PILOTech

The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s busiest maritime regions, where safe and efficient pilotage is essential for keeping ports and transport routes running smoothly. At the same time, the maritime sector is under growing pressure to reduce emissions and support Europe’s climate goals. While much attention has focused on large vessels, pilot boats themselves still produce significant CO2 emissions in coastal and port areas. PILOTech brings together partners from Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden to change this by testing innovative low-emission technologies, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening cross-border cooperation in pilotage. The project aims to accelerate the transition toward smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable pilot boat operations across the Central Baltic region.