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Below, you will find English versions of the executive orders issued by the Danish Maritime Authority that are currently in force. Please note that only the Danish versions have legal validity.

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Orders

Date	Number	Name	Content
04-07-2019	706	Order no. 706 of 4 July 2019 on passenger lifts in ships	The new executive order updates references to ISO and EN standards for the design and installation of lifts. At the same time, the executive order gives more flexibility in relation to the undertakings or individuals that may inspect elevators. An example of an approval certificate is attached as an appendix to the executive order.
15-01-2019	46	Order on the security of network and information systems of importance to the safety and navigation of ships
10-01-2019	28	Order no. 28 of 10 January 2019 on ship’s log books	The requirement of a dedicated Radio logbook is abolished. Further, the storage of completed logbooks is referenced to the Merchant Shipping Act and the frequency of checks by the master is removed.
29-11-2018	1370	Order no. 1370 of 29 November 2018 amending the Order Notice A etc
28-11-2018	1357	Order no. 1357 of 28 November 2018	-
28-11-2018	1344	Order on the entry into force of sections 1 and 3 of the Act amending the Act on Safety at Sea
28-11-2018	1340	Order on third party liability insurance of speedboats, water scooters and similar vessels
20-11-2018	1290	Order amending the Order no. 1689 of 15 December 2015 on recreational craft and personal watercraft
05-10-2018	1206	Order on the construction and equipment, etc. of ships
28-08-2018	1105	Order no. 1105 of 28 August 2018 amending the Order on Ship Registration
28-08-2018	1106	Order no. 1106 of 28 August 2018 amending the Order on the Danish International Register of Shipping
28-08-2018	1075	Order on the transfer of bunker products between ships
25-06-2018	892	Order amending the Order on Notice A from the DMA, technical regulation on occupational health in ships
25-06-2018	845	Order on safety work in fishing vessels (Occupational health in ships)
25-06-2018	846	Order on safety work in merchant ships (Occupational health in ships)
12-06-2018	784	Order on accommodation and recreational facilities in merchant ships
12-06-2018	783	Order on the recognition of foreign certificates for service on merchant ships and training
11-06-2018	762	Order on special training and competence requirements for personnel on ships operating in polar waters
11-05-2018	463	Order on a special liability limit for ships below 300 tonnes
11-05-2018	462	Order on third party liability insurance of speedboats
14-02-2018	110	Order from 2018 amending the order on ship registration
08-02-2018	98	Order amending the order on the construction and equipment etc of ships
20-12-2017	1655	Order on registration of fishing vessels and recreational craft whose owner is not considered Danish
20-12-2017	1654	Order on registration of merchant ships whose owner is not considered Danish
18-12-2017	1724	Order on certification requirements for masters of certain engine-driven pleasure craft with a hull length below 15 metres
18-12-2017	1725	Order on certification requirements for operators of certain engine-driven pleasure craft with a hull length below 4 metres
18-12-2017	1726	Order on tests and certificates for yachtsmen
14-12-2017	1694	Order on mobile offshore units
14-12-2017	1695	Order on the construction and equipment etc of barges
07-12-2017	1424	Order repealing order on information and consultation of seafarers
30-11-2017	1342	Order amending Notice F from the DMA
30-11-2017	1341	Order amending the order on approval of offshore containers and portable units for handling on open seas
30-11-2017	1343	Order amending the order on technical regulation on passenger lifts in ships
30-11-2017	1357	Order on authorisation for performing tasks on behalf of the DMA
30-11-2017	1378	Order on compensation for seafarers for belongings lost in connection with ships' loss or other damage
07-11-2017	1188	Order amending Notice B from the DMA
09-10-2017	1124	Order amending the order on registration of ships	The amendment concerns the possibility of also handing in and submitting documents for ship registration at the Korsør domicile of the Danish Maritime Authority.
24-07-2017	968	Order on the management of ballast water and sediments from ships ballast water tanks
22-06-2017	795	Order on occupational health training for members of the safety group in merchant ships and on occupational health teacher	The area on safety work on board ships is revised and, at the same time, it is made possible to offer the occupational health training programme for merchant ships as an e-learning programme.
22-06-2017	862	Order on safety work and occupational health in fishing vessels	As part of the restructuring of the order on Notice A from the Danish Maritime Authority on occupational health, a new order is drawn up on safety work in fishing vessels.
22-06-2017	863	Order on safety work and occupational health in merchant ships	As part of the restructuring of the order on Notice A from the Danish Maritime Authority on occupational health, a new order is issued on safety work on board merchant ships.
20-06-2017	810	Order amending the order on Notice A from the DMA, TR on occupational health in ships
15-06-2017	752	Order on survey and certification of ships using ballast water and on ballast water management plans and ballast records	This order transposes the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) into Danish law.
08-06-2017	722	Order on minimum protection of certain categories of persons on board ships	After the entry into force of the MLC in August 2013, an issue arose regarding which persons are covered by the concept of a seafarer. This order clarifies which regulations apply to persons who are not seafarers and who are considered seafarers.
30-05-2017	581	BEK-581-30052017-amending Notice B from DMA	Repeals Dan. special requirem. related to: annex file f survey reports; stricter requirem. f fire-safety of ships navigating not more than 20 nm from the coast; spec. approval of CO2 inst.; and special (periodical) approval of portable fire-extinguishers.
