year. As a member, you can find an overview of relevant news here.
FuelEU

Upcoming events

Event

Webinar on GHG Midterm Measures

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Following the adoption of IMO GHG Strategy in 2023, a pricing mechanism as well as a technical measure must be developed for adoption by 2025. The Danish Maritime Authority is representing Denmark at the negotiations and will provide members with an overview on present negotiations, possible future elements in the IMO regulations and what is to be expected in the months to come.
Courses
Education

Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 23/10/24

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Event

Training Day for Training Officers, HR, and Mentors

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The purpose of the day is to inspire and provide an update on professional topics that can support the role of education professionals in the shipping industry. Additionally, there will be great opportunities for networking.
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