In what could dramatically accelerate expansion of U.S Arctic capabilities the Coast Guard is reportedly in negotiations with Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for three to five medium-sized icebreakers Finland’s largest newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports that the potential five-vessel deal would be valued at 2.5 billion Euro In addition the yard is also said to be exploring the possibility of delivering three heavy icebreakers likely at a somewhat higher total price point Finnish yards could complete a medium ice-breaker of ready design in as little as 36 months The Coast Guard is reportedly aiming to place the first new icebreaker into service before the end of President Trump’s time in office If the negotiations lead to a firm order it would significantly speed up the reconstitution and ultimately expansion of the country’s icebreaker fleet.  The news out of Finland follows a USCG Request for Information (RFI) last week to domestic and international shipyards for the construction of mid-size icebreakers within a three year timespan During a visit to the White House last month Finland’s President Stubb discussed the topic of icebreakers with Trump highlighting his country’s capabilities in the area Discussions on the matter were progressing well Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen reported following a visit with her American counterpart Marco Rubio last week Finnish yards have constructed 60 percent of the world’s icebreakers. Just last week Finland’s Aker Arctic, a leading firm for the development and engineering of ice-class vessels, announced that it will design the next-generation Baltic Sea assistance icebreaker RMC’s yard is located in western Finland on the shores of the Baltic Sea In a post highlighting the yard’s capabilities, Sixty Degrees North describes RMC’s track record constructing icebreakers and ice-capable vessels including current work on ice-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy Rauma’s ability to construct several icebreakers simultaneously aided by its own steel production may give it an advantage competing against other yards vying for contracts Construction of the icebreaker will begin in Finland before shifting to Canada RMC did not immediately respond to a request for comment Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox forces have conducted strikes on the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen as part of ongoing efforts to curtail the Iran-backed group’s ability to threaten maritime commerce in.. The US Navy continues to strengthen its southern border security presence with the deployment of USS Stockdale (DDG 106) which departed Naval Base San Diego on April 11 Following last week’s executive order on restoring America’s maritime dominance Department of Transportation has announced a landmark partnership between the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York.. Subscribe to gCaptain Daily and stay informed with the latest global maritime and offshore news Stay informed with the latest maritime and offshore news For general inquiries and to contact us,please email: [email protected] To submit a story idea or contact our editors, please email: [email protected] For advertising opportunities contactEmail: [email protected]Phone: +1.805.704.2536 Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat broke the news on Friday, April 18, saying it had confirmed the negotiations with three unnamed sources. Yle News has also picked up the story citing discussions in March between Finnish President Alexander Stubb and President Donald Trump The newspaper reports just over a week ago Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen discussed the matter with U.S the Rauma shipyard would build up to five medium-sized icebreakers with the order valued at around €2.5 billion ($2.85 million) Helsingin Sanomat says that exploratory discussions are also underway regarding three larger vessels.  located in southwest Finland on the Gulf of Bothnia highlights on its website that three multi-purpose icebreakers were constructed in Rauma between 1993 and 1998 at the former Aker Finnyards and have been serviced at Rauma Marine The yard also has experience with ice-strengthened hulls including for the ferry Aurora Botnia built in 2021 and recently completed the hull for the first of four multi-role corvettes for the Finnish Navy The first vessel is due to launch this spring and the second has started construction with the yard highlighted the vessels will be able to “operate in icy conditions.” The yard built a new enclosed construction hall for this project and has been positioning itself for expected orders to replace existing icebreakers in Scandinavia It reports it currently has orders till 2028 valued at over one billion euros ($1.14 billion) as of October 2024 Yle cautions in its report that the negotiations do not guarantee a deal Coast Guard has approached several shipyards around the world to assess their capacity to deliver icebreakers within 36 months it also quotes Foreign Minister Valtonen who said after meeting Rubio "We will likely have concrete news fairly soon."  A deal would be in keeping with the 2024 agreement between the United States, Canada, and Finland to jointly develop icebreakers Canadian shipbuilder Davie was reported to be a driving force behind the agreement which it was highlighted has built more than 50 percent of the global icebreakers The Helsinki Shipyard was scheduled to build a new icebreaker for Russia but the deal was blocked after the start of the war in Ukraine and that contributed to the financial collapse of the yard Rauma worked at the Finnish studio for 11 years Fingersoft COO Ville Rauma has left the Finnish developer after working there for 11 years Announcing his departure on LinkedIn joining a start-up or founding my own company "I haven't had enough time to properly process what this means to me but I have a great feeling of gratitude towards all my fellow Fingersoftians and partners who I've worked with over the years," Rauma wrote "When I started we had one live game and 12 people doubled annual revenue and built a full-service game studio of 100 professionals." He concluded: "That success is not coincidence or luck rather it's a result of everyone showing up every day and making it happen." Rauma joined Fingersoft in 2014 as a full stack developer and product owner he also took on the role of acting CEO between July and December 2019 as the studio searched for its next leader Rauma began his career in the games industry in 2007 as a software designer at digital agency studio HappyWise He then worked for Tuonela Productions as a product manager from June 2008 to March 2011 before moving on to LudoCraft as a game programmer Last October, Fingersoft laid off 14 employees due to a "substantial decline in ad revenue." Roles impacted included those in development No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission GAMESINDUSTRY.BIZ is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited Norsk e-Fuel announces its plans for strategic expansion into Finland by securing exclusive access to14 hectares of land in Rauma on the western coast of Finland Together with the energy companyFortum and the Port of Rauma the project developer will now start with electricity grid connectionplanning and permitting processes to establish an e-Fuel production facility This expansion of the project pipeline marks Norsk e-Fuel’s first project outside of Norway as the company continues to grow its presence in Northern Europe By signing a strategic partnership agreement with Fortum for site development Norsk e-Fuel has secured sufficient space for an e-Fuel plant with an annual production volume of up to 100 million litres Most of the product will be refined into synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) to provide fossil-free fuels to the aviation industry “The site in Rauma offers a perfect combination of key factors for a successful e-Fuel project,” says Lars Bjørn Larsen a strong industrial ecosystem for potential synergies this is an opportunity we’re eager to seize The project is currently in its early stages and we are looking forward to starting the development process.” ”The Port of Rauma aims to diversify the flow of goods and contribute to the development of the regional economy The port’s excellent location and access to raw materials and labor make it an ideal location for new industrial projects This project is a great opportunity for Rauma and the whole country an excellent place to get involved in the new green energy transition which create jobs and tax revenue and increase the value of the manufacturing industry,” adds Janne Virta Relevant: Twelve Secures $645M from TPG to Scale CO2 Conversion into Jet Fuel and Electrochemicals The Rauma site can play an important role in increasing the supply of e-SAF across Europe EU regulations require aviation fuel suppliers to gradually increase the share of e-SAF blended with conventional aviation fuel at EU airports starting with a blending obligation of 1,2% in 2030 and rising to 35% by 2050 Given the energy-intensive nature of e-SAF production reliable grid connection and availability of clean power are essential “Fortum is dedicated to driving the transition to a clean energy future We are pleased that Norsk e-Fuel is looking at Rauma as a location for their new production facility and it requires the support and engagement of all stakeholders Our role is to support industries that help meet climate change targets through collaborative site development and energy partnerships,” says Urs Pennanen With a strong focus on carbon capture and utilisation measures planning certainty for grid connection and a strong willingness to establish energy-intensive clean industries Finland offers an excellent base for e-Fuel production The expansion aligns with Norsk e-Fuel’s long-term strategy to establish a strong of e-Fuel industry across the Nordics and Europe supporting the continent’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 Read more: Oxylus Energy Secures $4.5M For Its E-fuel Technology With Captured CO2 viewers are also curious about the filming location Sarah Rand•Feb 20 some viewers may be more intrigued by the sights in the background To get a better look at the striking nature from the film Here is what we know about The Gorge filming location and how director Scott Derrickson captured the slightly horror-coded movie studios and various locations were used to capture certain scenes The Gorge filming locations may be more diverse than audiences may assume due to the flexibility of studio environments; these controlled environments help to create scenes that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to