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DMA Sells Inspection Vessel To Norway-Based Cargo Company

The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has sold the inspection vessel Jens Sorensen to the Norwegian shipping company Cesam Rederi AS, reports MarineLink.

DMA is a government agency of Denmark that regulates maritime affairs and Cesam Rederi As is an international cargo shipping company based in Norway.

Poul Lowenorn takes over

The inspection vessel Poul Lowenorn will handle all the tasks concerning Survey of aids to navigation at sea as well as the seabed surveys earlier primarily carried out by...

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DMA: New Knowledge On Battery Safety Can Promote Green Solutions

DNV GL Joint Industry Report Offers Recommendations For Enhanced Battery Safety On Vessels

DMA has gained new knowledge on battery safety through a report with a focus on risks related to fire. The report outlines different methods of fire extinguishing along with the effect of ventilation systems in battery compartments in case of fire.

​The Danish Maritime Authority has participated in a comprehensive project that has resulted in a report concerning safety in battery installations.

The report supports the rapidly moving technological developments currently taking place in the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/dma-new-knowledge-on-battery-safety-can-promote-green-solutions/

DMA: Time To Renew Your CLC, Bunker, Athens And WRC Certificates

Afmaerkning_Cruise Ship representation

Time has come to apply for renewal of CLC, Bunker, Athens and Wreck Removal Convention Certificates from the Danish Maritime Authority. The certificates must be renewed once a year when the underlying insurance expires.

Ships that are required to hold a certificate must not operate without valid certificates. Many certificates expire on 20 February 2020. These are typically CLC, Bunker, Athens and Wreck Removal Certificates based on P&I insurance.

Some CLC, Bunker, Athens and WRC Certificates...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/dma-time-to-renew-your-clc-bunker-athens-and-wrc-certificates/

You Can Now Apply For Partial Refund Of Certain Fees – DMA

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Three fees have been set too high. Therefore, you can now apply for a partial refund of those fees.

​The Danish Maritime Authority charges fees for various services and in some cases, the amount charged may have been too high.

The Danish Maritime Authority has changed the rates of three fees with effect from 1 January 2019:

  • Fee for wreck removal certificate (fees charged in the period 2015-2018)
  • Reminder fee for overdue payment for ship survey (fees charged in the period 2008-2018)
  • Reminder fee...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/you-can-now-apply-for-partial-refund-of-certain-fees-dma/

Revolutionary VIKING LifeCraft™ Approved by DMA

VIKING’s entire LifeCraft system has now obtained flag state approval as a novel life-saving appliance, says a press release published on their website.

LifeCraft system

The LifeCraft system is to be installed on passenger ships for the utmost safety in evacuation emergencies.

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, the leading global safety products manufacturer and service provider, has announced the first flag state approval of its entire VIKING LifeCraft system, meaning the world-first inflatable...

http://mfame.guru/revolutionary-viking-lifecraft-approved-by-dma/

EU-budget for structural funds now it its final phase

The EU-budget for structural funds is in its final phase of the current budget period, but there are still some funding opportunities available for maritime projects, as the Danish Maritime Authority informs.

​The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme has open calls for seed money projects with deadline on December 9, 2019. Companies and organizations can apply for seed money, which are used in projects that fall in line with EU’s macro-regional strategy for the Baltic region. It is possible to...

https://safety4sea.com/eu-budget-for-structural-funds-now-it-its-final-phase/

RO Status Approved for Indian Register of Shipping

According to an article published in IRClass, the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has approved the application by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) for authorization as a “Recognised Organisation” (RO).

RO facilitates European expansion

Seeking RO status from key maritime flags is part of IRClass’ strategy to expand its presence in Europe. The company already has offices in the UK, Greece, the Netherlands, and Turkey with plans to expand its business in other Northern European countries.

Wi...

http://mfame.guru/ro-status-approved-for-indian-register-of-shipping/

Maritime Sector Cooperation Between Ghana And Denmark

Maritime Sector Cooperation Between Ghana And Denmark

A team of tugboat masters just finished a training program in Denmark as part of the strategic sector cooperation between Denmark and Ghana.

The training has provided the tugboat masters with new tools on how to carry out tugboat missions in the Port of Tema – one of the biggest and busiest ports on the West African coastline.

The tugboat masters have shared in kind their views and experiences from tug operations in their own territorial waters.

Image Credits: dma.dk

Charlotte Ahrendt Steen, Deputy...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/maritime-sector-cooperation-between-ghana-and-denmark/

Cross-Border Collaboration Between The US, Netherlands & Denmark To Strengthen Cyber Security

Cyber security guidlines

​Shipping is global. Cyber threats are global. Thus taking care of cybersecurity in the maritime sector should not be left to each individual country nor separated by function. Cross-border cooperation is essential to greater security for the world’s ships.

Representation Image – Credits: ics-shipping.org

Andreas Nordseth, Director of the Danish Maritime Authority:
“The increasing digitalization poses significant new security challenges. Cyber threats know no bounds making it vital that we...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/cross-border-collaboration-between-the-us-netherlands-denmark-to-strengthen-cyber-security/

Denmark maintains QUALSHIP 21 status

The Danish maritime Authority announced Denmark has maintained its status through the US Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 program. The program recognizes and rewards vessels, as well as their owners and Flag Administrations, for their commitment to safety and quality.

​The QUALSHIP 21 program (United States Coast Guard’s Quality Shipping for the 21st Century Program) has existed since 2001, helping improve safety of shipping by identifying high-quality ships and thus promoting ship quality standards.

Dan...

https://safety4sea.com/denmark-maintains-qualship-21-status/

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