REGULATION

Finland to permit remote pilotage in waters

8 years ago

Finland is to permit pilotage to be performed remotely in its territorial waters, after an act of parliament modified the Pilotage Act. The law is expected to enter effect from 1 February 2019.

ABB conducted a remote-control trial operation on passenger ferry Suomenlinna II near Helsinki harbour in 2018

Finland is to permit pilotage to be performed remotely in its territorial waters, after an act of parliament modified the Pilotage Act. The law is expected to enter effect from 1 February 2019.