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HRH The Crown Prince Frederik brought royal radiance to the event, when State of Green presented their white paper on “Denmark’s push to decarbonise global shipping” at COP28.

Denmark and the USA join forces with the Maersk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping to finance and execute pre-feasibility studies of green corridors in five countries in the Global South. Danish Shipping applauds the initiative.

Denmark and four other European countries yesterday signed the Aalborg Declaration, which highlights, among other things, that Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) are essential climate tools. It marks an important step in the right direction towards creating a European market for Carbon capture, utilization, and storage.

The Parliament has listened to reason and in a vote on CO2-regulation of heavy-duty vehicles decided to reject the Carbon Correction Factor (CCF). The CCF would have accelerated the use of much in-demand green fuels in land transport. A sector that can and should be directly electrified or powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Green fuels should be prioritised for hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping.

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on updated and more efficient rules for waste shipments. Of special relevance to the shipping community, this new agreement will make it possible to responsibly recycle EU-flagged ships operating internationally at facilities outside the EU and OECD, provided that these facilities have EU-approval.

Executives within the Danish maritime industry met today to discuss how to address the serious challenge of bullying and harassment on board Danish-flagged ships and ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all.

Danish Shipping warmly recommends that IMO member countries re-elect Denmark to the IMO Council at the upcoming general assembly later this year. As a results-oriented, constructive member of the Council, Denmark will, among other things, contribute positively to the process of achieving the ambitious goal of climate-neutral shipping by 2050.

A new survey highlights a range of serious challenges involving bullying and harassment on board Danish-flagged ships. Danish Shipping takes the survey very seriously and looks forward to discussing how we can address these problems.

Danish Shipping is ready, willing, and able to contribute to the EU’s 2050 climate goals. We are committed to making global shipping climate neutral by 2050.

Danish Shipping and WIS-Denmark will continue to offer events in the Blue Denmark's maternity café, Parent'SHIP, where parents can meet each other, stay connected to the industry, and gain new inspiration.

The countries of the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) have reached a climate agreement that sets a clear goal of climate neutrality for global shipping by 2050 and establishes a series of milestones along the way. Danish Shipping has worked towards an ambitious agreement and is very satisfied with the outcome.