capture in the real world played an important role in filming The Gorge scenes that take place underground and inside the mysterious gorge Custom sets and even greenscreens were used there These features are likely no surprise since this studio is famous for many productions including the Harry Potter franchise and many DC movies Key Scenes: Norway was the main filming location for outdoor scenes On-screen moments highlighting the exterior background and mountain valley of the gorge were shot in Norway Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Norway depends on the preferences of travelers But to enjoy a similar aesthetic as seen in The Gorge it may be best to visit during the spring season Transportation Options: Getting to Norway is not the most difficult thing to do Some eager adventurers may have issues depending on where they are traveling from Many cities do not have direct flights to Norway so traveling by ship Norway is the main The Gorge filming location for outdoor scenes this municipality has a town called Åndalsnes which was the specific site for filming the lead actors did not really film in Norway – it simply was the ideal location for nature shots used to make the movie feel more real This decision might have been made to save money on travel For the overall production of the movie it likely was a cinematic choice Since Rauma is well known for its lush natural landscapes The green valley that is depicted in the film is one of the many that travelers may be able to explore during a visit Since many of the nature shots were captured and blended visitors can just take in the sights leisurely canyon and more were stitched together in post-production These were supplemented with some composite shots it may be hard for fans to even recognize exact spots from the movie Things to Do: Due to the picturesque views available to visitors and locals of Rauma there are many ways to explore the surrounding nature cycling and taking guided (bus) sightseeing tours are the most popular ways to explore the area Where to Eat: Sødahlhuset and Wanhan Rauman Kellari are two popular restaurants in the Rauma area to check out Key Scenes: Coastal shots were captured in Conwy Viewers may notice that there are not many ocean scenes in The Gorge but the few that made the cut were filmed here the best time to visit Conwy is between June and August The country is considered to be an underrated gem visiting during this time is sure to be an unforgettable experience Transportation Options: Getting to Conwy is not hard although it is in north Wales and not metropolitan like London Travelers can take the bus or train to discover different parts of Conwy Wales as The Gorge filming location due to its convenience and clearly beautiful features Llandudno is the town where scenes set right on the water were filmed Travelers certainly can discern whether or not Llandudno is a place of particular importance to them during their travels Wales is well worth the visit so travelers should embark on a tour of the country That way they can make the most of this charming hideaway and appreciate the sense of solitude.  But if viewers watch closely and happen to visit they will notice an almost identical coast line in Wales This beach town is where a rocky yet romantic environment awaits travelers not many changes were made to the environment for the film This contrasts with the studio set up process which was very elaborate Another point that led to Conwy being a major film location is how accessible it is Since the movie was partially filmed in London traveling to Wales was likely less expensive than traveling to Paris itself.  Where to Eat: The Cottage Loaf and Home Cookin’ are popular local eateries that travelers should not miss out on Where to Stay: The Imperial Hotel and Grand Hotel Llandudno are two of the highest rated accommodations in the area a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree to our 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logoFortum logoFortum FORTUM CORPORATION ONLINE NEWS 23.8.2024   Fortum and the Port of Rauma have agreed on the site development for a green transition project. Under the collaboration agreement, Fortum and the Port of Rauma will apply for a zoning change to enable a hydrogen and/or hydrogen derivatives production plant investment at a site located in the Port. The site is about 14 hectares and is located in the Petäjäs area of the Port.  The actual investment in the plant will be made by the project investor.  ”The Port of Rauma aims to diversify the flow of goods and contribute to the development of the regional economy. The Port’s excellent location and access to raw materials and labour make it an ideal location for new industrial projects. Marketing and talks with potential project implementers are already underway. In addition to the area being developed with Fortum, we are also advancing the further construction of the Järviluoto expansion area,” notes Port of Rauma CEO Janne Virta.  ”Our goal is to develop and market the area to potential plant investors and enable them to carry out the project smoothly. In line with its strategy, Fortum is driving for a decarbonisation based on clean energy,” says Vesa Maso, Director of Fortum’s Industrial Customer Electrification unit. Fortum CorporationCommunicationsFurther information: Corporate Relations Manager, Juha Ruokonen, Fortum, juha.ruokonen [at] fortum.com (juha[dot]ruokonen[at]fortum[dot]com), +358400918322CEO, Janne Virta, Port of Rauma, janne.virta [at] portofrauma.com (janne[dot]virta[at]portofrauma[dot]com), +358407203335 © Fortum 2025 HELSINKI FINLAND Rauma Marine Constructions shipyard company in Rauma The United States Coast Guard is in negotiations with Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions over a possible €2.5 billion contract to construct several new icebreakers According to sources familiar with the discussions the potential deal covers up to five medium-sized vessels and could also include three larger icebreakers The US Coast Guard has approached several global shipyards as it seeks builders capable of delivering medium-sized icebreakers within 36 months Rauma’s offer is under active consideration has a long history in ice-class vessel construction it built three icebreakers and more recently delivered the Aurora Botnia It is currently building four multi-role warships for the Finnish Navy all designed to operate in Arctic conditions founded in 2014 and entirely Finnish-owned holds confirmed shipbuilding orders exceeding one billion euros and is fully booked through 2028 have reinforced its capacity for large and complex projects the US is also interested in exploring the construction of three large icebreakers in addition to the five medium ones the order would represent one of the most significant foreign investments in Finland’s shipbuilding sector in recent years The possible agreement follows high-level diplomatic discussions between Finnish and US leaders President Alexander Stubb raised the matter with US President Donald Trump in Florida at the end of March The subject also came up during Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen’s visit to Washington earlier in April where she met with her US counterpart Marco Rubio Valtonen said following the talks that the negotiations had progressed and that "concrete news" could be expected soon regarding the export of Finnish-built icebreakers to the United States The US Coast Guard is expanding its fleet to meet Arctic security needs President Trump previously announced an intention to acquire up to 40 new large icebreakers a figure that experts have questioned as unrealistic any contract awarded to Finnish shipbuilders would carry major economic implications potentially bringing substantial investment and job creation to the region Helsinki Shipyard is also being considered as a candidate for the icebreaker programme Helsinki Shipyard has built over half the world’s icebreakers but recently faced financial difficulties including sanctions-related project cancellations The US Coast Guard recently issued a Request for Information seeking ready-to-build designs for 370-foot Arctic Security Cutters While the RFI is understood to be separate from the talks with Rauma it signals increased American urgency 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distribution to colleagues or customers please call UK support at +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430 Spirit of Tasmania V is one of TT-Line’s new LNG dual-fuel vessels slated for delivery in 2025 but the vessel broke free of its moorings in Rauma during hurricane-force winds in the Finnish town ONE of Tasmania’s long-awaited new ferries broke free of its moorings in Rauma on Friday evening amid hurricane-force winds Spirit of Tasmania V (IMO: 9936599) is being built by Rauma Marine Constructions in Finland and is slated to be delivered to the Australian state in 2025 Spirit of Tasmania V broke loose from the RMC’s outfitting quay Finland was battered by storms during the weekend with winds surpassing the definition for a hurricane measured on Kylmäpihlaja by the Finnish Meteorological Institute on Friday.  