30-05-2017	580	Order amending Notice E from the DMA (repealing Danish provisions)	This order repeals Danish special requirements related to an annex file on board ships for survey reports.
30-05-2017	578	Order amending order on notice F from the DMA (repealing Danish provisions)	This order repeals Danish special requirements related to an annex file on board ships for survey reports.
30-05-2017	579	Order amending the order on ship logs and radio logs	This order repeals Danish special requirements related to an annex file on board ships for survey reports.
24-05-2017	531	Order on the use of radio frequencies without a permit and on amateur radio tests and call signs
22-05-2017	516	Order amending Notice D from the DMA	Certain technical regulations for passenger ships in domestic trade are updated in accordance with new EU requirements on the application of international regulations adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on these ships.
22-05-2017	502	Order amending order on notice F	The removal of administrative authorisations will make it easier to arrange for the inspection and control of, inter alia, fire-extinction systems and pressure-testing of tanks on ships not in class.
22-05-2017	503	Order amending the order on installation of fire extinguishing systems atmospheric	The removal of administrative authorisations will make it easier to arrange for the inspection and control of, inter alia, fire-extinction systems and pressure-testing of tanks on ships not in class.
22-05-2017	587	Order on categorisation, classification and discharge of liquid substances in bulk in EEZ GL
22-05-2017	536	Order on categorisation, classification, transport etc of liquid substances
22-05-2017	501	Order on performance of certain tasks under act on safety at sea	The removal of administrative authorisations will make it to arrange for the inspection and control of, inter alia, fire-extinction systems and pressure-testing of tanks on ships not in class.
22-05-2017	537	Order on the discharge of garbage from ships and platforms
22-05-2017	588	Order on the discharge of garbage from ships in EEZ GL
22-05-2017	589	Order on the discharge of oil from ships in the EEZ around Greenland
22-05-2017	539	Order on the discharge of oil from ships
22-05-2017	538	Order on the discharge of sewage from ships and offshore installations outside Danish territorial waters and the Baltic
22-05-2017	499	Order repealing a number of orders issued by the DMA (2017)	This order repeals 10 orders within the DMA's area of responsibility in order to reduce the burdens imposed and clarify which regulations apply to Danish ships.
27-02-2017	208	Order for the Faroe Islands amending the liability limits of the merchant shipping act section 175	This order amends the liability limits of the merchant shipping act upwards as a consequence of a decision on the international liability limits taken by United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO).
27-02-2017	199	Order for the Faroe Islands of the York Antwerp regulations of 1990	This order contains the York-Antwerp rules of 1990 in English and Danish. The rules apply in case nothing else has been agreed under section 461 of the merchant shipping act on general average.
27-02-2017	198	Order for the Faroe Islands on a special liability limit for ships below 300 tonnes for claims other than etc	This orders stipulates the special liability limits for ships below 300 GT. The regulations deviate from the general liability limits of the merchant shipping act in that they are lower.
27-02-2017	196	Order for the Faroe Islands on certificates of confirmation of insurance or other financial security etc	This order stipulates provisions on applications for being issued with certificates confirming insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage.
27-02-2017	197	Order for the Faroe Islands on insurance certificates as proof of covering maritime claims	This order stipulates the requirements for the contents of insurance certificates that must, according to the provisions of the merchant shipping act, be issued to ships with a tonnage of at least 300 as proof of covering maritime claims.
15-12-2016	1691	Order on special training requirements for personnel on ships using gas for propulsion	This order stipulates the international requirements for personnel on board ships using gas for propulsion under Danish law.
14-12-2016	1600	Order amending order on qualification requirements of seafarers and fishermen and on certificates of competency etc	This order is amended in order to make it possible to digitize this area on an ongoing basis.
14-12-2016	1601	Order amending order on training in maritime ship security	The order on maritime security training on board ships is amended in order to clarify the scope of application of this order.
14-12-2016	1590	Order repealing a number of orders within the area of responsibility of the DMA	The Danish Maritime Authority repeals a number of orders within the area of responsibility of the Danish Maritime Authority.
12-12-2016	1687	Order on safety when operating recreational craft and safety requirements for recreational craft above 24 m in length	The order simplifies yachting regulations and are drawn up to make it possible to unfold the sharing economy in yachting, while ensuring safety at sea. Obsolete techn. and survey requir. are abolished f old pleasure craft w more than 6 persons below 18.
08-12-2016	1523	Order on discharge books	From 1.1.2017, the DMA introduces digital seagoing service f seafarers. It must be easy for seafarers to get digital access to certificates of competency and other relevant info. It is part of the DMA's strategy for better digital access f seafarers.
08-12-2016	1524	Order on the reporting of persons working on board ships registered in the Danish International Register of Shipping	To be updated.
24-11-2016	1355	Order amending order on medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen	To be updated
24-11-2016	1410	Order amending the order for Greenland on the Danish Shipping Tribunal	As part of the Government's plan "Bedre balance", the secretarial assistance for the Danish Shipping Tribunal will be transferred to Nævnenes Hus in Viborg from 1.1.2017. The rules of procedure will be amended to update the address and contact details.
24-11-2016	1354	Order amending the order on the rules of procedure of the Danish Shipping Tribunal	As part of the Government's plan "Bedre balance", the secretarial assistance f the Danish Shipping Tribunal will be transferred to Nævnenes Hus in Viborg from 1.1.2017. The rules of procedure will be amended to update the address and contact details.
