The Danish Maritime Authority loses its top executive

Andreas Nordseth joined as the director of the Danish Maritime Authority in 2009, but has now resigned

The director of the Danish Maritime Authority has resigned from his position after more than 15 years in the role.

The Authority, under the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, has published a job posting which indicates that Andreas Nordseth 'after many good years in the position is now looking for new challenges'.

As a result, the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs is currently seeking a new director for the Danish Maritime Authority, with the role expected to commence from 1 January 2025.

According to the job post, the new director of the Danish Maritime Authority will become part of a 'challenging and well-functioning authority, where they will be the top leader for skilled and committed employees who are working to maintain Denmark as one of the world's leading shipping nations. As director of the Danish Maritime Authority, you will be part of the executive management team of the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs'.

During his tenure as the head of the Authority, Andreas Nordseth has developed an impeccable reputation as a reliable and visionary leader of the part of the government machinery that regulates the entire maritime sector, including the shipping industry, and represents Denmark in international forums in the maritime field.

Nordseth is widely recognized for his deep understanding of the complex role of the shipping industry, particularly in the intersection between global competition and nationally set regulatory frameworks.

In 2014, Denmark nominated Nordseth for the position of Secretary-General of the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO). The effort was reportedly very close to succeeding, but the post ultimately went to South Korean Lim Ki-tack.

Moreover, one of the major issues on Andreas Nordseth's desk had been the relocation of the entire Danish Maritime Authority from its headquarters in Copenhagen to new premises in Korsør.

The publication "Søfart" is working to get a comment from Andreas Nordseth.