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Danish Maritime Authority HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service The Danish Maritime Authority's Newsletter for March is now available The articles include: New maritime ILO Convention adopted by sweeping majority Small-scale shipping up for debate The development in small-scale shipping in Denmark Successful Danish/Latvian Maritime Forum with participation of the Danish Minister of Economics and Business Affairs, Mr Bendt Bendtsen and the Latvian Minister of Transportation Mr Ainars Slessers The Danish Maritime Authority’s significant tasks in 2006 Motorways of the Sea: Conclusions from the Ministerial Conference in Ljubljana 24 January 2005 Motorways of the Sea: Finnish – German call for proposals for projects See the full articles 24 Feb 2006 Report on an occupational accident The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents is issuing a marine accident report about an able-bodied seaman who was caught by the sleeve of his boiler suit by the forward mooring winch and thereby pulled around with the winch 2 or 3 times after which he fell down on the deck. The accident occurred shortly before departure time at 1700 hours when an order from the bridge was given to single up fore and aft. The AB was brought to hospital shortly after. Read the full report on the occupational accident here . For further information, please contact Thomas Rekvad, phone no. +45 3917 457 The Danish Maritime Authority's Newsletter for February is now available The articles include: Shipping company to pay for inspection of detained Danish ship Bill on alcohol limits introduced New international requirements for training of ratings and of seafarers in maritime security Overall plan to reduce administrative burdens for the shipping industry See the full articles in English The Danish Maritime Authority's Newsletter for January is now available The articles include: New Year’s letter from the Director General Act on assumption of right to use Danish ships adopted Research institute for the Blue Denmark opened in Esbjerg The Baltic Sea appointed a particularly sensitive sea area Business conference for machinists Development of Motorways of the Baltic Sea Accidents at sea 2004 See the full articles here 7 Dec 2005 Collision in the Great Belt at Agers Flak The cargo ships ZIEMIA LODZKA (Liberia, 17458 gt, 26264 dwt, length 180 metres) and VERTIGO (Jamaica, length 164 metres, draught approximately 8 metres) collided the night between 6 and 7 September 2005 at approximately 0030 hours local time. VERTIGO foundered after the collision. Parts of the wreck are above water. The crewmembers from VERTIGO abandoned the ship and they were subsequently brought to Korsoer – nobody was injured. The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accident is taking statements from the crewmembers of the two ships and the Division is making technical investigations. Oil pollution prevention ships are on the position. As for now, no oil pollution has been reported. VERTIGO was heading north from Poland en route to the United States. The ship was navigating in route H with an approximate speed of 13.4 knots. ZIEMIA was heading south to a port in Poland. The ship was navigating in route T with a speed of approximately 12 knots. The collision occurred at the position where route T connects with route H at Agers Flak. The Danish Maritime Authority has detained both ships. The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents will issue a report on the sequence of events leading to the accident as soon as possible. For further information, please contact Lars G. Nielsen by telephone: +45 3917 4656 or by e-mail: lgn@dma.dk adresse_index_ENG_2003 Danish Maritime Authority HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service The Danish Maritime Authority's Newsletter for March is now available The articles include: New maritime ILO Convention adopted by sweeping majority Small-scale shipping up for debate The development in small-scale shipping in Denmark Successful Danish/Latvian Maritime Forum with participation of the Danish Minister of Economics and Business Affairs, Mr Bendt Bendtsen and the Latvian Minister of Transportation Mr Ainars Slessers The Danish Maritime Authority’s significant tasks in 2006 Motorways of the Sea: Conclusions from the Ministerial Conference in Ljubljana 24 January 2005 Motorways of the Sea: Finnish – German call for proposals for projects See the full articles 24 Feb 2006 Report on an occupational accident The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents is issuing a marine accident report about an able-bodied seaman who was caught by the sleeve of his boiler suit by the forward mooring winch and thereby pulled around with the winch 2 or 3 times after which he fell down on the deck. The accident occurred shortly before departure time at 1700 hours when an order from the bridge was given to single up fore and aft. The AB was brought to hospital shortly after. Read the full report on the occupational accident here . For further information, please contact Thomas Rekvad, phone no. +45 3917 457 The Danish Maritime Authority's Newsletter for February is now available The articles include: Shipping company to pay for inspection of detained Danish ship Bill on alcohol limits introduced New international requirements for training of ratings and of seafarers in maritime security Overall plan to reduce administrative burdens for the shipping industry See the full articles in English The Danish Maritime Authority's Newsletter for January is now available The articles include: New Year’s letter from the Director General Act on assumption of right to use Danish ships adopted Research institute for the Blue Denmark opened in Esbjerg The Baltic Sea appointed a particularly sensitive sea area Business conference for machinists Development of Motorways of the Baltic Sea Accidents at sea 2004 See the full articles here 7 Dec 2005 Collision in the Great Belt at Agers Flak The cargo ships ZIEMIA LODZKA (Liberia, 17458 gt, 26264 dwt, length 180 metres) and VERTIGO (Jamaica, length 164 metres, draught approximately 8 metres) collided the night between 6 and 7 September 2005 at approximately 0030 hours local time. VERTIGO foundered after the collision. Parts of the wreck are above water. The crewmembers from VERTIGO abandoned the ship and they were subsequently brought to Korsoer – nobody was injured. The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accident is taking statements from the crewmembers of the two ships and the Division is making technical investigations. Oil pollution prevention ships are on the position. As for now, no oil pollution has been reported. VERTIGO was heading north from Poland en route to the United States. The ship was navigating in route H with an approximate speed of 13.4 knots. ZIEMIA was heading south to a port in Poland. The ship was navigating in route T with a speed of approximately 12 knots. The collision occurred at the position where route T connects with route H at Agers Flak. The Danish Maritime Authority has detained both ships. The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents will issue a report on the sequence of events leading to the accident as soon as possible. For further information, please contact Lars G. Nielsen by telephone: +45 3917 4656 or by e-mail: lgn@dma.dk adresse_index_ENG_2003 About DMA HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State The Danish Maritime Authority Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs Basic Values Our Mission: To promote health and safety on clean seas and to effectively strengthen the competitiveness and employment of maritime industries. Our Vision: To set up pointers for future quality shipping. We are part of Maritime Denmark Our surroundings are our first priority – and we are proud to play a key role in maritime transport and future growth. Our results matter We seek influence and results, nationally, as well as internationally, and we achieve clear improvements for companies, seafarers and society in general. We are proactive We have the courage to think big and come up with new ideas. We find effective solutions that work in practice. We demonstrate initiative, commitment, perseverance and expertise. We focus on quality Our Administration is a reliable partner that provides high quality solutions. We constantly develop our competences to ensure high professional standards. We welcome all viewpoints and we are creative We co-operate with all interested parties and take a holistic approach. We share our knowledge and respect the opinion and contributions of others. Together we create a superior work place We are passionate about our work. Working together, we perform better – and we care for the individual. We are committed to the Administration, our