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Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1332/2014) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (1332/2014) merityösopimuslain muuttamisesta (756/2011). ) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101104

Amends chapter 1 section 5 ss.4, chapter 2 section 2 and chapter 12 section 2 ss.2 concerning probation period, equal treatment, non-discrimination and compensation for unjustified termination of employment.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (994/2014) amending the Act (395/2012) on the working and living environment for ships personnel and catering standards on board ships. (Laki (994/2014) laivaväen työ- ja asuinympäristöstä sekä ruokahuollosta aluksella annetun lain muuttamisesta (395/2012). ) -

Adoption: 2014-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101139

Amends sections 4, 7 and 8 concerning definitions, periodic inspections and inspections and advice related to the maritime labor certificate.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (885/2014) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (885/2014) merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta (1290/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101151

Introduces a new ss.4 to section 95, a new subsection 4, a new section 96a, a new ss.2 to section 103 (whereas the present ss.2 and ss.3 becomes new ss.3. and ss.4) concerning survivor's pension and pension applications.

Amends section 36, 93 section ss.1 and ss.2, section 94 ss.2, section 96 ss.3 and section 147 ss.1 (as amended by Act 1168/2007) concerning investigation of rehabilitation opportunities, survivor's pension and enforcement of pension insurance fees.

Repeals section 96 ss.4.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (872/2014) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (872/2014) merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta (1290/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-11-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101159

Introduces to the act a new section 107a concerning justifications of the Pension Fund's decisions.

Amends section 40 concerning specialized doctors of the pension fund.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (660/2014) amending the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/1984). (Laki (660/2014) merimiesten vuosilomalain 9 §:n muuttamisesta (433/1984).) -

Adoption: 2014-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-01 | FIN-2014-L-101206

Amends section 9 concerning postponing annual holiday.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1313/2013) on Compensation with State Funds for Travel Expenses for Seafarers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (1313/2013) valtion varoista korvattavista merimiesten matkakustannuksista) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-R-98049

Contains 5 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Reimbursable expenses.
Section 2: Information to be provided in the application.
Section 3: Ships enrolled in the merchant ships register.
Section 4: Ships other than those enrolled in the merchant ships register.
Section 5: Entry into force.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1053/2013) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (1053/2013) merityösopimuslain 10 luvun 4 ja 5 §:n muuttamisesta (756/2011).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98035

Amends chapter 10 section 4 and section 5 (as amended by Act 921/2012) concerning the procedure for termination of employment, the employer's notification to the employment office and the employer's obligation to provide information about employment plan.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1068/2013) on Compensation with State Funds for Travel Expenses for Seafarers. (Laki (1068/2013) valtion varoista korvattavista merimiesten matkakustannuksista.) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98037

Contains 10 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Travels that are reimbursed at sea.
Section 2: Reimbursement for travel in respect of vessels who are not enrolled in the merchant list.
Section 3: Compensation.
Section 4: Competent authority.
Section 5: Application and processing of the application.
Section 6: Audit Law.
Section 7: Reimbursement and recoveries by an excessive amount.
Section 8: Set-off.
Section 9: Appeals.
Section 10: Entry into force and transitional provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1070/2013) amending the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (296/1976). (Laki (1070/2013) merityöaikalain 19 b §:n kumoamisesta (296/1976).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98039

Repeals section 19b, as amended by Act 969/2008 och Act 1026/2011.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1071/2013) amending the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/1984). (Laki (1071/2013) merimiesten vuosilomalain muuttamisesta (433/1984).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98040

Amends section 16 ss.1 concerning travel for vacation.

Repeals section 17 as amended by Act 1025/2011.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1069/2013) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (1069/2013) merityösopimuslain 3 luvun 4 §:n kumoamisesta (756/2011).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98038

Repeals chapter 3 section 4.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (464/2013) amending the Council of State Ordinance (166/2013) on the Manning of Ships and Certification of Seafarers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (464/2013) aluksen miehityksestä ja laivaväen pätevyydestä annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta (166/2013).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-01 | FIN-2013-L-97922

Introduces a new section 77 ss.4 concerning the validity of the eligibility letter and certificates of special competence.

