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4.5.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again allowed more time for negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/at-imo-countries-extend-negotiations-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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11.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Ship-Source Pollution Directive. The necessary amendments would be made to the Environmental Protection Act. Comments may be submitted until 18 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/implementation-of-ship-source-pollution-directive-sent-out-for-comments
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4.7.2024 | The Government issued a Decree on the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation on 4 July 2024. The Decree and the Convention will enter into force on 22 August 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-is-changing-its-status-to-that-of-an-international-organisation
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28.12.2023 | The President of the Republic has approved the amendments to the Vessel Traffic Service Act, the Ship Safety Control Act and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine. Most of the amendments will enter into force on 1 January 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-vessel-traffic-service-act-to-enter-into-force-in-2024
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20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the national implementation of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation. The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities is changing its status into that of an official international organisation and its name into International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-approves-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-1895325
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16.11.2023 | On 16 November 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Vessel Traffic Service Act, the Ship Safety Control Act and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-responding-to-international-regulatory-developments-proposed-to-vessel-traffic-service-act
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20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, the President of the Republic approved the Act on the national implementation of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation. The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities is changing its status into that of an official international organisation and its name into International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-approves-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation
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13.7.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for acts amending the Vessel Traffic Service Act and certain related acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/request-for-comments-draft-proposal-for-acts-amending-the-vessel-traffic-service-act-and-certain-related-acts
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19.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal on the acceptance, approval and enforcement of the Convention on the Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation as well as comments on a draft decree on the Convention.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/proposal-on-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-circulated-for-comments
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19.5.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a draft government proposal on the acceptance, approval and enforcement of the Convention on the Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation as well as comments on a draft decree on the Convention.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-on-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-circulated-for-comments-1751116
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20.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act and for certain other acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-for-the-vessel-traffic-service-act-1777260
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20.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for the Vessel Traffic Service Act and for certain other acts.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-for-the-vessel-traffic-service-act
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21.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has initiated a reform of the Vessel Traffic Service Act. The Act will be updated primarily due to changes in international regulation. Simultaneously, other necessary changes will also be made to the Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislation-on-vessel-traffic-management-to-be-reformed
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21.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has initiated a reform of the Vessel Traffic Service Act. The Act will be updated primarily due to changes in international regulation. Simultaneously, other necessary changes will also be made to the Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislation-on-vessel-traffic-management-to-be-reformed-1347000
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12.6.2020 | Prime Minister Sanna Marin spoke on the phone with her Norwegian colleague Prime Minister Erna Solberg.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-discussed-cross-border-traffic-with-norwegian-prime-minister-solberg
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19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-1014368
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26.11.2025 | In 2024, the European Union adopted a directive amending the Directive on ship-source pollution. On 25 November 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications the Ministry of Transport and Communications decided to launch a project to start preparing the necessary legislative amendments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/implementation-of-amendments-to-directive-on-ship-source-pollution-launch-of-a-legislative-project
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18.12.2020 | For the first time, a comprehensive maritime spatial plan has been prepared for the Finnish marine area, compiled in an extensive cooperation process between various actors. The plan is a presentation with a map covering both territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone. It outlines, for example, significant and potential areas for underwater natural and cultural values, energy production, fishing, aquaculture, shipping and tourism.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-s-first-maritime-spatial-plan-completed-extensive-work-will-help-to-combine-the-good-state-of-the-marine-environment-and-sustainable-growth
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23.7.2020 | In its meeting on 23 July, the Government decided to reinstate internal border control for traffic between Finland and Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. These countries have seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections since the previous assessment. The reinstated restrictions will enter into force on Monday 27 July.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decides-on-continuation-of-restrictions-on-traffic-at-internal-and-external-borders
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23.7.2020 | In its meeting on 23 July, the Government decided to reinstate internal border control for traffic between Finland and Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. These countries have seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections since the previous assessment. The reinstated restrictions will enter into force on Monday 27 July.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-decides-on-continuation-of-restrictions-on-traffic-at-internal-and-external-borders