This initiative aims to identify skills gap emerging from the digital and green transition and discuss the shortage of maritime professionals and limited mobility between land and on-board positions. Brussels, 21 January 2025 – The European Maritime Skills Forum launch event, a joint initiative of ETF and ECSA, the European social partners for maritime transport took place this week. This new initiative, which is officially supported by the European Commission, brings together maritime stakeholders from across Europe, including policymakers, industry and transport unions, researchers, and Maritime Education and Training Providers (MET-NET). (....)