Estonia offers Indonesia partnership on maritime green transition

Estonia has offered Indonesia a partnership to support maritime decarbonization, as global pressure grows to reduce emissions in the shipping sector.

Deputy Minister for Maritime and Water Resources Kristjan Truu said the shift toward greener maritime practices is being driven by the need to cut emissions while maintaining competitiveness in international trade.

 “We can see that all parties are currently moving toward a green transition to reduce emissions,” he said.

The initiative comes amid stronger regulatory frameworks, including the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal and the International Maritime Organization net-zero framework introduced in 2025.

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Estonia has implemented measures such as a green shipping corridor with Finland, which integrates renewable-powered ports and vessels using low-emission fuels.

Under the concept, ports supply electricity and clean energy directly to ships, reducing reliance on conventional fuels during operations.

Truu said Estonia plans to visit Indonesia to explore cooperation opportunities and share experience in maritime decarbonization.

Meanwhile, Kaupo Laanerand, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at ShoreLink, said European regulations are pushing ports to adopt shore power systems, requiring ships to use electricity supplied from land while docked.

He added that rising global fuel prices are accelerating the shift toward electrification in shipping, with stakeholders increasingly adopting cleaner energy solutions.

Editing by Alexander Ginting