Finland is dependent on sea traffic, its fluency and competitiveness. 96 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 2022 - 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
Show all releasesFrom the shipowners
Finnlines invests in the Finland-Germany route – three pioneering ro-pax ships ordered
9. April 2025 - Finnlines
New Year – New ship!
22. January 2025 - RABN
A Finnish innovation in recycling: coffee grounds from the vessel restaurants now end up in bags of soil
31. October 2024 - Viking Line
More from the shipownersMaritime news
Elintärkeä Itämeri – Merikuljetusten on toimittava kaikissa oloissa
15. April 2025 - Turun Sanomat
Finnish firms help navigate shipping industry’s green transition
3. April 2025 - Good News from Finland
Uudet jääsäännöt vapauttavat jääluokitetun aluksen suunnittelua
28. March 2025 - Navigator
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 hereICS: Data shows future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables
According to the International Chamber of Shipping, data has revealed how the global shipping industry will require the equivalent of the world’s entire current renewable energy demand in order to replace fossil fuel use. Shipping accounts for 90 percent of the transports of world wide trade.
Read moreSeaways 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
22.5.2025 |
Maritime Day – Sjöfartens Dag 2025The Åland Maritime Day is a full day of Maritime Insights from the industry, suppliers, seafarers, policy makers and other stakeholders. We meet in Mariehamn, Åland, and share views, challenges and opportunities. More info and registration: https://www.sjofart.ax/maritime-day-aland-2025/
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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