News September 28, 2022 Thousands of fisheries’ jobs at risk due to the bottom-trawling ban The European Commission’s intention to drastically reduce – even ban – bottom-contacting fishing gears is no secret. But the implications of such a decision are often disregarded. The ETF favours more sustainable fisheries, as fishers – the true guardians of the sea – are fully aware that the sustainability of fish stocks and the marine ecosystem is vital in preserving their income and jobs.
Press Release February 3, 2022 SOS call to preserve coastal fishing communities in the Mediterranean Sea Yesterday, during Social Dialogue Committee for Sea Fisheries meeting, the Social Partners – ETF, Europêche and Copa-Cogeca – adopted a joint resolution on the situation of fisheries in the Mediterranean. The sector representatives seized the opportunity to call upon the European Commission to propose balanced measures that secure a future for fishermen, coastal communities and fishing resources alike in the Mediterranean Sea.
News October 1, 2021 ETF and ECSA are ready to deliver better responses for future challenges of the workforce in maritime transport The final report of the EU-wide project MapMar is out! The aim of the project was to examine how to improve the way data is collected on employment of maritime professionals and to offer concrete recommendations on how to build an adequate data collection system.