Danske Maritime

Members of Danish Maritime 2026

Lykke Nielsen — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:48:53 +0000

Are you looking for a good overview of Danish maritime manufacturers? Browse the updated membership brochure of Danish Maritime to get to know the competences and strongholds of our 180 members, who design, build, and provide service to ships and manufacture almost all kinds of equipment for the entire maritime industry. Happy reading!

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Profile of the maritime start-up EnCoat

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:05:42 +0000

New technology from Danish maritime start-up makes antifouling coatings greener and more cost-effective

EnCoat is a Danish company developing new antifouling solutions that can help reduce copper emissions into the marine environment. Through a patented encapsulation technology, the company is exploring how to lower raw material consumption in an industry facing increasing environmental regulation and economic pressure.

Below, you can read an interview with CEO Andreas Møgelhøj, offering insight into the people behind the company and the journey from idea to product.

What role do you play in the maritime industry?

“The current marine industry faces a critical double challenge within antifouling coatings that existing solutions cannot effectively solve.

First, an estimated 50,000 tonnes of copper are discharged into the world’s oceans each year from ship coatings. This substantial release places pressure on marine ecosystems and is subject to steadily increasing regulatory scrutiny worldwide.

Second, there is significant economic potential. In traditional antifouling coatings, copper accounts for approximately 40 per cent of the paint’s weight. With global demand for copper expected to double or even triple in the coming decades, manufacturers face rising raw material costs and squeezed margins.

EnCoat’s technology can halve copper emissions while also reducing production costs. By encapsulating the active material, the required amount can be reduced by up to 50 per cent without compromising performance,” explains Andreas Møgelhøj.

The story behind EnCoat

EnCoat originated as a spin-off project related to Novozymes, where the initial aim was to integrate enzymes into antifouling coatings. Eva Wallström joined as an expert consultant, but it quickly became evident that enzymes were too volatile for the purpose. To stabilise them, Eva developed a unique encapsulation technology. When the enzyme pathway proved too costly due to complex EU approval procedures, the project pivoted. Eva applied the technology to already approved active substances instead. Once it became clear that this approach could deliver raw material savings, EnCoat transitioned from a consultancy to a focused start-up.

The long road from idea to product

How did you move from identifying potential to building an actual business?

“Eva has run her own laboratory for decades and has served as an independent adviser to the coatings industry. Entrepreneurship came naturally as an extension of her technical curiosity. Through her extensive industry experience, she has built a very strong network.

Personally, I spent a decade at Haldor Topsoe. But when the opportunity arose to build a company from the ground up, it was hard to turn down.

Although we have proven the technology and are seeing industrial interest, the main barriers are inherent to the nature of the industry:

Time horizon. Biology cannot be accelerated. It requires 12 to 18 months of data from static panel tests to convince the industry of long-term durability, regardless of how strong our internal results are. In addition, the sector is dominated by large global players that do not change overnight.

Capital-intensive development. Financing advanced laboratory equipment, global patent families and lengthy testing processes requires significant patience and capital.

EnCoat is driven by two core values. First, we aim to serve as the crucial link between university research and practical implementation in everyday maritime operations. Second, we are committed to genuine sustainability. We seek environmentally sound solutions that are not greenwashing, but that solve real problems in a technically and economically superior way,” says Andreas Møgelhøj.

EnCoat has patented an inert encapsulation technology based on ingredients already approved for use in coatings. The key strategic advantage is that the solution does not require new EU approvals under the Biocidal Products Regulation, a process that typically takes ten years and costs around €10 million.

“The industry has existed for 100 years and is highly established. Our solution is scalable and relatively simple to implement. All we do is change one ingredient in the paint – the biocide – and replace it with an encapsulated version. This enables the entire industry to save costs while benefiting the oceans,” explains Andreas Møgelhøj.

Membership of Danish Maritime

What do you hope to gain from your membership of Danish Maritime?

“As a new member from 2026, we look forward to tapping into the strong network and using the association as a platform for dialogue with the broader Danish maritime cluster. We also hope it will provide additional visibility.

We are currently collaborating with several major market players to test the technology in practice. Our next step is to take the initial experiences further towards broader industry adoption.

