IMO gave the Finnish maritime administration compliments and named areas for further development

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has completed its audit report on the Finnish maritime administration. The report acknowledges the work of the Finnish administration and includes...

MINTC invites comments on the Baltic Sea submarine cable project

The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the Baltic Sea submarine cable project from all interested parties. This request for comments is open to all, including...

Pursiainen: Visa-free travel would benefit economic relations between Finland and Russia

The first seminar on Finnish commerce is being held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Permanent Secretary Harri Pursiainen addressed the seminar on behalf of the Finnish Government on 11 April 2013.

Environmental aid for ships open for application

The application period for investment aid to improve the level of environmental protection of sea-going vessels began on 2 April 2013. Investment aid is to be granted for the purpose of...

Investment aid for ships to ease adaptation to sulphur emission limits

Finnish shipping companies may receive support for ship investment projects which significantly benefit the environment.

Government in favour of the EU proposal concerning alternative fuels

The EU Commission has committed itself to the promotion of alternative fuels to increase their use and to enable uniform operation of traffic in the whole of Europe. The government of Finland...

IMO Secretary-General visiting Finland

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to visit Finland

Mr Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will visit Finland between 7-9 March. This is his first visit to the country.

EU approves Finland's investment aid to sulphur scrubbers

23 January 2013 - the European Commission approved amendments to Finland's state aid scheme on vessel investments improving the level of environmental protection. Following the approval, investment...

Esa Suominen appointed as Minister Kiuru's Special Adviser

Master of Social Sciences Mr Esa Suominen, 34, has been appointed as Special Adviser to Finland's Minister of Housing and Communications, Ms Krista Kiuru, in communications policy affairs. He will...