Press releases

The Finnish Shipowners’ Association supports the release of Galaxy Leader crew

The Finnish Shipowners’ Association supports the international umbrella organization of shipping companies (ICS) in releasing the crew of Galaxy Leader. The crew has been held hostage for three months since November 19 by Houthis. The shipping industry demands the release of the crew. Read the whole statement and see co-signatories on ICS website: https://www.ics-shipping.org/statement/shipping-industry-calls-for-release-of-galaxy-leader-crew-still-held-captive/

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! We thank you for your cooperation in Finnish seafaring during the past year. This year we have decided to support Save the Children with a Christmas donation towards helping the children in Ukraine. A special thanks and wishes for a merry Christmas go the seafarers who are away for Christmas to take care…

Report on maritime security of supply: need for a functional market and more Finnish seafarers

Shipowners´Associations stand behind EU sanction package

Finnish business and trade unions: The competitive disadvantage of arctic shipping must be compensated

Internal border control to be lifted – travel to Finland easier

Internal border control reinstated for traffic between Finland and all Schengen countries from 28th December – requirements for entry to Finland will be tightened

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The Future of Shipping seminar: Finnish and Norwegian collaboration highlights solutions for decarbonization

New maritime cybersecurity guidelines for shipping companies and vessels

Changes to travel by sea as a result of new health safety legislation

Travel restrictions from EU and Schengen countries are lifted for persons who have been vaccinated twice from June 21st – travelling for work is also allowed for others.