Accessibility statement
The Port of Vaasa is responsible for this website. We want as many people as possible to be able to use our site. This page explains how portofvaasa.fi meets accessibility requirements, which shortcomings we are aware of, and how you can report problems you encounter.
This website is subject to the accessibility requirements of the Act on the Provision of Digital Services (306/2019). The requirements are based on the European standard EN 301 549 and the level A and AA success criteria of the WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
Kuva: Christoffer Björklund
How accessible is this website?
This website is partially compliant with the accessibility requirements. The shortcomings we are aware of are described below under Non-accessible content. We will correct them according to the schedule given.
Non-accessible content
Non-compliance with the requirements
Contrast between text and background
In the orange call-to-action band above the footer, the contrast ratio between the white text and the background is insufficient. The band appears on every page of the site.
Accessibility requirement not met: WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum).
We will adjust the colour pair to meet the requirement by 1 December 2026.
Text embedded in images
Some images contain text written into the image itself, such as a photographer’s name. This text cannot be enlarged and is not available to screen readers.
Accessibility requirement not met: WCAG 1.4.5 Images of Text.
We will move this information into image captions by 1 December 2026.
What can you do if you cannot access part of the website?
If you need information from the site that is not in an accessible format, please contact us. We will provide the content to you by other means.
Email: info@portofvaasa.fi
Reporting accessibility problems
We work continuously to improve the accessibility of our website. If you notice a problem that is not described on this page, or if you feel you are not receiving information from the site in an accessible format, please let us know.
Email: info@portofvaasa.fi
We will respond to accessibility feedback within 14 days.
Enforcement procedure
The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland monitors the implementation of accessibility requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you have received or you do not receive a response at all within two weeks, you can give feedback to the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland. The website of the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland provides detailed information on how to file a complaint and how the matter will be processed.
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern FinlandAccessibility Monitoring Unit
Accessibility Requirements website
saavutettavuus@avi.fi
Telephone (switchboard) +358 295 016 000
How we tested this website
This statement was prepared on 1.9.2026. The assessment is based on a self-assessment carried out internally.
Methods and tools used in the assessment:
- WAVE (WebAIM) accessibility evaluation tool
- Manual keyboard testing
The following page templates were tested: front page, permit application page, news listing and an individual article.
The website was published on 2.9.2026.