assignments and each other. The values of our human resource policy is integrated in our daily life. Management in DMA Vision: The management of the Danish Maritime Authority must be based on its values and support the employees' abilities to carry out their duties independently, to be creative, and to use new technology. Strategy: The Danish Maritime Authority will strengthen employee involvement, knowledge management, and e-administration. Links HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation www.seahealth.dk Directory of Maritime Links IMO's directory aims to provide a wide range of links to sites of interest to the maritime community in the field of maritime safety, prevention of pollution from ships and related subjects. IMO Link Directory Publications HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software that lets you view and print PDF files. Publications The Danish Maritime Authority and Shipping 2005 Action Plan 2005 The Danish Maritime Authority and Shipping 2004 Seamens Act The Seaman's Rights and Duties Cash Benefit Sickness or Maternity Industrial Injuries Health Security for Seafarers Risk Analysis of Navigational Safety in Danish Waters Agreement between the Danish Maritime Authority and the Shipping Industry Guidelines on Malaria Nyheder Danish Maritime Authority SEARCH: Legislation Casualty Reports Fields of Responsibility Legislation The Seaman's Rights & Duties Certificates of Competency Health Security for Seafarers Cash Benefit Sickness or Maternity Industrial Injuries Safety & Environmental Legislation Survey of all Types of Ships ISM Pleasure Craft Port State Control Safety of Navigation Danish International Register Demise Charter Forms for Printing Contact The Maritime Education and Training Division Quality Assurance The Training Ship DANMARK Project Overview Completed EU RTD Projects Contact HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State The Danish Maritime Authority Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs Danish Maritime Authority P O Box 2605 38 C, Vermundsgade DK – 2100 Copenhagen Telephone +45 39 17 44 00 Facsimile +45 39 17 44 01 E-mail DMA@dma.dk Location Maps Safety & Environmental Legislation HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software that lets you view and print PDF files. Legislation Applying to Different Types of Ships: Passenger Ships: Passenger Ships, incl. High-Speed Craft International Voyages (extracts) National Voyages Special Passenger Ships: Passenger Ships in Port Areas Traditional Ships Open Ships ("Viking ships") Cargo Ships: Length below 15 metres Length of or above 15 metres (extracts) Special Cargo Ships: Pilot Vessels Coastal Rescue Vessels Traditional Ships MODUs Barges Open Ships ("Viking ships") Fishing Vessels: Length below 15 metres Length of or above 15 metres Pleasure Craft Other Selected Orders, Regulations and Guidances Policies/EU regulation Payment for Surveys Safety & Environmental Legislation Survey of All Types of Ships Class Agreement ISM Pleasure Craft Port State Control Safety of Navigation Flag State Audit System Self-Assessment Form Maritime Security News HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Newsletter - March 2006 01 March 2006 NEWS 2006 01 March 2006 Newsletter February 2006 01 February 2006 Newsletter December 2005 01 December 2005 Newsletter November 2005 01 November 2005 Safety studies 04 October 2005 Newsletter October 2005 03 October 2005 15 September 2005 Equivalent drug used to treat heart cramps 15 September 2005 Newsletter September 2005 01 September 2005 KAREN DANIELSEN Report 22 August 2005 Newsletter August 2005 01 August 2005 Report on collision 24 October 2004 12 July 2005 Newsletter July 2005 01 July 2005 Newsletter June 2005 16 June 2005 Newsletter may 2005 09 May 2005 Newsletter - April 2005 08 April 2005 Proposal for new Traffic Separation Schemes 04 March 2005 Forgery of IMCI certificates 04 March 2005 Newsletter - March 2005 02 March 2005 Guidance for approval and inspection 18 February 2005 Newsletter - February 2005 16 February 2005 Newsletter - January 2005 11 January 2005 News 2005 10 January 2005 Newsletter - December 2004 15 November 2004 Newsletter - November 2004 15 November 2004 October 2004 12 October 2004 Newsletter - September 2004 10 September 2004 Newsletter - August 2004 10 August 2004 Newsletter - May 2004 28 July 2004 Newsletter - June 2004 28 July 2004 Newsletter - July 2004 28 July 2004 April 2004 News 25 May 2004 February 2004 news 05 March 2004 NEWS 2004 05 March 2004 November 2003 news 17 November 2003 October 2003 news 07 October 2003 August/September 2003 news 02 September 2003 Fu Shan Hai 14 August 2003 Risk analysis - summary 11 March 2003 December 2003 news 03 March 2003 January 2004 news 03 March 2003 May 2003 news 03 March 2003 February 2003 news 03 March 2003 June/July 2003 news 03 March 2003 March 2003 news 03 March 2003 Maritime security 03 March 2003 May 2003 news 03 March 2003 Order on bunkering operations 03 March 2003 Security Flowchart 03 February 2003 January 2003 news 03 February 2003 December News 20 December 2002 News from DMA on the EU presidency 03 December 2002 Denmark signs the Bunkers Convention 03 December 2002 News archive 03 December 2002 News 03 December 2002 Danish Shipping Policy HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Danish Shipping Policy Quality Shipping Danish shipping policy in general The main purposes of the Danish shipping policy are: 1. To promote open and unrestricted market access. 2. To ensure the global competitiveness of the Danish fleet. 3. To promote safety for ships and those on board and prevent marine pollution. Re. 1. Open and unrestricted market access EU as well as other international institutions such as the OECD and the WTO play an important role in promoting a liberal shipping policy, and bilateral contacts are of great value as well. Open and unrestricted market access is essential to the Danish fleet, which operates on a global basis. The Danish cabotage market is open to all ships regardless of flag. The right to market access is, among other things, based on a number of bilateral shipping agreements between Denmark and other countries and on more general trade political agreements between the EU and its member countries as well as third countries. In order to improve Danish ships' market access and Danish ship owners' possibilities of establishing themselves in third countries, Denmark agreed to an addendum to the bilateral shipping agreement with China in the spring of 2000. Furthermore, the European Commission has been negotiating with China for a period of time on a bilateral shipping agreement, and likewise Europe is initiating similar negotiations with India. Re. 2. Global competitiveness The Danish International Register One of the main elements in ensuring a competitive Danish merchant fleet is the Danish International Register (DIS). Ships registered in the DIS must meet the same standards on safety, prevention of pollution and occupational health as those registered in the Danish National Register (DAS). For further information about ship registration, please see the section on Ship Registration . DIS gives Danish ship owners an opportunity to reduce their manning costs to an internationally competitive level. In a global market, these costs are some of the few expenses that differ from one flag operator to another. Manning costs therefore constitute a competitive factor that cannot be ignored. In order to secure a level playing field within Europe as well as to promote the competitiveness of the European fleet and the employment of European seafarers, the Commission has issued a set of guidelines on state aid. According to these guidelines, tax exemptions on seafarers’ salary are allowed, and it is possible to replace usual company taxes by so-called tonnage taxes. They are based on taxation of the ship owner's surplus, but are, however, dependent on a ship's tonnage. Like other countries, Denmark has chosen tax incentives as a means of reducing costs. The seafarer is thus exempted from paying income tax of the DIS salary (net wages). Furthermore, non-domiciled crewmembers may be covered by collective agreements with local unions stipulating local conditions. However, rest periods, social protection, vacation, etc. are in accordance with Danish law (e.g. five weeks paid vacation, etc.). For further information about seafarers' rights, please see the section on Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen . DIS has been a success. Denmark has maintained a merchant fleet under Danish flag and stopped the transfer to foreign flags that we experienced in the years prior to the establishment of the international register (before 1988). The register has a high percentage of Danish seafarers. The maintenance of a merchant fleet flying the Danish flag has been of great