Turku focuses on the environment

Friday, February 23, 2018 - 14:28 by ce-press

Environmental work at the Port of Turku focuses on water protection in the Baltic Sea, reduction of emissions into air and improvement of energy-efficiency. Since 2006 it has been applying environmental port charges as one of only a few ports in Finland. Since 2015 the amount of discount has been bound to the nitrogen oxide emissions of the vessel.

The discounts based on environmental impacts are also applied in waste management.
For a number of years the port has collected wastewater from cruise vessels free of charge, and this will continue in 2018, too. Three new wastewater reception points for cruise vessels and cargoships were completed in 2016 ensuring sufficient reception capacity from all vessels calling Turku.

A certified environmental system is in place at the port which keeps developing its own operations towards greener shipping. The port is currently a partner in the EU-supported project NextGen Link, which aims to upgrade the maritime link between Turku and Stockholm.

The Port of Turku will invest in an automooring system and infrastructure to accommodate Viking Line’s new vessel running on LNG. The project will be completed in summer 2020.

The River Aura is a major attraction in Turku (c) Port of Turku

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Turku

Turku is the oldest city and first capital of Finland, situated on the southwestern coast by a unique and splendid archipelago of over 40,000 islands and islets. The port is in a sheltered place at the mouth of the river Aura, which runs through the city. Right next to the port is the medieval Turku castle. Downtown is only 3 km away - a nice walk along the river. The riverbanks are a popular recreational area for both locals and guests - full of sights, shops, restaurants, pubs and happenings. Turku, the cultural city of Finland, offers a wide range of museums and events. Popular ones are the Sibelius museum (dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius), Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum combining history, archaeology and contemporary art, the annual Medieval Market, the Night of Art and Turku music festival. Ruisrock, one of the oldest festivals in Finland, held annually on the beautiful nature island of Ruissalo close to the Port, attract visitors, too.