Marine waterways as a sustainable source of wellbeing,
security, and safety
WATERWAYS – Marine waterways as a sustainable source of wellbeing, security, and safety
How can the sustainable use of maritime routes be developed and maintained in a constantly changing world amidst evolving risk landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and shifting societal values?
The WATERWAYS project aims to enhance the sustainable positive effects of maritime routes on well-being, safety, and security within the northern Baltic Sea. By leveraging cutting-edge data analytics and AI methodologies for comprehensive monitoring and evaluation, the initiative explores ecological, social, technological, and legal dimensions. This multifaceted approach facilitates the development of advanced tools and insights that underpin strategic planning and informed decision-making in maritime governance.
The project is part of the Water for Welfare, Security, and Peace (WAWE) program, funded by the Finnish Strategic Research Council from 2024 to 2030. The projects within the program are developing sustainable and just science-based solutions for the management of water resources and the marine environment, and for strengthening water safety and security.
The WATERWAYS consortium consists of research teams from Aalto University, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Kotka Maritime Research Centre (Merikotka), University of Helsinki, and Åbo Akademi University.
Check out the whole project team here!
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Recent news
Recent blogposts
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Growing Security Tensions in the Baltic Sea Challenge Maritime Spatial Planning: Trust in Regulation Is Shaken and Data Gaps Are Widening
What do Russia’s actions, missing data, and critical infrastructure mean for Baltic Sea security and maritime spatial planning? The MSP Day session brought together key insights.
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Research Group Spotlight: Intelligence in Marine Systems, Marine and Arctic Technology Research group
In each issue of the WATERWAYS newsletter, we introduce one of the research groups contributing to the project. The short interviews aim to highlight the diverse expertise, research interests, and stakeholder collaborations that shape the work within the project.
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WATERWAYS research participated in the KOMAREC25 Conference
Researchers from the WATERWAYS project took part in the KOMAREC conference held in Kotka at the end of October. At the conference, the researchers presented the project’s objectives, ongoing methodological work, and expected research outcomes.
Project-related events
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WATERWAYS project featured at the upcoming MSP Day
The Ministry of the Environment and the Coordination of Maritime Spatial Planning Cooperation are organizing the National MSP Day, focusing on the theme of security of supply and comprehensive security in Finland’s marine and coastal areas. This free event is primarily intended for professionals in the field and will be held at the Government premises…
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MARISEC SEMINAR | 16–17 September 2025 | Kotka, Finland
Join us in Kotka, Finland, for the MARISEC Seminar – a must-attend event for maritime professionals across the Baltic Sea region!
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WATERWAYS and MARISEC projects’ stakeholder event day in Helsinki
Waterways project is hosting a kick-off seminar for stakeholders and collaborators on May 14th at the University of Helsinki’s premises, Siltavuorenpenger 3 A.
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Kotka Maritime Research Conference (KoMaReC)
The Kotka Maritime Research Conference aims to generate dialogue between the academia and other sectors of society, creating rich pictures of the potential pathways to more sustainable maritime practices.