Press releases

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

The Future of Shipping seminar organized by the Norwegian and the Finnish Shipowners’ Associations and the Embassy of Finland in Norway welcomed industry leaders to Oslo on November 23rd 2021. In order to succeed in curbing the effects of climate change all industries, including shipping need to act quickly. Shipowners, as well as authorities, have…

New maritime cybersecurity guidelines for shipping companies and vessels

The Finnish Shipowners’ Association and the Maritime Transport Pool, which is part of the National Emergency Supply Agency, have published guidelines for shipping companies and vessels on best practices in cybersecurity. The guidelines are based on a comprehensive maritime cybersecurity report prepared jointly. The significance of cybersecurity in maritime transport has become increasingly important due…

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.

Travelling to Finland by ferry is allowed with a COVID-19 vaccine certificate as of June 8th

As of 23 February 2021, shipping lines will require a negative COVID-19 test certificate from passengers arriving in Finland from abroad

Thank you for the collaboration and happy holidays 2020

Breaking Waves is back – this year as a virtual event. Registration is open!

New travel restrictions enter into force from 28th September

You can now to travel by ferry to Sweden and Germany without restrictions

Shipowners’ recommendation: Use face masks on ferry trips

The International Chamber of Shipping issued guidance to help combat the spread of the coronavirus