Amends section 19 ss.2, section 20, section 23 ss.3, section 26 ss.3, section 32 ss.1 p.2 and ss.2, section 33 ss.1 p.2 and ss.2, section 54, section 79 p.2, section 82, section 83 and section 86 concerning safety and health training for seafarers, application for eligibility letter, duration of eligibility letter and renewal of certificates.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (283/2013) amending the Maritime Act (674/1994). (Laki (283/2013) merilain 21 luvun 1 §:n muuttamisesta (674/1994).) -

Adoption: 2013-04-19 | Date of entry into force: 2014-04-01 | FIN-2013-L-97913

Amends chapter 21 section 1 (as partially amended by Act 234/1996 and Act 1754/2009) concerning court of jurisdiction and trial in maritime cases.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (264/2013) amending the Maritime Act (674/1994). (Laki (264/2013) merilain muuttamisesta (674/1994).) -

Adoption: 2013-04-12 | Date of entry into force: 2013-05-01 | FIN-2013-L-97911

Introduces a new section 2 and a new section 3 to chapter 7, new sections 24-26 to chapter 15, new sections 24-26 and new sections 9c and 9d to chapter 20 concerning general provisions on liability, transport of passengers and baggage and penalty provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (166/2013) on the Manning of Ships and Certification of Seafarers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (166/2013) aluksen miehityksestä ja laivaväen pätevyydestä.) -

Adoption: 2013-02-21 | Date of entry into force: 2013-03-01 | FIN-2013-R-97905

Contains 90 sections and 10 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Manning of ships.
Chapter 3: Requirements for the certification of masters and officers.
Chapter 4: Other requirements regarding competence and training.
Chapter 5: Eligibility letter.
Chapter 6: Certificates of competency.
Chapter 7: Certificates of proficiency regarding special training.
Chapter 8: Period of validity and revalidation of certificates.
Chapter 9: Recognition of certificates issued by other countries.
Chapter 10: Miscellaneous provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (95/2013) amending the Act (1687/2009) on safety management of crews and ships. (Laki (95/2013) laivaväestä ja aluksen turvallisuusjohtamisesta annetun lain muuttamisesta (1687/2009).) -

Adoption: 2013-01-31 | FIN-2013-L-97890

Amends section 2 p.4, 5, 13, 15 and 26-29, ss.2 section 3, section 4 and ss.2 ss.3 p.5, section 5 ss.2 and ss.3, section 7 ss.3 and ss.4, section 9 ss.1, section 11 ss.2, section 15 (heading), section 15 ss.1, ss.3 and ss.7, section 16-18, section 19 (heading), section 19 ss.1, section 20, section 21 (heading), section 21 ss.1, ss.3 and ss.4, section 22 ss.2, section 26 (heading), section 26 ss.3 and 4, section 33 (heading) and section 39 p.2, p.5 and p.9 concerning definitions and circumstances and facts to be considered when manning certificates are issued.

Introduces a new ss.3 and a new ss.4 to section 3, a new ss.4 to section 5, a new ss.3 to section 11, a new ss.4 to section 13, a new ss.3 and a new ss.4 to section 19, a new ss.5 to section 21 and a new ss.2 to section 33 concerning references to other legislation, adequate staffing, competence letter, manning certificates, certificates, special permissions, certificates, special jurisdiction, jurisdiction, limits of sea areas in domestic traffic and messages to be sent.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (921/2012) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (921/2012) merityösopimuslain (756/2011) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-28 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-L-94827

Amends chapter 8 section 10 ss.1, chapter 10 section 3 and section 5 ss.1 concerning grounds for termination of employment contracts and the procedure for termination of employment contracts.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (796/2012) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (796/2012) merimieseläkelain (1290/2006) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-L-94631

Amends section 8 ss.4, 12, 13 ss.1, 16 ss.1, 16 ss.5, 52 ss.2 and 218 concerning the right to retirement pension, consequences of the lowered retirement age in some situations, starting date for retirement pension, right to partial retirement pension, change from disability pension to old age pension, employers' right to receive information. Section 13 ss.1 as amended by Act 911/2010, section 16 ss.1 as amended by Act 629/2009 and section 52 ss.2 as amended by Act 635/2009.

