Finland is dependent on sea traffic, its fluency and competitiveness. 95 percent of exports and imports to Finland are transported by sea. Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine has further emphasized the importance of sea transport.
Seafaring builds value chains that create the basis for the growth of industry, tourism and other forms of trade. The Finnish shipowners are forerunners of technology and environmental innovations and are actively participating in developing solutions for sustainable shipping.
New Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy for shipping
17. December 2024 - Finnish Shipowners' Association
Maritime cyber security guidelines for shipowners and vessels
20. February 2025 - Finnish Shipowners' Association
Ship Happens: Discover the possibilities of shipping by following our social media campaign!
28. October 2024 - Finnish Shipowners' Association
European Shipowners’ priorities 2024-2029
13. March 2024 - Suomen Varustamot Ry
Press releases
New Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy for shipping
17. December 2024 - Finnish Shipowners' Association
Fairway Forward, the Finnish-Swedish maritime collaboration in Helsinki – together we are stronger!
23. October 2024 - Finnish Shipowners' Association
The Finnish Shipowners’ Association supports the release of Galaxy Leader crew
21. February 2024 - Suomen Varustamot Ry
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Godby Shipping has completed the purchase of the RoRo vessel Transporter
20. November 2025 - Godby Shipping
Viking Line to boost biogas use – will provide option of fossil-free maritime transport on all routes
1. September 2025 - Viking Line Abp
New vessel purchase for Godby Shipping
18. August 2025 - Godby Shipping
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Ruotsinlaivan konehuoneessa selviää, että saastutus on tulossa tiensä päähän
19. November 2025 - Helsingin Sanomat
Godby Shippings senaste fartygsaffär nu i hamn
19. November 2025 - Ålandstidningen
The IMO’s net zero policy delay won’t take the wind from greener shipping’s sails
19. November 2025 - BusinessGreen
Maritime newsThe Finnish Shipowners' Association participating in Yrityskylä aimed at ninth graders
The Finnish Shipowners’ Association is cooperating with Yrityskylä. In the new learning unit, elementary school ninth-graders get to learn about the operations of the shipowners’ and the maritime industry.
read more hereSeaways create our connection to the world
Finland is a forerunner in maritime in multiple ways and is dependent on sea transport. Watch the video to learn more!
Check out the video here!Upcoming events
23.3.–26.3.2026 |
Nordic-Baltic Maritime ForumThe inaugural Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum in Helsinki will be a landmark gathering of maritime leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the Nordic-Baltic Eight: Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. Spanning a week of engaging, informative, and dynamic activities, the Forum’s aim is to bring international industry stakeholders to Helsinki to learn firsthand about the region’s strong maritime capabilities, technological excellence, and proactive approach to innovation and sustainability. The Forum will highlight innovation in marine energy (conventional and alternative fuels), shipbuilding and technology, and ports and terminals, with a key focus on Finland’s contributions to these sectors. MORE INFORMATION TO COME SOON – SEE YOU THERE! |
Helsinki, TBC |
Environmental innovations
Finnish shipowners are forerunners in the field of environmental innovations. New solutions that have been tested and taken into use on Finnish shipowners’ vessels have had international success.
Read moreFinland is a pioneer in digital seafaring and environmental technology
Finland’s maritime cluster knows collaboration, says Tiina Tuurnala, CEO for the Finnish Shipowners’ Association, in the editorial for the Finnish Maritime Cluster Yearbook.
Read the Navigator Yearbook