This map was compiled from different international sources such as EMODnet, EEA or Marine Regions. Information obtained from these sources was cross-checked with data from national sources. While compilation was carried out by the European MSP Platform, validation and quality assurance remain the responsibility of the primary data sources.
Basic facts on Marine Waters
Maritime Spatial Plan(s)
Status: Adopted
The Estonian Maritime Spatial Planning process was initiated in May 2015 and the government adopted its Plan in May 2022.
Estonia's MSP is available here (in English)
The Geographical Information System (GIS) for the Estonian MSP is available here
In October 2012 the Government of Estonia initiated two pilot maritime spatial plans – in the areas around Hiiu Island and Pärnu Bay - to support the establishment of a legal process to create MSP legislation. The Hiiu pilot was adopted in 2016. The Pärnu Bay pilot was adopted in April 2017. However, offshore wind energy has been excluded within the Hiiu pilot MSP, by the decision of the National Court of Estonia on August 8th 2018. All other sector-related aspects are still legally binding. They remain in effect even after the adoption of the new national MSP.
Latest MSP developments
Estonia is currently monitoring its maritime spatial plan to gather the necessary information for the annual review of the associated Action Plan.
Next Steps
The development of offshore wind farms is ongoing (licensing and auction processes) as planned by the maritime spatial plan.
For more information please click here
MSP legislation
The EU MSP Directive is transposed into national legislation through the Estonian Planning Act, which provides the legal framework for Planning on land and in Estonia’s marine waters (EEZ, territorial sea, and inland waters) and which entered into force in July 2015.
National MSP authority
Estonia's competent authority for MSP is the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
Contact:
Lembe Reiman
Adviser of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Policy Department
Estonian Ministry of the Economic Affairs and Communications
Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn
Email: lembe.reiman
mkm.ee (lembe[dot]reiman[at]mkm[dot]ee)
MSP Data Focal point:
Alan Rood
Adviser of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Policy Department
Estonian Ministry of the Economic Affairs and Communications
Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn
E-mail: alan.roodmkm.ee (alan[dot]rood[at]mkm[dot]ee)
For more information
For more information regarding the evolution of the MSP process in Estonia please see the dedicated country profile below.