Press Release: Industry survey shows switch to low-sulphur fuel has not been without problems
The maritime industry’s transition to the sulphur regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which came into force on 1 January 2020 has not been without problems. Since fuel oil properties are fluctuating, it is expected that quality and safety...
EMSA: Newletter agosto 2020
In this issue: EMSA and ECDC issue guidance in response to COVID-19 challenges; EMSA's RPAS services: where are we flying; EMSA publishes weekly report on COVID-19 impact on shipping; EMSA's oil spill recovery vessels participate in the operational exercise Breeze 2020.
ICS Press Release: IMO REPORT ON GHG FINDS A DECOUPLING BETWEEN TRADE AND EMISSIONS IN SHIPPING
The International Maritime Organisation’s fourth Greenhouse Gas Study highlights that the shipping industry has continued its trend of decoupling emissions growth from the global growth of seaborne trade. However, the report demonstrates that improvements in technical...
La preghiera di Papa Francesco per i marittimi e le loro famiglie
Papa Francesco nell’Intenzione di preghiera del mese di agosto, esprime la sua preoccupazione per i lavoratori del mare e le loro famiglie che devono affrontare ogni giorno tante difficoltà, specialmente in questa emergenza provocata dalla pandemia COVID19. La...
Luca Sisto, parla al TGCOM24 della possibile ripartenza delle crociere
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/confederazione-italiaa-armatori-confitarma_crociere-covid19-decretosemplificazioni-activity-6694590664597942273-zu_t Con la proroga dello stato di emergenza, arriva anche il via libera a fiere, discoteche e navi da crociera. Luca...
Joint statement: European employers are committed to create the conditions for return to employment, job creation and better skills matching as part of the recovery
With this statement, BusinessEurope and the signatory European sectoral employers express the clear message to public authorities and trade unions at all levels that European employers are committed to make their best efforts to continually employ and create new job...
ECSA Press Release: Sustainable recovery requires a well-balanced recovery package
Following the special European Council meeting of 17-21 July, EU leaders agreed on a €750 billion recovery fund to help the EU tackle the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement will now go through scrutiny by the European Parliament. ECSA publishes its...
FOTO NOTIZIA: Confitarma incontra i vertici Luiss
21 luglio, Confitarma incontra i vertici della Luiss Guido Carli di Roma, per promuovere la ripresa dell’insegnamento del Diritto della Navigazione e dei Trasporti presso questa importante università. Da sinistra, Mario Mattioli, Presidente Confitarma, Elda Turco...
ECSA Press Release: European and international maritime social partners, together with 9 other international maritime associations demand immediate action from governments on the crew change humanitarian crisis
The European and international maritime social partners together with 9 international maritime associations, are writing to the leaders of European countries, calling for urgent action to be taken to resolve the serious humanitarian crisis caused by the lack of crew...
ECSA Press Release: Extension of EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta vital for maritime security
In a letter to the EU High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles, ECSA underlined the need for an extension to the current mandate and the continued European leadership in maintaining maritime security through EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta. "The EU has shown strong...