importance to a continued existence of a maritime cluster in Denmark. About 40,000 persons are employed within the sector covered by the so-called Blue Denmark. Training The training of seafarers – or the qualifications of crewmembers - is also a critical factor for the competitiveness of the Danish shipping industry (and the ability to innovate in a world of constant change). A high-tech fleet requires well-qualified seafarers, whose qualifications are adjusted to the needs of the industry. In keeping with the Danish shipping policy, a suitable number of Danish seafarers are trained, and safety aspects constitute the main part of this training. All basic training of seafarers in Denmark takes place at publicly financed maritime training institutions under the auspices of the Danish Maritime Authority. There are 14 maritime training institutions and two sail training vessels. Each year approximately 250 persons pass the basic tranining, while about 450 students graduate as ship's officers, masters, chief engineers and skippers. For further information about the training and the training institutions, please see the section on Education . Global demand for well-qualified officers is growing, and the chances of getting a job depend on qualifications. Denmark therefore gives priority to a national maritime educational system of a high standard. The use of new technology is paramount, e.g. the use of marine simulators for training seafarers in safe navigation. In a simulator you are capable of creating critical situations in a safe environment. Denmark is one of the only places in the world where training in full-mission simulators (DanSim) is mandatory for nautical students. The training of navigational officers as well as marine engineers has been adjusted to meet the challenges of the future. Future officers will receive basic training for duties on deck and in the engine room. Approximately three years ago, the Danish government introduced an incentive to the ship owners to recruit and train more officers and lower ranking seafarers. It consists of a subsidy to the training place in order to reduce the ship owner's costs for wages, etc. The trainee cannot be part of the safe manning crew. This is in compliance with the EU guidelines on state aid. Re. 3 Safety and prevention of pollution Shipping is an international industry, and for this reason international and global regulation is important for both competitive and safety and environmental reasons. The IMO (the International Maritime Organization) is a focal point for setting up international standards on maritime safety and the prevention of marine pollution. Denmark supports and takes an active part in the work of the IMO on these issues, and in November 2001, Denmark was elected a member of the IMO Council. In recent years, tragic passenger ship incidents have taken place in our part of the world. Therefore, the safety of passenger ships is a key issue in the IMO, the EU and in Denmark. For further information on this issue, please refer to the section on Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health . Denmark has played an active role in the IMO in developing a stricter safety regime for passenger ships. In order to ensure global solutions, all ships navigating Danish waters should observe the same international rules and regulations. It is important that all flag states take on their responsibilities and ensure good safety standards on their ships. Some states do, however, not live up to these standards. To prevent accidents, loss of lives and damage to the environment, many countries cooperate on port state control operations. Responsible states should not accept sub-standard shipping in their area. The great potential risk of damage related to sub-standard ships is not acceptable to countries that live by the rules and enforce high and costly standards on their own ships. The Port State Control co-operation between European states has the purpose of ensuring that ships calling at ports in these countries apply the international standards on safety and pollution prevention, regardless of the flag they fly. During the past ten years, the EU has made great efforts to ensure that a number of international convention requirements are applied homogeneously within the EU. The EU regulation also deals with measures that apply only to EU ships. With the co-operation of both sides of the industry, Denmark – in conclusion – works for the highest, feasible level of safety for ships and for the prevention of pollution. A crucial element of Danish shipping policy is the implementation of international rules protecting the rights of the seafarers. Global ILO standards help protect the seafarer regardless of nationality and the ship's flag, and at the same time they create a common basis of quality shipping. This aim has, however, not been fully met by the ILO. In December 2001, the ILO recognised this and initiated a comprehensive revision of existing conventions within the field of shipping. The purpose is to create an effective and updated "super convention". The convention is to ensure global protection of the seafarers' social rights and living conditions on board regardless of flag. One of the means to achieving this goal is intensified port state control. The aim is also to eliminate sub-standard ships and sub-standard flag states. Denmark holds the chairmanship of a working group under the auspices of the ILO that is to draw up texts for the "super convention". Denmark takes an active part in the revision work, which aims to safeguard the rights of the seafarers and ensure equal conditions of competition for quality shipping. Legislation For new measures, please see the homepage of the Danish Parliament, the Folketinget: www.ft.dk . The Sea Act. EU As a member of the EU, Denmark follows the EU policy within the field of shipping. The Danish Maritime Authority carries out its EU work in accordance with the government's policy and the purpose of the Danish Maritime Authority. For further information on the EU, please see the newsletter issued by the Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs on www.oem.dk Education HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Maritime education Maritime education in Denmark is under the management and control of the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), which is a government institution under the Ministry of Trade and Industry Important maritime education issues pass through the Maritime Education Council, the members of which are representatives of shipowners and seafarers' associations, lecturers and student organisations, the Royal Danish Navy and the DMA. The Maritime Education Council is advisory. The DMA is responsible for all maritime training and education as well as training ships. For the education and training of ratings and officers (deck and engine), the relevant institutions comprise: 5 schools and 2 sailing training vessels for ratings 1 nautical college, 1 skipper school, 1 motor training vessel and 1 private simulator centre for deck officers 2 maritime and education centres for ship’s officers (dual purpose deck and engine officers) 6 engineering colleges for engine officers 7 training centres for fire fighting training The Danish Maritime Authority has established a quality system of its own covering its relations to the quality systems of the institutions and the audit activities influenced by the ISO9000 standards. The MET Division it self has established a certifiable quality system in full accordance with the ISO 9002 series and has been audited by an external body, the Force Institute (Vejen, Denmark). The Maritime Education and Training (MET) Division Quality Assurance The Training Ship DANMARK Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Safety at Sea Below, you can find the items that are immediately related to the first part of the Danish Maritime Authority's mission: 'To promote safety and health on a clean sea as well as to effectively strengthen competitiveness and employment in the maritime industries.' The sub-items include, for example, concrete rules and regulations, a description of the International Safety Management Code (ISM) and a guide of navigation to Danish waters. Policies/EU regulation Payment for Surveys Safety & Environmental Legislation Survey of All Types of Ships Class Agreement ISM Pleasure Craft Port State Control Safety of Navigation Flag State Audit System Self-Assessment Form Maritime Security Casualty Investigation HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Casualty Investigation Contact: The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents 38 C Vermundsgade DK - 2100 Copenhagen Phone: +45 3917 4400 Facsimile: +45 3917 4416 Cell-phone: +45 2334 2301 (24 hours a day). E-mail: oke@dma.dk The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents, which