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Positive signals in the EU’s Compass to regain competitiveness – now we need to see action

Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission has presented a plan to strengthen the EU's com­pe­ti­ti­ve­ness, which is under pressure, particularly from the US and China. The plan includes a competition compass and a series of legislative proposals over the next five years. 

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2024

Fewer Pirate Attacks in 2024, but Rising Number of Seafarer Hostage-Takings Cause Concern

Globally, there were slightly fewer pirate attacks in 2024 compared to the previous year. Notably, the Gulf of Guinea has seen a significant decline in the number of attacks since 2020. However, piracy remains a serious threat to seafarers, particularly with a sharp rise in the number of hostage-takings being a cause for concern.

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.

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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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.

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.

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), 11/2/25

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

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Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 18/3/25

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