21-11-2016	1344	Order amending order on exemptions from act on seafarers' conditions of employment, etc for fishing vessels	This order is a minimum implementation of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, which enter into force on 1 January 2017.
21-11-2016	1352	Order amending order on Notice D from the DMA, TR on construction and equipment, etc of passenger ships on domestic voyages	This order is a minimum implementation of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, which enter into force on 1 January 2017.
21-11-2016	1351	Order amending order on TR on construction and equipment, etc of small commercial vessels	This order is a minimum implementation of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, which enter into force on 1 January 2017.
21-11-2016	1350	Order amending order on TR on ships for special purposes	This order is a minimum implementation of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, which enter into force on 1 January 2017.
21-11-2016	1346	Order on insurance or other security f covering shipowner's liability towards seafarers and master in case of breach etc	This order is a minimum implementation of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, which enter into force on 1 January 2017.
21-11-2016	1339	Order on posting of declaration on protection of seafarers and the master under the act on industrial injury insurance	This order is a minimum implementation of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, which enter into force on 1 January 2017.
29-09-2016	1220	Order amending the order on compensation for seafarers for loss of belongings lost in connection with ship's loss or founde	Amendments as a consequence of a lacking year for a price index.
12-09-2016	1161	Order amending the order on marine equipment
07-06-2016	672	Order repealing a number of orders within the jurisdiction of the Danish Maritime Authority	This order repeals 11 orders within the jurisdiction of the Danish Maritime Authority with a view to reducing the burdens imposed and creating clarity about the legal basis applicable to Danish ships.
17-05-2016	422	Order on marine equipment	This order implements EU directive 2014/90/EU of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council directive 96/98/EC. This directive replaces the previous directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on marine equipment.
29-04-2016	397	Order on verification of the weight of packed containers	From 1.7.2016, the "verified weight" of packed containers must be established. It is a requir. that the weight data accompany the containers and are available to the ship and terminal. If this is not the case, the master must not load packed containers.
17-12-2015	1656	Order on entry into force of section 3(i) and section 4 of act amending the merchant shipping act and other acts
16-12-2015	1728	Order on reporting of information on dangerous or polluting goods on board ships
15-12-2015	1689	Order on recreational craft and personal watercraft	This order implements the EU recreational craft directive. The purpose of the directive is to ensure an internal market for recreational craft in the EU through the establishment of a common level of safety and of noise and exhaust emissions.
14-12-2015	1608	Order amending the order on tests for certificates of competency, etc	As of 1.1.2016, fees in the area of resp. of the DMA are adjusted to observe the provisions issued by the Min. of Finance on price calculations when calculating fees. The order is amended to state that the fees will be published on the webpage of the DMA.
11-12-2015	1525	Order amending order on certificates of confirmation of insurance or other financial security in resp of liability etc	As of 1.1.2016, fees in the area of resp. of the DMA are adjusted to observe the provisions issued by the Min. of Finance on price calculations when calculating fees. The order is amended to state that the fees will be published on the webpage of the DMA.
11-12-2015	1526	Order amending order on certificates of insurance or other financial security in resp of civil liability f bunker oil pol	As of 1.1.2016, fees in the area of resp. of the DMA are adjusted to observe the provisions issued by the Min. of Finance on price calculations when calculating fees. The order is amended to state that the fees will be published on the webpage of the DMA.
11-12-2015	1527	Order amending the order on insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage	As of 1.1.2016, fees in the area of resp. of the DMA are adjusted to observe the provisions issued by the Min. of Finance on price calculations when calculating fees. The order is amended to state that the fees will be published on the webpage of the DMA.
11-12-2015	1697	Order for Greenland on the safe navigation, etc of ships	Order no. 1697 of 11 December 2015 for Greenland on the safe navigation, etc. of ships
11-12-2015	1698	Order on pilotage, etc around Greenland	Order no. 1698 of 11 December 2015 on pilotage, etc. around Greenland
11-12-2015	1699	Order on the activities of pilotage service providers and the obligations of pilots in Greenland	Order no. 1699 of 11 December 2015 on the activities of pilotage service providers and the obligations of pilots in Greenland
10-12-2015	1542	Order on prevention of air pollution from ships and platforms
08-12-2015	1466	Order on course and refresher course in advanced fire-fighting on board ships	Acc. to amendm. to the STCW Conv., seafarers must before 1.1.2017 have a possibility of refreshing qualifications in adv. fire-fighting and acquiring documentation. It contains interim provisions to ensure seafarers' participation in refresher courses.
02-12-2015	1690	Order on regulation of noise and air emissions from recreational craft
24-11-2015	1294	Order on recognition and authorisation of organisations performing inspections and surveys of ships	Amendments as a consequence of the adoption of the RO Code and the III Code, which contain minimum criteria for authorisation and inspection of ROs. The codes are implemented in the EU by dir. 2014/111/EU and regulation 1355/2014.
23-10-2015	1207	Order on course in the operation of survival craft and rescue boats, except fast rescue boats	A scrutiny of the order has necessitated a clarification of section 6(1) and (2). The amendment is of no major importance to the contents of the order, but is merely a clarification.
02-10-2015	1159	Order amending order on qualification requirements f cooks not holding Danish certificate of competency as ship's cook etc
29-09-2015	1145	Order on qualification requirements for seafarers and fishermen and on certificates of competency and proficiency	Part of the implementation of the EU directives on minimum training level of seafarers. There are amendments of a proofreading nature, and it is made possible to issue STCW certificates f electro-technical officers/ratings and f skilled ship's assistants.