Spirit of Tasmania (the trade name of TT-Line) acting chief executive Kym Sayers said the vessel was forced against the opposite quayside though a tug and two barges between the ferry and the quayside prevent any serious damage to the hull with every action possible being taken to protect the vessel,” Sayers said “A detailed assessment of any damage is just not possible at this stage but it appears there has been no breach to the hull “There are three tugs alongside Spirit of Tasmania V and as soon as wind conditions are suitable the vessel will be returned and secured to the lay-up berth at RMC.” This incident is the latest chapter in what has been a lengthy and difficult story for TT-Line and its new vessels Only last week, it was announced that the other newbuilding, Spirit of Tasmania IV, would have to be laid up in Leith, Scotland, because a new quay in Devonport capable of berthing the vessel would not be finished for another two years That would leave the ferry vulnerable to the pack ice which affects Rauma every year Tasmania’s state government said it was open to leasing the ships out to recoup some of the lost revenue but that was not TT-Line’s preferred option Your username does not meet the requirements Sorry - public email accounts are not allowed An account with that username already exists Unfortunately we've not been able to process your registration Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible This article has been sent to my@email.address Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions celebrated the launch of the Spirit of Tasmania V a the second of two new car and passenger ferries for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company The vessel’s godmother is Her Excellency the Horourable Barbara Baker The vessels will operate between Geelong and Devonport on Australia’s Bass Strait a route known for its challenging sea conditions The ferries will replace their sister ships built in Finland in the 1990s and cargo capacity of the new ships is significantly greater than that of their predecessors “The Spirit of Tasmania vessels are specifically designed for this route and its demanding sea conditions Our shipyard is known for our ability and expertise to customize ships to meet the high standards and quality requirements of our clients I am extremely proud of the progress in the construction of these vessels The project we are delivering for TT-Line Company is also nationally significant as it is one of the largest individual export deals between Australia and Finland,” says Mika Nieminen The first of TT-Line Company’s new vessels The total value of the vessels in RMC’s current order book is EUR 1.4 billion and extends all the way to the year to 2028 There are currently three vessels being built simultaneously at the Rauma shipyard construction on the first multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy began last autumn in its dedicated multi-role hall The combined employment impact of these projects is over 7,000 person-years Rauma shipyard is investing and renewing itself RMC is building a new industrial way of operating which will strengthen the company’s competitiveness and profitability together with the strong support of the local community has invested in independent steel production and a heavy transfer ramp among other improvements at the shipyard This year marks the 10th anniversary since the founding of RMC three of the car and passenger ferries delivered by the fully Finnish-owned shipyard have been awarded internationally: Hammershus (Molslinjen) in 2018 Spirit of Tasmania V:Length: 212 mWidth: 31 mDraught: 7 mGross tonnage: 48,000Speed: 26 knots (48 km/h)Lane metres: 3,700 mPassengers: 1,800Cabins: 301 The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes against Yemen's Hodeidah Port on Monday Incat Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery-electric ship – has been officially launched in Tasmania Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has completed the acquisition Havfram Jan De Nul has kicked off the installation campaign of the monopile foundations for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm As fleet 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The City of Rauma is part of the Hinku network that brings together municipalities and experts to create and carry out solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions the City of Rauma joined the Hinku network that consists of municipalities leading the way in climate change mitigation The aim of the Hinku network is to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions from 2007 levels by 80% by the year 2030 The national Hinku network is coordinated by the Finnish Environment Institute Rauma has emphasised cooperation with businesses and offered services to companies in Rauma to reduce their climate emissions and improve resource efficiency Rauma has reduced its climate emissions by a total of 38% from the 2007 baseline (Syke 2024) The climate emission reduction data is based on Syke’s Hinku calculation model which does not take into account carbon offsets Climate work in Rauma is coordinated and monitored by the Hinku working group The local Hinku working group is also responsible for planning and communicating the steps needed to achieve the climate emission target The City of Rauma is a part of the National Energy Efficiency Agreement for Municipalities 2017-2025 (KETS) which is also a requirement for joining the Hinku network The Hinku task force works in close cooperation with the City of Rauma’s energy working group The aim of the Energy Efficiency Agreement for Municipalities is to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy related measures install solar panels in its own buildings and change the heating system in its buildings from fossil fuel to geothermal heating Rauma has committed in its Energy Efficiency Agreement to increase its own energy efficiency in two stages over the next nine years; 4% by 2020 and 7.5% (5039 MWh) by 2025 The savings are calculated from 2015 levels Rauma has managed to reduce its own energy use by 9809 MWh by the end of 2024 Kanalinranta 3PL 4126101 RaumaPhone exchange +358 2 834 11kirjaamo@rauma.fi Invoices Service Point PyyrmanOnline Shop Accessibility Statement We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. 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Image: Antti Ullakko / YleYle News18.4. 10:42Finnish shipbuilding firm Rauma Marine Constructions is in negotiations with the United States Coast Guard over the potential construction of several icebreakers, Helsingin SanomatOpens an external website reported on Friday The information was confirmed to the newspaper by three sources familiar with the discussions the Rauma shipyard is in talks to build up to five medium-sized icebreakers with exploratory discussions also underway regarding three larger vessels The order for the five mid-sized ships is estimated to be worth around 2.5 billion euros The US Coast Guard has approached several shipyards around the world to assess their capacity to deliver icebreakers within 36 months The CEO of Rauma shipyard declined to comment on the matter Yle News Reporter Matthew Schilke covered the Finnish icebreaking industry and what a possible deal would mean for the US and Finland in the article below US President Donald Trump announced in January that the United States intends to acquire 40 large icebreakers including Finnish specialists in icebreaker construction have described the figure as highly unrealistic even a single order awarded to a Finnish shipyard could bring a significant boost to the economy creating jobs and generating substantial revenue The topic gained attention after Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Trump in Florida in late March Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, who visited Washington just over a week ago also raised the matter in discussions with her US counterpart Marco Rubio "We will likely have concrete news fairly soon," Valtonen said at the time adding that talks had advanced regarding the potential sale of Finnish-built icebreakers to the United States Rauma invites travellers to enjoy an unhurried and varied summer holiday in the embrace of urban culture and stunning seascape with all the attractions and services nearby – so you can enjoy your holiday at your own pace Rauma is full of lively café and restaurant culture Old Rauma is the largest coherently preserved wooden town in the Nordic countries and is full of beautiful scenery Take a stroll through the winding streets of Old Rauma and enjoy the life of yesteryear in streets steeped in history The urban atmosphere is an easy way to experience the archipelago; the seafront is within walking distance and along it, around Suvitie Marina Vista and you can enjoy the maritime atmosphere by walking or cycling along the seafront paths and enjoying a café or restaurant Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse island and Kuuskajaskari holiday and castle island offer unforgettable nature and archipelago experiences you can stay in the archipelago at Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse hotel the scenic cottages or the new Kuuskajaskari holiday cottages Rauma has plenty of activities and events for families with children such as the Kipparin Park along the Kanal or the Otanlahti beach area There are plenty of museums with interesting things for children to do. At the Maritime Museum, children of all ages can learn about maritime history and navigate an ocean-going vessel. Rauma’s maritime history can be further explored at the Marela and the Kirsti home museum of sailors and craftsmen shipowner’s home Come and experience an authentic and carefree holiday in Rauma – where small moments make a big summer Read more: https://kesa.visitrauma.fi/en/ Australian ferry operator Spirit of Tasmania (TT Line Co) has announced the launch of the second of two car and passenger ferries ordered at Rauma Marine Constructions Rauma shipyard launched Spirit of Tasmania V the second of two car and passenger ferries ordered from the shipyard The launch and christening ceremony of the first vessel was held last October and the vessel is due for delivery in August Spirit of Tasmania V is due to be completed Q2 2025 Both ferries will operate between Geelong and Devonport on Australia’s Bass Strait The vessels will replace their sister ships vehicle and cargo capacity of the new ships is significantly greater than their predecessors “The Spirit of Tasmania vessels are specifically designed for this route and its demanding sea conditions Our shipyard is known for our ability and expertise to customise ships to meet the high standards and quality requirements of our clients The project we are delivering for TT-Line Co is also nationally significant as it is one of the largest individual export deals between Australia and Finland.” The yard is also building the first multi-role corvette for the Finnish Defence Forces The 117-m multi-role corvette is a surface combatant capable of conducting a range of navy tasks all year round in the Baltic Sea construction on the first multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy began last year in its dedicated multi-role hall All three vessels are being built simultaneously Rauma has invested in independent steel production The sun warms the banks of the Aura River in Turku on 16 April 2025 According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute the 20-degree mark was surpassed today in Southwest Finland and Satakunta Finland recorded its highest temperature of the year on Wednesday with a weather station in Rauma measuring 22.9°C Warm air and clear skies pushed temperatures above 21°C in several locations along the country’s west and southwest coast Turku saw a high of 21.9°C and Pori reached 21.5°C The readings mark an unseasonably warm period for mid-April the warm trend will continue into the start of Easter weekend Temperatures are expected to rise as high as 23°C in southern Finland on Good Friday "Conditions will remain sunny and warm until Saturday," Lohtander said milder and cloudier weather is expected through Easter Sunday." Despite the week’s unusually high temperatures the national April temperature record remains intact The highest temperature ever recorded in Finland during April was 25.5°C in Jyväskylä in 1921 © Helsinki Times All rights reserved.  Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has officially commenced the construction of the second multi-role corvette for Finland's Squadron 2020 project which took place on 9 October at the Rauma shipyard marked the start of the vessel’s construction phase The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command Squadron 2020 involves the construction of four Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvettes designed to operate in the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea These vessels will replace some of the Finnish Navy’s existing fleet and serve as a key component of Finland’s naval defence strategy supporting both national security and NATO operations — Rauma Marine Constructions (@RMCFinland) October 10, 2024 The first corvette’s keel was laid in Rauma in April and the entire project is expected to be completed by 2029 The multi-purpose corvettes are designed to carry out a range of operations and maintaining sea lines of communication throughout the year noting that construction of the second corvette is ahead of schedule by several weeks He attributed this to the significant development work carried out during the building of the first vessel which has streamlined the process for future corvettes The corvettes are being built in a specialised closed hall at Rauma shipyard ensuring the highest safety and quality standards Nieminen also expressed confidence that the company’s expertise in constructing both warships and other special vessels would continue to attract new orders and clients in the future The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command praised the ongoing collaboration with RMC Brigadier General Juha-Matti Ylitalo affirmed that the mutual cooperation ensures the corvettes will meet the specific performance requirements of the Finnish Navy The direct employment impact of the Squadron 2020 project in Finland is estimated to be over 3,600 person-years which includes projects like the Spirit of Tasmania car and passenger ferries for Australia extends to 2028 and is valued at over one billion euros Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your 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Museum is organising the second oldest continuously running international contemporary art exhibition in Finland Formerly known as the Rauma Biennale Balticum the exhibition is now known as the Rauma Triennale Minna Bengs (FI),Alan Bulfin (IR),Matthew Cowan (NZ),Ida Sofia Fleming (FI),Laura Hetemäki (FI),Isa Hukka (FI),Hele Okkonen (FI),Minjee Hwang Kim (KR) Christoph & Sebastian Mügge (SE),Laura Põld (EE) & Gary Markle (CA) and Jenni-Juulia Wallinheimo-Heimonen (FI) The third edition of the Rauma Triennial in the summer of 2025 will explore the struggle and effort at the heart of society as a natural feature of the human body The forthcoming exhibition will present a wide range of artists and their artistic work around the themes of effort and toil (vaiva in Finnish) Many things in and around us cause and require effort Is our environment and social life organised so that we recognise the effort that The exhibition outlines a broader understanding of the concept of effort “Vaiva” is a practical issue to be resolved but also a force that enriches the diversity of the human species Could we be enchanted by efforts and thus tempted to make an effort for each other and our environment Rauma Triennale 2025 curator Sanna Karimäki-Nuutinen (FI) is a curator and doctoral researcher She has been working as the head curator of the Kunsthalle Seinäjok between 2010-2024 Karimäki-Nuutinen’s own experience adds an essential dimension to the exhibition: “As a mother of a daughter who has disabilities and uses a wheelchair I am a person who needs an accessible environment Struggling for my daughter’s participation in overcoming barriers is part of my daily life I want to reflect on disability from many intertwined perspectives and suggest that seeing disability as an enchanting thing can lead us to a more sustainable life” Part of the Rauma Triennial 2025 exhibition will be held at the Art Space Muijala in the village of Reila The collaboration between Rauma Art Museum and Muijala highlights the importance of new creative and bold initiatives for the accessibility of the art scene and local culture Roos Hermsen (NL) and Serhii Varlamov (UA) curate the exhibition and the programme of events at Muijala The collaboration highlights the importance of art in a rural environment the effort and difficulty of an isolated location and the unique environment that can be achieved with a little effort The first Rauma Triennale took place in 2019 with its roots in Rauma Art Museum’s Rauma Biennale Balticum The history of the biennale is full of movement and upheaval but its home has always been the pink museum and the pastel-coloured city surrounding it The first exhibitions had no common theme and only the coastal towns of the Gulf of Bothnia took part the Biennale exhibition already included all the countries of the Baltic Sea region Curatorial responsibility was then taken over by invited curators and common themes highlighted the many realities of the region The Biennale exhibitions have commented on political upheavals and the pollution of the Baltic Sea and have provided insights into people’s daily lives and lives at a time when news cameras could not reach across borders High-quality publications have been an important part of the Biennale exhibitions the exhibition catalogue has been the responsibility of an invited graphic designer The values cherished by the Rauma Triennale are community and international exchange in a time of environmental change These values build on the legacy left by the biennale exhibitions to explore the different people and lifestyles of the common sea The 33-year-old will suit up in the Finnish Liiga for the remainder of the current season Monika Majer / RvS.Media Finnish shipyard will now begin interior outfitting on the ferry which will operate an open sea route from Australia to Tasmania Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) and Tasmania-based TT-Line Company have floated out Spirit of Tasmania V at the Rauma shipyard in Finland.  The vessel was christened at the shipyard by godmother Barbara Baker RMC will now begin work on the final stage of construction which it hopes to complete by spring 2025.  Spirit of Tasmania V is the second of two car and passenger ferries TT-Line Company has ordered from the shipyard for its Spirit of Tasmania brand. The first vessel, Spirit of Tasmania IV, was floated out last October and the shipyard aims to complete work by August 2024 both vessels will operate on the Bass Strait between Geelong in Victoria The new vessels will replace two sister ships which were built in Finland in the 1990s.  “The Spirit of Tasmania vessels are specifically designed for this route and its demanding sea conditions,” said Mika Nieminen “Our shipyard is known for our ability and expertise to customise ships to meet the high standards and quality requirements of our clients as it is one of the largest individual export deals between Australia and Finland.”  Spirit of Tasmania V was floated out on 19 July Tags: ferry   News The most popular stories of the month delivered to your inbox and in 1963 won the Finnish national championship for the first time before winning it again in the 2020/21 season They finished runners-up in 1961, 1966 and 1988 In the 2010s they had their best sustained success making the Liiga semi-finals four times in five years Rauma is not a big city but the hockey team can nonetheless count on a loyal following in the Kivikylän Areena Lukko have participated in the Champions Hockey League on five previous occasions they topped their group and made it to the Quarter-Finals where they were eliminated by Red Bull Munich in OT They have made the CHL Semi-Finals two times where they narrowly lost out on a place in the Final to eventual champions Genève-Servette The steel-cutting ceremony for Finnish Navy’s second Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was held at Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard on October 9 The ceremony celebrated the start of the construction phase of the multipurpose corvette Rauma Marine Constructions and its subsidiary RMC Defence are building four Squadron 2020 multi-role (Pohjanmaa-class corvettes) The high-performance vessels are designed to operate in the Baltic Sea year-round in various circumstances ranging from autumn storms to icy and freezing conditions The keel-laying ceremony for the first vessel in this class was held in April this year The construction of the multipurpose corvettes has progressed well Pohjanmaa-class corvettes are equipped with monitoring capacities for air  The 117-meter-long vessels are designed to operate in the Baltic Sea year-round in various circumstances including also icy and freezing conditions They are also capable of laying navy mines performing defense actions against surface vessels submarines and various airborne targets and conducting maritime operations the vessels can be used in crisis management measures and as part of NATO’s Standing Naval Forces The entire project is scheduled for completion to be completed in 2029 Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The application for the popular Tech Summer Trainee Program starts on 15 January The campaign is looking for engineering university students to work in companies in Rauma for the summer Participants will receive a housing and bus pass There are numerous companies in Rauma looking for workers for the coming summer Students of architecture and graduate engineering programs can apply for the Tech Summer Trainee Program The application period is open from 15 January to 9 March 2025 Students who are accepted will receive a rented apartment and a bus pass or bicycle for three months on the Rauma Gyyt public transport system – The City of Rauma wants to support the skills needs of the region’s technology industry construction companies and architectural firms It is also hoped that the good experiences will encourage young people to stay in Rauma permanently The campaigns in previous years have resulted in long-term employment,” business expert.Heikki M Kongsberg Maritime Finland Oy recruits around 50 summer interns every year The company has been involved in the Tech Summer Trainee Program for a long time – Our biggest target group is students in the technical field and the Rauma Summer Internship Campaign offers students a great opportunity to get to know the companies in the area We have been involved for many years and the experience has been very positive on both sides Many of the students who have come to us