Tag: Danish Shipping

In a letter to the Commission, 13 EU Members say that they want to "free up the significant potential of simplification and harmonization by future-proofing the directive so that it is in line with the digital age through better utilization of existing data sources and automation of administrative processes."

The Danish Shipowners' 'Shipowners' Panel' released a survey, according to which the majority of shipping companies have been exposed to cyber attacks in recent years and are fighting cybercrime. 69% of the shipping companies have faced cyber threats in the past year, according to the responses to the panel.

Chairman of Danish Shipping, Claus V. Hemmingsen, presented the organisation's new strategy - "Ahead of the Curve", which covers the next four years and focuses on competencies, digitization and technological development as catalysts for continued growth in the coming years.

In the context of Danish shipping companies' participation in the state visit to Ghana from 23 to 25 of November, Danish Shipping released an announcement, stating that the threat of piracy exceeds the positive growth of Western Africa economies.

Danish Shipping recently announced that it is planning to enhance a number of areas such as, research policy, digitalisation, qualifications and training policy in the coming years, which will cause a new organisation in Danish Shipping's management team.

The digitization was made on the basis of the Danish Maritime Authority’s new rules on the working environment, which entered into force in July 2017. In the future, online tuition will take place in a virtual classroom for small teams of up to 6 participants.

Danish Shipping announced the launch of the second phase of the maritime innovation project Blue INNOship, that will focus on the smart ship of the future, including digital solutions, Internet of Things, autonomous systems, cyber security, energy efficiency, regulatory needs and future business models.

Digitalisation and new business models will be in the centre of the research and innovation project Blue INNOship II, under the country's maritime strategy, focusing on the smart ship of the future, Internet of Things, autonomous systems, cyber security, etc.

The Danish government proposes to abolish the registration fee on merchant ships, in order to remove a serious obstacle to the growth of vessels flying the Danish flag, according to Danish Shipping. Maritime proposals are aligned with the government's plans to prolong the growth of the Danish economy.