The European Maritime Safety Agency was established to ensure a high, uniform and effective level of maritime safety, maritime security and prevention of and response to pollution caused by ships in the EU. The Agency provides technical, operational and scientific assistance to the European Commission and Member States in the areas of maritime safety, maritime […]
Commission launches EU Industrial, Maritime and Port Strategies to boost competitiveness across the maritime sector
The European Commission today adopted an EU Maritime Industrial Strategy and a Port Strategy to boost competitiveness,sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and resilience in the EU maritime sector. The Strategies focus on ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding. Europe is a continent with a large maritime fleet, with the largest collective maritime area in the world. Its maritime […]
Internships – EMSA Traineeships – Portugal
The European Maritime Safety Agency offers traineeships for a period of at least 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. The European Maritime Safety Agency aims to the enhancement of the overall maritime safety system in the Community. Eligibility criteria: Nationals of the EU Member States, of Iceland and Norway; Completed the first cycle of […]
New Directorate General to Strengthen Mediterranean and Gulf Ties
Following President von der Leyen’s call for a more focused approach to the EU’s wider neighbourhood, especially the Mediterranean, with a Commissioner in the new College dedicated to this portfolio, the European Commission has set up a new Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA). In line with the President’s Political Guidelines […]
CORDIS: Reducing emissions from maritime transport
Retrofitting ships with innovative engine and propulsion technologies can help achieve operational efficiencies, and significantly reduce emissions. While shipping plays a critical role in the global economy, it is also a large and growing source of pollution. In 2018, global emissions from maritime transport represented 1 076 million tonnes of CO2, and were responsible for […]
European Union updates its Maritime Security strategy
The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on an enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy to ensure a peaceful use of the seas and safeguard the maritime domain against new threats. They have also adopted an updated Action Plan through which the Strategy will be implemented. Maritime security is vital to the European Union and […]
US was the EU’s largest maritime freight partner in Q2 2022
Recent Eurostat data shows that, in terms of total gross weight of goods, the United States was the EU’s largest maritime freight transport partner in the second quarter of 2022, with a total of 61 million tonnes, surpassing Russia (57 million tonnes). Russia came in second position, followed by the United Kingdom (55 million tonnes), […]
Pytheas Space Maritime Forum: educating the next generation EU seafarers
University is out, the weather is warm and the days are long – all signs that summer is finally here. But instead of spending the entire summer on the beach, why not travel to Athens and learn how the EU Space Programme is making the maritime sector smarter, safer and more sustainable? The first Pytheas Maritime […]
Associate or Assistant Professorship in Maritime Economics
Copenhagen Business School’s Department of Strategy and Innovation (SI) invites applications for a time-limited vacant position in strategy and/or innovation with a focus on international shipping/maritime economics. The position is offered as either an Associate or an Assistant Professorship depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Expected starting date no later than 1 August 2021. […]