have stayed on doing their final year project and eventually moving into permanent roles in an international high-tech company,” says Kongsberg’s HR Country Manager Kristiina Ekholm For more information on the campaign, application instructions and information on companies in Rauma, visit https://www.rauma.fi/en/work-and-entrepreneurship/business-rauma/talents-and-workforce/kesateekkarikampanja/ and www.tippoint.fi/fi/yritykset/rauman-kaupunki Metsä Group announced that it had been invited to negotiations on partial funding from the EU Innovation Fund for the first MuotoTM packaging product mill planned for construction in Rauma in Finland and an agreement on partial funding has been signed “We’re pleased to have signed the agreement but we wish to emphasise that as a company we’re still not ready to decide on an investment in a mill in Rauma and on a business launch funding from the Innovation Fund for our project is still not set in stone we must first achieve several ambitious milestones defined in the agreement,” says Niklas von Weymarn CEO of Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring the Innovation Fund instrument does not adequately recognise mills constructed in several phases the Innovation Fund instrument has its own rules and we understand that they must be followed,” he adds Metsä Group is promoting the Muoto project on three fronts a new manufacturing method is being developed jointly with Valmet Pre-commercial sales were initiated with potential customers last autumn to gain a better understanding of the market’s views of the Muoto product The pre-engineering planning phase for a potential mill in Rauma began early last year If promising results are achieved on each of these three main fronts Metsä Group may be in a position to consider investing in the Muoto mill and Muoto business launch no earlier than the second half of this year Muoto is a completely new kind of moulded fibre packaging suitable for purposes such as takeaway trays Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring invests in and supports potential innovations and technologies that find new purposes and higher value for Nordic wood to replace fossil-based materials and chemicals in everyday products Metsä Spring has made six external start-up investments in Woodio and has launched two in-house development projects Metsä Group’s parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative is owned by approximately 90,000 Finnish forest owners Follow Metsä Spring: LinkedIn  Follow Metsä Group: LinkedIn    Facebook    YouTube    Instagram    Rauma Day will be celebrated with a market square event on Wednesday and the traditional Rauma Day awards ceremony Free coffee will be served to the first 2,000 visitors The event will be opened by the duo Kari and Laura at 2:00 pm followed by the wind orchestra Pläkkploosarit with soloist Piritta Venho at 3:00 pm known from the kids’ show Pikku Kakkonen who placed second in the New Music Competition will take the atmosphere to new heights at 5:00 pm Local organizations and associations will showcase their activities at the organization fair which will be open throughout the event.The Meripojat Awards and Ruorimiehet Medals will be presented at 6:00 om – The Meripojat Award is given to a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to the well-being of others or the community in Rauma The Ruorimiehet Medal is awarded as recognition to a person or organization whose valuable actions or work have benefited the City of Rauma explains museum and culture director Risto Kupari to the Rauma Art Museum and Marela from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and to the Maritime Museum from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm a free guided tour of the Heart of Pinnala collection exhibition will be held at the art museum at 4:00 pm The time capsule of the Messages to Future Generations exhibition at Marela will be sealed for 30 years on April 17 Visitors still have the opportunity to bring their own messages for future generations to the exhibition until April 16 Small objects can also be included in the time capsule as mementos of this era young people can take part in the highly popular Treasure Hunt in Old Rauma The adventure starts in front of the Savila tourist information office and involves searching for different checkpoints at various locations in Old Rauma and the winning team will receive amazing prizes The event is organized by Rauma’s youth services The Kiikartorni lookout tower will open to the public on Wednesday It will remain open daily until the end of September Opening hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm in April and May and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm from June to September a joyful Children’s Event will take place in Kipparinpuisto from 9:00 am to 11:30 am to celebrate Rauma Day Teacher students will organize interactive activity stations for children and the traffic park’s bicycles and pedal cars will be available for use – The Rauma Day children’s event has attracted dozens of families and daycare groups in previous years and we hope for another joyful celebration filling the entire park visitors can admire a Chicken Coop for toy chickens in Keskustelupuisto A group of adorable plush toys will be celebrating Easter there and visitors can also search for images of little chicks with the help of a map from the park This event is part of the audience engagement activities of the Lönnström Art Museum More information about Rauma Day events and activities can be found at rauma.fi/raumapaiva This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page On Thursday 17.4.2025 the main library will be open from 9-17 and local libraries from 10-17 The library bus will only drive to the morning stops.From Friday to Monday 18.-21.4. Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has held a launching and naming ceremony for TT Line’s second car and passenger (RoPax) ferry which will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) the vessel Spirit of Tasmania V was launched and named on July 19 The ship is the second of two car and passenger ferries ordered from the shipyard for Tasmania The car and passenger ferries built by RMC will operate between Geelong and Devonport on Australia’s Bass Strait The vessels will replace their sister ships built in Finland in the 1990s as it is one of the largest individual export deals between Australia and Finland,” said Mika Nieminen The first of TT-Line Company’s new vessels The Spirit of Tasmania V will be completed next spring TT-Line ordered two car and passenger ferries from Rauma Marine Constructions for a challenging open sea route between Victoria and Tasmania The new ferries will have a capacity of 1,800 passengers and approximately 2,500 lane meters on two freight decks The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups You can find all jobs and summer jobs in the City of Rauma on Kuntarekry Here are some picks especially for young people: The City of Rauma Youth Services is hiring 100 young people from Rauma for summer work weeks The job requires applicants to be aged between 14 and 17 to be 14 years old during the current year and to be from Rauma Preference will be given to young people with no previous work experience The summer working week lasts between four and five days with a total of 20 hours and a premium of €100.When you apply you can indicate whether you would prefer to work either with children or on various maintenance tasks (including green and cleaning tasks) we will endeavour to fulfil your wishes.The summer working weeks for the summer of 2025 will be spread over three different weeks: The deadline for applications for summer 2025 is 16 March Nyberg’s summer jobs are for young people who need a summer job for social the applicant must be 14 years old during the current year and the home town must be Rauma The duration is between one and four weeks and the average working day is four hours long Depending on the length of the work period the remuneration varies between EUR 100 and EUR 400 the young person can express a preference for the length of the summer job The jobs will be located in different areas of the city The application period for Nyberg’s summer jobs is 10.2.-28.3.2025 and the application can be filled in via this link support worker or other social professional via the online form available from them A referral can be requested at a low threshold Summer jobs are filled in the order in which applications are received visited the Karin kampus as a guest of the city of Rauma The visit began with a warm meeting with the students and teachers of the Karin kampus The public event on campus attracted a large number of citizens who were eager to meet the President President Alexander Stubb visited Rauma today The visit started at the Rauma Shipyard of the shipbuilding company Rauma Marine Constructions Oy where the President toured the shipyard’s production facilities and the construction of the first vessel of the Ostrobothnia class The visit continued with an event at the Karin kampus together with students and teachers from the Hj Nortamo school and a public event open to all citizens in the campus gymnasium the President’s program included a visit to the factory of Oras Oy Nortamo Primary School had prepared a Rauma-themed program for the President together with their teachers the students puzzled over the meanings of Rauma dialect words also recognized Rauma dialect words such as präntt As a reward for a well-performed language test the President was presented with a signed copy of Tapio Koivukari’s poetry book Se paat men jo The students also gave him Rauma woolen socks as a memento The primary school students had also prepared questions they asked the President for his views on school meals and for his thoughts on possible challenges in school The President Stubb said that school meals were good when he was young and that the concept still works today The President reminded students to make sure they get enough rest and food – mind and body are interconnected The President encouraged the students to do the things that matter to them with an open mind The President said that success is not about wealth or titles but about a happy and meaningful life – you don’t have to be an A student The large sports hall on the campus was almost full to capacity when Jaakko Into and Vili Kemppi from Rauma Lyseo High School interviewed the President The topics of the questions included the possibilities of influence and security in the current global political situation and the Europe of the future The president Stubb said that the key to foreign policy is to understand the realities The President encouraged people to believe in a better future and reminded