Repeals section 8 ss.3, 11 ss.2 and ss.3.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (812/2012) on the living environment for ships personnel on board ships. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (812/2012) laivaväen asuinympäristöstä aluksella.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-R-94639

Introduces 24 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope.
Section 2: Height and position of the accommodation.
Section 3: Night and day cabins.
Section 4: Ventilation.
Section 5: Heating.
Section 6: Lighting.
Section 7: Minimum lighting.
Section 8: Noise.
Section 9: Airborne sound insulation.
Section 10: Sleeping cabin equipment.
Section 11: Recreation facilities.
Section 12: Passageways.
Section 13: Mass.
Section 14: Kitchen.
Section 15: Laundry facilities.
Section 16: Toilets.
Section 17: Sauna rooms.
Section 18: Offices.
Section 19: Medical cabin.
Section 20: Laundry.
Section 21: Box, other storage areas and bulletin board.
Section 22: Storage facilities for food.
Section 23: Cleanliness and order.
Section 24: Entry into force.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (445/2012) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (445/2012) merimieseläkelain (1290/2006) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-07-20 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-L-94607

Amends section 193a ss.1, section 206 (title), section 207-209, section 210 (title) concerning specific provisions on audit of the pension fund, solvency and solvency capital, provision of solvency, calculating the solvency limit and solvency capital, plans for the reinforcement of solvency, regulations on solvency and solvency capital. Section 193a ss.1, section 208 of section 210 (title) as amended by Act 1233/2009.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (395/2012) on the Working and Living Environment of the Crew and Food Supply on Board Ships. (Laki (395/2012) laivaväen työ- ja asuinympäristöstä sekä ruokahuollosta aluksella.) -

Adoption: 2012-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-08-20 | FIN-2012-L-94473

Contains eight chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Planning the ships and the inspections and advices.
Chapter 3: Work environment.
Chapter 4: Accommodation and recreational facilities.
Chapter 5: Food and diet.
Chapter 6: Supervisory and regulatory cooperation.
Chapter 7: Penalties and jurisdiction.
Chapter 8: Special provisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (292/2012) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (292/2012) merimieseläkelain (1290/2006) 10 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 2012-07-01 | FIN-2012-L-94582

Amends section 10 ss.2 (as amended by Act 1429/2011) concerning unemployed workers entitled to retirement benefits at a reduced retirement age.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (139/2012) amending the Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Laki (139/2012) merityösopimuslain (756/2011) 1 luvun 1 ja 13 luvun muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94509

Introduces to chapter 1 section 1 a new ss.3 and to chapter 13 a new section 17a concerning the scope of the act and Shipowners' liability for workers working without employment contracts on board ships.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (140/2012) amending the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (296/1976). (Laki (140/2012) merityöaikalain (296/1976) 9 ja 9 a muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94510

Amends section 9 ss.2 and section 9 (as amended by Act 151/2001) concerning limitations for overtime work and minimum rest periods.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (141/2012) amending the Act (248/1982) on hours of work on board vessels plying on inland waterways. (Laki (141/2012) työajasta kotimaanliikenteen aluksissa annetun lain (248/1982) 12 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94511

Amends section 12 (as amended by Act 152/2001 and Act 1027/2011) concerning rest time per day.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (142/2012) amending the Seafarer's Leave Act (433/1984). (Laki (142/2012) merimiesten vuosilomalain (433/1984) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | FIN-2012-L-94532

Amends section 17, section 18 ss.3 and section 19a ss.1 (as amended by Act 343/1998) concerning holiday pay during permanent employment, holiday pay when employment ceases, holiday pay on the basis of several working conditions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (680/2011) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (680/2011) merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta (1290/2006).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | FIN-2011-L-91211

Amends section 137 ss. 1 respecting removal of final decisions.

Introduces to section 137 a new ss. 5 and to the Act a new section 137a respecting new decisions of matters related to other benefits granted and removal of decisions.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (756/2011) on Maritime Labour Agreements. (Merityösopimuslaki (756/2011).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-01 | FIN-2011-L-91244

Contains 14 chapters respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: The employer's obligations.
Chapter 3: Free home travel.
Chapter 4: Employee's obligations.
Chapter 5: Family leave.
Chapter 6: Temporary lay-off
Chapter 7: General provisions relating to termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 8: Grounds for termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 9: Termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 10: Measures for termination of employment agreements.
Chapter 11: Ships commissions.
Chapter 12: Liability for damages.
Chapter 13: Special provisions.
Chapter 14: Entry into force.

