Maritime Spatial Plan(s)
Status: Adopted
Denmark adopted and launched its Maritime Spatial Plan in March 2021. The Danish MSP was issued as an executive order and is therefore legally binding.
The Danish MSP, through the Geographical Information System (GIS), is available here
The Danish MSP is the first legally binding digital map of Denmark and the Danish waters.
View the brochure on Legally Binding Digital Maps here (in English)
Prior to 2021, Denmark did not have a holistic spatial plan for the sea, however, a range of sectoral plans have been in use. These plans have provided key contributions to the MSP planning process in Denmark.
MSP legislation
The EU MSP Directive is transposed into national legislation throught the Maritime Spatial Planning Act, which establishes the framework for spatial planning in the Danish marine areas.
National MSP authority
Denmark's competent authority for MSP, Danish Maritime Authority (DMA), Ministry of Business and Growth.
Contacts:
Danish Maritime Authority
Blue Growth and Maritime Policy
Henrik Skovmark, Chief Special Adviser
Phone: +45 72 19 63 81
E-mail: havplandma.dk