them that today’s young people are building the Europe of tomorrow – they can make a difference the President was asked which team would win the Finnish ice hockey championship noting that Rauma Lukko will be a tough opponent in the semi-finals Home » Rauma shipyard lays keel of Finnish Navy’s first multi-role corvette The keel of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was lowered at Rauma shipyard on Thursday 11 April The traditional keel laying ceremony celebrates in effect the birth of the ship and marks the actual start of construction of the ship’s hull The keel of a ship and its cradle were lowered on a building trestle inside a construction hall where the ship is being built two lucky coins were placed under the ship that will remain there once the ship is completed This is why outsiders were prohibited from also attending the keel laying ceremony Present in the ceremony were the ordering party that is the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command maritime classification society Lloyd’s Reister as well as the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) management and key employees in the project “This day celebrates especially the shared work of the entire shipyard can be seen as a symbol representing the commitment our shipyard and personnel have towards national defence extensive and open collaboration between the ordering party and all those connected to the project The collaboration we have achieved is an asset that will ensure a successful outcome,” says Project Director Timo Ståhlhammar It has been five months since the start of construction and the operative phase has progressed efficiently The first part of the keel weighs 56 tonnes The direct impact the Squadron Project has on employment in Finland is approximately 3,600 person-years it has built multiple award-winning car and passenger ferries for commercial use: MyStar for Tallink (2022) Aurora Botnia for Wasaline (2021) and Hammershus for Molslinje (2018) RMC is building four Pohjanmaa-class multi role corvettes in total for the Finnish Navy Multi role corvette is a surface combatant capable of effectively conducting a range of Navy tasks at sea all year round The high-performance vessels are designed to operate in the Baltic Sea year-round in various circumstances Several vessels have been built at Rauma shipyard over the years for the Finnish Navy to use: four Hamina-class vessels There have also been several icebreakers and other specialized vessels built at Rauma shipyard RMC is also constructing two car and passenger ferries for the Australian Spirit of Tasmania The first vessel was launched in October 2023 The construction of the second vessel’s hull is near completion RMC has an orderbook of over EUR 1 billion Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world The Rauma City Council approved the new status plan for Old Rauma on March 31 This status plan supports the cultural heritage of Old Rauma and promotes its development as a vibrant commercial center Old Rauma is Finland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved wooden town in the Nordic countries The new status plan replaces the 1981 plan and also repeals other old status plans The preparation of the plan has balanced preservation and development Residents and entrepreneurs in the area have been widely consulted during the planning process The significance of Old Rauma as a World Heritage Site is considerable as it represents Nordic wooden town architecture The new status plan supports its preservation as a lively and respected area in the future but the project has been beset by problems and delays ABC wrote that Australian shipping company TT-line paid RMC 81 million Australian dollars (about 50 million euros) in March as the Finnish firm "faced growing financial problems due to increasing material costs from the war in Ukraine." The Finnish government then pledged to match this amount as well as committing to underwrite RMC's future financial viability RMC is currently building two 'Spirit of Tasmania' ferries for use on the notoriously treacherous Bass Strait between the island of Tasmania and the Australian mainland the vessels are already behind schedule and construction is being further hampered by the escalating cost of materials due to the war in Ukraine The first vessel is due to be completed by the end of this year while the second should be ready by spring 2025 The Tasmanian state government is keen to get the orders delivered on time as delays will result in high additional costs Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. You can create your Yle ID via this link. Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com Damen Shipyards Group and Kongsberg Maritime have celebrated the delivery of the 1500th Kongsberg azimuth thruster to Damen in a relationship spanning more than 40 years Kongsberg Maritime is a pioneering technology company dedicated to empowering the maritime industry with sustainable solutions Our advanced technologies and innovative solutions enable safe and efficient operations while meeting environmental regulations With a strong commitment to collaboration and continuous innovation we strive to shape the future of the maritime industry and minimize risks at sea When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account The city festival Lace Week will change the traffic arrangements in the Rauma city centre area from Monday 22 July The construction of the event areas will close streets to traffic affect parking and move the location of local transport stops only essential maintenance traffic and property access will be allowed on the closed streets International Grand Markets and Savilanpuisto concert area to be built in the city centre The market area of the International Grand Markets will be opened to the public on Wednesday 24 July at 10 AM Construction of the area on the streets of Rauma city centre will begin on Monday 22 July Local transport stops will be relocated on Savilankatu in front of the Kari school from 22 to 28 July Most of the parking spaces on Savilankatu will be out of service during this period Both the market area and the concert area in Savilanpuisto will be closed to traffic on Tuesday 23 July The section of the street between Vänninkatu and Pakkahuoneenkatu from Nortamonkatu will be closed with barriers There will also be barriers supervised by traffic controllers on Valtakatu at the junction of Tehtaankatu and Valtakatu and on Kalliokatu at the junction of Lyseokatu and Kalliokatu The Kanalinranta section of Kanavakatu will also be closed to traffic Savilankatu will be closed to traffic between Pakkahuoneenkatu and Kuninkaankatu The Savilanpuisto taxi station and the adjacent parking area will operate normally throughout the entire Lace Week The Nortamonkatu express bus stop will be out of service during the markets The ban on driving in the event area also applies to electric scooters and bicycles Shops located in the event area are requested to be serviced by maintenance vehicles before 10 AM from 23 to 27 July Emergency and service roads will be kept open on all closed street sections Eura Events will organise a concert at Kalatori on Saturday 27 July There will be changes to traffic arrangements in the area surrounding Kalatori from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 July Turunkatu will be closed to traffic between Eteläpitkäkatu and Kalatori and Vanhankirkonkatu will be closed between Isopoikkikatu and Itäkatu Kauppakatu will be closed to traffic between Isopoikkikatu and Itäkatu from Saturday 27 July at 9 AM until Sunday 28 July at 12 PM Other traffic restrictions around the Kalatori event area will also be lifted on Sunday 28 July at 12 PM Traffic controllers will be on duty at the street closures during the event itself Driving into residential driveways will still be permitted Transport arrangements provide security for event visitors and vendors The modified traffic arrangements will ensure that visitors can move around the area safely on foot There is plenty of parking outside the market area temporary parking will be available in the parking area in the courtyard of the Kari school and in the parking area of the Tarvontori shopping centre Pedestrian zone season will continue in Old Rauma during Lace Week Business owners and residents in the pedestrian zone are allowed to drive onto the properties with a driving permit Driving permits for the Old Rauma area are issued by Service Point Pyyrman at Valtakatu 2A The traffic arrangements for the Lace Week will be lifted by Monday 29 July The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland where the mid-15th-century Holy Cross Church still stands it is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood Although ravaged by fire in the late 17th century it has preserved its ancient vernacular architectural heritage la ville de Rauma est l'un des plus anciens ports de Finlande Elle est construite autour d'un monastère franciscain dont il reste l'église Sainte-Croix C'est un exemple exceptionnel de vieille ville nordique construite en bois Bien que ravagée par le feu à la fin du XVIIe siècle elle a protégé son patrimoine architectural ancien de style local إنّ مدينة راوما الواقعة على خليج بوتنيا هي إحدى أقدم المرافئ في فنلندا، وهي مشيّدة حول دير فرنسيسكاني بقيت من آثاره كنيسة الصليب المقدس التي تعود إلى منتصف القرن الخامس عشر وتشكّل هذه المدينة نموذجاً قلّ نظيره لمدينة شمالية صغيرة مبنيّة من الخشب ومع أنّ ألسنة النار قد التهبت هذه المدينة في أواخر القرن السابع عشر، إلا أنها حافظت على تراثها الهندسيّ ذي الطراز المحلّي 劳马位于波特尼亚海湾(Gulf of Botnia)，是芬兰最古老的港口之一。古城绕圣芳济会修道院而建，15世纪中期的圣十字教堂仍巍然屹立，这里是典型的木结构的北欧城市。尽管在17世纪晚期遭到火灾破坏，但古代民间建筑的风貌犹存。 