Training to save lives at sea

Finland is known to be the country of thousands of lakes, but the seacoast is also long, around 46,200 km. No-one should perish in maritime conditions, however harsh. Numerous rescue volunteers dedicate time to help people in distress in deep, stormy, cold waters and in case of technical malfunction.

Finnlines was the main supporter when as many as 13 adult teams and 3 junior teams, 3 members in each category, entered the Maritime Sea Rescue Competition in Naantali in September. The Maritime Sea Rescue Competition was launched in 1986 and the location alternates each year between the Finnish lake districts and the Baltic Sea.

Beautiful weather and the event attracted an audience of hundreds who witnessed how the competitors were challenged by various tasks, such as first aid, communications, navigation, water rescue and seamanship.

Finnlines praised and thanked all volunteer lifeguards who are always fully prepared when the alarm goes off.