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The first ever Nordic-Baltic Maritime Resilience Summit gathered key stakeholders from the Baltic Sea area to Helsinki, to discuss resilience and preparedness from the maritime perspective. The event was both timely and relevant, as the geopolitical environment continues to evolve.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Europe is heavily dependent on sea traffic. That is particularly true for Finland, as 95% of exports and imports are transported by sea. The developing security environment in the Baltic Sea area, including the shadow fleet, attacks on critical underwater infrastructure, and increasing instability in geopolitical affairs give reason to open dialogue and collaboration between maritime stakeholders in affected states.<\/p>\n

\u201dThe resilience of maritime operations is directly tied to our economic stability and competitiveness, as we are deeply dependent on maritime transports. The challenges we face from geopolitical instability to hybrid threats and shadow fleet vessels sailing in the Baltic Sea, do not respect national borders. Our response must therefore be equally coordinated. Collaboration is our strongest asset<\/em>.\u201d says Tiina Tuurnala<\/strong>, CEO at the Finnish Shipowners\u2019 Association.<\/p>\n

Representatives from nearly all the Nordic and Baltic countries around the Baltic Sea were in attendance, as sectoral experts from shipping companies, ports, insurance companies, the military, government authorities and political leadership were present at the summit. The discussions focused on concrete cooperation models, risk-management practices and operational approaches that help ensure the uninterrupted functioning of critical maritime transport chains and security of supply.<\/p>\n

The Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne<\/strong> opened the event. She highlighted Finland\u2019s internationally recognized strengths in preparedness, while making clear that there is still much to be done.<\/p>\n

Disruptions of sea traffic highlight the urgency of coordinated preparedness<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As the program continued with expert panels, best practice presentations and dialogue, the need for border-crossing cooperation, enhanced information exchange and planning ahead was underlined throughout the summit.<\/p>\n

The ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz has once again highlighted what maritime professionals already know: sea traffic is vulnerable to disruptions with far-reaching consequences. Even critical transports can stop abruptly. The lesson is clear, preparedness requires advance planning and supportive systems, such as alternative transport routes and adequate insurance arrangements.<\/p>\n

Preparedness must also account for economic stability and the human element. Public-private collaboration across operations is essential and training practices play an important part of preparedness.<\/p>\n

International cross-border cooperation should remain a priority across all areas. As each country brings different strengths to the table, increased collaboration offers valuable opportunities to learn from one another.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Finland, we have done extensive work to ensure the continuity and resilience of our ports and maritime transport. In a globalized world, working alone is not enough. It is essential to share both threat assessments and valuable lessons with our closest partners. This event was the first of its kind to bring together experts to discuss maritime resilience at this scale. The day offered an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with neighboring countries, as well as to engage in joint dialogue between industry and authorities.<\/em>\u201d Piia Karjalainen,<\/strong> the CEO of the Finnish Ports Association sums up.<\/p>\n

The Resilience Summit was organized by the Finnish Shipowners\u2019 Association, The Finnish Ports Association and the Port Pool and Maritime Transport Pool, under the auspices of Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) as part of the Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum in Helsinki 23.- 26.3.26. <\/em><\/p>\n

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In the photo: Mikki Koskinen, CEO of ESL Shipping and Chair of the European Shipowners, Piia Karjalainen, CEO of the Finnish Ports Association and Chair of the Port Pool, Lulu Ranne, Minister of Transport and Communications, Tiina Tuurnala, CEO of the Finnish Shipowners\u2019 Association and Chair of the Maritime Transport Pool, Ansis Zeltins, CEO of the Port of Riga and Chair of ESPO.<\/em><\/div>\n

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For more information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiina Tuurnala, CEO, Finnish Shipowners\u2019 Association<\/p>\n

+358 40 547 6762, tiina.tuurnala@shipowners.fi<\/a><\/p>\n

Piia Karjalainen, CEO, Finnish Ports Association<\/p>\n

+358 50 435 5604, piia.karjalainen@suomensatamat.fi<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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