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Danish Shipping Warmly Welcomes new EU Regulation to Enhance the Safe Transport of Plastic Pellets by Sea

A step forward for cleaner seas: The European Union has taken a pioneering step in global environmental leadership by adopting binding rules to enhance the safe transport of plastic pellets - both on land and at sea. 

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2024

Prospect of Binding Global Rules on Biofouling Management

IMO approves new recom­men­da­tions for underwater management of biofouling on ship hulls and takes important steps towards binding international regulations.

Historic Agreement in IMO on Global Climate Regulation of Shipping – the Work for Climate-Neutral Shipping will Continue

A majority of IMO member states have voted in favor of an agreement to regulate international shipping. The regulation aims to ensure that CO₂ emissions from shipping are reduced and contributes to closing the price gap between fossil and alternative, green fuels. This is good news for the ambitious Danish shipping companies that are at the forefront of the green transition.

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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Crucial Climate Negotiations at the IMO: Now Is the Time to Deliver

At an IMO meeting in London, 176 countries must reach an agreement on climate regulations for international shipping. Danish Shipping hopes for an ambitious agreement that will impose requirements on and make it more attractive to sail using alternative green fuels.

Green Energy and Closer European Cooperation in Focus During State Visit to France

Their Majesties the King and Queen are leading a large-scale business delegation to France. Danish shipping companies are focusing on green energy.

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

Upcoming events

Courses
Education

Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 17/5/25

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Ammonia as a Fuel for Shipping

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Ammonia has emerged as a potential alternative to traditional marine fuels on the road to reduce GHG-emissions from shipping. It requires innovation when it comes to the adaptation of operations, design, and training to embrace the potential of ammonia-powered vessels. Furthermore, using ammonia as a marine fuel involves safety hazards such as toxicity which are crucial to understand so safeguards can be introduced. Crew safety is also a key theme when considering transitioning to ammonia fueled ships.
Courses
Education

Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 20/5/25

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