Establishing our own pilot production facility is the next major milestone. This will enable us to supply the volumes required for the first large-scale test applications on ocean-going vessels,” concludes Andreas Møgelhøj.

About the people behind the company

Andreas Møgelhøj is CEO and brings 10 years of experience from Haldor Topsoe within sales and management, including three years stationed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark, including two years of his doctoral research at Stanford University.

Eva Wallström is CTO and founder of the company. She is one of the most experienced profiles in the industry, with nearly 40 years in the coatings sector as an independent consultant. She holds a Master’s degree in Materials Physics from Umeå University.

Additional facts

Andreas Møgelhøj is a passionate communicator and has won several international speaking competitions through Toastmasters International. His strength lies at the intersection of complex science and communication.

Eva Wallström possesses a rare combination of deep theoretical knowledge of materials and hands-on laboratory experience. After four decades in the industry, her expertise is invaluable.

Danish Maritime welcomes Danish construction of new Arctic vessels

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:01:39 +0000

The Minister of Defence and the parties behind the Defence Agreement have presented a construction strategy for the new Arctic vessels for the Danish Navy. There is agreement on a distributed construction model. This means that the vessels will be built in modules produced across Denmark and assembled in Frederikshavn, where a state-owned facility will be established for this purpose.

“Denmark is a major maritime nation with proud traditions in shipping and shipbuilding. With the decision on a construction strategy that brings several Danish production facilities into play, as well as an assembly facility in Frederikshavn, we are strengthening Denmark’s position in shipbuilding while also reinforcing Denmark’s long-term security of supply,” said Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen in a press release.

The decision marks an important step for both the Armed Forces’ operational capabilities and Denmark’s maritime security of supply – an area Danish Maritime has worked to promote for a considerable period of time. On behalf of the maritime industry, Danish Maritime’s CEO Jenny Braat welcomes the shift from analysis to concrete action and also notes the wording of the press release, which states that the assembly facility will be designed to enable the future construction of larger vessels than the Arctic ships.

“With this agreement, Denmark takes an important step from plans to action. This is crucial if we are to strengthen the Danish Navy’s operational capacity while ensuring that Denmark possesses the necessary skills and capabilities in times of crisis. It sends a strong signal when political leaders choose to establish national frameworks for building naval vessels in Denmark. It is about security of supply, technological sovereignty and the ability to maintain our own vessels when it truly matters,” says Jenny Braat.

The new Arctic vessels are essential to strengthening presence, preparedness and operational capacity in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. The need for new ships is well documented. Worn-out assets and repeated breakdowns have for several years challenged preparedness, sovereignty enforcement and rescue operations in the region. It is therefore positive that a decision has now been taken to ensure that the Armed Forces receive the necessary capabilities at sea.

Building the vessels in Denmark provides a clear advantage, as competencies, maintenance and further development will be anchored close to the Armed Forces. This strengthens both security of delivery and the ability to continuously adapt the ships to an evolving threat landscape. Danish Maritime looks forward to the continued process and to contributing to translating the decision into an effective construction programme in which Danish shipyards, designers and suppliers play an active role in delivering the new Arctic capabilities.

Read the news from the Ministry of Defence here: https://www.fmn.dk/da/nyheder/2026/forligskredsen-enig-om-byggestrategi-for-fem-nye-arktiske-skibe/

Promising Perspectives in New Maritime Cooperation Agreement with China

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:51:52 +0000

This week, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov, is visiting China accompanied by a large Danish maritime business delegation to discuss opportunities and challenges related to the green transition of global shipping.

The Danish and Chinese governments share a common ambition to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and Minister for Business, Morten Bødskov, and Minister of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China, Li Lecheng, have now signed a new cooperation agreement focusing on shipbuilding and green technologies.

China remains the world’s largest shipbuilding nation, while Danish companies are among the global leaders in developing next-generation green and energy-efficient solutions. Although the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) ambitious agreement on international climate regulation of shipping was postponed by at least one year last autumn, the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sends a clear signal that China and Denmark continue to cooperate closely and with strong commitment to the green transition.

In a press release from the Ministry, Minister for Business Morten Bødskov states:

“For generations, Denmark has helped pave the way for international shipping. The Danish maritime industry is at the forefront of green technologies, and we have strong ambitions to accelerate the green transition of shipping. With this agreement, we are turning words into action and underlining our close maritime partnership with China. At the same time, we are sending a clear signal to the rest of the world that we take the green transition seriously. This is an important step towards making the shipping of tomorrow innovative and climate-friendly.”

