Finland said there were still a number of issues to resolve before a deal could be finalised, potentially at the end of next week.
Talks are ongoing, the government added.
Some issues have to be settled with “other stakeholders” before a contract is signed.
Economic affairs minister Jan Vapaavuori said: “If we all work on it and create favourable conditions for the yard, we see a positive long-term future for the Turku yard and the whole maritime cluster in the region, which the yard has a symbiotic relationship with.
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