The Board of Directors of Assarmatori met in Rome at its headquarters on Via del Babuino. Among the items on the agenda was the report of the Nominations Committee –
Italy once again leads the Mediterranean front in Brussels against ETS. Messina (Assarmatori): “An important stance — immediate corrective measures are needed”
The EU Transport Council, held yesterday in Brussels and attended by Minister Matteo Salvini, discussed a briefing note submitted by Italy and supported by Greece and Malta. The document highlights
Joint Press Release
Following yesterday’s meeting and the press release issued by the Municipality of Genoa, Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova – Terminal Operators Section, and Confitarma are not available to take part
Approved by the Chamber of Deputies as well, the Simplification Bill moves forward. Messina (Assarmatori): “Excellent news, but there is still much work to be done.”
After its approval in the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies has now also given the green light to the Simplification Bill, which introduces important measures to streamline and reduce the
Assarmatori Annual Meeting 2025. Messina: “Enough penalizing Italian seafarers in favor of non-EU ones”
Immediate overcoming of the distortion whereby Italy financially supports non-EU seafarers employed in international and cruise services and not Italian seafarers on board ships operating short-haul connections. And definition of
Assarmatori in London for the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC): “A global strategy is needed to decarbonize maritime transport”
London, April 11, 2025 – The negotiations of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have just concluded, ending with the adoption of the draft
Assarmatori’s High-Level Visit to Brussels – Stefano Messina (Chairman): “Maritime transport is essential to Europe’s security and cohesion. We must overcome the excesses of the Green Deal to unleash new momentum.”
“Maritime transport is a key pillar in guaranteeing Europe’s security and cohesion. This is especially true for Italy, which possess one of the world’s leading ferry fleets in terms of
Assarmatori: “Minister Pichetto Fratin is right about the distortions of the ETS. Politics and industry stand together in Brussels”
Rome, March 20, 2025 – On the eve of a three-day mission to Brussels, Assarmatori welcomes the outcome of the meeting between the Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto
Onboard maritime crew recruitment restored, Assarmatori: “Now it must become a structural measure
Assarmatori welcomes with satisfaction the final approval, during the Senate’s conversion into law of the “Milleproroghe” Decree, of the amendment extending until the end of 2025 the possibility for the









