Main functions 

We have five main functions that all our work is related to. The five main tasks are: Maritime Information, Buoying and Navigation, Official functions, Piloting and Coastal Rescue.

Within these functions, we concentrate on 5 strategic areas, which help to achieve the Danish Maritime Safety Administration’s vision – that Danish waters are the world’s safest places to sail.

Focus on users
At the Danish Maritime Safety Administration all services start with a user. Users are involved whenever we test new ideas, develop products or optimise operations. Everything we do is for the benefit of our users. If it isn’t – we don’t do it.

Products on the cutting edge
We ensure that good ideas are allowed to grow and develop, so we can assess whether they are sustainable or not. This also means that we sometimes have to take risks. And we are happy to do so, because it’s important for us that our products are on the cutting edge.

Recognition and influence
The Danish Maritime Safety Administration works both nationally and internationally to ensure the safety of shipping. This means that we help to establish common standards for how shipping can be made safer all over the globe. In these contexts, we use our professionalism and experience from Danish waters to influence global maritime safety initiatives.

Strategic skill development
To ensure that we can achieve these goals both today and in the future, the Danish Maritime Safety Administration has an ongoing programme for the development of our employees’ skills.
The maritime area is changing rapidly, and the Danish Maritime Safety Administration does not just keep up – we lead the way.

Leaders
We require motivated employees; this means we demand a lot from our leaders at the Danish Maritime Safety Administration, who must be both bold and forward-looking. Leaders must chart the course while at the same time thinking strategically.