04-09-2015	1039	Order on marine equipment (2015)	The order has been updated as regards the correct reprint of the marine equipment directive, which is included as an annex to the order.
27-05-2015	727	Order amending the order on course and refresher course in the operation of fast rescue boats
21-05-2015	676	Order on seafarers' hours of rest	This is a re-issue of the order, in which an error in a reference has been amended. The contents of the order have not been amended, and neither has the state of the law in this area.
12-05-2015	658	Order on course and refresher course in the operation of fast rescue boats	This order stipulates the requirements for being issued with a certificate of proficiency in the operation of fast rescue boats, and at the same time a requirement for a refresher course at least every five years is introduced.
23-04-2015	508	Order amending order on Notice A from the DMA, TR on occupational health in ships	The regulations on asbestos are clarified so that it is permitted only in certain circumstances for ships containing asbestos to engaged in trade under the Danish flag and be re-sold. The asbestos must not present a risk to those on board.
23-04-2015	503	Order amending order on Notice B from the DMA, construction and equipment, etc of ships	Incorporation of some texts on ROs from EU law. Clarification of the application of the LL Convention to Danish ships. Clarification of definition of immersion suit. Clarification of defintions of some ship types.
22-04-2015	491	Order on entry into force of sections 7 and 8 of the act amending the merchant shipping act, and other acts	This order enacts to amendments of the merchant shipping act so that it becomes possible to put into force certain of the provisions of the merchant shipping act for the Faroe Islands by royal decree.
21-04-2015	515	Order amending order on courses and certificates f medical caretakers on board ships
21-04-2015	506	Order amending order on maritime security training on board ships
21-04-2015	517	Order amending order on special qualification requirements etc f personnel on passenger ships
21-04-2015	507	Order amending order on tests for certificates of proficiency, etc
21-04-2015	516	Order amending the order on course in tanker operations
21-04-2015	620	Order amending the order on instruction of seafarers when signing on a ship
26-03-2015	285	Order on seafarers' holidays
18-03-2015	256	Order on occupational health course f port safety committees and safety groups in fishing vessels	Lays down the applicable procedure concerning training requir. f members of port safety committees and safety groups in fishing vessels to ensure clarity about the contents of the training programme.
05-03-2015	233	Order on safe manning document f small commercial vessls and Greenland fishing vessels carrying up to 12 passengers etc	Revision of the order to make it easier to apply. Focus has been on conditions f coordinated voyages f small vessels with scantlings below 20. A function-based approach has been introduced to the number of crewmembers.
02-03-2015	226	Order on basic refresher training in maritime safety and fire-fighting on ships	Describes the requirements for refreshing, inter alia, maritime safety and fire-fighting to be met by seafarers to maintain their competences under STCW 2010. An interim arrangement is also introduced.
06-02-2015	124	Order on bridge regulations for bridges in Danish waters	The purpose of this order is to ensure that appropriate bridge regulations are drawn up for each individual bridge. It contains procedures f new and f amendments of existing bridge regulations, inter alia consultation of the users of the waters etc.
27-01-2015	69	Order amending order on the employer's obligation to conclude a written contract with the seafarer on conditions of employm	Introduces work revising the Engine-Room Simulator Model Course as well as the process optimising the validation of the model courses will be continued at HTW 3.
27-01-2015	70	Order amending the order on complaints on board Danish ships
27-01-2015	79	Order on a ship finance institute
27-01-2015	66	Order on certain responsibilities of the DMA f compliance with and enforcement of the MLC	The major part of EU directive 2013/54/EU is implemented by this order for compliance with and enforcement of the MLC, 2006.
22-01-2015	45	Order on aids to navigation in Danish and Greenland buoyage areas, etc	In this new order, the text and contents have been updated and a number of clarifications and revisions have been made. Examples are the definition of buoyage areas in DK and GL, the contents of permits and orders and general penalty provisions.
20-01-2015	27	Order on insurance or other guarantee to cover the owner's liability in connection with wreck removal, etc	Lays down requirements on insurance, etc. and on certificates confirming insurance, etc. to cover the liability in connection with wreck removal, etc. following a marine accident. Supplements part 8a of the merchant shipping act.
19-01-2015	21	Order on partial entry into force of the act amending the merchant shipping act, act on additions to act on wreckage, etc	Puts into force the parts of the merchant shipping act and the act on additions to the act on wreckage that implement the Wreck Removal Convention in Danish law.
13-01-2015	13	Order amending the liability limits stipulated in section 175(2(iii) of the merchant shipping act	Implementing a decision taken by IMO to increase the internationally fixed liability limits by 51 per cent to take account of the development in prices and wages since 1996 when the liability limits were last increased.
07-01-2015	7	Order amending the order on the rights of ship passengers	Concerns the rights of passengers travelling by sea and inland waterways and makes it possible to punish other violations than merely "gross" violations with a fine. Clarifies the possibility of issuing enforcement notices.
15-12-2014	1408	Order on partial entry into force of section 1(viii) of the act amending the merchant shipping act and various other acts	Puts into force the parts of the merchant shipping act that implements the HNS Convention of 2010.
15-12-2014	1451	Order on the reporting obligation of recipients of HNS substances carried in bulk by sea	This order establishes a reporting obligation of recipients of HNS substances carried in bulk by ships.
