Government bills36
- HE 42/2020 vpPassed
Employment protection for victims of piracy
The employment contract and payment of wages of a seafarer held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery will continue throughout captivity. In addition, the rules governing rest periods and complaint procedures for ship personnel are clarified.
3 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Approving maritime counter-terrorism agreements
Finland will accede to international protocols aimed at combating maritime terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The agreements give authorities the right to stop and inspect vessels suspected of offences in international waters with the consent of the flag state.
3 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming water traffic rules and boating
The rules for waterborne traffic will be brought together into a single new act, and a clear responsibility of the master will be defined for recreational craft. At the same time, boat rental will be made easier, and administrative traffic penalty fees will begin to be imposed for minor infractions instead of petty fines.
12 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 198/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining ship safety regulation and inspections
Ship inspection and safety practices will be simplified, and the reporting of passenger data to authorities will be reformed. Certain vessels will be able to switch to self-monitoring for inspections, and traditional vessels will be allowed dedicated rules that take their special characteristics into account.
15 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 143/2018 vpPassed
Monitoring fuel consumption of large ships
Large merchant ships will have to start collecting and reporting data on their fuel consumption. The data will be used to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from shipping internationally.
8 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2018 vpPassed
Flexible maritime certificates and working hours
Inland waterway transport will move from limiting overtime to limiting total working hours for employees working on a shift-rotation system. In addition, the validity of a maritime labour certificate for a vessel in international traffic may be temporarily extended by up to five months if delivery of the new document is delayed.
5 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 42/2018 vpPassed
Limiting ship nitrogen emissions
The Baltic Sea and the North Sea will become nitrogen oxide emission control areas for ships, tightening emission requirements for new vessels. The reform will reduce air pollution from maritime transport and eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
21 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2017 vpPassed
Introducing recycling rules for large ships
Legislation supplementing EU rules will be introduced in Finland to ensure the safe and environmentally sound dismantling of large ships. The acts define the authorities supervising ship recycling and the penalties to be imposed for breaches of the rules.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Digitalising ship logbooks and incident reporting
Ships will be able to switch to keeping logbooks in electronic form, and outdated formalities, such as sealing logbooks, will be abolished. In addition, it will become mandatory to report ship incidents and accidents directly to the authorities in order to improve maritime safety.
9 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 3/2017 vpPassed
Tightening environmental and emission rules for ships
Finland will bring into force the recent amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). The reform would tighten regulation of ships' sewage, garbage and ship-to-ship oil transfers, among other things.
24 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 207/2016 vpPassed
Easing pilotage requirements for small vessels
The obligation to use a pilot will be eased for small vessels, towing combinations and icebreakers. At the same time, the organisation of pilotage examinations will be transferred from the authority to maritime educational institutions.
15 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 167/2016 vpPassed
Improving seafarer security and agency work
Shipping companies will be required to take out insurance to cover employees' repatriation costs, unpaid wages and medical expenses in international transport. At the same time, access to vacancy notices and shared facilities on board vessels will be improved for agency workers in the maritime sector.
21 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 127/2016 vpPassed
Reforming marine equipment requirements and oversight
Regulations on safety requirements, markings and supervision of marine equipment will be updated to comply with an EU directive. The obligation to rectify defective or dangerous equipment will also be extended to importers and distributors.
26 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 96/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Shipowners' liability for wreck removal
Shipowners will bear strict liability for the removal and costs of a hazardous wreck resulting from a maritime accident. The authorities will be able, if necessary, to remove the wreck at the owner's expense and recover the costs directly from the insurance company.
19 Sep 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 122/2015 vpPassed
Mandatory treatment of ship ballast water
Ships operating in international traffic will have to treat their ballast water to prevent the spread of harmful alien species. The requirements will apply to vessels flying the Finnish flag as well as international vessels calling at Finnish ports.
29 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 7/2015 vpPassed
Raising shipowners' liability limits
The maximum liability amounts of shipowners and shipping companies in maritime accidents will be increased by 51 per cent. The change will improve the ability of injured parties and authorities to obtain full compensation for damage incurred and response costs.
1 Jul 2015 · passed without a vote