Steelpaint GmbH, the German manufacturer of high-performance single-component moisture cure polyurethane (MCPU) coatings, has completed a test coating on MUR Shipping’s 63,000dwt bulk carrier African Bari Bird.
Meyer Turku is investing in shipbuilders of the future by donating EUR 800,000 to Aalto University. With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland. This new donation is part of Meyer Turku’s broad collaboration with educational institutions and research.
Sustainability is a major driver in the marine industry – starting with more sustainable fuels. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to power a proud new generation of ships. The introduction of new fuels places demands on pipeline systems aboard ships, as well.
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) launched the second multi-purpose corvette of Pohjanmaa class built by the Rauma Shipyard for the Finnish Navy. All four vessels of the Squadron 2020 Project are now under construction at the same time – the Project has progressed to the full series-production stage.
The maritime industry is entering a decade of profound transformation. Climate targets, geopolitical shifts, digitalization, and rapid technological development are reshaping the way ships are designed, built, and operated. For Finland, these changes are not merely challenges to overcome—they are opportunities to strengthen our position as a global leader in maritime innovation.
The celebration in Turku, Finland, marked the official handover of the ship to the vacation brand ahead of a July 2026 European debut.
Passengers aboard the Star of the Seas are looking for a unique cruise experience. That is why the entire vessel — down to every square centimetre of deck and flooring surfaces — must radiate quality.
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a new long-term overhaul frame agreement with Swedish operator Erik Thun Group. The agreement has
Valmet has received an order to deliver integrated automation systems for three new RoPax vessels for Finnlines. The new vessels
Posidonia Survey Shows Shipping Weighs AI Acceleration Against Maritime Pragmatism All newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products
A maritime industry stakeholder event organized by the Economic Development Centre Uusimaa brought together key actors in the sector in
New, more sustainable fuels are slowly changing the marine industry. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to
Minister Sakari Puisto: Finnish maritime competitiveness is anchored by performance, quality – and reliable, speedy vessel delivery The United States
As Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on icebreaker cooperation in Washington on 9
Finland’s overall economic outlook remains subdued. Forecasts once again suggest growth hovering around or below the one-percent mark, weighed down
Production of the fifth Icon-class vessel commenced at the Meyer Turku shipyard on Monday, 19 January 2026. Representatives from the
U.S.-based shipbuilder Davie Defense, part of the same group as Helsinki Shipyard, has reached an agreement with the United States
Chris-Marine® announces the launch of the PSL Portable Surface Lathe, a high-precision solution designed for efficient sealing surface machining both
The demand for skilled labour in the maritime industry is growing. Competence requirements in the sector, especially for highly skilled
The net-zero emission cruise ship concept developed in the AVATAR project led by Meyer Turku has now been completed. The
Steelpaint GmbH, the German manufacturer of high-performance single-component moisture cure polyurethane (MCPU) coatings, has completed a test coating on MUR Shipping’s 63,000dwt bulk carrier African Bari Bird.
Meyer Turku is investing in shipbuilders of the future by donating EUR 800,000 to Aalto University. With the donation, Aalto will establish a five-year Professor of Practice to accelerate developments in marine technology and secure expertise in the field in Finland. This new donation is part of Meyer Turku’s broad collaboration with educational institutions and research.
Sustainability is a major driver in the marine industry – starting with more sustainable fuels. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to power a proud new generation of ships. The introduction of new fuels places demands on pipeline systems aboard ships, as well.
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) launched the second multi-purpose corvette of Pohjanmaa class built by the Rauma Shipyard for the Finnish Navy. All four vessels of the Squadron 2020 Project are now under construction at the same time – the Project has progressed to the full series-production stage.
The maritime industry is entering a decade of profound transformation. Climate targets, geopolitical shifts, digitalization, and rapid technological development are reshaping the way ships are designed, built, and operated. For Finland, these changes are not merely challenges to overcome—they are opportunities to strengthen our position as a global leader in maritime innovation.
The celebration in Turku, Finland, marked the official handover of the ship to the vacation brand ahead of a July 2026 European debut.
Passengers aboard the Star of the Seas are looking for a unique cruise experience. That is why the entire vessel — down to every square centimetre of deck and flooring surfaces — must radiate quality.
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a new long-term overhaul frame agreement with Swedish operator Erik Thun Group. The agreement has
Valmet has received an order to deliver integrated automation systems for three new RoPax vessels for Finnlines. The new vessels
Posidonia Survey Shows Shipping Weighs AI Acceleration Against Maritime Pragmatism All newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products
A maritime industry stakeholder event organized by the Economic Development Centre Uusimaa brought together key actors in the sector in
New, more sustainable fuels are slowly changing the marine industry. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are among the fuels used to
Minister Sakari Puisto: Finnish maritime competitiveness is anchored by performance, quality – and reliable, speedy vessel delivery The United States
As Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on icebreaker cooperation in Washington on 9
Finland’s overall economic outlook remains subdued. Forecasts once again suggest growth hovering around or below the one-percent mark, weighed down
Production of the fifth Icon-class vessel commenced at the Meyer Turku shipyard on Monday, 19 January 2026. Representatives from the
U.S.-based shipbuilder Davie Defense, part of the same group as Helsinki Shipyard, has reached an agreement with the United States
Chris-Marine® announces the launch of the PSL Portable Surface Lathe, a high-precision solution designed for efficient sealing surface machining both
The demand for skilled labour in the maritime industry is growing. Competence requirements in the sector, especially for highly skilled
The net-zero emission cruise ship concept developed in the AVATAR project led by Meyer Turku has now been completed. The
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