The Estonian Transport Administration will do its utmost to improve availability of convenient services and destinations, smarter usage of land, air and water routes and healthier and eco-friendlier traffic. The Estonian Transport Administration will also design smart mobility solutions and implement policies and projects covering all modes of transport.
The Estonian Transport Administration was created on 1 January 2021 by merging the Civil Aviation Administration, the Road Administration and the Maritime Administration, this becoming their legal successor.
Our vision: By 2028, mobility in Estonia is safer and the environmental footprint of the activities of the Estonian Transport Administration has reduced.
Our mission: We plan and ensure safe, smart and environmentally friendly mobility in Estonia.
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Our strategy goals for 2024–2028
- The number of accidents and incidents on land, in the air and on water has reduced, incl.
- people’s awareness of safe traffic has increased;
- supervision is based on a threat forecast and is optimally automated.
- The Estonian Transport Administration uses innovative solutions that improve the mobility environment and enable fast service to customers.
- The environmental footprint of the activities of the Estonian Transport Administration has reduced.
- The Estonian Transport Administration is an attractive employer, we have a powerful organisation where employees are happy and share common values.
Goals of Traffic Division
- The Traffic Division makes every effort to ensure that the vehicles and drivers involved in traffic are safe for themselves, their fellow road users as well as the environment.
- The Traffic Division offers its customers a high-quality, fast and convenient service and innovative solutions.
- The Traffic Division reduces the environmental footprint arising from the provision of services from the point of view of both the customer and the Estonian Transport Administration.
- The Traffic Division has competent and happy employees. Employee well-being and longevity are valued.
Goals of Maritime Division
- The safety of water traffic in Estonian maritime space and navigable inland waters is ensured. Ships and ports meet safety and security requirements.
- Our customers are aware of maritime services, safety and security requirements and supervision principles. Maritime data and services are of high quality, easy to use and accessible. Services are digital and can be accessed through the digital gateway.
- Our environmental footprint has reduced thanks to simplified processes and digital solutions.
- The Maritime Division has the opportunity to develop in a supportive and stable environment and make its contribution to the image of Estonia as a maritime country.
Goals of Aviation Division
- The ratio of aircraft accidents and incidents in the air has reduced. Aviation safety culture in Estonia is high among all related stakeholders. Aviation oversight and procedures are efficient, transparent and of high quality.
- The services of the Aviation Division are customer-friendly, providing aviation companies and private individuals with a simple, clear and fast e-service. Aviation companies operating on the basis of licences issued in Estonia operate safely and with high quality.
- Together with aviation companies, organisations and authorities, a contribution has been made to the creation of an environmentally sustainable roadmap for transport in Estonia.
- The employees of the Aviation Division are motivated and feel the support of the organisation, even in performing more challenging tasks. A uniform training system is in place, which makes it possible to develop oneself both professionally and on general issues relevant to public servants.
Goals of Road Management Division
- We implement optimal road safety measures and plan solutions and activities based on the Vision Zero principles.
- We increase the commencement of use of novel solutions through the digitalisation and innovation of the road life cycle.
- The environmental footprint of road maintenance and construction has been mapped and is taken into account in all activities.
- All suitably qualified employees can obtain a professional certificate.
Goals of Strategic Planning Division
- The number of road fatalities on a three-year average (2026–2028) is not higher than 55.
- The Estonian Transport Administration has developed into a centre of excellence for mobility and, with the help of its partners, supports and guides the development of mobility in Estonia.
- The Estonian Transport Administration's awareness of our environmental impact has increased and the its environmental footprint has reduced.
- The Strategic Planning Division is an attractive employer – we have happy employees who contribute to the development of a powerful organisation and are opinion leaders in their field.
Goals of Support Services Division
- The number of accidents and incidents on land, in the air and on water has reduced, incl.
- people’s awareness of safe traffic has increased;
- supervision is based on a threat forecast and is optimally automated.
- The Estonian Transport Administration uses innovative solutions that improve the mobility environment and enable fast service to customers.
