Audible response
Consultation on risk announcement
New executive order over-implements EU rules. The maritime organizations want transport to be as safe as possible, but the new executive order creates administrative hassle, increased costs and situations that both industry and authorities may find difficult to meet Consultation response to draft executive order on control of the risk of major accidents involving dangerous substances The maritime organizations Danish Shipowners' Association, Danish Car Ferry Association, Danish Shipbrokers' Association, Danish Port Companies and Danish Ports have reviewed the draft for a new risk executive order with amazement. Here, the authorities continue to implement legislation that in practice has shown its major weaknesses. Maritime organizations want the transport and temporary storage of hazardous substances during transport to be as safe as possible. However, the Risk Order does nothing to improve safety. It creates administrative hassle, increased costs and situations that both industry and authorities may find difficult to comply with. Read the maritime organizations' joint consultation response