crew changes

Statement 20 Apr 2021

ETF and ECSA reiterate call for recognition of seafarers as key workers

ETF and ECSA call for the classification of seafarers as key workers and an introduction of specific rights and entitlements for seafarers everywhere.

crew changes

ECSA

key workers

Social Dialogue

Social Partners

Maritime Transport

News 21 Jan 2021

EU Member States must enable crew changes to take place without further delays and prioritise seafarers for vaccination

In a letter to Heads of State and Government of EU Member States, the ETF and ECSA called on EU Member States to enable crew changes and give seafarers priority access to COVID-19 vaccines.

News 21 Dec 2020

Coming home for Christmas: transport workers need guarantees, or essential goods will not reach the destination!

The ETF calls on the UK Government, the European Commission and national governments to come up with clear guarantees for truck drivers to return from the UK, and seafarers to be able to take part in crew changes.

News 09 Oct 2020

Meet the Team: Estelle Brentnall, ETF Head of Maritime

We check in with Estelle Brentnall to catch up about her work: the expectations, the reality, and the upcoming priorities for the maritime team.

Resources 23 Sep 2020

World Maritime Day 2020 open letter

News 23 Sep 2020

World Maritime Day: Sustainable working environments are essential for a sustainable maritime future

ETF Maritime team issues an open letter on World Maritime Day, calling on the EU to be the leading force in working towards true sustainability, in promoting high social and environmental standards, and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals.

News 16 Jul 2020

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.

Press release 07 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.

News 04 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.

CLIA

crew changes

cruise lines international association

ECSA

European Commission

repatriation

world shipping council

WSC

Maritime Transport