Building a Safer, Fairer, and Sustainable Future for Fisheries

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Building a Safer, Fairer, and Sustainable Future for Fisheries

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The importance of fishers

The importance of fishers in the economy

The importance of communication for crew safety

Empowering the fisheries sector through collaboration, innovation, and social dialogue.

EU Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Sea Fisheries

Our Mission

Our mission is to champion the well-being of fishers by promoting decent work, advocating for fair recruitment practices, and addressing pressing issues such as forced labour and health and safety at sea. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to make the fishing industry a beacon of equity and resilience.

Latest Project:

Pillars of the Sea 4

Its main objective is to enhance social sustainability in the industry through three key pillars: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), attractiveness of the sector, and the effective enforcement of Directive (EU) 2017/159.

EU Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Sea Fisheries

Explore Resources

Access key resources for the fishing industry, including the Fishery Speak App for communication at sea, Recruitment Guidelines with best practices, and EU Medical Examination Guidelines for Fishers available in multiple languages. These tools are designed to support a safer, more sustainable, and efficient industry.