SkillSea Update – July 2021

News 06 Jul 2021

Welcome to SkillSea’s July 2021 Update.

In this edition, you can find out more about SkillSeas project’s developments, Strategy, an opinion on e-learning and skills gaps according to seafarers and the industry. ETF’s Head of Maritime Department, Estelle Brentnall and Policy Officer for Maritime Transport, Nikolaos Koletsis feature in an interview of 3 questions on the SkillSea project.

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SkillSea Update – July 2021

ON THE GROUND

Lessons from Vienna Airport: the best ground handling starts with good working conditions

ITF and ETF send solidarity and support to victims of tragic rail accident in Spain

WMU report on seaworkers’ social rights is more relevant than ever: Seafarers’ welfare is a maritime safety issue and the insurance sector is taking notice.

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SkillSea Update – July 2021

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ON THE GROUND

Lessons from Vienna Airport: the best ground handling starts with good working conditions

ITF and ETF send solidarity and support to victims of tragic rail accident in Spain

WMU report on seaworkers’ social rights is more relevant than ever: Seafarers’ welfare is a maritime safety issue and the insurance sector is taking notice.