was founded in January 1990, is an independent part of the Danish Maritime Authority. The Division is responsible for investigating accidents and deaths at sea to determine the cause(s). By doing this, measures can be taken by the Danish Maritime Authority or others to seek to prevent similar accidents from happening again. The Order on the Investigation of Accidents at Sea, which entered into force on 12 February 2000, is the foundation of the Division's work. The Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents consists of six persons with different skills and backgrounds – one head of office, one deputy chief, two ship surveyors and one secretary. About the Division Legislation Accidents on merhant ships Accidents on fishing vessels Accidents - Greenland Accidents involving leisure crafts Quarterly information List of marine accident reports Safety studies Reporting Forms Ship Registration HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Ship Registration The objective of the Danish Registry is to ensure that both the registration of ships flying the Danish flag and any subsequent registration of rights in these take place in a satisfactory manner. The Danish registers are – as a general rule – for Danish owned ships. Eligible for registration are ships owned by Danish citizens, Danish partnerships or Danish limited liability companies. Furthermore – and according to community regulations on the right of free establishment – ships owned by EU or EEA citizens/partnerships/limited liability companies with a genuine link to Denmark are eligible for registration. Also, foreign companies with a major Danish influence can register a ship in the Danish International Register of Shipping (DIS). Finally, the Bareboat Charter Register is in operation allowing ships to be demise charter registered into or out of Denmark. Registration in Denmark is not voluntary, but an obligation if the requirements for ownership are fulfilled. All four registers are situated in Copenhagen and managed by the same department of the Danish Maritime Authority. For practical purposes, the four registers are run in the same manner. Danish International Register (DIS) Demise Charter Contact Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software that lets you view and print PDF files. Legislation The Seaman's Rights and Duties Certificates of Competency Danish Recognition of Foreign Certificates Health Security for Seafarers Cash Benefit Sickness or Maternity Industrial Injuries Medical Certificates Research & Development HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Research & Development Research and development is important to the Danish maritime industries. The Danish Maritime Authority takes part in several research and development projects, is the project leader of some of them, and presents information about transport-related projects under the European Commission's Framework Programme. Below, there is a brief description of selected EU projects with direct links to the final project reports, where relevant. Project Overview Completed EU RTD Projects Centre for Maritime Health Service HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Centre of Maritime Health Service The centre is a knowledge and competence centre for the maritime health service and has a consultancy function answering questions from the users i.e. the total Danish merchant fleet and fishing fleet. The centre draws up and updates: The technical regulation for the maritime health service. Rules and guidances on medicaments and equipment in ships. Rules on disease treatment and disease prophylaxis on board ships. Contract and instructions according to which Radio Medical doctors work. Guidelines for the content and completion of education and training programmes. The centre supervises: That tasks are solved as agreed. The centre educates: Treaters of disease on ships. Doctors at Radio Medical. Teachers teaching on behalf of the Danish Maritime Authority at AMU centres – centres offering adult vocational training. The centre evaluates: The maritime health service and organizes development tasks to improve the maritime health service. The Research Unit for Maritime Medicine Education, training and courses at CMHS Medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen Radio Medical Denmark adresse_index_ENG_2003 Newsletter - March 2006 HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Newsletter for March 2006 New maritime ILO Convention adopted by sweeping majority More than five years preparatory work culminated on 23 February 2006 with the adoption of a new Convention on protection of seafarers. In many ways, the Convention is a landmark development. It includes all aspects of conditions of employment of seafarers such as minimum requirements for seafarers to work on a ship and it contains provisions on conditions of employment, hours of work and rest, accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering, health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection. Among the novel features of the Convention are the more stringent control obligations, both for the flag State and for the port State. The purpose of these control obligations is to ensure the effective implementation of the Convention. Under the Convention, ships above 500 GT and engaged in international voyages or voyages between foreign ports will be required to carry a “Maritime Labour Certificate” and a “Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance”. Thereby, the safeguarding of seafarers’ rights is given equal importance to requirements regarding security that are made for ships today through the International Maritime Organization, IMO. The Convention takes the global nature of shipping into consideration as well as the widespread use of seafarers of different nationalities on board ships requiring special measures in order to ensure both the protection of seafarers and equivalent competitive conditions for quality shipping. Quite unusually, no country voted against the Convention. The result of the vote was 314 votes in favour, 0 votes against and 4 abstentions. Furthermore, a few countries - including Denmark - were singled out for their great effort in the making of the Convention. For further information, please contact Director for Shipping Policy Birgit S lling Olsen by tel.: +45 3917 4508 (mobile: +45 2020 1863) or by e-mail: bso@dma.dk or Head of Division Jan Gabrielsen by tel.: 3917 4630 (mobile: +45 2562 7952) or by e-mail: jga@dma.dk Small-scale shipping up for debate Development possibilities for the smaller shipping industry were up for debate when the Trade and Industry Committee under the Danish Parliament held a small consul hearing on 8 February 2006 regarding shipping, and especially small-scale shipping. Among others, the Minister of Economics and Business Affairs Mr Bendt Bendtsen gave a speech. The Minister emphasized that Danish shipping is very successful and that there are good preconditions for continued growth and development within the industry in general. Moreover, the Minister mentioned a number of challenges with which the smaller shipping industry is faced. Parts of the smaller shipping industry in Denmark are characterized by a high average age. The smaller shipping industry has – on numerous occasions – pointed out that there is a need to relax the provisions on quirat to make it possible for the smaller shipping companies to raise capital for renewing their fleets. The government does not consider quirat financing as a suitable solution to the problem. Instead, it is the government’s ambition to reduce labour taxes. Similar priorities are made elsewhere in Europe as well, such as in Germany and in the Netherlands. The Minister pointed out that a number of initiatives relating to capital has already been launched in the government’s “Action plan for risk capital” from 2005. At the same time, the Minister invited the smaller shipping industry to participate in the work with raising capital for the trade and industry and pointed out that the private marked is the way forward. Small-scale shipping has often encountered problems at international PSC inspections, where especially dry cargo ships under 3000 GT are detained more often than other ships. That problem concerns the entire shipowning industry, since Denmark’s image as a flag State could deteriorate as a consequence. The government has entered into a broad political agreement on future maritime educations in order to enhance the maritime qualifications. The Minister emphasized the need for increased focus on education of home-trade masters. The problems surrounding education and ensuring maritime qualifications was the recurring subject in several of the contributions at the hearing and during the subsequent debate. Furthermore, the Minister pointed out that the development within