Ship registration | Business in Denmark

Application for registration in the Danish International Register of Shipping (S21)

This form must be used when a ship with a gross tonnage of 20 or more is to be registered in the Danish International Register of Shipping.

Call sign for ships

When you install maritime radio equipment or buy a new ship with maritime radio equipment, you must have a Ship Station License. You apply for this from the Danish Maritime Authority.

Notification of change of register between the Danish International Register of Shipping and the Register of Shipping

You use the form when a ship frequently changes register between DIS and DAS.

Registration of a ship with a foreign owner in the Danish International Register of Shipping

To register a merchant ship with a foreign owner in a Danish ship register, there is a requirement of economic activity in Denmark relating to the ship. This is called the activity requirement.

Reporting form concerning insurance coverage for maritime claims

All Danish ships of 300 gross tonnage or more must have a certificate on board to document, that there is a Insurance for maritime claims. Ships covered by the certificate requirements cannot sail without having the certificate on board.

Self-monitoring of mandatory survey

The Danish Maritime Authority can authorize certain ships to perform the mandatory surveys by themselves.

Ship's Cook (establishment)

If you want to work on a permanent basis in Denmark as Ship's Cook you need to apply to the competent authority for authorization or similar official recognition.

Self-service for Ship registration