On February 13, Baltic Workboats welcomed representatives of the Estonian Parliament’s Defence Industry Support Group to out shipyard in Nasva, Saaremaa. The visit formed part of a broader programme focused on strengthening cooperation between the public sector and domestic defence industry.
The delegation included members of the Defence, Finance and Foreign Affairs Committees: Raimond Kaljulaid, Kalev Stoicescu, Leo Kunnas, Henn Põlluaas and Riina Sikkut. They were received by Baltic Workboats’ CEO Margus Vanaselja, Board Member Ahto Pärl, Sales Representative Jüri Taal and EUROGUARD Project Manager Jüri Saska.
During the visit, the delegation was introduced to Baltic Workboats’ production capabilities, ongoing projects and development activities in the defence and security sector. The discussions highlighted the growing role of Estonian industry in delivering complex, high-value maritime solutions both domestically and internationally.
In addition to touring the shipyard, the programme included presentations on Baltic Workboats’ role in the EUROGUARD European Defence Fund project, where we lead the international consortium. The delegation also received an overview of operational lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and how these insights are being incorporated into current and future vessel development.
The visit underscored the importance of close cooperation between government institutions and industry in building sustainable defence capabilities. Open dialogue and mutual understanding are key to ensuring that technological development, industrial capacity and national defence needs evolve hand in hand.
Baltic Workboats values the opportunity to engage with policymakers and contribute to discussions on the future of Estonia’s defence industry and its export potential.
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