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25.5.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal and draft decrees concerning maritime regulation. The aim of the proposed amendments is to clarify and harmonise the regulation of maritime safety, qualifications and supervision. The deadline for submitting comments is 18 June 2026.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislative-proposal-to-streamline-maritime-regulation-circulated-for-comments
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The objective of the project is to transpose the 2024 amendments to EU Ship Source Directive into national legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/projects-and-legislation/project?tunnus=LVM052:00/2025
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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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30.10.2024 | The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has audited more than half of its Member States. The IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) ensures that Member States fulfil their international obligations and develop their maritime administration. Finland's audit takes place between 28 October and 4 November 2024 in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-audits-finnish-maritime-administration
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24.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO will meet in London from 24 November to 3 December 2025. Finland is a candidate for re-election as a member of the IMO Council. The Assembly will vote on the members of the new Council on Friday 28 November 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-elect-member-states-to-council-finland-candidate-for-re-election
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6.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will elect a new Council for the forthcoming two-year term in November-December. Finland is seeking re-election to the Council. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited Finnish maritime education institutions to serve as advisers to the Finnish delegation at the Assembly. Finnish maritime education is a sought-after export to various parts of the world.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-nominated-for-re-election-to-imo-council-finnish-maritime-teaching-and-research-feature-prominently
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9.2.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published Finland’s policies on procedures for enforcing the mandatory obligations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and for ensuring the compliance of the maritime administration. The policies are part of the preparations for the IMO audit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-publishes-policies-on-meeting-imo-obligations-concerning-maritime-administration
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15.7.2025 | The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 134th session in London on 7–11 July 2025. Finland has been a member of the Council during the current term 2024–2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/council-of-international-maritime-organization-promotes-effectiveness-and-openness-in-imo-s-work
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14.2.2025 | Finland and Sweden will strengthen their cooperation in renewing their icebreaker fleets and ensuring operational coordination. This was decided when the Governments of Finland and Sweden met in September 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finnish-swedish-cooperation-on-icebreaker-procurements-advances
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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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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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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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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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15.7.2024 | The Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) held its 132nd session in London from 8 to 12 July 2024. Finland participated in the session for the first time as a full member since its election to the IMO Council in December 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-council-promotes-transparency-of-meetings-and-gender-equality-at-its-session
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24.11.2020 | The Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided on 24 November that Finland will start using the Public Regulated Service PRS of the European Galileo satellite navigation system during 2024.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/public-regulated-service-prs-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-finland-in-2024
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24.6.2024 | The national introduction of the Public Regulated Service, PRS, of the European Galileo satellite system will continue. The service provides EU Member States with secure location and time data that is resistant to interference.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/european-positioning-and-high-precision-timing-services-to-enhance-finland-s-security
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18.10.2024 | On 18 October 2024, Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne signed a decision to alter the composition of Arctia Ltd’s board of directors. A new special assignment for Arctia will also be incorporated into the company’s articles of association.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-the-composition-of-arctia-s-board
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22.8.2024 | The responsibility for the ownership steering of Arctia Ltd will be transferred from the Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Transport and Communications. On 22 August 2024, the Government issued a decree amending the Decree on the Ministry of Transport and Communications and a decree amending the Decree on the Prime Minister's Office.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/arctia-ltd-to-be-part-of-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-cinia-ltd-to-be-subject-to-ownership-steering-by-the-prime-minister-s-office
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8.11.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a national programme for distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-begin-for-a-distribution-infrastructure-programme-for-alternative-transport-fuels
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24.8.2023 | On 24 August 2023, the Government submitted Union communications to Parliament on the European Commission's proposals for amendments to the so-called maritime transport package.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-outlines-its-position-on-the-maritime-transport-package