HDMS Danbjørn (sometimes referred to as Danbjoern) is a Danish icebreaker built for breaking and reporting ice in the sea for Danish Ice Service in 1965. Originally operated by the Ministry of Industrial Affairs, Dorbjorn was manned by the Royal Danish Navy throughout its history, but was officially incorporated in the navy on January 1, 1996. * Ships in distress. * Ships transporting live animals. * Ships transporting passengers. * Ships transporting cargoes of special importance. * All ships in need.