Fairway Forward Seminar 2025

Date: 8 October 2025
Time: 13.30–17.00 (CET)
Place: Clarion Hotel Draken, Gothenburg, Sweden
Registration: Participation is free, but registration is required by 3 october.

The maritime sector is a vital part of global infrastructure, supporting trade, transportation, and economic
growth. As the industry continues to evolve, ensuring safety and securing the right skills and
competencies are essential priorities for its long-term sustainability.

This seminar brings together experts to discuss ways to strengthen maritime safety both today and in
the future. We will take a closer look at current initiatives in accident prevention, preparedness, and
coordination, highlighting how Finland and Sweden collaborate to address common safety challenges
in the Baltic Sea region.

Another key focus is the people behind the safety systems. The maritime sector faces an increasing
demand for skilled professionals. How can we ensure that the right competencies are in place to meet
future needs? What strategies can attract new generations to the industry, and how can we support
continuous learning in an increasingly complex environment?

Be part of a forward-thinking seminar where we examine how safety and competence together shape
the maritime sector’s resilience.

Register here. 

PROGRAM

13.30 Introduction

  • Madeleine Säll, moderator, Swedish Shipowners’ Association

Welcome address

  • Anders Hermansson, ceo, Swedish Shipowners’ Association
  • Tiina Tuurnala, ceo, Finnish Shipowners’ Association

European maritime and port strategy perspectives

  • TBC

Ensuring safety, security and preparedness in a changing maritime world– Short presentations and panel discussion

  • Sanna Sonninen, the Director of Maritime at Finland’s Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
  • Fredrik Rauer, Head of Port Control, Port of Gothenburg
  • Antti Partanen, Managing Director, Rederi Ab Nathalie
  • Carolus Ramsay, Head of maritime policy and safety, Finnish Shipowners’ Association

Fika break

Securing competence: Actions to attract, retain and support maritime talent

  • Johan Hartler, Policy Advisor, Competence & Manning, Swedish Shipowners’ Association
  • TBD, Finnish Shipowners’ Association

The skills shortage: Perspectives from Helsinki Shipyard

  • Kim Salmi, the Managing Director of Helsinki shipyard

Panel discussion: Collaborating for a resilient maritime workforce

  • Kim Salmi, the Managing Director of Helsinki shipyard
  • Lina Lundqvist, maritime student Finland
  • Johanna Taremark, maritime student Sweden
  • Hanna Maffey, HR and Compliance Manager (Deputy DPA & CSO), AdMare Ship Management

17.00 End of seminar

Register here.