Peter Mikael Ostenfeld

Director at Danish Maritime Authority

Peter Ostenfeld (b. 1982) has been director for maritime regulation and legal affairs in Danish Maritime Authority since 1 March 2020. His main areas of responsibility are maritime regulation on safety and marine environment, training of seafarers and security which also includes development of these areas in international fora such as the EU and IMO. He has previously held positions as Alternate Representative for Denmark in the IMO as well as Counsellor at the Danish Representation to the European Union responsible for maritime affairs, industry and trade. He holds a Masters degree in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen.