The system made securing of trailer cargo safer, easier, faster, and more cost-efficient. The ro-ro vessel Finnbreeze arrived early on Monday morning at 7, and the first discharging took place in beautiful sunshine. The stevedores were well prepared, and so the operation went smoothly although there was some driving back and forth in the beginning. After all, many workers had to adopt new working habits and routines.
Every year, at dawn on 27 July a crowd of people walk to the Naantali guest marina. Many are dressed in pyjamas, nightgowns and bathrobes. Some carry soft toys. All are curious to see who the Sleeper of the year is as the identity is kept secret until he or she is thrown into the sea and revealed.
Although the event dates back to the times when the belief was that people sleeping late were lazy, the official Sleepy Heads have been distinguished composers, painters, actors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, all with some connection to Naantali. The new ships also provide a high-quality cruising experience in the Archipelago.
As many as 19 NATO Allies and 1 partner nation, 50 ships, more than 45 aircraft, and some 6, people participated in the annual Baltops exercise in June. The exercise gave a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserve the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea region.
Finnlady had visitors from a German naval vessel whose crew was interested in learning about operations on a freight-passenger vessel while the joint drill replaced a mandatory ISPS security drill for the Finnlady crew.
