Maritime business policy
The purpose of the maritime business policy is to support the Danish maritime cluster in order to secure growth and jobs in Blue Denmark.
Growth & framework conditions
Here, you will find information about the initiatives taken by the Danish Maritime Authority to promote growth in Blue Denmark. You can also read about the framework conditions of the shipping industry. Finally, you can learn more about the Danish Maritime Authority's work in international fora such as the IMO, EU and CSG.
Growth in Blue Denmark
We are constantly involved in various growth initiatives aimed at supporting the Danish maritime cluster and securing growth and jobs.
Growth in Blue Denmark
Plan for Growth in Blue Denmark 2018
Maritime Strategy Team 2016
Marketing Blue Denmark
Partnerships
Maritime contacts
Maritime spatial plan
The Danish Maritime Authority has now published Denmark's first maritime spatial plan.
Framework conditions
Shipping is a particularly globalised sector and, internationally, competitive framework conditions are decisive for ensuring continued growth in the Danish merchant fleet.
Rules and legislation
The DMA is responsible for issuing acts and executive orders on maritime safety, maritime employment and social law as well as ship registration.
International shipping policy
Danish shipping has a significant role on the global scene and the Danish Maritime Authority is striving to promote Danish shipping policy interests.
International shipping policy
Consultative Shipping Group
Maritime Memoranda of Understanding
EU
The EU is the most important regional forum for Danish shipping, and the Danish Maritime Authority works EU strategically to ensure the best conditions for Danish shipping.
Maritime digitalization
These years, there is a strong focus on the development of new shipping technologies and especially the utilization of digital opportunities.
Maritime digitalization
Focus on autonomous ships
Guidelines for testing maritime technologies
Regulation and reports about maritime technology
Test activities in Denmark
International Maritime Organization
IMO is UN's specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.
International Maritime Organization
About the IMO
IMO Council
International conventions
Setting up a maritime business
Denmark is one of the world’s leading maritime nations and is home to a large and modern maritime cluster. Denmark is also one of the world’s easiest places to do business.
Setting up a maritime business
Ship registration
Point of Contact
Manning
Maritime Sanctions
The international community can impose sanctions on a country if it violates international conventions and agreements. Read here what sanctions apply.
Maritime sactions
General information
Sale of tankers
Other sanctions
Register sale of oil tankers
DMA Regulatory Future Lab
In order to handle industry inquiries that challenge the regulation, the Danish Maritime Authority offers case management in Future Lab.
Strategic Sector Cooperation
The Danish Maritime Authority cooperates with the authorities in China, Ghana and Kenya to promote sustainable development in the maritime sector.
Sector Coorperation with Ghana
Sector Coorperation with Kenya
Sector Coorperation with China