Environment and safety

Meyer Turku’s lead programme aims at carbon-neutral future
The ever increasing climate awareness presents challenges to maritime transports, which is also reflected in the shipbuilding …

New innovation removes microplastics from the sea
Wärtsilä and shipping company Grimaldi Group are launching a solution that will filter out microplastics from the …

Disposal site for dredging masses completed
The disposal of dredging masses is starting in Lauttaranta district on the northern shore of Hirvensalo island. …

PAX NAVIS promotes protection of the Baltic Sea and Seafaring Peace
Relaxed maritime event PAX NAVIS to promote the protection of the Baltic Sea will declare Seafaring Peace …

Safety is a common cause in the port
Port safety comprises many aspects, and overall management thereof helps protect people, vessels, property, and the environment …

Environmentally responsible port operations
The Port of Turku is one of the pioneers in its field regarding measures aimed at reducing …

For a cleaner Baltic Sea
Turku is well prepared for emptying the wastewater from ships. Meriaura has made the decision to discharge …

The EU Commission’s ISPS inspection
The EU Commission’s ISPS inspection was carried out in Turku in October 2021. The inspection was carried …

Shipping companies aim at carbon neutral seafaring
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global trade association for shipowners and operators, proposed in the November …

40 000+ Experience the world’s biggest archipelago within arm’s reach
The archipelago is home to people and animals by the sea. With its new exhibition 40 000+, …

Port will electrify its cars
One of the key goals of the Port of Turku’s environmental program is to decrease the carbon …

New investments in port safety
Port safety comprises of many areas, and overall management thereof helps protect people, vessels, property and the …