Deck officer /skipper fishing fleet > 45m (temporary provision and establishment)

For non EU-citizens and businesses, other requirements apply. Please contact the Danish Maritime Authority for further information.

The decision on whether or not to issue a Letter of recognition will be made as soon as possible after all necessary documents have been received. Normally you can expect to get an answer from the Danish Maritime Authority within fourteen days.

In case of rejection

The Danish Maritime Authority’s decision on whether or not to issue a Letter of recognition is final and cannot be appealed to another administrative authority.

Legal basis in Danish law

• Law No. 1871 of 29. December 2015 on recognition of certain educational and professional qualifications.
• Order No. 1145 of 29. September 2015 on qualification requirements for seafarers and fishermen and certificates of competency.
• Order No. 53 of 14. January 2016 on recognition of certain educational and professional qualifications.

Legal basis in EU law

• The certificate of recognition is covered by Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the recognition of professional qualifications. 2005/36/EC, Appendix IV (List of special education programs referred to in Article 18.