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14.5.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated for public commenting proposals for acts under which Finland would adopt the Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS Convention). The adoption of the Convention would increase shipowners' liability for the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea and ensure that persons suffering damages are compensated more promptly and effectively.

14.5.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated for public commenting proposals for acts under which Finland would adopt the Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS Convention). The adoption of the Convention would increase shipowners' liability for the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea and ensure that persons suffering damages are compensated more promptly and effectively.

29.6.2021 | Amendsments to maritime environmental legislation will tighten the rules governing waste treatment in ports. The Government issued a Decree on 29 June amending the Government Decree on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The amended Decree will take effect on 1 July 2021.

29.6.2021 | Amendsments to maritime environmental legislation will tighten the rules governing waste treatment in ports. The Government issued a Decree on 29 June amending the Government Decree on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The amended Decree will take effect on 1 July 2021.

27.4.2021 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. Changes will be made to the relevant government decree, in particular to implement the EU Directive on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 25 May.

27.4.2021 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. Changes will be made to the relevant government decree, in particular to implement the EU Directive on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 25 May.

2.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will reform the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of the transport, to prevent possible environmental damage and to provide favourable conditions for new businesses. The reform would clarify and harmonise the outdated, and partly unclear, regulation and so improve the safety and security of the entire society.

2.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will reform the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of the transport, to prevent possible environmental damage and to provide favourable conditions for new businesses. The reform would clarify and harmonise the outdated, and partly unclear, regulation and so improve the safety and security of the entire society.

19.12.2018 | The Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (the TDG Act) is being updated. The current Act entered into force in 1994. Renewal of the legislation is important, as important changes have taken place in the operating environment and conditions over the past 25 years.

28.6.2012 | Safety is the first and foremost concern of all activities involving the transport of dangerous goods (TDG). The Ministry of Transport and Communications wants to take Finland to the forefront of safe transport of dangerous goods by ensuring that provisions are observed, companies act in a responsible manner and the routes and means of transport are in good condition. The aim is also to create a set of TDG indicators to support decision making.

11.7.2011 | International Maritime Organization IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee will meet in London between the 11th and 15th of July. The meeting agenda will include, among other things, marine energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions by maritime transport and emissions from cruise ships in the Baltic Sea. The meeting delegation includes representatives of the authorities and the business sector.

11.7.2011 | International Maritime Organization IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee will meet in London between the 11th and 15th of July. The meeting agenda will include, among other things, marine energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions by maritime transport and emissions from cruise ships in the Baltic Sea. The meeting delegation includes representatives of the authorities and the business sector.

14.5.2019 | Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö on lähettänyt lausunnoille ehdotukset laeista, joilla Suomi hyväksyisi meriliikenteen vahinkovastuuta koskevan HNS-yleissopimuksen. Sopimuksen hyväksyminen lisäisi aluksen omistajan vastuuta vaarallisten ja haitallisten aineiden merikuljetuksissa ja turvaisi vahingonkärsijöille nopeamman ja kattavamman korvauksen.

14.5.2019 | Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö on lähettänyt lausunnoille ehdotukset laeista, joilla Suomi hyväksyisi meriliikenteen vahinkovastuuta koskevan HNS-yleissopimuksen. Sopimuksen hyväksyminen lisäisi aluksen omistajan vastuuta vaarallisten ja haitallisten aineiden merikuljetuksissa ja turvaisi vahingonkärsijöille nopeamman ja kattavamman korvauksen.

14.5.2019 | Kommunikationsministeriet har skickat på remiss förslag till lagar genom vilka Finland föreslås tillträda HNS-konventionen om ansvar och ersättning för skada i samband med sjötransporter. Om konventionen ratificeras ökar fartygsägarnas ansvar vid sjötransport av farliga och skadliga ämnen och de skadelidande tryggas snabbare ersättning med större omfattning.

14.5.2019 | Kommunikationsministeriet har skickat på remiss förslag till lagar genom vilka Finland föreslås tillträda HNS-konventionen om ansvar och ersättning för skada i samband med sjötransporter. Om konventionen ratificeras ökar fartygsägarnas ansvar vid sjötransport av farliga och skadliga ämnen och de skadelidande tryggas snabbare ersättning med större omfattning.

10.10.2019 | Hallitus esittää merilain ja eräiden muiden lakien muuttamista siten, että Suomi voisi hyväksyä meriliikenteen vahinkovastuuta koskevan HNS-yleissopimuksen. Sopimuksen hyväksyminen lisäisi aluksen omistajan vastuuta vaarallisten ja haitallisten aineiden merikuljetuksissa ja turvaisi vahingonkärsijöille nopeamman ja kattavamman korvauksen.

10.10.2019 | Hallitus esittää merilain ja eräiden muiden lakien muuttamista siten, että Suomi voisi hyväksyä meriliikenteen vahinkovastuuta koskevan HNS-yleissopimuksen. Sopimuksen hyväksyminen lisäisi aluksen omistajan vastuuta vaarallisten ja haitallisten aineiden merikuljetuksissa ja turvaisi vahingonkärsijöille nopeamman ja kattavamman korvauksen.