Danish Maritime Authority

The maritime sector is undergoing a rapid technological transformation as autonomous systems, green fuels and alternative ship designs are introduced at an unprecedented pace. It is essential to ensure that human factors remain central in the development of maritime systems and regulation - for the benefit of seafarers and maritime safety. Against this background, the Danish Maritime Authority is bringing human factors and human-centred design principles on the international agenda. In October 2025

Shipping is undergoing a rapid technological development. New technologies such as green fuels, alternative ship designs and innovative equipment are being introduced at an unseen high pace.This challenges the maritime governance. Flag State Administrations and Recognised Organisations are already working with alternative design approvals.In October 2024 the Danish Maritime Authority gathered over 40 participants from countries all over the world to the Regulators Forum 2024.Visit the Danish

This is the official podcast on the Regulators’ Forum 2023 - Enabling Ammonia for Green Shipping.On the 25th of October the Danish Maritime Authority gathered experts from all over the world. For two days Flag State Administrations, Port Authorities and Classification Societies shared knowledge and discussed the pressing questions, challenges and potential solutions related to the use of ammonia as a fuel for ships.The podcast is published by the Danish Maritime Authority and produced by the podcast

This is the official podcast on the Maritime Administrations Forum 2018. The forum adressed the challenges of regulation in a world of new digital technology.The podcast is published by the Danish Maritime Authority and produced by podLAB.Visit the Danish Maritime Authority here.