Social Affairs Committee

Introduction

The FEPORT Social Affairs Committee (SAC) monitors and discusses EU social and employment policies affecting port companies and their workforce.

Chair: Jimena Bernar

The Committee covers the following topics:

  • European Sectoral Social Dialogue for Ports
  • Occupational health and safety, including work on board vessels
  • Skills, upskilling and reskilling in the port sector
  • Pact for Skills and implementation of the PortAbility project
  • Impact of automation, digitalisation and the green transition on port employment
  • Background checks and security screening of port workers
  • Labour shortages and attractiveness of port careers
  • Gender equality, diversity and inclusion in ports

Position Papers

Reply to the Consultation on the European Maritime Safety Report 2022

This document, dated February 11, 2022, highlights the joint position of FEPORT and ESPO on the safety of port workers. Both organizations underscore the paramount...

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