20 May 2009 European Maritime Day in Helsinki

The European Maritime Day will be celebrated for the second time on Wednesday, 20 May. Helsinki Maritime Day will be presented in the South Harbour with the title "See You in the Harbour". There will be events on Pakkahuone Quay near the Market Hall from 1pm to 5pm with the present-day maritime theme. The programme contains e.g. rescue and dog shows and aboard their own vessels e.g. customs, water police, rescue centre and coast guard are presented.

City of Helsinki Environment Centre and the Baltic Sea Challenge are presented at the stands on Pakkahuone Quay. Kino Engel of the Helsinki City Museum will present the maritime history from 10am to 3 pm and cruise ship Silja Serenade has open doors at 13-15pm.

• 20 May 2009 European Maritime Day programme, Helsinki (Port of Helsinki)