Danish Shipowners’ Association was established in 1884 and represents Denmark’s shipping industry. The Association is a trade organisation, which represents Danish shipowners when dealing with governments and maritime authorities, nationally and internationally. In addition, it is an employer organisation which negotiates agreements with the seamen’s unions and handles all matters concerning employment, as well as safety and training within the shipping and offshore industry. Administration of Danish organisations for short sea shipping and ferry services has also been incorporated into the Association. The Danish Shipowners’ Association is permanently represented in Brussels with its own office.