Maritime social partners meet with Commissioner Vălean Today, European maritime social partners ETF and ECSA met with European transport commissioner, Adina-Ioana Vălean. They discussed the most urgent issues in the industry as well as more long-term measures that can improve the lives of seafarers. News 16 Jul 2020
Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention! In the lead up to the European Parliament’s plenary session on 8 July, maritime industry stakeholders call upon European leaders to show political leadership and commitment to the welfare of seafarers. Press Release 7 Jul 2020
Day of the Seafarer 2020: Let them go home! ECSA and the ETF: The EU has to start acting to resolve the current crew change crisis Statement 25 Jun 2020
ETF and ECSA call upon Health Ministers to support actions on the national level to ensure crew changes ETF and ECSA addressed a letter to Health Ministers today, calling upon them to support collective actions on the national level to ensure crew changes can happen. Time is now! News 12 Jun 2020
COVID-19: Shipping industry repeats demand for EC and member state action to enable crew changes In anticipation of today’s meeting of the Transport Ministers and tomorrow’s Home Affairs Ministers meeting, ETF and ECSA, together with Cruise Lines International Association and World Shipping Council, addressed a joint letter to ministers. News 4 Jun 2020
COVID-19: Joint statement by ETF, ECSA and EMPA on protective measures in maritime transport ETF, ECSA and EMPA welcome the recommendations by the European Healthy GateWays and call for a common approach for the health and safety of maritime transport workers and smooth and efficient operations in ports. Statement 22 May 2020
COVID-19: ETF and ECSA advocate for effective action on crew changes ETF, in cooperation with its social partner ECSA, has urged EU Commissioner for transport Adina-Ioana Vălean to step up coordination efforts to facilitate crew changes in the EU Member States. News 14 May 2020