Wrecks 

What is permitted?
It is permitted to dive, take photographs, etc., on all wrecks found in Danish waters, unless a diving ban has been issued for the wreck or for the area where it is located. Areas with diving prohibitions appear on the Danish sea map and in legislation 135 of the Danish Maritime Authority (Søfartsstyrelsen) dated 4 March 2005, with later amendments.

It is only permitted to salvage wrecks or objects from wrecks if you have permission from the Danish Maritime Safety Administration. You must also have our permission to make any alterations to the wreck or its surroundings (e.g. washing down or detonating).

Questions about wrecks
Please contact us if you wish to know whether there is a diving ban for a wreck, if diving can generally be considered safe, or whether third parties have a permit to salvage the wreck or take souvenirs from it.

When to seek a souvenir permit
Special permission may be sought for souvenirs from an individual wreck. The permission can be requested by individuals or by diving clubs who wish to collect items from the wreck for non-commercial purposes.
The collected souvenir must not be put up for sale.

When to seek a salvage permit
Salvage permission may be sought for an individual wreck, or parts of one. It may be sought by individuals, organisations and companies.