farvands
Farvande is the Danish term for defined bodies of water used for navigation and maritime activity. In practice, farvande encompasses seas, straits, channels, bays, and other water areas that are managed for safety, commerce, fisheries, or environmental protection. The designation may apply to both national territorial waters and wider navigable areas within the Danish realm and adjacent international waters.
In Danish nautical practice, farvande are marked on charts and regulated by authorities responsible for maritime
Examples of notable farvande in the Danish region include the Kattegat, the Øresund (Øresund strait), Skagerrak,
The concept is grounded in international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the