11-12-2014	1341	Order on a transit pilotage authorisation scheme	This order introduces a new scheme making it possible for private pilotage service providers to apply for an authorisation to perform transit pilotage assignments in Danish waters.
11-12-2014	1344	Order on payment for the tasks performed by the DMA as part of the inspection of pilotage assignments, pilots etc	This order primarily continues current law. The order contains clarifications and updates.
11-12-2014	1342	Order on pilot embarkation, pilot disembarkation and change of pilot	This order introduces a new flexible arrangement for the embarkation and disembarkation of pilots.
11-12-2014	1343	Order on the activities of pilotage service providers and on the obligations of pilots	This order primarily continues current law. The order, inter alia, relaxes pilotage service providers' obligation to take out insurance and to report self-monitoring and equipment. It also repeals the order on requesting of a pilot.
11-12-2014	1338	Order on the entry into force of provisions of the act amending the pilotage act and the act on DanPilot
02-12-2014	1269	Order on navigation and a reporting system in Nakskov Fjord	Replaces the current reporting obligation on Nakskov Fjord by means of a formalised reporting system with clear rules and reporting points set by means of coordinates. Applies to ships above 20 metres fitted with VHF.
12-11-2014	1195	Order on port State control of ships	New order on port State control with a consolidated version of EU directive 2009/16/EC at annex. The directive has been amended to include the MLC 2006 among the conventions compliance with which is required during PSC inspections.
03-11-2014	1165	Order on course in tanker operations	The order replaces the training plan for the courses "Information course in tankers" and "Special course in oil, gas and chemical tankers" as part of the implementation of amendments deriving from STCW 2010 and to regulate courses through orders.
10-10-2014	1116	Order on courses and certificates for medical caretakers on board ships	Makes it possible to approve training inst. from outside the EU/EEA for holding certain Danish courses for medical caretakers. After a period of three years, the DMA will assess where there is a need for adjustments.
11-09-2014	987	Order on recognition of foreign certificates of competency for service on fishing vessels	Implements reg. 7 on recogn. of other countries' certificates of competency stipulated in the STCW-F convention. Regulates recogn. of foreign certificates of competency w STCW-F endorsem. in order to serve on Danish fish. vessels w a length above 24 m.
13-06-2014	645	Order amending the order on Notice D from the DMA, TR on construction and equipment of passenger ships on domestic voyages
13-06-2014	642	Order on fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing systems	Previous Danish provisions in Notice B from the DMA on CO2 fire-extinguishing systems have been moved to this order applicable to ships not covered by Notice B. It contains a translation of the requir. of FSS Code and a few special Danish requirements.
13-06-2014	643	Order on the installation and testing of fire-extinguishing systems using mixed atmospheric gases in engine spaces in ships	Through the order, the provisions on installation and testing of fire-extinguishing systems using mixed atmospheric gases in engine spaces in ships have been moved from Notice B from the DMA. The provisions are used especially on non-SOLAS ships.
04-06-2014	570	Order on the transfer of liquid cargoes between ships in Danish and Greenland territorial waters	The order stipulates provisions on the transfer of oil, chemical and gas products between ships in Danish and Greenland territorial waters.
29-04-2014	421	Order on the reporting of the signing on and signing off of seafarers and on discharge books
22-04-2014	391	Order on special qualification requirements, etc for personnel on passenger ships	An update as a part of the implementation of amendments deriving from STCW 2010. Furthermore, a separate certificate f ro-ro passenger ships has been merged with the certificate f passenger ships. Annex 1 has been brought in conformity with STCW tables.
27-03-2014	288	Order on the valuation of liens and loans in ships as security for the issue of specially covered bonds
25-02-2014	175	Order on the categorisation, classification, carriage and discharge of floating substances carried in bulk
28-01-2014	92	Order amending the order on seafarers' holidays	Hereby, seafarers outside DK are not covered by the reporting obligation under the order on FeriePenge.dk, and the shipowner, employer or third party administering the holiday pay is not obliged to report to the income register. Concerns only the form.
21-01-2014	47	Order amending order on certification of confirmation of insurance or other security in resp of liability relat to accident	Clarification that, in case of commercial carriage by ship of up to 12 passengers by schools, etc. covered by a Government or municipal self-insurance scheme, the liability to pay compensation for passenger injury can be covered by such a scheme.
15-01-2014	35	Order on the obligation of Danish oil recipients to report and contribute to the IOPC Fund, etc	Concerns the obligation of oil recipients to report and contribute to the IOPC. An amendment of the existing order so that the obligation to report and contribute to the Supplementary Fund is extended to the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
13-12-2013	1426	Order on fees in 2014 for tests, certificates, call signs and identification numbers
12-12-2013	1394	Order on diving equipment	In the future, the DMA is no longer to type approve diving equipment; it must meet international standards. Clarification of provisions on decompression and recompression chambers. Made possible for the DMA to request payment f surveys of diving equipm.
12-12-2013	1393	Order on diving training programmes	A revision to establish a new training progr., i.e. restricted professional scuba diver. Applicable to diving at depths of up to 9 metres. Furthermore, establishment of a focused diving manager training progr. and a chamber operator training progr.
12-12-2013	1396	Order on offshore diving operations and offshore diving equipment	Revision to clarify that diving operations at offshore windfarms, etc. are covered by the order. Furthermore, the operator is defined, and it is clarified what is the respons. of the operator and what is the respons. of the underwater contractor.
12-12-2013	1395	Order on the safe performance of diving operations	Revision to clarify how diving related to the establishment/operation of offshore windfarms is to be planned and carried out. Revisions on provisions f organising and performing diving operations. Possibility of using electronic records.
29-11-2013	1351	Order on safety of navigation in connection with engineering works and other activities, etc in Danish waters	The order contains, inter alia, provisions on work vessels, bridge regulations, port conditions, offshore wind turbines, works on the seabed, blastings and shootings, stays in the water and diving from other places than ships.
11-11-2013	1283	Order amending Notice A from the DMA, TR on occupational health in ships	Amendment of Danish provisions on noise in ships so that they are in accordance with the noise limits stipulated in coming international regulations of the IMO Code. Part 5 of the IMO Code contains guidelines on how to meet the max. noise limits.
07-11-2013	1279	Order on maritime security training on board ships	The order implements the new stricter requirements of the STCW for the training of seafarers in maritime ship security, incl. piracy and armed robbery. It covers all ships subject to the ISPS Code and is mandatory from 1 January 2014.
07-11-2013	1267	Order on special liability limit f ships below 300 T for claims other than those following fr personal injury or deaths	The order stipulates special (lower) liability limits for maritime claims in connection with damage to property for ships below 300 tonnes.
05-11-2013	1258	Order on an annual fee for ships registered in the Danish register of shipping
28-10-2013	1230	Order on the entry into force of section 30(ii) of the act amending the merchant shipping act and various other acts	Act no. 618 of 12.6.2013 introduced a minor clarification of section 20a of the act on safety at sea stipulating according to which regulations the DMA can carry out its inspection obligations. The order puts the clarification into force.
21-10-2013	1218	Order on qualification requirements for seafarers and fishermen and on certificates of competency	Implements a number of requir. f certificates of competency following the Manila amendments of the STCW Conv. Certificates are introduced f deck, engine and gen. purpose crews, and masters/mates on fishing vessels are required to have STCW-F endorsements.
01-10-2013	1157	Order on the Danish International Register of Shipping	The background is the new order on modernisation of the ship registration provisions of the merchant shipping act, which extends the possibility of Danish shipowners' operation of ships flying foreign flags. There are also some linguistic updates.
24-09-2013	1141	Order on the approval of offshore containers and portable units handled in open sea	Contains unamended existings regulations on offshore containers and introduces an approval and inspection regime for other portable units designed for reloading at sea according to the same principles.
19-09-2013	1121	Order on the rules of procedure of the Danish Shipping Tribunal	Consequential amendments following amendments of act on investigation of marine accidents and pilotage act. Some industry organisations have changed name and one has left the tribunal. Now, shipowner and seafarer organisations are equally represented.
09-09-2013	1085	Order on partial entry into force of act amending act on manning of ships, act on maritime training progr and pilotage act	This order puts into force a footnote of the act on the manning of ships. The footnote concerns an EU Directive on the Maritime Labour Convention.
05-09-2013	1086	Order repealing certain regulations on maritime regulation	The order repeals four decrees and two guidances where the regulation is no longer of relevance or is contained in newer regulations, respectively.
29-08-2013	1069	Order on navigation by motor-driven recreational craft in Greenland waters after having consumed alcohol	Upon request by Greenland, the blood alcohol concentration if set at 0.5 per mille f commercial vessels applicable to pleasure boats and propelled by engine power irrespective of whether training requir. are prescribed f the master.
27-08-2013	1044	Order amending the order on a maritime conversion pool
26-08-2013	1053	Order on Danish bareboat registration	Carries over provisions on requirements applicable to a ship transferred to another country's register in connection with bareboat charter. However, the MLC is included in the list of conventions to be ratified by the other country.
16-08-2013	1009	Order on compensation for fishermen for belongings lost in connection with ship's loss or foundering	Provisions on compensation for belongings lost by fishermen in shipwrecks, piracy, etc. or other losses of fishing vessels as a consequence of the implementation of MLC, which does not apply to fishermen.
16-08-2013	1011	Order on fishermen's hours of rest	Carries over the provisions on fishermen's hours of rest and introduces minor adjustments following the amendments of the act on seafarers' conditions of employment, etc. which were implemented by act no. 493 of 12 June 2010.
16-08-2013	1010	Order on fishermen's right to receive care and free transportation, etc	Provisions on care for ill/injured fishermen at sea, on free transportation, etc. as a consequence of the implementation of the MLC, which does not apply to fishermen.
16-08-2013	1008	Order on food for fishermen in Danish ships	The order introduces provisions on fishermen's food in Danish ships. Previously, fishermen were covered by the provisions applicable to seafarers, but they have been amended following the implementation of the MLC, which is not applicable to fishermen.
16-08-2013	1016	Order on seafarers' hours of rest (2013)
16-08-2013	1007	Order on the employer's obligation to conclude a written contract with the fisherman on the conditions of employment	Introduces provisions on the employer's obligation to conclude a written contract with fishermen about their conditions of employment. The amendments are also a consequence of the implementation of the MLC, which is not applicable to fishermen.
15-08-2013	1006	Order on exemptions from the act on seafarers' conditions of employment, etc for fishing vessels	The act on seafarers' conditions of employment, etc. contains the legal basis for laying down exemptions from the act for, inter alia, fishing vessels. This act stipulates which of the act's provisions apply/do not apply to fishing vessels.
