Finnish Parliament Passes Legislation Banning Cargo Ships from Discharging Wastewater

The Finnish parliament has passed legislation banning cargo ships from discharging wastewater in the country’s coastal waters. The law will become effective next July.

According to Ville Wahlberg, CEO of the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG), this decision is a significant achievement and sets a new standard for environmental protection. Wahlberg stated, “This is a huge achievement. Major environmental victories are rare, but this decision is truly world-class. No other country has enacted such ambitious laws.”

Neighbouring countries such as Sweden and Denmark are also considering implementing similar measures to protect the Baltic Sea, which is already designated as an emissions control area and one of the most protected seas in the world.