The European Commission has launched a plan aimed at strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and green transition. Danish Shipping welcomes the focus on increasing and lowering the cost of renewable energy but also highlights the need for a much stronger effort from the EU to scale up the production of green fuels, particularly for shipping.
Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2024Annual Report 2024
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has just published its annual Flag State Performance Table. As usual, Denmark ranks among the very top and is one of only fourteen countries to achieve a positive score across all criteria in the assessment.
Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission has presented a plan to strengthen the EU's competitiveness, which is under pressure, particularly from the US and China. The plan includes a competition compass and a series of legislative proposals over the next five years.
The UN Security Council demands an immediate end to Houthi attacks on civilian vessels in the Red Sea. This was stated in a new resolution. Denmark’s UN ambassador condemns the Houthi attacks as well as the continued detention of the Galaxy Leader and its 25 crew members.
Globally, there were slightly fewer pirate attacks in 2024 compared to the previous year. Notably, the Gulf of Guinea has seen a significant decline in the number of attacks since 2020. However, piracy remains a serious threat to seafarers, particularly with a sharp rise in the number of hostage-takings being a cause for concern.
The FuelEU maritime legislation was adopted earlier this year. As a member, you can find an overview of relevant news here.FuelEU
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