Estonia
Port of Tallinn to establish Baltic Sea green infrastructure hub
The Port of Tallinn has unveiled an “ambitious” plan to design the hub of the Baltic Sea green infrastructure as part of an effort to reach carbon neutrality in Estonia.
Rauma Marine launches Tallink’s LNG-fueled shuttle ferry
Finnish shipbuilding company Rauma Marine Constructions launches MyStar, an eco-friendly LNG-powered shuttle ferry owned by Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp.
Estonia, Latvia looking to pinpoint sites for their joint 1 GW offshore wind project
Estonian and Latvian governments have opened a tender looking for services that will lead them towards identifying two most suitable areas for their joint offshore wind development.
Two more Tallink ships switch to shore power
Since 1 July, Tallink Grupp’s vessels Silja Europa and Baltic Queen have switched to using shore power at the Port of Tallinn’s Old City Harbour during their port stays.
Port of Tallinn’s 2050 target: All moored ships will need to use green electricity, clean fuel
In order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, Estonian Port of Tallinn will have to ensure that all ships moored at the port switch to green electricity or to alternative, more environmentally friendly fuels, a new report shows.
Latvia, Estonia exploring grid connection options for joint 1 GW OWF project
The transmission system operators (TSOs) in Latvia and Estonia, AS Augstsprieguma tikls (AST) and Elering AS, have signed a cooperation agreement to study possible solutions for connecting the two countries’ joint 1 GW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea to their mainland grids. Latvia and Eston
WindEurope says offshore wind must remain priority as most EU states fail to meet MSP deadline
Only six EU coastal member states submitted their final Maritime Spatial Plans (MSPs) by 31 March, while 16 countries failed to meet the EU’s deadline. WindEurope said that the 16 member states must submit their MSPs as soon as possible and align them with EU climate goals, allocating enough space f
Port of Tallinn to use only locally produced green electricity
The Port of Tallinn has entered into a renewable energy purchase agreement with local energy group Eesti Energia and now consumes only green electricity produced in Estonia.
Sustainable development to shape Port of Tallinn’s future
In the next five years, Estonian Port of Tallinn will be focusing on the implementation of its vision — to become the most innovative port in the Baltic Sea.
Eight Baltic Sea countries ink offshore wind pact
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden have signed a joint declaration to cooperate on and accelerate the build-out of offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. High-level representatives of the eight Baltic Sea countries and the European Commission signed the decl
Keel laid for Tallink’s LNG-powered shuttle ferry
The keel laying ceremony for MyStar, an eco-friendly LNG-powered shuttle ferry owned by Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp, was held today at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard in Rauma, Finland.
Port of Tallinn gets its 1st shore power solution
Tallink Grupp’s vessel Victoria I was connected to shore power in Tallinn Old City Harbour for the first ever shore power charging in Estonia on 11 September.