12-08-2013	999	Order on medical examinations of seafarers and fishermen
06-08-2013	988	Order on the entry into force of section 2 and sections 5-8 of act amending merchant shipping act and various other acts	This order puts into force the provisions of the act strengthening the legal position of seafarers in case of piracy and closing down the Divers' Council as of 20 August 2013.
19-07-2013	964	Order amending the order on ship registration	The amendment updates the fax number of the Danish Maritime Authority, which is evident from the order in force.
08-07-2013	943	Order on financial security for seafarers' repatriation with subsistence
03-07-2013	921	Order amending Notice F from DMA, TR on construction and equipment of small commercial vessels	The amendment establishes that surveys of ships covered by the set of regulations are also to include seafarers' working and living conditions, as specified in the MLC 2006.
03-07-2013	924	Order amending order on Notice A from DMA, TR on occupational health in ships
03-07-2013	922	Order amending order on Notice D from DMA, TR on construction and equipment of passenger ships on domestic voyages	In order to implement the MLC, amendments are made to the provisions in the annex on accommodation spaces, etc. and a new part is introduced on seafarers' working and living conditions - Survey and certification.
03-07-2013	923	Order amending order on TR on traditional ships (ships worthy of preservatiobn, sport fishing vessels, etc)
03-07-2013	916	Order on passenger vessels exclusively engaged on voyages in port areas and on lakes, etc	The amendment establishes that surveys of ships covered by the set of regulations are also to include seafarers' working and living conditions as specified in MLC, 2006. For reasons of clarity, the other provisions are re-issued to ensure consolidation.
28-06-2013	909	Order on the application of the MLC to seafarers' working conditions on foreign ships
26-06-2013	820	Order on the ship reporting system BELTREP and on navigation under the East Bridge and the West Bridge in the Great Belt
25-06-2013	751	Order on medical examinations of divers
24-06-2013	744	Order on the transfer of certain powers to the Danish Maritime Authority and on the right of appeal, etc
07-05-2013	471	Order amending the order on recognition of foreign certificates f service on merchant vessels (certificates of recognition)
07-05-2013	470	Order amending the order on the reporting of the signing on and signing off of seafarers and on discharge books
07-05-2013	468	Order on confidentiality in connection with the Danish Maritime Authority's consideration of complaints
15-04-2013	383	Order on the hygienic competences of seafarers handling food on board ships
20-03-2013	290	Order on qualification requirements of cooks not holding Danish certificate of competency as a ship's cook etc
18-03-2013	268	Order on payment for surveys of ships, etc
14-03-2013	285	Order on complaints on board Danish ships
14-03-2013	286	Order on seafarers' right to receive care
07-03-2013	229	Order on seafarers' right to free transportation with subsistence
07-03-2013	228	Order on the activities of private recruitment and placement services
07-03-2013	238	Order on the employer's obligation to conclude a written contract with the seafarer on the conditions of employment
05-03-2013	227	Order on enhancing the security of ships engaged on domestic voyages
12-02-2013	142	Order on a maritime conversion pool
11-02-2013	133	Order on food in Danish ships
08-02-2013	120	Order amending the order on ship registration (2013)
29-01-2013	74	Order on the rights of ship passengers
10-01-2013	9	Order on certificates of confirmation of insurance or other security in resp of liability relating to accidents etc
09-01-2013	6	Order on partial entry into force of act amending act on safety at sea, seamen's act and various other acts etc
09-01-2013	8	Order on partial entry into force of act amending merchant shipping act and act on safety at sea
09-01-2013	7	Order on partial entry into force of act amending merchant shipping act, act on safety at sea and seamen's act
29-11-2012	1133	Order on fees in 2013 for tests, certificates, call signs and identification numbers
26-11-2012	1110	Order on maternity or paternity benefits for seafarers
21-11-2012	1077	Order on the issuing of pilot certificates and pilot exemption certificates
28-09-2012	963	Order on safe manning document for small commercial vessels and Greenland fishing vessels carrying up to 12 passengers etc
26-09-2012	956	Order on small vessels carrying a maximum of 12 passengers
16-08-2012	848	Order amending order on the examination, testing and evaluation of participants in maritime training programmes
11-07-2012	798	Order on emergency preparedness, etc on offshore installations
29-06-2012	728	Order on sickness benefits for seafarers
27-06-2012	698	Order on the use of civilian, armed guards on Danish cargo ships
19-06-2012	621	Order amending the order on ship registration (2012)
10-05-2012	449	Order on the use of pilots
09-05-2012	417	Order amending order on TR on a vessel traffic monitoring and information system in Danish waters and ports (2012)
08-05-2012	428	Order amending order on reporting of information on dangerous or polluting goods on board ships
21-03-2012	304	Order repealing a number of orders, technical regulations, etc in the maritime field
01-03-2012	209	Order amending order on reporting of inf on dangerous or polluting goods on board ships
24-01-2012	55	Order amending order on TR on a vessel traffic monitoring and information system in Danish waters and ports
06-01-2012	23	Order regulating non-commercial navigation in territorial waters by water scooters, etc
16-12-2011	1259	Order on insurance certificates as proof of coverage for maritime claims
12-12-2011	1188	Order on the surface treatment of ships
23-11-2011	1084	Order on TR on measures for preventing piracy and armed robbery against Danish ships
16-11-2011	1055	Order on TR on authorisation to carry out renewal surveys on fishing vessels
