The Maritime Day attracted nearly 700 shipping professionals to Mariehamn on 23 May. Over 120 exhibitors introduced their businesses and products. Seminar topics ranged from market forecasts to financing and carbon regulations. One of the highlights of the day was mingling in the exhibition area, followed by the reception and dinner.

During the event, two distinguished Finnlines crew members were awarded Golden medals by the Board of Directors of the Finnish Shipowners’ Association. Chief Engineer Martin Ubei-Kon and bosun Herdis Jõpiselg received these prestigious awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

Ubei-Kon, who joined Finnlines in 2019, currently sails on the Finneco I. Jõpiselg, who boarded his first Finnlines vessel in 2015, now works on Finneco III. Both professionals are known for their can-do attitude and high-quality solutions to problems and challenges onboard their ships.

About the award

Normally the Finnish Shipowners present the golden medals once a year. Medal candidates are expected to have sailed on a merchant vessel in international traffic for at least twenty years. Candidates must have demonstrated excellent skills at work and their behaviour must have been irreproachable also after working hours.