the shipping industry could necessitate that the shipping companies explore unknown territory and reorganize operations or enter into cooperation with other shipowners or companies. The Minister finished his speech by mentioning the coming action plan for the development of Denmark as Europe’s leading shipping nation. The action plan is expected to be made public in March. It deals with a number of important aspects that should ensure that Danish shipping also in future will be among the world’s leading. In addition, the action plan includes initiatives aimed at the smaller shipping industry. During the hearing, the general understanding was that the development of small-scale shipping should take place from a commercial perspective. At the same time, it was broadly agreed on that Denmark should not get back to the quirat scheme, which was used up until 1989. The industry, which would like to use a modernized quirat scheme, however, happily accepted the Minister’s offer to participate in the fundraising. Several of the speakers mentioned that the maritime cluster, which consists of the shipowners, maritime equipment manufacturers, maritime service businesses etc. would be weakened if shipowning operation in Denmark was to solely consist of operator companies. There is a need for the shipowners to own their own tonnage. Otherwise valuable qualifications and skills are lost in the shipowner associations and other shore-based parts of the maritime cluster. For further information, please contact Head of Division Mogens Schr der Bech by tel.: +45 3917 4501 or by e-mail: mb@dma.dk The development in small-scale shipping in Denmark The Danish Maritime Authority has examined the development of Danish shipping in the period 1998 to 2004, especially for the smaller shipping industry. The description of the development is based on a number of statistics from the Statistical Denmark. In some cases, the statements are indexed to monitor the development in the separate segments of Danish shipowning operation. The development of active shipowners as well as shipowning business where ships are chartered are accounted for. The following matters should be emphasized: The development in Danish shipowners indicates a change towards less, but larger companies. Consequently, the number of shipowners under 10,000 GT has suffered. The gross income (earnings) totally as well as per tonnage unit for shipowners between 3,000 and 9,999 GT has dropped radically despite a favourable marked from 2004. In general, the somewhat small shipowners under 3,000 GT has experienced a positive development in gross income and earnings calculated per tonnage unit. The group 3,000 to 9,999 GT shows the weakest development of all the groups. The number of shipowners, which charters out ships has reduced radically, however, the tonnage remains more or less unchanged. For further information please contact Head of Division Mogens Schr der Bech by tel.: +45 3917 4501 or by e-mail mb@dma.dk Successful Danish/Latvian Maritime Forum with participation of the Danish Minister of Economics and Business Affairs, Mr Bendt Bendtsen and the Latvian Minister of Transportation Mr Ainars Slessers The Danish Shipowners’ Association, the Latvian Embassy in Copenhagen and the Danish Maritime Authority had jointly arranged a Danish Latvian maritime forum on 23 and 24 February 2006. The two countries’ Ministers of transportation at sea and for ports participated at the maritime forum, where representatives from the Danish and Latvian industry – shipowners and ports –and representatives from the shipping and transport authorities were also present. The basis of the forum was the mutual interest in the development in trade, transport and logistics in the Baltic Sea, including the development of the Latvian ports for important entrances and transit points between Europe and Asia. The purpose was to strengthen the good relations between Denmark and Latvia as a new shipping oriented EU partner as well as to promote the contact and cooperation within the shipping area – officially as well as commercially. The main topics at the maritime forum were: topical transport political subjects – Danish and Latvian governmental perspectives, EU’s shipping policy – experience and expectations, and Danish-Latvian relations – shipping and ports. The topics were discussed in separate sessions and there were substantial contributions from both countries and subsequent discussions among the participants. The successful maritime forum met the expectations and the established objectives. For further information, please contact Ann Dilling by tel.: +45 3917 4503 or by e-mail: ad@dma.dk The Danish Maritime Authority’s significant tasks in 2006 The Danish Maritime Authority has entered into its annual performance contract with the department of the Ministry of Economics and Business Affairs. The contract contains strategic aims for the Authority in the coming years as well as it specifically establishes which significant results the Authority will obtain in 2006. Among others things, the Danish Maritime Authority is to: implement the action plan for Denmark as Europe’s leading shipping nation, which is introduced in March 2006, work to reduce the number of detentions in foreign ports, continue the work to enhance safety of navigation in Danish waters, continue the work with reducing administrative burdens for the shipping industry, and work for the maritime cluster to have access to the necessary maritime qualifications and skills. For further information, please contact Head of Documentation Gunnar Lenzing by tel.: +45 39 17 4660 or by e-mail: gl@dma.dk Motorways of the Sea: Conclusions from the Ministerial Conference in Ljubljana 24 January 2005 In the conclusions from the Conference, it is emphasized that international maritime links are of crucial importance to international trade, including inside the EU. However, there is a need for development within this area. Motorways of the Sea is regarded as being the central element with regards to promoting modal shift, which entails putting more emphasis on transport at sea, inland waterways and railroads and cohesion within the EU. It is established in the conclusions that the development of the Motorways at Sea requires very good preparation that should include elements such as: identification of maritime links that have the potential to become Motorways of the Sea, systematic analysis of the needs of social and economic actors that should be made aware of the advantages offered by these new maritime links which can only become viable where there is a commitment to use them, identification of the criteria and needs for the implementation of the Motorways of the Sea, essential for the identification of ports to be integrated into the logistic chain of the Motorways of the Sea, selection of Motorways of the Sea links in conformity with the TEN-T Regulation, in-depth analysis of the Motorways of the Sea projects from a financial, legal and technical point of view. removal of the remaining obstacles that hinder the development of Motorways of the Sea, use where appropriate of the existing possibility of alternative security agreements for short sea shipping extending the cooperation between the countries within the Motorways at Sea area, e.g. through a Memorandum of Understanding and master plans, prioritizing Motorways of the Sea in the TEN-T area and involving he private sector, expansion of the national Short Sea Promotion Centre to include inter-modal transport Furthermore, there were a number of speeches at the conference - also from the industry. Emmanuele Grimaldi described Grimaldi Lines’ extensive European network of Motorways of the Sea. Additional information about the conference can be found at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/transport/intermodality/motorways_sea/index_en.htm For further information, please contact Mogens Schr der Bech by tel.: +45 3917 4501 or by e-mail: mb@dma.dk Motorways of the Sea: Finnish – German call for proposals for projects The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland and the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs of Germany have opened a call for proposals for projects on Motorways of the Sea between Finland and Germany. The call for proposals for projects complies with the rules in the Trans-European Network for Transportation (TEN-T). The aim with Motorways at Sea is to concentrate transportation in maritime-based logistical links, by for instance consolidating existing links or opening new ones. The logistical angle entails that transport should not only be seen from the “port to port” point of view, but also from a transport chain perspective. This means that it is possible to receive financial aid from the EU for the broader transport area. Financial aid may be granted for areas, which could be