Repeals the Seafarer's Act (423/1978).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (493/2011) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki (493/2011) merimieseläkelain 212 §:n muuttamisesta (1290/2006).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-13 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-17 | FIN-2011-L-91173

Amends section 212 (as amended by Act 913/2008) respecting the right of the Financial Supervisory Authority to present a criminal appeal.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (76/2010) on Maritime Environmental Protection. (Valtioneuvoston asetus merenkulun ympäristönsuojelusta.) -

Adoption: 2010-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 2010-02-05 | FIN-2010-R-89162

Contains 9 chapters respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Prevention of oil spills from ships.
Chapter 3: Prevention of pollution by harmful liquid substances from ships.
Chapter 4: Prevention of pollution by sewage from ships.
Chapter 5: Prevention of pollution by solid waste from ships.
Chapter 6: Prevention of air pollution from ships.
Chapter 7: Receiving ship waste in ports.
Chapter 8: Delivery of ship waste in ports.
Chapter 9: Special rules.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1233/2009) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-30 | FIN-2009-L-87705

Amends section 174, 191-194, 196-198, 201, 208, 210 and 227 respecting provisions for the pension fund. Section 191, 192 and 194 as amended by Act 1168/2007. Introduces to the Act a new section 193a (special provisions on audit of the pension fund) and a new section 195a (standard-setting tasks of the pension fund).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Maritime Environmental Protection Act (1672/2009). (Merenkulun ympäristönsuojelulaki.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87910

Contains 13 chapters providing for rules respecting the prevention of environmental pollution caused by the normal operation of ships. Contains prohibitions respecting the discharge of harmful substances into the air and water, and limitations on the emissions of such substances. In addition, the Act regulates disposal of waste from normal operation of ships in ports.

Repeals Act No. 300/1979.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1687/2009) on safety management of crews and ships. (Laki laivaväestä ja aluksen turvallisuusjohtamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87912

Contains seven chapters and 45 sections providing for rules respecting ships manning, ships personnel competence and watchkeeping standards. The Act also contains provisions on national implementation as foreseen by the European Parliament and Council Regulation 336/2006 on the implementation of the International Safety Management Code within the EU and repealing Council Regulation 3051/95.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1689/2009) amending the Act on the Registration of Ship's Crew (1360/2006). (Laki laivaväen luetteloinnista annetun lain 6 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87915

Introduces to section 6 a new (3) respecting information to be included in the register of crew on ships.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1797/2009) on the Manning of Ships and Certification of Seafarers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus aluksen miehityksestä ja laivaväen pätevyydesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | Date of end of application: 2013-03-01 | FIN-2009-R-87917

Contains 56 sections. Provides for rules respecting the manning of ships and certification of seafarers

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1277/2009) on Seafarer's Wage Guarantee. (Valtioneuvoston asetus palkkaturvasta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-R-87732

Provides for rules respecting conditions, application and payment of wage guarantee for seafarers.

Repeals Ordinance 1295/2000 including amendments.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1334/2009) amending the Act on the Registering of Ship's Crew (1360/2006). (Laki laivaväen luetteloinnista annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87741

Amends section 5, section 6 (1) (introductory paragraph) and (2), section 7, section 8 (2), section 10 (2) and section 11 respecting the seafarer's register, notification requirements of the owner, appeals, place of jurisdiction and enforcement.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1337/2009) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki merimieseläkelain 139 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87742

Amends section 139 (4) respecting notifications required for the arrangement and management of the pension protection.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1634/2009) amending the Seafarers Wage Guarantee Act (1108/2000). (Laki merimiesten palkkaturvalain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87850

Repeals section 12 (2).

Amends section 2, section 7 (1), section 8 (2), section 9 (1), section 10 (2), section 11, section 13 (2), section 16, section 17, section 22 (3), section 24 (1), section 25 (1), section 26 and section 26 respecting provisions for wage Guarantee. Section 24 (1) as amended by Act 1094/2006, section 26 as partially amended by Act 939/2004 and Act 365/2006, section 26a as amended by Act 365/2006.

Introduces To The Act new sections 8b and to section15 (as amended by Act 939/2004) a new (2) and (3).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (629/2009) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-08-14 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87585

Repeals section 95 (2) and (4).

Amends 2 (1) p. 7, section 11 (3) (Finnish language suit), 16 (1) (introductory paragraph), 64 (1) p. 3, section 67 (2), section 69 (2); section 70, section 73 (2), section 75 (2), section 76, section 80 (3) p. 2, section 82 (1) (as amended by Act 1168/2007) and (6), section 87 (2 ), section 88, section 89 (1) and (3), section 95 (1) and section 156 (1).