- The environmental footprint of the activities of the Estonian Transport Administration has reduced.
- The Estonian Transport Administration is an attractive employer, we have a powerful organisation where employees are happy and share common values.
Values of our institution
The values of the Estonian Transport Administration reflect our commitment to innovation, valuing teamwork, inclusiveness and responsibility. Together, our values help create a strong and sustainable working environment.
Future-oriented
- We are open to innovation and adapt to changing circumstances
- We are lifelong learners and ready to see things from a different angle
- We see our role and value in the big organisational picture
- In our activities we think about novel solutions
- We act in a well-planned and resource-efficient way to achieve specific objectives
Joy of cooperation
- We talk and think about us, and we support our colleagues
- We communicate respectfully and value the time of our colleagues
- We contribute to the success of the team through common goals
- We involve external partners and experts as and when necessary
- We listen and understand the ideas of one another and propose solutions
We help and care
- We care about ourselves and our colleagues, we put our hearts into our work, and we also know how to rest
- We provide services to our customers in a humane, prompt and professional manner
- We complete the agreed tasks, adapting them as and when necessary
- We care about our country and its great ambitions
- We care about and safeguard the environment
You can count on us
- We share information in a timely, comprehensive and sufficient way
- We work on the basis of uniform agreements
- We dare to take decisions and explain them
- We dare to admit mistakes and ask for help
- We always set an example with our behaviour
Management System
The Estonian Transport Administration has a management system that is compliant with the ISO 9001:2015 standard, which is required based on the amended International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW convention) and Directive 2009/21/EC on compliance with flag state requirements.
The Estonian Transport Administration is certified in the following fields:
- supervision of training and refresher training of seafarers
- certification of seafarers
- ship supervision
- port supervision
Our guiding principles:
- creating conditions for safe navigation within the maritime areas and navigable inland waters of the Republic of Estonia
- ensuring the transparency and credibility of our actions through the continual improvement of the management system
- focusing on the client, understanding and fulfilling their needs and striving to surpass their expectations
- following the applicable requirements, ensuring state maritime supervision and applying state enforcement on the bases and to the extent established in legislation, if necessary
The certificate is valid until 30 April 2026.
World Road Association (PIARC)
PIARC was founded in 1909 for the purpose of enhancing international cooperation in the field of roads and road transport. The Association brings together road experts from the whole world and publishes their recommendations and reports within the context of integrated and sustainable transport. The Association has approximately 3000 members from 142 countries, and they meet regularly in technical committees. The headquarters of PIARC are located in Paris, France.
Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR)
CEDR is an association of European transport administrations that deal with the management of roads. The aim of CEDR is to develop common guidelines for improving the safety and sustainability of roads and reduce their environmental impact. The work of CEDR is carried out through working groups, and the association has 29 members. The headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium.
International Commission for Driver Testing (CIECA)
CIECA develops standards for the training and examination of drivers of motor vehicles, working to improve the quality of traffic education and implement the best practices worldwide. It has 71 members from 38 countries, and the headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium.
International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA)
CITA is a worldwide association of governmental agencies and companies dealing with technical inspection of vehicles. Its goal is to develop technical standards for vehicle inspection and share effective practical solutions and methods with its members. It has over 120 members from all regions in the world, but it is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Association of European Vehicles and Driver Registration Authorities (Ereg)
Ereg is an umbrella organisation for vehicle registration agencies, whose purpose is to manage communication and information exchange between its members. In addition to international cooperation, Ereg contributes to the creation of common standards and the development of pan-European sectoral legislation. It has 28 members and its headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium.
European Car and Driving License Information System (EUCARIS)
EUCARIS was created to coordinate information exchange between the registers of vehicles and driving licences in the member states in order to verify the validity and accuracy of documents issued in other countries. 34 states have joined EUCARIS. The headquarters of the organisation that administers the system are in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.
