SEA Europe, the association representing the industry shipbuilding, expressed appreciation for the "European Compass" for competitiveness", the policy document that is was published yesterday by the European Commission and which is the first strategy document of the new EU executive since its settlement took place two months ago ( of 29 January 2025). In particular, Shipyards' & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe highlighted how the Compass presents the clear confirmation that the long-awaited Industrial Maritime Strategy will be launched later this year together with the Strategy for European ports and the Transport Investment Plan Sustainable. The Compass for competitiveness, in fact, announces that 'the Commission will present a sustainable transport investments with further measures to reduce the risk of the investments necessary to increase the charging infrastructure and production and distribution of renewable and low-emission fuels carbon for transport. A new strategy - the document specifies - highlight the role that European ports and maritime industry will play in the future EU economy, while further efforts will also be deployed to strengthen the EU cross-border rail connectivity, including a plan for an ambitious European high-speed rail network".

SEA Europe highlighted that "the strategy for The maritime industry is essential to improve the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the European maritime manufacturing sector. The shipyards and the marine equipment industry - underlined - are strategic for Europe: they build, modernize, equip or maintain the ships and platforms that transport, energy, raw materials and passengers, connect the maritime regions and support the exploration and exploitation of a wide range of maritime and submarine activities, in particular Particular offshore cables for power and communications. The maritime manufacturing industry - specified SEA Europe - it also produces naval capabilities that are critical to preserving Europe's strategic autonomy, defending its maritime borders and protect its maritime infrastructure and submarine".

"The manufacturing industry - said the President of SEA Europe, Alberto Maestrini - fully supports the objectives of the European Commission to turn the Green Agenda into an engine for industrial competitiveness in Europe. We are ready to Collaborate with policy-makers and other stakeholders European seafarers to make this vision a reality through the upcoming EU Clean Industrial Deal and the Industrial Maritime Strategy. Given the current geopolitical tensions and the increasing emphasis on national interests, it is crucial that the European maritime cluster combines its strengths as a Team Europe. We are pleased to see the recognition of the importance of strategic of our sector. Now it's time to translate this recognition in concrete actions".