Расположенная на берегу Ботнического залива Раума – это одна из старейших гаваней в Финляндии Сформировавшаяся вокруг францисканского монастыря где до сих пор стоит церковь Святого Креста середины XV в. она является выдающимся примером старинного северного города Раума пострадала от пожара в конце XVII в. сохранила свое древнее архитектурное наследие la ciudad de Rauma es uno de los puertos más antiguos de Finlandia Fue construida en torno a un monasterio franciscano del que aún se conserva la iglesia de la Santa Cruz Es un ejemplo excepcional de ciudad nórdica construida en madera Aunque fue pasto de las llamas a finales del siglo XVII Rauma ha sabido preservar su antiguo patrimonio arquitectónico de estilo autóctono Rauma is one of few medieval towns in Finland which is composed of some 600 buildings constructed of wood the Old Town is located some 1.5 km inland from the present coastline due to land uplift Old Rauma is both a commercial and a residential area comprising the town area within the toll boundaries of Rauma in the 19th century The town plan structure of Rauma has been maintained since the medieval period and date back between the 18th and 19th centuries while some cellars remain from earlier houses The residential houses are placed along the street and outbuildings such as former animal sheds and granaries are built around narrow courtyards The present appearance of the buildings is a result of phases of gradual changes and enlargements between the 18th  and the late 19th centuries the increased wealth of the town due to ship trading resulted in the extension and modernisation of residential buildings with decorative exterior panels with Neo-Renaissance details The commercial area is located along two main streets stretching through the Old Town forms the main meeting point and commercial place for local people and producers and the former Town Hall built in 1775-76 in the Market Square are landmarks in the harmonious townscape of one-storey residential and commercial buildings The architecturally homogenous urban area of Old Rauma is a well preserved and representative example of traditional Nordic wooden town building techniques and traditions Criterion (iv): The town of Old Rauma constitutes one of the best preserved and most expansive examples of northern European architecture and urbanism Criterion (v): Old Rauma is an outstanding example of a Nordic city constructed in wood and acts as a witness to the history of traditional settlements in northern Europe Old Rauma includes all elements necessary to express its Outstanding Universal Value namely the entire urban area dating back to between the 17th and 19th centuries The town includes all elements that contribute to its integrity: the street network The historic fabric of the city has been built over centuries as well as the traditional street pavements The buffer zone of Old Rauma is based on local topography and its scale allows to include all visual and historic elements in the vicinity of the property Climate change might cause a threat to the integrity of the World Heritage property The authenticity of Old Rauma is based on the well-preserved historic urban fabric including different historic layers and building traditions such as houses for commercial and residential use The individual houses are well preserved and have been renovated and restored over time taking into consideration their historic value The town has maintained a genuine local spirit Old Rauma has preserved its function as a residential area and commercial centre with its Market Square and a variety of shops along the main streets The use of traditional building techniques skills and materials in maintenance and repairs helps preserve the cultural historic spirit of Old Rauma Old Rauma is protected under the national legislation The site is managed by a steering group with members of the national and local authorities and a local stakeholder A local site manager has been appointed by the municipality and works from the Tammela renovation centre providing services and technical assistance in repairs and renovation to homeowners This service is free of charge to Old Town citizens The centre also has a bank of traditional building materials and organizes workshops for local inhabitants to build architectural details City development is guided by detailed land use plans and cooperation between state authorities and the city in order to overcome the challenges arising from development pressures Climate change may threaten individual buildings of Old Rauma due to increasingly humid and warm winters that lead to a proliferation of harmful insects in wooden structures The overall management system foresees appropriate follow-up for this issue TVO has requested a reservation for an industrial plot in the Lakari industrial area for its needs The decision on whether to grant the reservation will be made by the Rauma city council in its meeting on Monday TVO is considering building a battery energy storage system on the plot The image above is from the battery energy storage facility at Olkiluoto which is in the commissioning phase.The request for a planning reservation was made to Rauma based on a recommendation from the national grid company Fingrid the battery storage cannot be connected to the Olkiluoto 110 kV switchyard Rauma is also a good logistical option for TVO's operations and the City of Rauma has responded positively to TVO's preliminary plans If TVO decides to proceed with the construction of the new battery energy storage system it would only be operational several years from now the new battery energy storage could be operational approximately 2–3 years after signing the delivery agreement Like the battery energy storage system already located at Olkiluoto the planned storage could also be integrated into the national grid's protection system System protection is needed to balance the electricity grid when Olkiluoto 3 disconnects from the grid unexpectedly during a disturbance.Photo: Tapani Karjanlahti We develop and deliver complex power and propulsion solutions For more than 100 years we have been at the forefront of innovation About Help us deliver better power for our changing world We develop and deliver complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people Products & Services We have a fundamental role in meeting the environmental and societal opportunities and challenges that the world faces Sustainability Rolls-Royce announced 2024 Full Year results on Thursday 27 February 2025 View Webcast and Materials Updates and news from around the Rolls-Royce businesses Sign up to get the latest news Rolls-Royce has completed a multi-million Euro upgrade and refurbishment of its thruster manufacturing plant in Rauma consolidating production over a single site and creating one of the world’s most advanced propulsion facilities The decision to upgrade the facility was announced in the summer of 2016 and the refurbished site was officially opened on 22 January 2019 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs said: “Our azimuth thrusters are one of our most important products providing mission critical power and propulsion for some of the largest floating objects on the planet The conclusion to this significant investment in Rauma prepares us for future growth in this market while enabling us to produce our existing range of thrusters and develop new products more efficiently.” The €57million investment to upgrade the Rolls-Royce Rauma facility located in the local Seaside Industry Park included the complete rebuilding of the site’s existing production hall 80t and 200t lift capacities for the manufacturing and testing of thruster units in all size ranges Mikael Mäkinen added: “By consolidating and optimising our thruster production processes we are in a better position to facilitate the markets we serve particularly the offshore sector which we see beginning to emerge from its downturn.” an integrated logistics centre and a main office complex also formed part of the extensive work scope said: “What we have created is a modern state-of-the art thruster manufacturing hub that increases operational capacity optimises production flow lines and delivers on our commitment to meeting our customers’ future requirements We have now closed the book on the project which we were able to complete on budget and as scheduled.” The new facility streamlines production and the simultaneous testing of a wide range of mechanical thrusters including the US and UUC type azimuthing thrusters and newly launched Elegance pods Rolls-Royce Rauma produces a wide range of mechanical azimuth thrusters for use on a wide range of applications including semi-submersible drilling rigs and drillships Rauma also produces thrusters for specialist vessels such as icebreakers and polar research ships Since the first azimuth thruster was developed from Rauma more than 50 years ago Rolls-Royce thrusters have become the standard choice for customers demanding high levels of reliability power and performance often in extremely challenging environments Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air Sign up to get the latest news Vulnerability Reporting Disclosure Policy Construction work on an artificial ice rink and maintenance building for the ice park in Rauma’s city centre will start during week 29 The ice park project is part of a wider development plan for Central Park which aims to make the park available all year round The project is implemented by the Lukko Foundation and the City of Rauma the project has been awarded a state grant of 293 100 euros for the construction of sports facilities The first section of the ice park will be completed by Christmas this year will be decided on during the budget discussions The construction area will be fenced off during the construction work The playground and the cafeteria with its terraces are located outside the work site and will be available for use during the construction period The pedestrian and bicycle lane on the southern end of Satamakatu between Seminaarinkatu and Valtakatu will be closed during the construction of the maintenance building of the ice park Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be redirected along the northern end of Satamakatu a few parking spaces will be reserved for the construction site for instance during the water supply works Oteran Oy will be the contractor for the ice park and RMK Rent Oy for the maintenance building Central Park contract perimeter map A keel-laying ceremony for first Fininish Navy Squadron 2020 corvette was held at Rauma shipyard on 11 April Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) laid the keel for the first Squadron 2020 Pohjanmaa-class multirole corvette on order for the Finnish Navy during a ceremony at its shipyard in Rauma on 11 April RMC said the yard has been making good progress on the first ship since the first steel was cut on 30 October 2023 “It has been five months since the start of construction and the operative phase has progressed efficiently,” RMC said RMC is delivering four Pohjanmaa-class multirole corvettes in total for the Finnish Navy under a EUR647.6 million (USD687.8 million) design and construction contract awarded in 2019 – with the build being carried out by its subsidiary RMC Defence The corvettes are being constructed in a new covered assembly hall built specifically for the Squadron 2020 programme measuring 180×40×30 m and with a floor area of about 13,000 m² the lead ship is expected to start sea trials in 2026 with all four ships to be delivered by 2029 The steel monohull vessels will have an overall length of 117 m Powered by a combined diesel-electric and gas-turbine propulsion system the ships will have a top speed of 26 kt and an endurance of 14 days Design features include an ice-strengthened hull to the equivalent of 1A class to enable