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  1. International Maritime Organization to continue negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    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

  2. At IMO, countries extend negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping - Finnish Government

    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

  3. International Maritime Organization approves first international guidelines on ship registration to deter misuse of flags - Finnish Government

    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

  4. Proposal for a Ship Safety Control Act sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    2.3.2026 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for revised Ship Safety Control Act. The new act would repeal the current Ship Safety Control Act and introduce national legislation implementing the ship safety control regulation of the European Union’s so-called Maritime Safety Package. Comments may be submitted until 24 April 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/proposal-for-a-ship-safety-control-act-sent-out-for-comments

  5. International Maritime Organization to negotiate on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of ships - Finnish Government

    4.4.2025 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London on 7–11 April 2025. The objective of the Committee’s 83rd session is to agree on legally binding measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The reduction targets have been agreed on in the IMO’s greenhouse gas strategy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/international-maritime-organization-to-negotiate-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-of-ships

  6. Implementation of amendments to Directive on ship-source pollution – launch of a legislative project - Finnish Government

    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

  7. IMO takes step towards global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships - Finnish Government

    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.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/imo-takes-step-towards-global-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-ships

  8. Safety of ships carrying industrial personnel to be improved - Finnish Government

    7.9.2023 | On 7 September 2023, the Government issued a proposal to Parliament for adopting an international code of safety for ships carrying industrial personnel. The proposal included its enforcement as well as the implementation of the amended directive on stability requirements. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/safety-of-ships-carrying-industrial-personnel-to-be-improved

  9. FAL 1965 - (14) - (Resolution FAL.14(46)) (Secretary-General) E-F-S-A-C-R (1).pdf

    RESOLUTION FAL.14(46) (adopted on 13 May 2022) AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNEX TO THE CONVENTION ON FACILITATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRAFFIC, 1965 THE FACILITATION COMMITTEE, RECALLING article VII(2)(a) of the Convention on Facilitation of Internati...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125353

  10. Press releases - Finnish Government

    Government press releases The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of decisions. The Government and its ministries usually communicate about important issues at least through a...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues/press-releases

  11. Comments invited on draft proposal on bringing into force the international safety code for ships carrying industrial personnel - Finnish Government

    26.5.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on bringing into force the international code of safety for ships carrying industrial personnel and on implementing the directive on stability requirements. The deadline for submitting comments is 14 July 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-draft-proposal-on-bringing-into-force-the-international-safety-code-for-ships-carrying-industrial-personnel

  12. How the Government works - Finnish Government

    How the Government works The Government is an institution exercising the supreme executive power in Finland. It is a central part of Finland's political system. The Government is responsible for Finland's day-to-day administration and decision-mak...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/how-the-government-works

  13. Ministries - Finnish Government

    Ministries The Government consists of 12 ministries. Each ministry is responsible for the preparation of government matters that fall within its sphere of authority and for ensuring the functioning of administration and government within that sphe...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministries

  14. Current issues - Finnish Government

    Current issues The Government’s actions have a significant impact on the everyday lives of Finnish people and on society as a whole. The ministries communicate openly about the preparation of matters, the decision-making process and the effects of...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/current-issues

  15. Extension proposed to validity of ships’ crew qualification certificates - Finnish Government

    18.2.2021 | The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships' crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel would also be extended. The derogations would be temporary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/extension-proposed-to-validity-of-ships-crew-qualification-certificates-1258940

  16. Extension proposed to validity of ships’ crew qualification certificates - Finnish Government

    18.2.2021 | The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships' crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel would also be extended. The derogations would be temporary.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/extension-proposed-to-validity-of-ships-crew-qualification-certificates

  17. Minister Ranne: "Finland is a shipping country greater than its size" - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne attended the European Shipping Summit seminar in Brussels on 20 March 2025. The seminar brought together European and international decision-makers, authorities and actors in the shipping industry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-is-a-shipping-country-greater-than-its-size-

  18. Finland’s EU policy - Finnish Government

    Finland's EU policy The European Union is Finland’s most important political and economic frame of reference and community of values. The basic stance of Finland’s EU policy is to further develop the European Union and to promote growth, stability...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/finlands-eu-policy

  19. Minister Ranne: Finland plays an active role in safeguarding shipping in the Baltic Sea - Finnish Government

    17.12.2024 | Finland is actively involved in international efforts to keep shipping and the marine environment safe in the Baltic Sea.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-finland-plays-an-active-role-in-safeguarding-shipping-in-the-baltic-sea

  20. Finland joins the international pioneering network of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) in ports - Finnish Government

    19.8.2020 | Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Korea and Singapore have launched a cooperation network to develop the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships in ports (MASSPorts). The first meeting arranged by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 4 August 2020 was also attended by representatives from IMO, International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), and International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-joins-the-international-pioneering-network-of-maritime-autonomous-surface-ships-mass-in-ports-1224130