Markus Helavuori

Deputy Director General, Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

Last year, only 32 harmful spills of mineral oil were detected in the Baltic Sea, according to a new HELCOM report. This marks a significant long-term decrease, compared to the 763 pollution occurrences in 1989, the first year of aerial surveillance.

👉 https://t.co/2xi9sQVCmo

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

🚢 Lithuania hosts BALEX DELTA 2024, annual oil spill response exercise starting today in Klaipeda!
⚠️ The complex drill will entail i.a. 12 ships from 7 different countries at sea & a shoreline and wildlife response exercise
👉 News: https://t.co/djGZmtWMVp
Pic: Havariekommando

[Markus Helavuori @MHelavuori]

The annual BALEX pollution response exercise started today in Klaipeda,
Lithuania. Rowing competition and table top HNS exercise (OneX) kicked things off.

[Rüdiger Strempel @RudigerStrempel]

The #BalticSea, a time bomb: Interesting #Mediapart article by Elisa Perrigueur on submerged munitions in the Baltic Sea, mentioning @HELCOMInfo and quoting our Deputy ES and munitions expert @MHelavuori

https://t.co/0YKmcvpbEh

[Markus Helavuori @MHelavuori]

If you have the qualifications and experience, I encourage you to apply for this super interesting and important post, working to protect the Baltic Sea environment!

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

⏰ A reminder! ⏰
Applications are invited for the post of Professional Secretary at HELCOM Secretariat to coordinate the work related to 3 subsidiary bodies of HELCOM: Maritime, Response and Sea-based pressures.
Apply by 3rd September 2024!
👉 Vacancy ad: https://t.co/dCZ4WwWeVr

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

The HELCOM Regional Action Plan on Underwater Noise was adopted in 2021, becoming the first action plan on noise in the European seas. It focuses on reducing pressures from various underwater noise sources 🎧

#HELCOMThroughHistory

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💥 A new HELCOM policy brief on shot wads! 💥

They may cause large amounts of plastic ending up in nature from hunting.

👉 https://t.co/IdtYyHzd3U

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

🔥We have more job openings...! 🔥
Two (2) project coordinators are sought for coordinating and implementing MUNI-RISK and MMinE-SwEEPER projects, related to various aspects of submerged munitions management.

Please apply by 11.8.2024!
👉https://t.co/FVrcoSWonB

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

📢 Voices of HELCOM: What makes the #BalticSea a regional treasure? 💛

Share your own thoughts below and let's spread the word on our beloved Baltic #MarineEnvironment! 🌊

#VoicesOfHELCOM #SaveOurSeas

[Markus Helavuori @MHelavuori]

The HELCOM Submerged Assessment (Warfare Materials in the Baltic Sea) has finally been published! Thank you very much to all the contributors!

Volume 2 on Wrecks in the Baltic Sea already under development...stay tuned.

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

New report on hazardous submerged objects in the #BalticSea has been released!
👉 https://t.co/cnDPpZlJmd
💥These warfare materials pose immediate hazards to fishermen, divers, offshore wind farm constructors, and beachgoers.
🤝International collaboration remains essential!

[Markus Helavuori @MHelavuori]

My contract is coming to an end and now we are recruiting my successor. I can honestly say that this is a hugely interesting and important post, working in an inspiring and international setting to protect the Baltic Sea environment.

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

Applications are now invited for the post of Professional Secretary at HELCOM Secretariat to coordinate the work related to three subsidiary bodies of HELCOM: Maritime, Response and Sea-based pressures.

👉Please find the full ad here:
https://t.co/dCZ4WwWeVr
#BalticSea #job

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

Most confetti is actually made of plastic ⚠️

Because the pieces are small, they easily break up into #microplastics - the most damaging form of plastic pollution.

Let’s get creative and #CelebrateBetter! 🌹

Find out more: https://t.co/kk4MuMBlpZ

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

Did you know that helium balloons can travel far?

REALLY far…

In 2013 a schoolboy in the UK released a helium balloon for a school project. It was recovered in Australia!

So… let’s stop doing it.

https://t.co/EnsrHM1PQQ

#CelebrateBetter with KIMO International & HELCOM

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

The Baltic Sea Action Plan, first adopted in 2007, is HELCOM’s strategic programme of measures and actions for achieving good environmental status of the sea, ultimately leading to a Baltic Sea in a healthy state 🌱

#HELCOMThroughHistory

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

📢 Why pollute your environment with thousands of pieces of plastic confetti?

Flower petals work better, smell better and are biodegradable! 💐🌸🌺

Let’s #CelebrateBetter with @KIMOint & @HELCOMinfo

Find out more: https://t.co/EiAXfOYlNb

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

The Baltic Sea, identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA), highlights need for special protection due to vulnerability to maritime environmental damage.

#HELCOMThroughHistory

[Marta Ruiz @MartaRu98412457]

Interested in non-indigenous species in the Baltic Sea? Join us! We are hiring. I can promise you that you will not get bored, and that you will be supported by an amazing team all along the way. https://t.co/tIvPnB8Gm0 @HELCOMInfo

[HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission @HELCOMInfo]

✨Delighted to announce:
📷photo gallery &
📽️opening film MOTION
have both been published from the 50th anniversary event of HELCOM, held in Riga, Latvia on 25 April 2024, under the 🇱🇻Chairmanship of HELCOM 🎉
👉https://t.co/4IUiWrGtu3
#HELCOM50 #BalticSea

[Markus Helavuori @MHelavuori]

@Haavisto @HELCOMInfo Thank you very much @Haavisto for your important speech and kind words on @HELCOMInfo. Your presence at our event in Riga was a real honour!

[KIMO International @KIMOint]

Something to keep in mind as the warmer weather approaches...

Throwing plastic confetti outdoors is littering.

With so many environmentally friendly alternatives, who needs it?

Let’s #CelebrateBetter

Find out more: https://t.co/1OOMsPWRhU

Good job @HELCOMInfo! 👏