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19.12.2024 | Fairway dues will be raised as of 1 January 2025. The dues were halved in 2015 under temporary legislation.

14.12.2023 | According to the Government Programme, the halving of fairway dues will be made a permanent practice. The change will take place in two stages.

3.7.2023 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is meeting in London from 3–7 July 2023. The 80th session of the MEPC is expected to adopt a revised IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The meeting will also discuss global solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships and the regulation of ships’ energy efficiency and ballast water management.

7.7.2023 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on revisions to the IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The Committee met in London, 3–7 July 2023.

13.6.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the Government’s draft proposal to Parliament for an act amending the Act on Fairway Dues. 

3.2.2022 | The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU countries. These costs may well be higher in Finland than in comparable countries.

8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

3.2.2022 | The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU countries. These costs may well be higher in Finland than in comparable countries.

22.1.2024 | A plan has been drawn up to turn the temporary halving of fairway dues into a permanent arrangement in line with the Government Programme. The change would boost the competitiveness of Finland's foreign trade.

7.10.2024 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London between 30 September and 4 October 2024. The 82nd session of the Committee continued negotiations on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from marine transport. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications Minna Kivimäki attended the session on 30 September–2 October 2024.

23.11.2023 | On 23 November 2023, the Government adopted a resolution on launching an auction procedure concerning offshore wind power sites located in the public water areas of Finland. 

7.8.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the temporary halving of fairway dues in 2024–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 1 September 2023. Alongside this, the Ministry is launching a project to amend the Act on Fairway Dues in order to make the halving of the fairway dues permanent.

24.11.2022 | A forum for sustainable maritime trade, convened by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, will take place on 24 November 2022. The forum aims to generate discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the green transition in maritime logistics for Finland.

17.11.2022 | On 17 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an overall reform of the Pilotage Act. The aim of the proposal is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.

17.11.2022 | On 17 November 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an overall reform of the Pilotage Act. The aim of the proposal is to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters.

22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022

22.12.2021 | Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022

29.5.2020 | The new Water Traffic Act entered into force on Monday, 1 June 2020. It updates and brings together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the Act is to improve maritime safety, increase responsibility in boating and provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.

29.5.2020 | The new Water Traffic Act entered into force on Monday, 1 June 2020. It updates and brings together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the Act is to improve maritime safety, increase responsibility in boating and provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.