beneficial for all, e.g. ice breaking and improved shore-based access at ports and as operational aid in a limited period. Offers should be submitted to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland and the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs of Germany on 24 March at the latest. Offers are reviewed and ranked according to: contribution to modal shift – so that sea transport, inland waterways and railroads account for a larger part of the transport – or cohesion between regions, aspects relating to quality, transport services and viability of the project in general, impacts on competitiveness – avoid unintentional distortion of competition. Quality aspects should be seen in relation to: port services as on stop shopping, ship related services and cost based prices, the ports’ backing and services connecting the ports with the other part of the TEN-T system, general information systems and monitoring in the transport chain, sea transport in frequency, regularity, safety matters and security, the TEN-T dimension integrating the project in the development of the TEN-T system in general. If the countries assess the offers as being favourable, the offers will be forwarded in order to receive financial aid from the EU’s TEN-T funds. The basis for receiving financial aid from the EU is an EU tender with a date that is not definitively established. Further information regarding the call for proposals for projects for Finland can be found at: http://www.mintc.fi/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=lvm/cm/pub/showdoc.p?docid=2186&menuid=233&channelid=0&channelitemid=12840&channelTypeId=22 Further information (in German) regarding the call for proposals for projects for Germany can be found at: http://www.bmvbw.de/artikel,-949390/Meeresautobahnen-_Hochgeschwin.htm For further information, please contact Mogens Schr der Bech by tel.: +45 3917 4501 or by e-mail: mb@dma.dk NEWS 2006 Newsletter - March 2006 NEWS 2004 December 2003 news November 2003 news October 2003 news August/September 2003 news June/July 2003 news Order on bunkering operations Maritime security May 2003 news March 2003 news Risk analysis - summary February 2003 news January 2003 news Security Flowchart December News Denmark signs the Bunkers Convention News from DMA on the EU presidency Fu Shan Hai Newsletter February 2006 HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service The Danish Maritime Authority’s Newsletter - February 2006 Shipping company to pay for inspection of detained Danish ship Recently, a Danish cargo ship called at a port on small island in the Pacific Ocean to unload general cargo. The ship carried additional cargo destined for the Asian mainland. During the stay in the port, the ship was submitted to a routine Port State Control inspection by the local authorities. At the inspection, the local port authorities found that the ship had several defects. Some of these were found to be of such a serious nature that the ship was detained. Several of the defects concerned areas which should be checked and approved by the ship’s classification society. Therefore, the port authorities sent for the classification society. Since the classification society in question was not represented on the island, the society had to send a surveyor to the island. Based on information regarding the ship’s defects, the Danish Maritime Authority decided to inspect the ship and charge the inspection to the shipping company. The shipping company was informed that the ship was not permitted to leave the port before the Danish Maritime Authority had carried out an inspection of the vessel. During the inspection, the Danish Maritime Authority found additional significant defects. Some were in fact so grave that the Danish Maritime Authority ordered the loading to be discontinued, as the vessel could not be considered suited for carrying cargo at that time. After a number of the defects were remedied, the ship was allowed to head for the next port of discharge and then directly to a repair yard. This incident has been a costly affair for the shipping company. Besides the charter fee and repair costs, the company must cover the expenses in connection with the Danish Maritime Authority’s inspection as well as the expenses of the classification society. The incident could have been avoided if the shipping company had made certain that the ship was seaworthy at any given time. The detention is the first example of the Danish Maritime Authority’s more stringent practice where a shipping company is charged the expenses of an extraordinary inspection carried out by the Danish Maritime Authority. In accordance with the new provisions on inspections from October 2005, inspections paid for by the shipping companies and carried out on board Danish ships detained by foreign port authorities will - as a general rule - be carried out by the Danish Maritime Authority. A ship which is to be submitted to such an inspection must under normal circumstances not leave the port until after the Danish Maritime Authority’s inspection. According to the new practice, an inspection paid for by a shipping company will primarily be effectuated with regard to ships where material matters and the safety culture is not shipshape. For further information, please contact Arne Ulstrup by telephone: +45 3917 4580 or by e-mail: au@dma.dk Bill on alcohol limits introduced On 25 January 2006, the Minister of Economic and Business Affairs, Mr Bendt Bendtsen, introduced a bill on alcohol limits at sea and prevention of pollution from ships. According to the bill, the alcohol limit will be 0.20 for all kinds of commercial navigation, including fishing. The alcohol limit will be 0.50 with regard to recreational vessels that requires training of the master or mate, and to water scooters and similar vessels. The fixed alcohol limit thus includes the largest and fastest vessels: - recreational vessels of 15 metres (approximately 50 feet) or above, - high speed craft where a special high speed craft certificate is required, i.e. high speed craft with so much power that the hull is partially lifted from the surface at a certain velocity, - water scooters and the like. The alcohol limit for recreational vessels does not apply to vessels that are moored at a protected anchorage or in a port. The provisions contained in the bill applies to anybody who is in command of a vessels or who carries out work on board of such a nature that it has significant importance with regard to safety. This applies to commercial and recreational navigation. A general alcohol-related provision still applies which establishes that it is not allowed to command a vessel or to carry out work on board with significance for the vessel’s safety, if the service can not be carried out in a satisfactory manner. This provision applies to all types of vessels and thus applies to navigation in the smaller and slow recreational vessels that are not included by the new alcohol limits. Furthermore, it will be possible for the police to carry out random checks. The penalty will be similar to the one established by the Danish Road Traffic Act. This is a significant tightening of the provisions also with regard to drunken navigation with recreational vessels that are not subject to the new alcohol limits. The Act is expected to enter info force on 1 July 2006. For further information, please contact Head of Section, Anita Veds Larsen by telephone +45 39 17 4661 or by e-mail: avl@dma.dk New international requirements for training of ratings and for training of seafarers in maritime security On 23 to 27 January 2006, the Standards of Training and Watchkeeping Sub-Committee held its 37th meeting at IMO in London. Among other things, items such as maritime security and training of ratings (able seamen) were on the agenda. The mentioned agenda items were discussed in separate working groups. The working group on maritime security agreed that the training of seafarers and familiarization with maritime security should be included in the STCW Convention so that international requirements will be established for the training of seafarers in maritime security. Furthermore, a distinction is being made between seafarers without any specific responsibility within maritime security and seafarers who are to assist the ship security officer. The requirements for the ship security officer already appear from the ISPS Code. These are not expected to become an integral part of the STCW Convention. At the meeting of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in May, it will be decided whether the new requirements on training are to be incorporated into the STCW Convention and if so, when they should enter into force. Until now, international requirements on training of ratings (able seamen) has sorted under the International Labour Organization (ILO). However, there has been an international wish to transfer the requirements to the STCW Convention under IMO. Therefore, in January 2005, IMO launched the work with specifying the qualification and training requirements for ratings. During 2005, the work was made in a correspondence group in which Denmark participated. The correspondence group prepared a paper which was discussed in the working group on training of ratings. The working group discussed the framework for qualification and training requirements as well as different drafts for new regulations in the Convention. The working group agreed to continue the work in a new correspondence group which is to prepare a revised paper for discussion at IMO in January 2007. Denmark will also participate in the new correspondence group. It is the ambition that the paper will contain an outline of tables with qualification requirements for ratings as well as proposals for interim arrangements for existing ratings, assessment of the need for training record books and the need for regulations on training of general purpose ratings. For further information please contact Director Andreas Nordseth by telephone: +45 3917 4634 or by e-mail: an@dma.dk or Head of Division Hemming Hindborg by telephone: +45 3917 4625 or hhi@dma.dk Overall plan to reduce administrative burdens for the shipping industry The government has a general objective to reduce administrative burdens for the trade and industry with up to 25 per cent before the year 2010. During the spring 2005, the Danish Maritime Authority therefore established a committee to plan the reduction of administrative burdens within the area of the Danish Maritime Authority. Just before Christmas 2005, the committee prepared an action plan containing proposals for reduction of administrative burdens within the shipping industry. More specifically, the plan contains 38 initiatives. The Danish Maritime Authority is now looking into the details of the initiatives and will eventually introduce them in cooperation with the shipping industry. The aim is to reduce administrative burdens within the shipping industry with approximately DKK 31 million before 2010 corresponding to a net reduction of approximately 10 per cent. The initiatives in the plan relate to different areas such as revoking requirements for keeping a survey book, standardizing applications on safe manning, revoking of requirements for engine room logs, reduction in the number of Certificates of Competency, revoking of requirements for registration of hours of rest in ships in protected waters as well as simplifying the provisions on safety committees in small ships. The committee met three times in 2005 and consists of representatives from employers and employees as well as the Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs. The committee is chaired by the Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority, Mr J rgen Hammer Hansen. The work with reducing administrative burdens is a continuous process and reductions are made successively. The committee will be involved as occasion requires and the action plan will be adjusted continuously. For further information, please contact Head of Section Gitte Mondrup by telephone: +45 3917 4502 or by e-mail: gmo@dma.dk NEWS 2006 Newsletter - April 2005 Newsletter - March 2005 Newsletter - February 2005 Newsletter - January 2005 Newsletter may 2005 Newsletter June 2005 Newsletter July 2005 Newsletter August 2005 Newsletter December 2005 Newsletter February 2006 NEWS 2004 December 2003 news November 2003 news October 2003 news August/September 2003 news June/July 2003 news Order on bunkering operations Maritime security May 2003 news March 2003 news Risk analysis - summary February 2003 news January 2003 news Security Flowchart December News Denmark signs the Bunkers Convention News from DMA on the EU presidency Fu Shan Hai Core Processes HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State Core Processes The development of the strategy of the Danish Maritime Authority is based on the following three core processes, which emanate from its mission. Safety, health and the environment The competitiveness of the maritime industries The employment of Danish seafarers Safety, Health and the Environment The Competitiveness of the Maritime Industries The Employment of Danish Seafarers Ethics HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State Ethics The Danish Maritime Authority pursues its mission and vision on the basis of the following ethics We are part of maritime Denmark We are here for our stakeholders We are international We preside over solid specialist environments We strive towards new and enhanced solutions We meet our obligations efficiently, effectively, and promptly We co-operate History HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State History The Danish Maritime Authority was founded in 1988 by merging the six Danish shipping authorities that existed at that time. In its present form, the Danish Maritime Authority represents only a small part of the history of Danish Shipping administration, which took its beginning in 1567, when King Frederik II introduced the term "maritime law" for the first time. In 1683, King Christian V introduced into his Danish Law a new regulation that governed the employment and pay of seafarers. In 1832, the Danish authorities started surveying the "devices" on board ships. About 90 years later in 1920 the official "Danish Government Ships Inspection" was founded. The proper training of seafarers has always been essential to maintain a qualified and efficient fleet. Therefore, the first Danish Navigation School was founded as early as in 1647, and the first legislation regarding Schools of Marine Engineering was drafted in 1847. Today Today, the Danish merchant fleet consists of approximately 500 larger commercial ships engaged on international voyages, 5,000 fishing vessels, and 2,000 other vessels. Being a nation surrounded by water, Denmark can also add to its collected fleet approximately 50,000 pleasure craft. Organisation HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State Board of Directors Centre for Shipping Policy and Legal Services Strategic Planning Division Centre for Internal Staff, Services and Economic Centre for Maritime Safety and Env. Regulation Centre for Ships Centre for Seafarers and Fishermen Centre of Maritime Health Service Division for Investigation of Maritime Accidents Contact HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State The Danish Maritime Authority Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs Danish Maritime Authority P O Box 2605 38 C, Vermundsgade DK – 2100 Copenhagen Telephone +45 39 17 44 00 Facsimile +45 39 17 44 01 E-mail DMA@dma.dk Location Maps Location Maps HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation Core Processes Ethics History Organisation Contact DK as Flag State Location maps Below, you can find maps showing the location of the Danish Maritime Authority in Copenhagen as well as maps of the stretches from the Authority's premises to Copenhagen International Airport and to Copenhagen Central Station, respectively. Travelling Time The distance from Copenhagen International Airport in Kastrup to the Danish Maritime Authority is 16.6 km, and it takes about 17 minutes by car. Taxi fares are about DKK 250. The distance from Copenhagen Central Station to the Danish Maritime Authority is 5 km, and it takes about 6 minutes by car. Taxi fares are about DKK 100. Location Maps Location DMA Kastrup Airport - DMA Central Station - DMA Flag State Audit System HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Danish Maritime Authority Project on the development of a Flag State Audit System At the end of 2001, the management of the DMA decided that a project should be established with the aim of developing a Flag State Audit System. The main purpose of such a system should be to help promote maritime safety and environmental protection by assessing the effectiveness of the implementation and enforcement of relevant IMO convention standards. An additional purpose is to provide the management of the DMA with feedback and advice on its current performance as the main responsible flag State authority in Denmark. As a part of the development of this system, it was decided that an internal test of the system should be carried out in the DMA. The DMA expects to present the results of the project to the IMO at a later stage. Below is a brief outline of the project plan: January 2002: The project is initiated by the DMA. All project team-members are employees of the DMA. May 2002: The project leader and the management of the DMA agree on the content of the first version of a draft Flag State Audit System. The system contains a Flag State Standard, a Flag State Audit Procedure (including a number of Annexes), and a Code of Conduct for Flag State Auditors. June 2002: The draft Flag State Audit System is tested in the DMA by a team of auditors from the DMA. On the basis of the findings, the auditors draw up an Audit Report with recommendations to the management of the DMA. September/October 2002: On the basis of the experience obtained from the test audit, the draft Flag State Audit System is revised and a final version is made for later presentation to the IMO. Additionally, it is expected that the management of the DMA will initiate a number of initiatives as a response to the recommendations in the Audit Report. Policies/EU regulation Payment for Surveys Safety & Environmental Legislation Survey of All Types of Ships Class Agreement ISM Pleasure Craft Port State Control Safety of Navigation Flag State Audit System Self-Assessment Form Maritime Security International Voyages HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Notice from the Danish Maritime Authority B - The Construction and Equipment, etc. of Ships, 1 May 2005 Danish amendments to the SOLAS, Load Line and MARPOL Conventions, as amended. The Danish editions are in italics. Please note that each individual chapter is a pdf-file. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to download these. Technical regulation on the construction and equipment, etc. of ships (1 May 2005) Chapter I : General Provisions (of 1 September 2003) Part A: Application, Definitions, etc. Part B: Surveys and Certificates Part C: Casualties Part D: Miscellaneous Chapter II-1 A : Construction - Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations (of 1 November 2004) Part A: General Part A-1: Structure of Ships Chapter II-1 B : Construction - Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations (of 1 September 2003) Part B: Subdivision and Stability Part B-1: Subdivision and Damage Stability of Cargo Ships Chapter II-1 C : Construction - Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations (of 1 September 2003) Part C: Machinery Installations Chapter II1 D and E : Construction - Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations (of 1 July 2001) Part D: Electrical Installations Part E: Additional Requirements for Periodically Unattended Machinery Spaces Chapter II-1 N (1 ): Construction - Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations (of 1 July 2001) Chapter II-2 A and B : Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 July 2002) Part A: General Part B: Prevention of Fire and Explosion Chapter II-2 C : Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 July 2002) Part C: Suppression of Fire Chapter II-2 D and E : Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 July 2002) Part D: Escape Part E: Operational Requirements Danish interpretation of Chapter II-2 D and E Chapter II-2 F and G : Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 September 2003) Part F: Alternative Design and Arrangements Part G: Special Requirements Chapter II-2 N (1): Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 July 2002) Part A: High-Pressure CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems Part B: Low-Pressure CO2 Fire-Extinguishing Systems Chapter II-2 N (2): Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 July 2002) Installation and Testing of Fire Extinction Systems with Mixed Atmospheric Gases in Engine Spaces on Board Ships Chapter II-2 N (3 ): Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction (of 1 July 2002) Periodic Surveys, etc. of Fire-Extinguishers Chapter II-3 : Accommodation, etc. (of 1 November 2004) Chapter II-4 A: Working Spaces - Arrangement and Equipment (of 1 January 2001) Part A Chapter II-4 B: Working Spaces - Arrangement and Equipment (of 1 July 2001) Part B : Central Systems for Welding with Acetylene and Oxygen Chapter II-4 C: Working Spaces - Arrangement and Equipment (of 1 July 2002) Part C : Installation and Use of Equipment for Arc Welding and Allied Processes Chapter II-5 A: The Load Line Convention, 1966, as amended by the Protocol of 1998 (of 3 January 1994) - contains no separate Danish regulations Chapter II-5 N : Load Lines (of 1 July 2001) Part A: Load Lines for Ships with a Length of 24 m or more Part B: Load Lines for Ships with a Length below 24 m Chapter IIIA : Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements (of 1 July 2001) Part A: General Chapter IIIB : Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements (of 1 September 2003) Part B: Requirements for Ships and Life-Saving Appliances Chapter IV : Radiocommunications - GMDSS (of 1 September 2003) Part A: General Part B: Undertakings by Contracting Governments Part C: Ship Requirements Chapter V : Safety of Navigation (of 1 September 2003) Chapter VI : Carriage of Cargoes (of 1 September 2003) Part A: General Provisions Part B: Special Provisions for Bulk Carriers other than Grain Part C: Carriage of Grain Chapter VII : Carriage of Dangerous Goods (of 1 September 2003) Part A: Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Packaged Form or in Solid Form in Bulk Part AA: Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Ro-Ro Ships Part B: Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Liquid Chemicals in Bulk Part BB: Chemical Tankers - National Requirements with regard to Ships Carrying Liquefied Chemicals in Bulk Part C: Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk Part CC: Gas Tankers - National Provisions with regard to Ships Carrying Liquefied Gas in Bulk Part D: Special Requirements for the Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Waste on Board Ships Chapter VIII : Nuclear Ships (of 7 January 1991) Chapter IX : Management for the Safe Operation of Ships (of 1 July 2002) Chapter X : Safety Measures for High-Speed Craft (of 1 July 2002) Chapter XI-1 : Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety (of 7 June 2004) Chapter XI-2 : Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security (of 7 June 2004) Chapter XII: Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers (of 1 July 2001) - contains no separate Danish regulations Chapter XII: Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers (of 1 September 2003) - contains no separate Danish regulations (Chapters XIII to XX are reserved for later use) Chapter XXI : Prevention of Pollution by Oil from Ships (of 1 November 2004) Chapter XXII: Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk (of 1 July 2001) - contains no separate Danish regulations Chapter XXIII: Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form (of 1 January 2002) - contains no separate Danish regulations Chapter XXIV : Prevention of pollution by sewage from ships (previously called chapter XX) (of 7 June 2004) Chapter XXV : Prevention of pollution by garbage from ships (previously called chapter XXIV) (of 1 September 2003) Chapter XXVI: Prevention of air pollution from ships (1 May 2005) Annex 1A: SOLAS Certificates (1 May 2005) Annex 1B: Load Line Certificates (1 May 2005) Annex 1C: MARPOL Certificates (1 May 2005) Annex 2: National Certificates (1 May 2005) Previous regulations replaced by new regulations Chapter I : General Provisions (of 1 July 2002) Part A: Application, Definitions, etc. Part B: Surveys and Certificates Part C: Casualties Part D: Miscellaneous Chapter I : General Provisions (of 1 July 2001) Chapter II-1 A : Construction - 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National Requirements with Regard to Ships Carrying Liquefied Chemicals in Bulk Part C: Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk Part CC: Gas Tankers - National Provisions with regard to Ships Carrying Liquefied Gas in Bulk Part D: Special Requirements for the Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Waste on Board Ships Chapter IX : Management for the Safe Operation of Ships (of 1 January 2001) Chapter X : Safety Measures for High-Speed Craft (of 1 July 2001) Chapter XXIV : Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships (of 1 July 2001) Policies/EU regulation Payment for Surveys Safety & Environmental Legislation Passenger Ships Cargo Ships Fishing Vessels Pleasure Craft Survey of All Types of Ships Class Agreement ISM Pleasure Craft Port State Control Safety of Navigation Flag State Audit System Self-Assessment Form Maritime Security National Voyages HOME About DMA Links Publications in Danish Contact Legislation News Danish Shipping Policy Education Safety, Environmental Protection and Occupational Health Casualty Investigation Ship Registration Crews, Seafarers and Fishermen Research & Development Centre for Maritime Health Service Notice from the Danish Maritime Authority D Introduction and technical regulation on the construction and equipment, etc. of passenger ships engagd on domestic voyages (of 1 November 2003) Chapter I : General provisions (of 1 November 2003) Chapter II-1 A : Construction - 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