Introduces to section 82 (as partially amended by Act 1168/2007) a new (6).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (635/2009) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-08-14 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2012-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87589

Amends section 37 and section 52 (2), section 65 p. 1 and 2, section 82 (3) respecting, inter alia, disability pension, right to specific growth rates, income as the basis for pension for the remaining time, qualified pension provider and reimbursement of pension disbursed unfounded.

Introduces a new section 147a respecting bankruptcy responsibility for pension insurance fees.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (1103/2008) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki merimieseläkelain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87515

Amends section 3 (2) p. 3 and p. 7, section 81, section 109 (1), section 120 p. 12, section 148 (2) (as amended by Act 1168/2007), section 224 (2) and section 228. Contains amendments respecting, inter alia, pension laws, pension records, issue and control of pension records, payment of pensions, procedure for disbursement of pension, prescription of pension insurance premiums, calculation of the period of time and storage of documents.

Introduces to the Act a new heading before section 81 (issuance and control of pension records), a new section 81a (issuance of pension records) and a new section 81b (Control of pension records).

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (968/2008) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (1290/2006). (Laki merimieseläkelain 4 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-09-15 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87454

Amends section 4 (1) respecting the specification of workers covered by the scope of the Act.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (969/2008) amending the Seafarer's Hours of Work Act (296/1976). (Laki merityöaikalain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87455

Introduces a new section 19b respecting the reimbursement of costs related to the relief of the crew.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (686/2008) amending the Maritime Act (674/1994). (Laki merilain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-11-07 | FIN-2008-L-87270

Amends section 1, p. 10 in chapter 10, section 2 (1) and section 16, section 1 (1), p. 7 in chapter 19 and section 3a in chapter 21, as amended by Act 421/1995.

Introduces a new chapter 10a, a new section 3c to chapter 21 and a new section 8 to chapter 22. The Act regulates topics concerning the issue of oil pollution.

Finland - Seafarers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Ordinance (451/2008) adopting the amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS, 1974) as adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). (Tasavallan presidentin asetus ihmishengen turvallisuudesta merellä vuonna 1974 tehdyn kansainvälisen yleissopimuksen liitteeseen tehtyjen muutosten voimaansaattamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2008-07-01 | FIN-2008-R-87157

Adopts the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Resolutions MSC 216 (82), MSC 217 (82), MSC 218 (82), MSC 219 (82), MSC 220 (82), MSC 221 (82), MSC 222 (82) and MSC 227 (82) (8 December 2006) adopting amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS, 1974).

Amendments were approved by the President on 12 June 2008 and shall come into force on 1 July 2008.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (310/2008) amending the Maritime Act (674/1994). (Laki merilain 6 luvun 1 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-05-16 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-01 | FIN-2008-L-86458

Amends chapter 6, section 1 (1) respecting the nationality and eligibility requirements of commanders of Finnish merchant ships. A commander of a Finnish merchant ship must be a national of either a state of the European Union or a state within the European Economic Area.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1280 of 2007) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act (No. 1290 of 2006).

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | FIN-2007-L-79875

Amends section 5, ss. 2 p. 2 respecting limitations to the scope of application.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1168 of 2007) amending the Seafarer's Pensions Act No. 1290 of 2006.

Adoption: 2007-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79859

Amends sections 3 (2) para 4, 23, 25 (1) para 2 and (4) and (5), 34 (1), 55 (2) para 2, section 80 (5), 82 (1), 96 (1), 117 (1), 128 (2), 147 (1), 148 (2), 191 (1), 192 and 194. Introduces a new (2) to section 191 (making the old (2)(3)), respecting, inter alia, criteria for the right to pensions and rehabilitation, payment of benefits, appeal and annual auditing of the pension fund.

Finland - Seafarers - Law, Act

Ordinance by the Ministry of Labour (No. 858 of 2007) respecting the committee for seafarers' affairs.

Adoption: 2007-09-25 | Date of entry into force: 2007-10-01 | FIN-2007-L-79813

Contains 6 sections respecting the purpose and tasks of the committee, its composition and the establishment of sections. The tasks of the committee include, inter alia, taking initiative and giving advisory opinions to the Council of State on seafarers' affairs that relate to the ILO's mandate (section 2). The Ordinance repeals the Ordinance No. 535 of 1989 respecting the delegation for seafarer matters and its amendments.