Steering the future European Industrial Maritime Strategy
Steering the future European Industrial Maritime Strategy
Insights and ambitions from SEArica Members and maritime stakeholders
Hosted by MEP Isabelle Le Callennec, Vice-Chair of SEArica for Maritime Industries & Green Ships
Organised with the support of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and of The Shipyards’ & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe (SEAEurope)
April 08, 09.00 – 11.00
European Parliament, Room Spinelli 5E3, Brussels
In line with the Council’s conclusions1 on “A competitive European industry driving our green, digital and resilient future”, President von der Leyen tasked Commissioner Tzitzikostas, through her mission letter, to propose a new European Industrial Maritime Strategy to enhance the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of Europe’s maritime manufacturing sector.
This exchange of views, hosted by MEP Isabelle Le Callennec, SEArica Vice-Chair for Maritime industries & Green Ships and organised by the SEArica Intergroup, will be the opportunity to explore the role of EMIS in advancing key EU priorities and to address potential shortcomings in European and national legislation. It will contribute to identify successful industrial dynamics and boost cooperation among key actors from EU coastal areas and islands. Outcomes of the event will also allow SEArica to spark the technical and political debate on the Clean Industrial Deal and on the functional links and synergies that it should present with the future Industrial Maritime Strategy.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 08-04-2025 9:00 |
| Event End Date | 08-04-2025 11:00 |
| Location | European Parliament Brussels |
| Categories | Conférence 2025-2029,Blue Economy, Maritime Industries and Ports,Maritime Transport |
| Attachment | Agenda_08042025_European Industrial Maritime Strategy.pdf |
the SEArica intergroup is re-established
Brussels, February 2025
Charting a new course: the Seas, Rivers, Islands & Coastal Areas Intergroup (SEArica) is re-established in the European Parliament
Continuing its longstanding mission since 2009, the Seas, Rivers, Islands & Coastal Areas (SEArica) intergroup has been successfully re-established as one of the 28 intergroups of the European Parliament. SEArica unites Members of the European Parliament who share a commitment to elevating seas, oceans, and coastal challenges to the top of the European political agenda.
This re-establishment comes at a decisive moment for European maritime policies. By unveiling a European vision with the European Ocean Pact ahead of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in June 2025, Europe must lead the way toward ambitious international ocean governance. The European Ocean Pact was first announced by President von der Leyen in her political guidelines for 2024-2029, and later confirmed in the mission letter of Commissioner Costas Kadis.
“The European Ocean Pact is a great opportunity to strengthen our sovereignty, protect the environment, support sustainable jobs in the blue economy, and empower our coastal and island communities. To achieve this, we need an open dialogue with different political forces and stakeholders. The SEArica intergroup is the platform for such dialogue. Our launch event for the intergroup has shown that we can unite behind the European Ocean Pact. This pact can be a win-win for NGOs, industries, policymakers, and citizens alike,” declared Christophe Clergeau, Chair of SEArica Intergroup.
“Tonight, we gave the floor to representatives and stakeholders with different perspectives, yet united in the aim of shaping an ambitious European Ocean Pact—one that goes beyond mere promises, one that delivers results. This evening marks the beginning of a ‘blue coalition’ working towards this common goal,” added Christophe Clergeau.
The re-established intergroup will bring together co-legislators, policymakers, stakeholders, and experts to work collaboratively on maritime and coastal challenges. In the presence of the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis, and Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for the United Nations Ocean Conference, Ambassador for the Poles and Oceans, Olivier Poivre d’Arvor, the SEArica’s inaugural event took place on February 5 in Brussels, setting sail on a new, timely journey for SEArica.
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What is an Intergroup?
The Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas Intergroup is one of the 28 Intergroups that were approved in December 2024 by the Conference of Presidents for the 10th legislature of the European Parliament. Intergroups can be formed by MEPs from any political group and any parliamentary committee with a view to holding informal exchanges of views on particular issues and promoting contact between MEPs and civil society.
