Hanseatic Legacy, Green Future: Norwegian–Estonian Cooperation on Sustainable Shipping

The Norwegian–Estonian collaboration event bringing together maritime stakeholders to explore opportunities in green innovation and decarbonisation. Building on a shared Hanseatic maritime heritage, the event focuses on developing low-emission vessels and retrofitting existing fleets.

Norway contributes strong maritime expertise and environmental leadership, while Estonia offers a fast-developing ecosystem supported by incentive schemes of up to five million euros per project. Together, Norway and Estonia are well positioned to advance maritime decarbonisation in the Nordic–Baltic region.

Agenda

10:00–10:10
Welcoming words by H.E. Piia Mathisen, Ambassador of Estonia to Norway

10:10–10:20
Overview of Estonian Government Projects and Incentive Schemes

10:20–11:00
Estonian Maritime Cluster Session
Speakers: BLRT, Baltic Workboats, LTH Baas, SRC, ITK Marine

11:00–11:10
Coffee Break

11:10–11:50
Panel Discussion: “Can the Nordic–Baltic Region Become the Blueprint for Decarbonizing Shipping?”
Panelists: State Fleet Agency, Estonian Maritime Cluster, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
Moderator: Tom Kleppestø, Shipping Offshore Network

11:50–12:00
Concluding words

12:00–13:00
Light Lunch and Networking Session