The Finnish Maritime Association is a cooperation forum for Finnish maritime stakeholders. It operates on a non-profit basis and forms a common bond between its members.
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Editorial – Finland is a pioneer in digital seafaring and environmental technology
Finland’s maritime cluster is one of the country’s most significant business sectors with annual revenues of EUR 13 billion. The sector employs more than 50,000 people all over the country.
Read articleBreaking Waves brought the maritime sector to Helsinki
The two-day event, arranged to coincide with Slush in December 2018, brought together the top entities from the maritime cluster in Finland and Europe, offering ideas and inspiration for addressing future challenges.
Read article“Meyer going strong both in Finland and Germany”
The Meyer family-owned company Meyer Werft of Germany has been in the shipbuilding business since 1795. During the last several decades its emphasis has shifted to passenger vessels. Today, Meyer is one of the world leaders in producing specialized cruise ships.
Read articleAker Arctic believes in LNG in northern seas
The design company Aker Arctic is betting on the rising volumes of LNG transported in ice-covered seas and on the increasing use of LNG as fuel for ships up in the high Arctic.
Read articleWärtsilä is creating smarter shipping
Technology giant Wärtsilä is one of the leading suppliers of smart technology and life cycle solutions on the marine and energy markets. The marine industry is undergoing major changes due to business networking, new business models and stricter environmental norms. In among this upheaval, Wärtsilä is leaning on its vision of smart shipping.
Read articleABB aiming to digitalise the marine industry
ABB Marine’s unit in Finland has plenty of work ahead of it to digitalise the marine industry, develop remote-controlled vessels and ensure the advancement of its Azipod rudder propulsion devices.
Read articleCentrum Balticum – Making the most of the Baltic Sea Region
Centrum Balticum Foundation is an active communicator of multisectoral development of the Baltic Sea region. Centrum Balticum acts as a catalyst for public debate and offers fora for dialogue.
Read articleParoc – marine solutions carved in stone
Paroc marine and offshore insulation is made of stone wool and developed for the needs of the modern shipbuilding and offshore industry.
Read articleFIMAC – saving money on cooperation
The FIMAC cooperation between maritime authorities was initiated on 1994, when the ministerial committee for administration development approved a report of a working group on the rationalization of maritime functions and organizational streamlining.
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