IMO Re-elects Denmark for Another Two Years in Council

Friday afternoon, Denmark was elected for another two years in the IMO Council. Hereby, Denmark’s international work for more quality shipping and more efficient international regulation is strengthened.

Now, Denmark’s work in the Council to create more quality shipping internationally and to eliminate unnecessary administrative burdens on the maritime industry can continue. This is clear after Denmark’s re-election for the Council, the highest body of United Nations’ International Maritime Organization.

All IMO Member States take part in the vote. Consequently, Denmark’s re-election once again may be considered a recognition of the solid Danish efforts made during several years.

Director-General of the Danish Maritime Authority Andreas Nordseth is pleased about the result and stresses the important international role played by Denmark:

“Danish shipping is known for a high level of health and safety at sea and focus on protection of the marine environment and the climate. These are important areas with which we are pleased to continue working internationally. Denmark’s re-election confirms our significant role among the world’s large shipping nations and that Denmark is a country to which attention is being paid.”

Furthermore, Andreas Nordseth points out that Denmark is also in the forefront in terms of de-bureaucratization to the benefit of the shipping industry. Thus, Denmark strives to eliminate all unnecessary paperwork. Today, there are regulations that are superfluous and requirements that it may be made simpler to meet. Denmark wants the shipping companies to spend their resources on health, safety and the environment rather than on unimportant administration. And the re-election ensures that this work can continue in the biennium 2012-2013.

Denmark has been a member of the Council since 2001. This time, Denmark received 100 votes.