CEO of Danske Maritime, Jenny Braat, is participating in the delegation and sees significant potential in continued cooperation with China for the Danish maritime industry:

“Our discussions these days build on many years of close cooperation, and it is evident that China has made a strategic decision to be among the frontrunners in launching the sustainable shipping of the future. Denmark has a great deal to contribute in this regard, and there is strong demand for the innovation capacity for which Danish companies are well known. Reducing the climate and environmental footprint of shipping is a shared responsibility, and together we can make a real difference. We are experiencing strong Chinese interest – both through visits to the Danish maritime industry and during our own visits to China – and an agreement of this nature contributes positively to our continued cooperation.”

The agreement also opens new and promising opportunities and strengthens cooperation with the Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing. In 2024, the maritime sector was designated as a priority industry in Denmark’s Action Plan for Economic Diplomacy and the Government’s export promotion efforts, providing increased focus on growth opportunities, export initiatives, and new international partnerships.

Today’s visit focused on meetings in the political capital Beijing, while tomorrow, Danish and Chinese companies will be visited in China’s maritime capital – Shanghai.

Facts

More than half of all global orders for new vessels are currently placed in China, and Danish exports of maritime goods and services to China amounted to DKK 3.1 billion in 2024.

The cooperation agreement between Denmark and China builds on the agreement signed during the Minister for Business’ most recent visit to China in 2023. Maritime cooperation between the two countries dates back to 1974, when Denmark and China entered into their first bilateral agreement on maritime transport.

Free testing of new technology at the Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI)

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:31:13 +0000

In 2026, DHI will offer two Danish SMEs the opportunity to test their technologies free of charge at DHI’s advanced testing facilities. The aim is to help companies demonstrate, validate and mature their solutions so they can reach the market more quickly.

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Webinar on grants for ESG documentation advisory services

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:30:04 +0000

Danske Maritime and ReFlow invite you to a short webinar on the opportunity to receive a 50 per cent subsidy for advisory services related to ESG documentation through the Business Programme. The webinar is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises that are either already working on or are about to begin ESG reporting.

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Christiansborg conference: Blue growth in an uncertain world Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 2:00–4:30 pm

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:29:00 +0000

Once again, the Danish Shipowners’ Association, Danske Maritime and CO-Industry are ready to open the doors to our long-standing joint Christiansborg conference.

The focal point of this year’s conference will be growth in Blue Denmark and the challenges that arise when geopolitics suddenly take on far greater significance. As an international industry, we are affected by turbulence in global markets, while defence and the strengthening of the Royal Danish Navy have moved high up the agenda.

In Denmark, the Danish Parliament is currently reviewing the recommendations presented to the government last year by the Growth Team for Blue Denmark. Across decision-makers and the maritime industry, we will take a closer look at how we can strengthen our sector together. What role can Denmark play in the green transition, both nationally and globally? How can we create increased growth and employment in the maritime sector more broadly? How does geopolitics affect us, and how do we best prepare Denmark in the field of maritime defence?

The programme will follow, but you can already register now to secure your place by clicking here.

Would you like to join us in the radio studio?

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:27:34 +0000

In 2025, we launched our own podcast, Blue Denmark, where we bring all the most important topics in the maritime industry into debate, in good company with knowledgeable member companies, strong partners and experts, and of course the decision-makers who help set the framework for our growth and development.

Visit our podcast-site here: https://danskemaritime.dk/podcasten-det-blaa-danmark-2/

What does the postponed IMO agreement mean for Blue Denmark and the green transition?

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:25:12 +0000

In October 2025, the agreement surrounding the IMO’s Net Zero Framework collapsed. The framework had otherwise been on track to become the first global framework capable of genuinely regulating the climate impact of shipping through both binding requirements and economic consequences. This does not change the objective of climate-neutral shipping, as the IMO’s overall strategy remains in place. However, it does affect the pace, predictability and risk profile across the entire maritime value chain.

