🇩🇰 Denmark

Compliance history

• Tokyo MoU

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• ILO NORMLEX

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Country context

Population

6,009,169 (2025)

GDP per capita

$76,970 (2025)

Income group

High income

Region

Europe & Central Asia

Source: World Bank Open Data.

Reference

• III Code — the IMO flag-state audit scheme measuring implementation of IMO instruments.
• Port state control — how Denmark-flagged ships are inspected + detained in foreign ports.
• Minimum safe manning — the SOLAS V/14 basis for Denmark's manning documents.
• Marine cyber incidents — case studies + the IACS UR E26/E27 cyber-resilience regime.

Verification & complaint routes

• STCW CoC verification: https://dma.dk

Ships flying Denmark

• Emma Maersk · IMO 9321483 · Container
• Ane Maersk · IMO 9894242 · Container
• Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller · IMO 9476658 · Container (Triple-E)
• DFDS Sirena Seaways · IMO 9376725 · Ropax
• DFDS Crown Seaways · IMO 9346524 · Passenger ferry
• DFDS Optima Seaways · IMO 9225394 · Ro-ro / Freight ferry
• HDMY Dannebrog · IMO 4537661 · royal yacht

Companies headquartered in Denmark

• A.P. Moller-Maersk · operator
• DFDS A/S · operator
• Maersk Supply Service · operator
• Post Danmark · operator
• DSV · operator
• Dagrofa · operator
• BHS Logistics · operator
• HT Transport & Spedition A/S · operator
• J. Lauritzen A/S · operator
• Norden A/S · operator

Ports in Denmark

• Aalborg
• Aalborg Portland Cementfabrikk
• Aarhus
• Åbenrå
• Åbybro
• Agersø
• Agger Havn
• Aggersund
• Åkirkeby
• Allinge

All ports in Denmark →

Denmark flag: FAQ

Is the Denmark flag safe for seafarers?

The Denmark flag holds a strong port-state-control (PSC) reputation across both Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU regimes. It has ratified MLC 2006, which gives seafarers the international right to inspection and complaint. A safer flag does not mean every vessel is safe — operator + classification society still drive day-to-day conditions.

Has Denmark ratified the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006)?

Yes — Denmark has ratified MLC 2006 (ratified 2012). Seafarers serving on Denmark-flagged vessels are entitled to make MLC complaints through the flag administration, port state, or seafarer welfare organisations such as the ITF.

How do I file a complaint against a Denmark-flagged vessel or operator?

Complaints can be lodged with the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) via their official complaint procedure. Under MLC 2006, complaints may also be lodged with the port-state authority of any MLC-ratified port. The ITF and seafarer welfare organisations (Mission to Seafarers, Stella Maris, Sailors' Society) can advocate on your behalf. Keep contract, wage records, and seaman's book ready.

What port-state-control rating does Denmark have?

Paris MoU rating: white. Tokyo MoU rating: white. PSC ratings classify flags by inspection and detention history. White / low-risk flags face fewer PSC inspections; black / high-risk flags face more frequent inspection and a higher detention rate.

Is Denmark on the ITF Flag of Convenience (FoC) list?

No — Denmark is not currently on the ITF Flag of Convenience list. Seafarers retain general ITF-channel access for advocacy and abandonment response regardless of FoC status.