The 2026–2027 World Maritime Day theme, From Policy to Practice, highlights the connection between regulation, research, expertise and practical action. At the SAMK Maritime Logistics Research Center, we work to strengthen this connection by developing solutions for the future of the maritime sector.
From Policy to Practice – Turning Maritime Goals into Action Read More »
The protection of the Baltic Sea is a cross-border challenge – as such, in total seven nature-based solutions (NBS) were set up in Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Latvia in cooperation with municipalities and universities for the common goal of improving stormwater management and treatment.
Developing Smart Nature-Based Stormwater Solutions Across the Central Baltic Read More »
Seven nature-based solutions were implemented in four different countries to improve the management and treatment of stormwater.
MUSTBE Nature-Based Stormwater Solution Videos Are Out! Read More »
The Sustainable Flow project has reached a stage where the digital tools developed within the project are being widely tested in real port environments. As the project approaches its final phase, the Emission Monitor application has evolved based on user feedback and pilot testing, and the focus of the research has shifted toward evaluating its practical functionality and real-world benefits.
Sustainable Flow project brings a digital emission tool into everyday port operations Read More »
The two-day visit of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) combined Finnish maritime cultural heritage with a forward-looking professional dialogue on simulator-based training, ice navigation, and digital maritime solutions.
U.S. Coast Guard Visit to Rauma and SAMK Maritime Simulators Read More »
Heikki Koivisto, Project Manager at the Maritime Logistics Research Center, reflects on how Rauma’s long educational history has laid the foundation for Finnish research expertise and international collaboration, and the directions the maritime industry is now heading.
From Tradition to Research — 145 Years of Maritime Education in Rauma Read More »
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) and the Maritime Logistics Research Center hosted a high-level Japanese maritime delegation in Rauma.
The NEXTSEAS project aims to develop an internationally recognized shipbuilding training model and sustainable career pathways into the U.S. shipyard industry.
Home / Progress and Future Prospects in CyberSea 13.1.2026 CyberSEA focuses on strengthening maritime cybersecurity by developing innovative training and simulation solutions tailored to the needs of the industry. The core objective of our activities is to enhance the cybersecurity skills of cadets and seafarers and to increase understanding of digital threats, ensuring that maritime
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The Maritime Logistics Research Forum brought together researchers, project actors, and industry experts to discuss changes in Arctic shipping, practical requirements, and future opportunities.
