On March 4th 2026, the European Commission adopted a EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and a Ports Strategy to drive competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, security and resilience within the EU's wider waterborne sector. The Strategies focus on ports, shipping, and shipbuilding. Europe is a waterborne continent, with the world's largest collective (...) Read more.

The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for EU fisheries and aquaculture is launching the first edition of the Energy Transition for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture Champions in 2026.  This new best practices competition highlights and rewards outstanding success stories, forward-looking solutions, and inspiring initiatives that help the (...) Read more.

After a full week at sea, it’s time to drop anchor and take stock. From 2 to 6 March, the European Ocean Days brought together policymakers, scientists, investors, youth representatives and industry leaders in Brussels for its third, and arguably (...) Read more.

The Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the EU strategy for coastal communities. Announced in the European Ocean Pact, the strategy aims at promoting resilience, economic growth, and tackle unique challenges faced by the coastal regions.   Have your say (...) Read more.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather views from stakeholders, experts and citizens on the Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture. The Vision 2040 will establish a 15-year strategic framework to address the sector’s structural challenges and secure (...) Read more.