What the collapse means in practice

The biggest issue is uncertainty. When shipowners, equipment manufacturers and fuel suppliers cannot rely on a single global direction, investments are, unsurprisingly, postponed or scaled back. This particularly affects major decisions such as newbuilds, retrofits, engines designed for dual use, and the scaling up of green fuels. Without a clear global demand signal, it becomes more difficult to reach final investment decisions, and the transition risks being delayed.

There is also a competitive dimension. Danish and European companies are at the forefront of technologies for energy efficiency and alternative fuels. When global regulation is postponed, competitors are given more time to catch up. For frontrunners, this means that the advantage of being first can be diluted, even though the need for the solutions does not disappear.

Why did it end this way?

The negotiations were driven largely by geopolitics rather than technical considerations. Pressure from the United States played a significant role, and several countries that could, in principle, see themselves in an agreement became more hesitant.

At the same time, it became clear how vulnerable a global process can be when domestic considerations, coalition-building and shifting alliances take over. When an agreement is interpreted as power politics, compromises become harder to reach and uncertainty increases.

The consequences for Blue Denmark

For Blue Denmark, the challenge is twofold. On the one hand, there remains strong demand for solutions that reduce fuel consumption and emissions. That demand does not disappear, as it is also linked to operations, efficiency and the bottom line. On the other hand, the postponement particularly affects those parts of the industry that are built to deliver rapid leaps in the green transition, because customers find it harder to plan and prioritise.

It may also affect shipbuilding activity. When regulation and incentives become unclear, it becomes more attractive to wait. This can delay orders for vessels capable of operating on alternative fuels and create a more uneven fleet renewal curve.

The global risk: more rules, less clarity

When the global framework fails to deliver, the likelihood of more regional and national initiatives increases. EU regulation can help maintain pressure on the transition, but a patchwork of requirements makes global shipping more costly and complex to operate. This increases the risk of overlap, administrative burdens and distorted competitive conditions. At the same time, it becomes harder to bring the world together around a single common solution at a later stage.

How do we move forward?

In practice, there are three possible paths. One is to attempt to adopt the Net Zero Framework again in its current form after the intended one-year pause. Alternatively, a more phased approach could be chosen, where ambition levels and pace are adjusted to bring more countries on board. Or the process could restart with a new compromise. Regardless of the path, two factors will determine the outcome: diplomacy and clarity.

It is therefore critically important that work on the technical details continues uninterrupted, so that countries can see how measurement, certification, enforcement and incentives will actually function. The more uncertainty there is, the easier it becomes to undermine support. The clearer it becomes what the agreement means in practice, the harder it is to reject it out of convenience or fear.

The transition continues, but predictability is under pressure

The green transition of shipping has not been put on hold, but it has lost some of its predictability. This places greater demands on cooperation, clear communication and political leadership, both within the IMO and at regional level.

For Blue Denmark, the task now is to maintain momentum, strengthen competitiveness and ensure that Danish maritime strongholds are not eroded by uncertainty and delays. A global agreement remains the best and most effective way forward. The task, therefore, is not to lower ambitions, but to create the clarity and common foundation needed to bring the world along. Across Blue Denmark, sleeves have been rolled up to make this happen, and there will be no compromise on ambitions.

Meet the talents of the future: get an overview of the activities in education and recruitment for 2026

sth@danskemaritime.dk — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:19:47 +0000

New initiatives, fairs, campaigns and partnerships are continuously emerging, and it can be a challenge to keep track of what is happening and when. At the same time, competition for qualified labour places greater demands on recruitment efforts to be both strategic and long-term.

To make this easier, we have compiled a single, clear overview of the known education and recruitment activities in 2026. The overview enables you to plan your efforts well in advance and to prioritise the activities that best match your company, your skills needs and your recruitment strategy.

The activities do not only provide an opportunity to meet potential employees here and now. They are also an important platform for building awareness of your company and showing who you are as an employer. By taking part in education and recruitment activities, you help shape the narrative about the industry and the career opportunities the maritime sector can offer.

We therefore encourage you to explore the overview, identify the dates and formats that make the most sense for you, and actively decide where you want to be visible in 2026.

If you would like to know more about the activities, you can contact Danish Maritime’s education consultant, Anna Caroline Havn Andersen, at aca@danskemaritime.dk or by phone at +45 42 14 95 38.