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Minister Harakka met representatives of the passenger transport sector: Now is the time to intensify the measures to ensure health security
Tiedote
05.03.2021 13.25
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On 5 March 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised for the third time a forum on health security for the passenger transport sector. The aim of the forum is to share the best practices and information from the authorities among transport service providers.
The Government proposes additional appropriation to assist shipping
Tiedote
25.02.2021 16.50
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On 25 February, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for the first supplementary budget for 2021. The Government proposes additional funding of EUR 23.2 million to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to support the operation of cargo and passenger shipping companies.
Government proposes adoption of amendments to the Vienna agreement on periodical technical inspections
Tiedote
25.02.2021 13.50
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The Government proposes that Finland adopt and bring into force at national level the amendments to the Vienna agreement on periodical technical inspections. The amendments would facilitate cross-border transport by electric, hybrid and gas vehicles.
Government decided not to apply certain exemptions from road transport rules
Tiedote
25.02.2021 13.17
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The Government has decided how Finland will apply the EU Regulation on the extension of derogations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Extension proposed to validity of ships’ crew qualification certificates
Tiedote
18.02.2021 13.32
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The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships’ crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel would also be extended. The derogations would be temporary.
Government proposal: parallel bareboat registration to be allowed for a fixed term
Tiedote
18.02.2021 13.30
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The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel’s right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would be possible when a foreign vessel is chartered to Finland under the so-called bareboat chartering agreement (without crew).
Harri Pursiainen will not seek an extension to his post as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Tiedote
17.02.2021 17.15
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Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will not seek an extension to his mandate as Permanent Secretary. He submitted his application for the post of Permanent Secretary when the application period began on 18 January, but he withdrew his application on 16 February.
Working group to assess the implementation of emissions trading scheme in national road transport
Tiedote
16.02.2021 10.34
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications appoints an intersectoral working group of public officials to assess and make preparations for an emissions trading scheme in the national road transport sector. The work is part of the preparations for the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.
Advisory Board set up to support network security
Tiedote
11.02.2021 14.00
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On 11 February 2021, the Government set up an Advisory Board for Network Security to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support decision-making by the authorities. The Advisory Board was appointed for the period from 15 February 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Government supports the Commission’s proposal for updating the Directive on security of network and information systems
Tiedote
11.02.2021 13.32
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The EU Commission has made a proposal to update the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) to reflect the changed cyber environment. The proposed directive would impose new obligations on Member States. The Government supports the objectives of the proposal and considers it important that the proposal has effects that strengthen cybersecurity and data protection. In addition, the Government considers it important that the proposal also preserves national leeway.
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