The harbour bear has been named

The Port of Kokkola’s harbour bear has been named

The cheerful, endearing, and occasionally world-traveling Harbour Bear, who has been a part of Port of Kokkola for two centuries, has been named Nalle-Anders. The name of our Harbour Bear, Nalle-Anders, directly references the 200-year history of Kokkola’s harbour, as the establishment and early development of the harbour were significantly influenced by Kokkola shipowners Anders Roos and Anders Donner. We must also not forget Kokkola’s pastor Anders Chydenius, who, as a pioneer of the free trade movement, contributed to the harbour’s growth in the 18th century through his work.

We sought a suitable name for the Harbor Bear through a social media campaign in celebration of Port of Kokkola’s 200th anniversary next year. We received many excellent name suggestions, for which we extend our warm thanks to the participants! We will draw a product package donated by Port of Kokkola among all respondents, and we will contact the winner personally.

Nalle-Anders, on the other hand, has decided to stay ashore in Kokkola, his harbour, which he knows better than anyone else. From the attic of the old harbour office, he often looks out to sea with his telescope, and occasionally he visits seafarers in the office that has been converted into a seamen’s church.