TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy

In a recent interview with #Finland’s national broadcaster Yle, our Academy's Professor Ulla Tapaninen highlighted the risks posed by Russia's shadow fleet, used to bypass oil price caps and sanctions. She pointed out that the fleet not only undermines international regulations but also poses significant environmental and geopolitical threats. Professor Tapaninen emphasized the importance of stricter sanctions and modernized maritime laws to tackle these complex issues effectively.  *The article is in Estonian.

🎄 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆! 🌟⚓ This year, our employees came together to create a truly memorable Christmas evening filled with joy, laughter and the spirit of giving. 🎁✨ In keeping with the holiday spirit, we connected our gathering to a meaningful cause: all ticket proceeds were donated to the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, supporting the next generation of maritime talents. 🌊📚 You can learn more about the fund here: https://lnkd.in/dh9u7PHA Our Christmas evening also celebrated 𝗨𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, with attendees donning their festive (and sometimes hilariously tacky!) sweaters. Did you know this tradition began in Vancouver, Canada, as a way to raise money for a friend’s cancer treatment? Today, ugly sweater parties have spread worldwide, often tied to charitable causes—making it a perfect match for our charity-focused evening. 🎅🧥 As we reflect on this year, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our colleagues, alumni and partners. 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀! The Estonian Maritime Academy ⚓

🚢 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲! 🎓 Today marks a significant achievement in the history of the Estonian Maritime Academy as we celebrate our very first doctoral thesis defense! 🎉 Rasul Niazmand Bilandi defended his thesis titled: "𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀." Rasul’s groundbreaking research merges marine technology and sustainability, focusing on designing more efficient and environmentally friendly stepped hulls for small high-speed craft, or glisers. These vessels, which glide above the water thanks to hydrodynamic forces, are widely used across the Baltic Sea and other waters. In his work, Rasul: ✅ Developed mathematical models to optimize hull shapes early in the design process. ✅ Showed how small changes in design can significantly improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. ✅ Demonstrated how these models complement computational fluid dynamics, offering designers better tools for creating high-speed craft that perform efficiently in various conditions, including waves and ice. This research has far-reaching implications for the design of recreational boats, coast guard vessels and other small craft, paving the way for more sustainable marine transportation. According to our Director Roomet Leiger, this milestone reflects a major strategic achievement: maritime studies are now available in Estonia at all educational levels, from hobby courses to doctoral degrees. Our Academy began its doctoral studies in maritime studies in 2020 and today boasts 17 doctoral students working across diverse fields. We are immensely proud of Rasul and this historic step for maritime education and research in Estonia. 🌊 #EstonianMaritimeAcademy #DoctoralThesis #MarineTechnology #Sustainability #ProudMoment #MaritimeInnovation #MaritimeEducation

🎉 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 🚢⚓ This year, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology’s Development Fund awarded an impressive total of €𝟯𝟬𝟬,𝟵𝟱𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 to 132 exceptional students. We are proud to announce that among the recipients are our own 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗺 and Anette Berendsen, whose dedication and achievements in the maritime field have been recognized and celebrated. 💙 🌟 Lisette Baum, a student in Marine Engineering, received the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Tarmo Post, a representative of the association, highlighted: "𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙." 🌟 Anette Berendsen, a student in Port and Shipping Management, was awarded the 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, which supports the development of future professionals in the areas of financial and social inclusion and technological innovation. The head of the Development Fund, Elinor Toming, emphasized the importance of financial support: "𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚." Starting in 2025 the state will no longer allocate students funding. This makes private scholarships even more crucial for supporting talented students! 🙌 👏 Congratulations to Lisette and Anette! We are confident that your journey will lead to new heights in the maritime world. 🚀 #TalTech #EstonianMaritimeAcademy #Scholarships #Maritime #FutureTalent #DevelopmentFund

Estonia’s maritime sector requires bold strategic steps to remain competitive and establish itself as an innovative maritime nation on the global map. This vision was reaffirmed at the recent 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 – 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, organised by EST Flag 🇪🇪, where critical directions for Estonia’s maritime sector were discussed. 🌍⚓ The event was opened by the Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Svet, who emphasized the need for advancements in the sector. Throughout the day, participants delved into pressing topics such as the IMO audit, EMSA activities, seafarer certification, and preparation for FuelEU (ZERO44 ). Strategic measures were highlighted, including value propositions for maritime industry services and support schemes for ship retrofitting, all aimed at enhancing Estonia's competitiveness. These discussions culminated in a panel titled Riding the Wave of the Future: Retrofit, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Estonian Maritime. 🌊💡 Moderated by Roomet Leiger, Director of the Estonian Maritime Academy, the panel featured esteemed speakers: Riina Palu, representing the Estonian Maritime Cluster 🌐 Sergey Kravchenko, representing BLRT Grupp ⚙️ Hannes Lilp, representing SRC Group 🛠️ Guldar Kivro, representing TS Laevad 🚢 In exploring retrofit and sustainability, the panel concluded that retrofitting investments pay off when carried out under cost-effective and convenient conditions for shipowners, focusing on vessels planned for long-term use. Moreover, modernizing ship information systems was highlighted as a way to reduce the environmental impact of maritime operations. 🌱 On innovation and digitalization, the discussions emphasized the importance of practical, incremental projects tailored to Estonia’s maritime needs. Estonia’s robust IT reputation and success as a digital nation were recognized as significant assets in driving maritime competitiveness. 💻✨ The key takeaway from the event: maritime competitiveness hinges on decisive political will and a commitment to being at the forefront of innovation. 🏆 The Estonian Maritime Academy is proud to be at the heart of such critical discussions, shaping the future of maritime! 🌊⚓ #Maritime #Competitiveness #Innovation #Retrofit #EstonianMaritimeAcademy