Baltic Road Association (BRA)
BRA is a non-profit association founded in 2014 with the aim of exchanging know-how about road planning, management and repair between its members. The Association is made up of Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian governmental agencies administering the road transport sector. Cooperation takes place through regular meetings of technical committees and through conferences. The Association is chaired on a rotational basis in four-year cycles.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
ICAO is an aviation organization at the United Nations established with the Chicago Convention in 1944. The main goal of ICAO is to develop the principles of international air transport and to coordinate and direct technical development for the purpose of improving the security of general air traffic. As of 2021, the Organization has 193 members; the headquarters are in Montreal, Canada.
The Nordic Delegation to the ICAO (NORDICAO)
NORDICAO is a regional organization representing the Scandinavian and Baltic states at ICAO. It was established in 1944, and Estonia joined in 2013. NORDICAO represents its members at the ICAO Council and various working groups. NORDICAO members are Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia. The Organization is run on a rotational basis; its head office is located in Montreal, Canada.
European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)
ECAC is an organization founded in 1955 with the purpose of developing the safety, security, efficiency and sustainability of air traffic in Europe. ECAC works out common basic principles for aviation policy and promotes the implementation of those principles among its members. The Organization includes 44 countries and it is headquartered in Paris, France.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
EASA is an EU institution founded in 2002 with the aim of maintaining a uniformly high level of civil aviation safety in the European Union. The Agency participates in the development of common safety and environmental rules at European level, monitors their application in the Member States and issues type certificates for aircraft and engine components used in the EU. In addition, EASA collects data and conducts technical research that contributes to the improvements of aviation safety, and trains technical experts. EASA headquarters are in Cologne, Germany.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
IMO is a maritime organization at the United Nations. The main objective of the organization is to ensure safe, secure and environmentally friendly shipping. IMO prepares international conventions that aim at increasing the safety of navigation and ensuring the protection of the marine environment. As of 2021, IMO has 174 full members and 3 associated members. IMO headquarters are in London, United Kingdom.
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)
IHO was established in 1921 in order to coordinate internationally the activities relating to hydrographical surveys and nautical chart compilation. IHO develops international standards for hydrographic surveys and nautical charts, and promotes the global implementation of those standards. The work is carried out through regular meetings of technical committees. As of 2021, IHO has 94 countries as its members, and it is headquartered in Monaco.
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)
IALA is an umbrella organization that brings together agencies managing aids to navigation, VTS centres, manufacturers of aids to navigation and research establishments relevant to the sector. It develops technical requirements and standards for aids to navigation and VTS equipment. The work is carried out through regular meetings of technical committees. IALA has members from 188 countries in the world; the headquarters are in Paris, France.
World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC)
PIANC is an international organization founded in 1885. It develops standards for waterborne transport infrastructure, such as port facilities, canals and locks, etc., and recommendations for the construction of these. PIANC brings together industry experts from all over the world and publishes their recommendations and reports. It has members in 66 countries; the headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium.
European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
EMSA is an EU institution founded in 2002 with the aim of maintaining a uniformly high level of maritime safety in the European Union. It participates in the development of safety and environmental rules in the field of maritime affairs in Europe and monitors the application of these rules in EU Member States. The Agency is also responsible for providing technical support to Member States in the monitoring and remote identification of ships and elimination of marine pollution. It is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Baltic Icebreaking Management (BIM)
BIM is an association of agencies responsible for icebreaking, the members being Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Latvia, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Norway. The aim of BIM is to coordinate the cooperation and information exchange between various organizations. BIM manages the website Baltice.org which displays the necessary information for winter navigation (e.g. ice charts). The organization is managed on a rotational basis in two-year cycles.
Paris MOU
The aim of Paris MOU is to minimize the use of non-compliant ships through implementation of common principles, establishment of harmonized procedures for ship inspection and organization of targeted inspection campaigns. Paris MOU has 27 members; in addition to EU states, Norway, the United Kingdom, Canada and Russia are also members. The headquarters are located in the Hague, Netherlands.
Last updated: 13.05.2025
