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26.1.2026 | On 26 January 2026, Finland and 13 other European countries published a letter to the International Maritime Community on the safety and security risks caused by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference. The signatories of the letter include the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea: Finland, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom as well as Iceland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/itameren-ja-pohjanmeren-rantavaltiot-gnss-hairinta-on-lisannyt-merenkulun-turvallisuusriskeja-1
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9.10.2024 | Defence Forces to procure inertial navigation system devices Ministry of Defence Publication date 9.10.2024 13.00 Type: Press release Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a framework agreement on ine...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-inertial-navigation-system-devices
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24.4.2026 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. IMO Member States are expected to decide the next steps in negotiations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Other topics to be discussed include specifications to the rules on the carbon intensity and energy efficiency of vessels, the regulation of ballast water and guidance on reducing underwater noise.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-continue-negotiating-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships
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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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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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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Aviation Act, the Act on Transport Services and the Territorial Surveillance Act. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency can establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones
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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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16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the President of the Republic approved amendments to the Aviation Act, the Act on Transport Services and the Territorial Surveillance Act. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency can establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigat...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones-1943405
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22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament for an act to ratify and enforce at national level the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation-1833997
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17.4.2026 | In their meeting on Friday 17 April, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and the need to continue to provide strong support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-current-situation-in-ukraine-finland-s-participation-in-international-crisis-management-and-the-situation-in-iran-and-the-strait-of-hormuz
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22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament for an act to ratify and enforce at national level the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system-1895539
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10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency could establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigation obstacles would also be amended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones-1870167
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20.12.2022 | The Act on Electronic Communication Services and the Act on the Transport and Communications Agency have been amended. The President of the Republic approved the amending Acts on 20 December 2022. They will enter into force on 1 January 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-approved-relating-to-the-introduction-of-the-public-regulated-service-of-the-satellite-navigation-system
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10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency could establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigation obstacles would also be amended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones
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23.3.2023 | The EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission have reached a preliminary agreement on the use of renewable and low-emission fuels in maritime transport. Agreement on the so-called FuelEU Maritime Regulation was reached in trilogue negotiations on 22 March 2023. In the agreement reached, Finland’s particular characteristics in winter navigation are well taken into account. The agreement will be confirmed at the meeting of the Council of Ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preliminary-agreement-in-the-eu-on-the-use-of-low-emission-fuels-in-maritime-transport-winter-navigation-well-taken-into-account
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23.3.2023 | The EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission have reached a preliminary agreement on the use of renewable and low-emission fuels in maritime transport. Agreement on the so-called FuelEU Maritime Regulation was reached in trilogue negotiations on 22 March 2023. In the agreement reached, Finland's particular characteristics in winter navigation are well taken into account. The agreement will be confirmed at the meeting of the Council of Ministers.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/preliminary-agreement-in-the-eu-on-the-use-of-low-emission-fuels-in-maritime-transport-winter-navigation-well-taken-into-account
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22.4.2026 | The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 13–17 April 2026. The meeting discussed the prevention of increased fraudulent registrations and measures to combat unlawful operations of ships.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-approves-first-international-guidelines-on-ship-registration-to-deter-misuse-of-flags
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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