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Denmark Flag Vessels

1,317 vessels registered under the Denmark flag

Total1,317

Denmark Maritime Fleet Overview

Denmark has 1,317 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (177), Tanker (115), Cargo (115), Other (73) and Passenger (67). Track all Denmark-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

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About the Denmark Flag

Registry Authority

Denmark operates a primary flag plus the Danish International Ship Register (DIS), administered by the Danish Maritime Authority. DIS, established in 1988, was Europe's first second-register and is the model many later EU second-registers were built on.

Why Ships Register in Denmark

DIS provides an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, net-wage social-contribution treatment for crew (which makes Danish-flag crew costs internationally competitive), and full EU-flag status. Denmark is on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists. The country's deep maritime cluster — A.P. Moller-Maersk, DFDS, J. Lauritzen, NORDEN, TORM — anchors flag growth.

Notable Operators

Maersk Line, DFDS, NORDEN, J. Lauritzen, TORM, Maersk Tankers, and Maersk Supply Service flag substantial tonnage under DIS. Maersk's flagship container ships, including the Triple-E and EEE Mark II classes, are predominantly Danish-flagged.

Trade Routes

Danish-flagged ships operate Maersk's Asia–Europe and transpacific container loops, DFDS's North Sea, Baltic, and Mediterranean ro-ro and ferry routes, NORDEN and J. Lauritzen bulker services worldwide, and TORM's product-tanker trades between the US Gulf, Europe, and Asia.

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RHINE MAERSK
MMSI 219126000·Cargo - Hazard X (Major)
2
TORM VENTURE
MMSI 219021350·Tanker
3
ORAHOLM
MMSI 220442000·Tanker - Hazard C (Minor)
4
IBERIAN BULKER
MMSI 219031309·Cargo
5
MHV 903 HJORTOE
MMSI 219000167·Military Ops
6
ARVAK
MMSI 219002066·Military Ops
7
BELLA EMIL
MMSI 219005954·Fishing
8
L282 MARIE ISABELLA
MMSI 219002136·Fishing
9
REALSEAL
MMSI 219024357·Pleasure Craft
10
MHV 901 ENOE
MMSI 219000155·Military Ops
11
CHARLOTTE P FN 131
MMSI 220256000·Fishing
12
SALLY MAERSK
MMSI 219324000·Unknown
13
ESVAGT BETA
MMSI 220600000·Port Tender
14
LIV SNAPTUN
MMSI 219003113·Cargo
15
SEA INSTALLER
MMSI 219456000·Other
16
FIBIGER
MMSI 219014374·Pilot Vessel
17
ODIN
MMSI 219022300·Tug
18
PILOT 1
MMSI 219002176·Pilot Vessel
19
DANNEBROG
MMSI 219517000·Military Ops
20
NORD STEEL
MMSI 219610000·Cargo
21
RI468 JULI ANE
MMSI 219867000·Fishing
22
TERN DAL
MMSI 219034372·Tanker
23
HM 34 ANNA GILLNET
MMSI 219004002·Fishing
24
HM9 INGER
MMSI 219014162·Fishing
25
ESVAGT ALBERT BETZ
MMSI 219024957·Cargo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Denmark flag?+
1,317 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Denmark as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Fishing (177), Tanker (115), Cargo (115), Other (73) and Passenger (67). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Denmark flag?+
The Denmark-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Fishing (177), Tanker (115), Cargo (115), Other (73), Passenger (67). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Denmark ship registry?+
Denmark operates a primary flag plus the Danish International Ship Register (DIS), administered by the Danish Maritime Authority. DIS, established in 1988, was Europe's first second-register and is the model many later EU second-registers were built on.
Why do ships register under the Denmark flag?+
DIS provides an EU-approved tonnage tax regime, net-wage social-contribution treatment for crew (which makes Danish-flag crew costs internationally competitive), and full EU-flag status. Denmark is on the Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white lists. The country's deep maritime cluster — A.P. Moller-Maersk, DFDS, J. Lauritzen, NORDEN, TORM — anchors flag growth.
Where do Denmark-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Danish-flagged ships operate Maersk's Asia–Europe and transpacific container loops, DFDS's North Sea, Baltic, and Mediterranean ro-ro and ferry routes, NORDEN and J. Lauritzen bulker services worldwide, and TORM's product-tanker trades between the US Gulf, Europe, and Asia.
How can I track Denmark-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Denmark-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.