The Shipowners’ Foundation in Finland was established in 2008. The Foundation aims to support research, education, and communication in the Finnish shipping industry as well as to promote activities related to the shipping industry.
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Baltic Sea vessels rapidly getting cleaner
Shipping companies operating in Finland’s sea areas have rapidly reacted to requirements for cleaner shipping. In the coming years, dozens of highly advanced cargo and passenger vessels will be completed for the Baltic Sea.
Read articleMeriaura – pioneer of sustainable shipping
Meriaura is family owned Turku-based shipping company that offers a variety of services in marine transportation. Meriaura is the first sea carrier that can offer a carbon neutral sea transport contract for its customers.
Read articleThe world’s most eco-friendly bulk carrier now operating on the Baltic Sea
ESL Shipping’s next-generation bulk carrier ship, known as Viikki, began operating in the Baltic Sea in mid-November 2018. The first load was delivered to the Port of Helsinki, and a celebration was held for Viikki, which is the world’s lowest-emission bulk ship like her sister ship, Haaga.
Read articleContainerships Receives First LNG-powered Boxship
Multimodal transporter Containerships Plc announced the delivery of its first LNG-powered container vessel, M/S Containerships Nord. She was delivered to Containerships at Wenchong Shipyard, China, on 12.12.2018.
Read articleLangh’s unique water treatment method
The scrubber manufacturer Langh Tech Ltd is one of the Langh Group of companies, which also include shipping company Langh Ship Oy Ab and Industrial and Ship Cleaning Services Hans Langh.
Read articleTransfennica – staying competitive with a modern, clean fleet
Transfennica is committed to reducing emissions with its modern fleet in order to meet high environmental standards for the future. To that end, the shipping company’s entire fleet is equipped with scrubbers.
Read articleMeriaura’s VG EcoCoaster – the most environmentally friendly vessels in the Baltic Sea
The VG EcoCoaster vessel type, developed by Meriaura Group, is a highly energy-efficient bulk carrier. The vessels are equipped with two separate fuel systems, enabling the main engine (ABC 8DZC) to run on MGO and biofuels.
Read articleFinnlines’ actions in sustainable shipping – new energy-efficient vessels
During the past decade, Finnlines has made a whole series of concrete investments totaling EUR 1 billion, including actions to promote environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Read articleShipowners on the Baltic Sea are highly environmentally aware
The sulfur and nitrogen emissions of ships are well under control in the Baltic Sea. The most important short-term goal is to promote the development and adoption of fossil-free fuels by Finnish ship owners. Everyone must work together to advance this goal.
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