Finnish Marine Industries Federation Finnboat
The mission of the federation
The mission of the association is to bring together boating companies under one roof and to promote their operations and healthy competition, as well as to promote boating and boating safety in our country. The main focus of the activities is on exhibitions in the field. The organizer of the Helsinki International Boat Show is Suomen Messut Oyj and Finnboat is the sponsor of the fair. Every year in August, Finnboat also organizes the Helsinki Uiva-Boat Afloat Show, and starting in 2025, the Naantali Boat Show will be held every May.- Finnboat News three times a year
- drawing up the necessary forms for the boat trade
- preparation of statistical surveys and business cycle barometers in the sector
- Organizing boat parliament training events
- press conferences and industry press releases
- joint advertising in the field at home and abroad and coordination of export projects
- boating promotions in Finland
- cooperation with boating schools, boating organizations and authorities
- Publication of the Boating Aapinen - Båtlivets ABC guide, etc.
Decision-making
The highest decision-making body of the union is its meeting, which meets twice a year. At the meeting of the association, the voting rights are exercised by the representatives of the federal meetings of the associations, who are elected at the associations' own annual meetings.
In addition to the chairman and two vice-chairmen, the board of the association has 13 members who represent the boards of various associations. The Board carries out the tasks assigned to it by the associations at its meetings. The CEO of the association works under the Board, who in turn carries out the tasks assigned to him by the Board.
In addition to the actual office work, Finnboat's several working groups carry out many assignments given by member associations.
Board of the Finnish Boat Federation Finnboat in 2026
Chairman of the Board
Kim Koskinen, Vetus Oy
1st Vice-Chairman
Kim Tigerstedt, Oy Maritim Ab
2nd Vice-Chairman
Mikael Winqvist, AMT-Veneet Oy
Other members
Anders Kurtén, Fraser Yachts
Artturi Niittynen, Inhan Tehtaat Oy Ab
Benny Brännbacka, Oy Nautor Ab
Jani Snell, Juha Snell Oy
Jari Löfroos, Finnmaster Boats Oy
Johan Carpelan, Oy Botnia Marin Ab
Juha Pulli, GN Boats Oy
Kari Rouvali, Safire-Lämmitin Oy
Markku Hämäläinen, Oy Otto Brandt Ab
Mikko Vainikainen, VA-Varuste Oy
Pekka Kosunen, Hopeasalmen Telakka Oy
Terho Liukkonen, Suvi-Veneet Oy
Thomas Sarin, Sargo Oy Ab
Finnish Marine Federation Finnboat has three member associations:
- Finnish Boating Industry Association
(Boat & Boat Equipment Manufacturers, Boat Designers) - Finnish Marine Retailers' and Equipment Suppliers' Association
(importers of boats, engines and components and retailers in the boat industry) - Association of Finnish Boatyards
(maintenance and repair of boats and engines)
The total number of member companies in December 2025 was approximately 257. In addition, Finnboat's members include educational institutions in the boat industry and the association also has support members.
Boatbuilding education
Vocational training institutions in the boat industry are support members of Finnboat. You can get more detailed information about the curricula of different schools, the dates of the courses, etc. by contacting the contact persons of the educational institutions directly.| Name | Place |
|---|---|
| Kuggom Heritage Center | KUGGOM |
| TAO, Turku Vocational College Foundation | TURKU |