Merehommik: Enhancing Maritime Capability Through Public–Private Cooperation

Merehommik: Enhancing Maritime Capability Through Public–Private Cooperation

We invite you to participate in the event “Enhancing Maritime Capability Through Public–Private Cooperation”, which focuses on strengthening Estonia’s maritime resilience in a context of increasingly extreme weather conditions, shadow fleet activity, hybrid threats, and pressure on underwater infrastructure.

The event brings together policymakers, maritime authorities, companies, and members of the Estonian Maritime Cluster to discuss how the state and the private sector can jointly enhance Estonia’s maritime capabilities. The day includes expert presentations, a high‑level panel discussion, and networking.

We look forward to your participation as we work together to shape the future of Estonia’s maritime security and resilience.

Moderator of the day: Aigar Vaigu

Agenda

09:30–10:00 Registration and networking

10:00–10:10 Opening remarks and introduction

• Deniss Lazarevs, Alfons Hakans AS

• Andres Laasma, State Fleet (TBC)

• Ivo Värk, Estonian Navy (TBC)

10:10–11:10 Presentations

• Case studies on practises on private public collaboration - Deniss Lazarevs, Alfons Hakans AS

• Overview of maritime capabilities from public sector - State Fleet, Estonian Navy (TBC).

• Marine environments response capabilities - Oil recycling capabilities - Indrek Jalakas, Greenmarine (TBC)

• Best practises in collaboration of private and public sector on icebreaking - Captain Joachim Håkans (TBC)

11:10–11:30 Coffee break

11:30–12:40 Panel discussion

“How to strengthen Estonia’s maritime capabilities through cooperation between the state and the private sector?”

Panelists:

• Alfons Hakans - Margus Toots

• State Fleet - Andres Laasma

• Transport Administration - Edgar Peganov (TBC)

• Ministry of Defense- Gert Kaju (TBC)

• TS Shipping - Vahur Ausmees

• Estonia Navy (TBC) - Ivo Värk (TBC)

12:40–13:00 Networking

Register and help shape the future of Estonia’s maritime security!