- Total Danish sea area: 105,000 km2
- Marine internal waters: 3,500 km2
- Territorial sea (12 nm zone): 40,000 km2
- Exclusive Economic Zone: 61,500 km2
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Denmark
The illustrative map should not be interpreted as a legal representation of jurisdictional boundaries.
which maritime spatial plans exist?
Denmark does not currently have a spatial plan for the sea. However, a range of sectorial plans has been developed, and these plans will provide key input to the coming planning process.
It is expected that the Danish MSP will undergo public consultations as well as international ESPOO consultation by January 2021 together with SEA and the assessment of impacts.
MSP legislation
The Danish Parliament has adopted the Maritime Spatial Planning Act, which establishes the framework for spatial planning in the Danish marine areas.
The coming spatial plan will apply to the marine internal waters, the territorial sea and the EEZ.
National MSP authority
Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), Ministry of Business and Growth.
Contact
Danish Maritime Authority
Blue Growth and Maritime Policy
Henrik Skovmark, Special Adviser
Phone: +45 72 19 63 81
E-mail: hsk@dma.dk
Danish Maritime Authority
Blue Growth and Maritime Policy
Anders Boe-Hansen
Phone: +45 72 19 63 19
E-mail: abh@dma.dk