🌊 Join us tomorrow at the Baltic Sea Conference 2024 🌱 Members of our Maritime Transport research group will also actively contribute to the upcoming Baltic Sea Conference 2024! Kadi Kasepõld, Kristine Carjova and Kristin Kerem will present their valuable research on maritime sustainability, regional collaboration and innovative solutions for the future of the Baltic Sea. 🌍 Taking place December 10-12, 2024, in Tallinn, Estonia and Kotka, Finland, this international conference brings together researchers to exchange insights, foster collaboration and tackle the pressing challenges for a sustainable future in the Baltic Sea region. 🔗 Stay tuned for updates and highlights from this key event, continuing the legacy of the esteemed BALTICSEAS conference series! #MaritimeAcademy #BalticSeaConference #Sustainability #RegionalCollaboration #MaritimeInnovation

🌊 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🇫🇷 On November 28, we had the pleasure of hosting the French Ambassador, Mr. Emmanuel G. F. MIGNOT. Accompanying him were Mr. Emmanuel Rimbert, Cooperation and Cultural Action Advisor, and Mr. Gabriel Voisin-Moncho, Attaché for Scientific and University Cooperation. 🚢 The delegation began their visit at our state-of-the-art simulator center, where they experienced the thrill of navigating a vessel under various conditions—a highlight for many guests unfamiliar with sailing. 🔬 Our Research and Development Director, Kristel Toom, provided an insightful overview of the academy's research groups. The discussions centered on key areas of shared interest, including security, logistics, new technologies, and environmental challenges. 🛡️ Dan Heering and Ric Lugo, PhD introduced the Maritime Cybersecurity Centre MariCybERA ERA Chair, detailing its focus on cyber risk and innovative research areas. Yigit Gülmez, Muhammed Erbas and Ahmed­­­­͏؜. Nasr­ presented their cutting-edge research, contributing to the conversation on maritime technology and safety. 📦 Kristin Kerem and Seçil GÜLMEZ shared updates from the Maritime Transport Research Group, highlighting the impactful work being done through the REISFER - INTERREG Central Baltic Project and BALTIC-FIT - Horizon Europe project. 🌐 The visit underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing critical issues in maritime research and innovation. We look forward to fostering a closer partnership with our French colleagues! 🤝

Täname kõiki Merenduskuu korraldajaid, osalejaid ja tunnustuse saajaid panuse eest, mis aitab tugevdada Eesti mereriigi kuvandit ja tõsta teadlikkust meie merenduse olulisest rollist majanduses, hariduses ja kultuuris! 🚢🌊

We welcome Ragmar Saksing, the General Manager of the Estonian Maritime Cluster, who has established his office at the Estonian Maritime Academy. This partnership reinforces our role as a hub for maritime expertise and strengthens collaboration between industry, academia, and the public sector. Together, we aim to drive innovation, sustainability, and the growth of Estonia's maritime sector. 🚢💡

On November 20, 2024, we had the honor of hosting Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy of Cyprus, alongside the Ambassador of Cyprus to Estonia, Demetris Samuel. 🇨🇾🤝🇪🇪 The Ambassador, a familiar guest at our Academy, reiterated the significant potential for collaboration between #Estonia and #Cyprus in maritime and digital sectors.  The visit's primary focus was the meeting with Academy's Maritime Cybersecurity Center MariCybERA ERA Chair, where critical issues surrounding maritime cybersecurity were discussed. 🚢💻 Dr. Damianou expressed his interest in advancing these topics with the Cyprus government, signaling a promising step toward strengthening our partnership.  During the visit, the delegation also toured the ship's bridge simulators and reviewed the activities of the Academy's research groups. 🚢🕹️ Kristel Toom EMERA’s Research and Development Director, guided the visit, while Sanja Bauk, Head of the Maritime Cybersecurity research group, provided an in-depth overview of global maritime cyber threats, cyberattacks, and the center's research directions.  Additionally, Muhammed Erbas, an early-stage researcher in the MariCybERA ERA Chair project, focused on the cybersecurity challenges associated with autonomous vessels, threat modeling and risk assessments in this evolving domain. 🚤⚠️  Dr. Damianou's visit followed his participation in the Tallinn Digital Summit 2024, where he contributed to the panel discussion, “What Does ‘Winning’ in AI Look Like?” 🌍🤖. The Minister's engagements in #Estonia also included high-level meetings on digital governance and visits to cutting-edge technology companies like Auve Tech , underscoring the alignment of innovation goals between Estonia and Cyprus.  We are excited to build on this visit and explore future collaborations in maritime cybersecurity and digital innovation. 🌊🌟  #MaritimeCybersecurity #DigitalInnovation #EstonianMaritimeAcademy #Collaboration #MaritimeResearch