Regional policy-making for global industries The case of EU shipping policy Patrick Verhoeven Marintec China Senior Maritime Forum Shanghai 2 December 2015
Summary 1. Introduction to EU shipping 2. Review EU shipping policy framework 3. Europe on the global scene 4. Revitalising short sea shipping 5. Promotion of maritime careers 6. Sustainability and innovation 7. Maritime safety and security 8. Conclusion
1. Introduction to EU shipping
4 Source: Oxford Economics (2014)
ECSA Established in 1965 National shipowner associations EU + Norway All trades all sectors Based in Brussels interlocutor EU institutions Partner in EU maritime social dialogue Network with other shipowner interest organisations
2. Review EU shipping policy
Informal meeting EU shipping ministers - Athens, 7 May 2014
Athens Declaration 1. European shipping in globalised markets 2. Human resources, seamanship and maritime know-how 3. Quality shipping as a key competitive advantage 4. Working together on the international scene 5. Exploiting full potential of (short-sea) shipping 6. Leadership in maritime research and innovation
Timeframe 2015: EC report with results stakeholder consultation EC studies on short sea and international dimension ECSA proposals: «A new boost for EU shipping policy» 2016: Preparatory process of policy revision Stakeholder event(s) 2017: EU shipping year Presentation revised EU shipping policy framework European Shipping Week 2017 (early March)
Principal areas under review Europe on the global scene Revitalising short sea shipping Promotion of maritime careers Sustainability and innovation Maritime safety and security
3. Europe on the global scene
Competitiveness of EU shipping Maritime State Aid Guidelines Success criteria shipping clusters International benchmarking Partnerships in international fora Strenghten IMO leadership Early ratification of international conventions Access to overseas markets Bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements Maritime agreements
China-EU Maritime Agreement
CO2 emissions Source: Transport & Environment (2015)
4. Revitalising short sea shipping
Motorways of the sea Short sea is part of supply chain infrastructure Removal of barriers Complete the EU Single Market for shipping Support measures Financing of environmental upgrading Financial incentives for demand side Port services and infrastructure Market access to port services Free movement of goods Port infrastructure and hinterland connections
Trans-European Transport Networks
5. Promotion of maritime careers
Training and education Key role seafarers in maritime cluster High quality skills and know-how / life-long learning Cooperation between maritime academies Job attractiveness Attracting young people to sea Working and living conditions onboard Mapping a career in shipping Social dialogue Co-legislation through social partners agreements Joint opinions on legislative proposals Joint projects
Transposition ILO MLC into EU law
6. Sustainability and innovation
Holistic transport policy Shipping is the most energy-efficient transport mode Potential of short sea shipping Promotion of alternative fuels Incentives to invest in innovation Enable participation of SMEs Technology-neutral support No distortion of competition Legal certainty
Scrubbers Photo: DFDS
7. Maritime safety and security
Maritime safety Implementation EU maritime safety packages Review passenger ship safety legislation Places of refuge Maritime security ISPS and port security regulation Maritime piracy European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Migration at sea
8. Conclusion
EU shipping policy promotes competitiveness of shipping EU shipping policy also answers to societal priorities Tensions with global regulation can and must be resolved 2017 review is opportunity for a new policy boost and for improving awareness about shipping Global cooperation remains an absolute priority
Patrick Verhoeven Secretary General European Community Shipowners Associations (ECSA) Rue Ducale, Hertogsstraat 67/2 B-1000 Brussels + 32 2 510 61 26 patrick.verhoeven@ecsa.eu www.ecsa.eu Follow me on Twitter @PVerhoevenECSA 30