15-11-2011	1050	Order on fees for pilotage assignments performed by the Danish Pilot Service
08-11-2011	1032	Order amending order on TR on a vessel traffic monitoring and information system in Danish waters and ports (2011)
01-11-2011	1015	Order on TR on the carriage of motor vehicles, etc by passenger ships
29-08-2011	939	Order on radio tests and certificates in GMDSS
25-08-2011	924	Order on the ship reporting system SOUNDREP and on reporting when passing the dredged channel of Drogden etc
27-06-2011	736	Order on a fee for welfare work for seafarers
20-06-2011	664	Order on partial entry into force of act amending merchant shipping act, act on safety at sea and on seamen's act
14-06-2011	638	Order on the reporting of marine accidents, deaths and incidents at sea
08-06-2011	585	Order for Greenland on the investigation of accidents at sea
24-05-2011	495	Order amending the order on transfer of certain powers to the Danish Maritime Authority
27-04-2011	354	Order on partial entry into force of act amending merchant shipping act and of act on Brussels I Regulation, etc
11-04-2011	329	Order on TR on compliance with flag State requirements
09-03-2011	190	Order on TR on the education, training and certification of officers in high-speed craft
11-01-2011	15	Order on the transfer of certain powers to the Danish Directorate of Fisheries on the collection of inf on LSA
07-01-2011	33	Order on places of refuge and plans hereon
07-01-2011	32	Order on the dumping of dug up seabed material
15-12-2010	1508	Order on special obligations f manufacturers, suppliers and importers, etc of substances and materials f use offshore inst
15-12-2010	1503	Order on the rules of procedure of the Offshore Safety Council
14-12-2010	1439	Order amending order on prohibition against navigation, anchoring and fishing, etc in certain areas in Danish waters
10-12-2010	1397	Order amending order on the transfer of certain powers to the Danish Maritime Authority
19-09-2010	1098	Order on the sulphur content of solid and liquid fuels
13-09-2010	1070	Order on the maintenance of crew data on merchant vessels and fishing vessels
26-08-2010	1021	Order on TR on a vessel traffic monitoring and information syst in Danish waters and ports
16-12-2009	1373	Order on approval and quality assurance, etc of maritime training programmes
14-12-2009	1289	Order on the examination, testing and evaluation of participants in the maritime training programmes (2009)
20-11-2009	1488	Order on competent authorities and supplementary provisions under Regulation (EC) no. 782-2003, etc
20-11-2009	1083	Order on regulations for preventing collisions at sea
22-07-2009	765	Order on TR on shipboard emergency plans in connection with pollution accidents caused by hazardous or noxious substances
07-05-2009	361	Order on taxation of seafarers
03-04-2009	274	Order amending the order on prohibition against navigation, anchoring and fishing, etc in certain areas in Danish waters
04-03-2009	169	Order on ice searchlights around Greenland
23-02-2009	131	Order on subsidies for work-experience placements on ships
18-08-2008	838	Order on certificates of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for bunker oil pollution damag
11-12-2007	1586	Order amending the order on the prevention of air pollution from ships and offshore platforms
04-10-2007	1153	Order on recognition of foreign certificates for service on merchant vessels
20-07-2007	978	Order on ship's log books and radio log books
25-06-2007	733	Order on the transfer of bunker oil between ships in Danish territorial waters
25-04-2007	386	Order on the transfer of certain powers concerning control of the crew to the Danish Directorate of Fisheries
22-03-2007	247	Order amending order on ship registration
22-12-2006	1758	Order on watchkeeping on ships
05-12-2006	1332	Order on shipping companies' contributions to the special health insurance scheme for seafarers
05-12-2006	1331	Order on the special health insurance scheme for seafarers, etc
01-12-2006	1199	Order on the activities of pilotage service providers and the obligations of pilots
07-06-2005	442	Order on the issue of call signs and identification numbers for ships
04-01-2005	3	Order amending order on stays in boarding facilities on maritime training inst and support f students and course partic
09-12-2004	1259	Order on the transfer of certain powers to the Danish Maritime Authority
11-12-2003	1026	Order on stays in boarding facilities on maritime training institutions and support f students and course participants
03-04-2003	9191	Order on LPG installations and cooking appliances using spirits and kerosene on board ships
17-03-2003	170	Order on ship reporting systems in waters off Greenland (reporting service in Greenland)
13-11-2002	916	Order on maritime radio services in extraordinary situations
26-08-2002	717	Order on navigation, etc on Odense Fjord and Channel
14-12-2000	1120	Order on subsidies for work-experience placements, etc at sea
18-08-2000	779	Order on rules of navigation, etc in certain Danish waters
17-06-1999	476	Order on medical examinations of divers (1999)
26-03-1999	184	Order on tests for certificates of competency, etc
22-01-1999	41	Order on ship registration (1999)
01-12-1998	845	Order on the measurement of small ships
25-11-1998	835	Order on the State's training ship Danmark
08-04-1998	217	Order on insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability f oil pollution damage fr ships
26-02-1998	146	Order on Danish ships' navigation in areas with mandatory routeing systems
16-02-1998	102	Order on the health service in ships
07-10-1997	773	Order on instruction of seafarers when signing on a ships
01-05-1997	307	Order on the approval of the safe navigation of high-speed ferries
15-08-1996	751	Order on Danish ships' participation in mandatory ship reporting systems
20-09-1994	825	Order on pregnant seafarers’ right to retire and to a free home journey1

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