the ships to operate in the Baltic year-round in all conditions Gain unlimited access to Janes news and more.. Delivering trusted intelligence to warfighters to protect national interests Providing mission users with faster access to quality data to pre-empt threats and protect national security Assured interconnected OSINT to deliver informed Solutions Insights About Contact Request a demo Customer Login Store Receive the latest developments in defence and security as well as keep informed on Janes news and events Janes Intelligence SummaryA fortnightly update featuring the latest analysis was formed last September as a spin-off from Aquamaster Rauma following the latter's takeover by Rolls-Royce The new com-pany is developing azimuth propulsion units in the range 800kW to 6MW The units - which are targeted at traditional azimuthing applications such as small-scale work boats and larger DP drillships - are being manufactured under a partnership agreement with Koneistus Riikonen Although based on a traditional Z-drive mechanical principle the Steerprop is a new generation system with improved hydrodynamics and advances in seal and lubrication technology points out Marketing Manager Teuvo Ronkainen our power range is dictated by the project Our flexibility means that we can create and develop a product very quickly and to specific requirements." Two sets have been sold to small river cruise ships incorporating contra-rotating propeller (CRP) technology and Steerprop plans to offer the same in the offshore sector for deepwater ROVs and supply vessels "The CRP is the most efficient propulsion system available," Ronkainen claims "It is especially attractive for the deepwater market as it demonstrates good fuel economy with lower emission levels." Propeller types - ducted or contra-rotating - are chosen to optimize vessel performance Ducted propellers are equipped with a new high-performance nozzle (the HJ3) designed by Steerprop for azimuthing propulsion units Steerprop has also paid attention to ergonomics and buttons in a wheelhouse layout to improve users' work conditions Steerprop has sales and servicing agreements for its products in North America with via Louisiana-based Karl Senner and with two companies in Canada: Emar Services and Summer Equipment The test swims of the new swimming pool on the Kari campus have been successfully organised There were about 600 test swimmers in different groups and at different times The purpose of the test swims was to test the functionality of the hall and to collect feedback from swimmers There was a lot of good feedback and many suggestions for corrections and improvements customers said that the new swimming pool is lovely and beautiful a true spa facility and a diamond in the city’s crown – Special points for the cold pool and the steam room The lighting and choice of materials are also really beautiful and give a luxurious feel,” the feedback said The pool received feedback and suggestions for improvement some feedback mentioned cool areas and the temperature of the water Practical requests included the addition of towel hooks The corrections revealed by the test runs will be carried out in the changing and pool areas before the hall is opened Finland’s new corvettes are being built indoors has laid the keel of the country’s first Squadron 2020 Keel-laying is a milestone that celebrates the construction of the hull, in effect the birth of the ship. This comes just after steel was first cut at the end of October 2023 and marks the start of construction after several years of design phase delays When Rauma was initially contracted for the Squadron 2020 project in September 2019 the Finnish Defence Forces expected the first vessel to enter service in 2023 Present in the ceremony were the ordering party: the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command the maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register as well as the Rauma management and key employees in the project The Squadron 2020 project has employed approximately 3,600 person-years in Finland Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Rauma was tasked with the construction of four Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvettes The development is part of the €1.23bn ($1.36bn) Squadron 2020 project which will replace eight ageing vessels currently in service within the Finnish Navy; namely the Rauma-class and Hamina-class corvettes that the Nordic nation acquired between 1990-2006 The fleet can be deployed in anti-surface warfare It is purpose-built to suit the needs of Finland’s operating environment designed to withstand Baltic temperatures and year-round deployment in icy waters Each vessel will feature an ice-strengthened hull suitable for navigation in ice and shallow waters The hull is powered by a modern propulsion system which will ensure high speed and low underwater noise levels The stern side of the hull will contain a flight deck to accommodate a single helicopter or multiple uncrewed aerial vehicles The vessels will also contain a hangar facility for a helicopter will have a beam of 16m and a draught of 5m The corvette displacement will weigh 3,900t Each ship will be operated by a crew of 70 people while accommodation facilities will be available for up to 120 staff members Bofors 57mm naval gun will be the main weapon installed on the bow deck Each vessel will feature two Trackfire remote weapon stations with small automatic grenade launchers and lightweight medium-calibre cannons the corvettes will be fitted with the ITO20 surface-to-air missile system which will integrate Mk41 vertical launchers for firing 32 Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles Each Pohjanmaa-class corvette will also be armed with eight Gabriel 5 surface-to-surface or anti-ship missiles As the Finnish Border Guard and Navy are upgrading their primary surface fleet the naval vessels and surface combatants segment forms the second-largest sector in the Finnish defence market Worth a total value of $1.23bn from 2023-2028 GlobalData intelligence anticipates the value allocation across the 2023-2028 period to peak in 2025 at $285m Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Rauma Museum has been guided by the local tradition of lace-making and the history of the city The Rauma Art Museum has been promoting the visual arts in the region for over 50 years The museums merged in 2019 to become the Rauma City Museums The Rauma Museum was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest museums in Finland The museum was founded by private citizens of Rauma the city of Rauma took over the museum after it was offered by the founders The first actual exhibition open to the public opened in the Old Town Hall in 1904 The museum had taken over the upper floor of the building in 1902 but it was not immediately possible to open the exhibition to the public on a regular basis the museum took over the entire Old Town Hall two new museums were opened: the Kirsti home of sailors and craftsmen in 1979 and the Marela home of shipowners in 1982 Its first curator was the painter Alpo Sarava who suggested that the museum should be located in the Pinnala buildings in Old Rauma The museum’s mission is to support and promote the visual arts in the region It has been closely associated with the visual arts communities in Rauma the museum is part of the cultural and museum services of the City of Rauma Now the artists have their very own place to be The tiling of the swimming pools at the Karin kampus is being replaced due to problems with the tiles’ adhesion The repair work will start in August and continue until October The aim is to be able to fill the pools and carry out the necessary tests starting in November and to open the new swimming pool to the public in January 2025 “The City of Rauma and Tiilikaari Oy have agreed on the renovation work in smooth cooperation Our next step is to work with the contractor material suppliers and designers to find the best and most efficient way to carry out the necessary repairs,” says Olli-Pekka Kumpula The entire tiling of the swimming pool hall will not be replaced but the repairs will focus on tiles that can be found to be loose from the foundation by knock tests Negotiations have been ongoing between material suppliers designers and the tiling contractor on how to carry out the repairs Home » Rauma Marine Constructions signs supply contracts for Squadron 2020 Project The most crucial contracts for the supply of critical main equipment with long delivery times were signed during spring and summer in highly unusual circumstances. The coronavirus pandemic has posed significant challenges to numerous businesses, including the Squadron 2020 project we have had to develop new ways of working which have demanded tenacity and patience from all parties involved We are very pleased that the contracts for the most vital and time-sensitive equipment procurements for the Finnish Defence Forces’ Squadron 2020 project have now been signed especially seeing as many shipyards and businesses have unfortunately had to close down completely.” The most important machinery equipment in the multi-purpose corvettes are the gas turbine the electric drive system along with the gear system that connects them to the propeller shafts The electric drive system and the gear system which is critical to performance and technically challenging will be supplied by the German company RENK AG The company has decades of experience in delivering gear systems for combat vessels to nations around the globe The gas turbines will be supplied by General Electric The LM2500 gas turbine is the world’s most commonly used gas turbine in naval ships The Finnish Defence Forces will be the 39th navy in the world to adopt this turbine model The electrical power will be supplied by extremely quiet 12V 175D diesel generators from MAN Energy Solutions SE Several important factors were considered when selecting suppliers These include the power/weight ratio of the engines and gear systems reduced underwater noise which all play into the operative performance of the vessel All systems also meet the demands of northern winter and ice-going conditions that are exceptional for warships The engine and propulsion solution of the Squadron 2020 vessels is a so-called CODELAG (Combined Diesel Electric and Gas) system with two propeller shaft lines the vessel is driven by electrical engines which connect to the gear and are powered by the diesel generators At higher speeds and in heavy ice conditions a high-power gas turbine is connected to the gear The systems and suppliers that were selected meet the criteria of national security of supply with which the vessels must comply The vessels will be serviced in Finland throughout their lifecycle