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ECSA and ETF request Commissioner Vălean for EU coordination on implementing IMO Framework for ensuring safe ship crew changes
ECSA and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) sent a joint letter to the European Commissioner for Transport, requesting her assistance in ensuring EU-wide […]
ECSA Board welcomes the positive discussions in the Transport Ministers’ meeting
At their meeting today, ECSA’s Board of Directors voiced its support for the positive outcomes for the European shipping industry at the informal teleconference of the Transport Ministers that took place on 29 […]
All ships in port to sound their horns on 1 May
ECSA joins the International Chamber of Shipping in calling all member companies, shipowners, managers, port operators and any relevant national stakeholder to encourage ships captains to sound their horns when in port […]
ECSA and ETF call for coordinated EU action on crew changes
In a letter addressed to European Commissioners, jointly signed by ECSA and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the two maritime social partners call for special measures to be taken with the […]
Shipping industry requests European Commission to put public consultations and impact assessments on hold
ECSA, together with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA Europe), the European Dredging Association (EuDA) and Interferry sent a joint letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula […]
ECSA thanks the European Commission for the guidelines on seafarers, passengers and other persons on board ships
On behalf of the European shipping industry, ECSA extends its heartfelt thanks to the European Commission for its “guidelines on the protection of health, repatriation […]
ECSA and ETF launch joint project WESS
ECSA and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are happy to announce that they have been awarded EU funding for a new joint social dialogue project that will be implemented over the next 24 months.
The project […]
ECSA: European Green Deal must take into account the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Following the statement by the Executive Vice-President, Frans Timmermans, on the postponement of the COP26, the ECSA Board of Directors who met today took note of and fully […]
ECSA Board: Shipping industry keeps Europe running but will need more EU support to recover
In their meeting on 2 April, ECSA’s Board of Directors thanks all maritime professionals across the whole shipping industry for their dedication and sacrifices made to continue the […]
Joint industry statement on COVID-19: Transport keeps us going
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic and governments worldwide have taken wide-ranging measures to contain the spread of the virus.
The transport sector has a crucial role […]
