About
The Maritime Forum aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders. It allows parties interested in the EU maritime policy to communicate on a common platform. They can publish events, documents and follow developments in their areas of interest.
A newsletter with interesting articles from the Maritime Forum communities is issued in spring and autumn.
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Events
The AE2026 programme is now available! Discover four days of inspiring plenary talks, cutting-edge science, industry forums, networking opportunities, and innovation that bring the global aquaculture community together. Take a first look at the schedule and start planning your experience in Ljubljan
The EU4Ocean Coalition hosts a back-to-back event on 29 September 2026, as an interactive community space aimed at engaging members of the Black Sea ocean literacy community.
Join us in Burgas, Bulgaria, on 30 September 2026 for the Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference, bringing together policymakers, researchers, businesses and investors to strengthen regional cooperation and advance a sustainable, resilient and competitive Black Sea blue economy.
Join North Sea Days 2026 on 1–2 October at Neeltje Jans, Vrouwenpolder, The Netherlands. Two days of insights, innovation and cross‑sector collaboration on ecology, energy, digital monitoring and marine planning. Be part of shaping a resilient North Sea.
The Energy Storage Summit Central & Eastern Europe returns for its fourth edition, bringing together the region's leading developers, investors, utilities, policymakers, and technology providers to shape the future of energy storage. Join the conversation on the latest market trends, financing strat
Sea Tech Week 2026 returns to Brest, France, bringing together global leaders in marine science and innovation. With Portugal as the Country of Honour, the event highlights cutting-edge ocean technologies, collaboration, and sustainable solutions for the blue economy.
Articles
- Theme
- EU4Ocean Coalition
- EU4Ocean Platform
- Created on
- 25 September 2026
- Theme
- EU4Ocean Coalition
- EU4Ocean Platform
- Created on
- 25 September 2026
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- European Atlas of the Seas
- Created on
- 24 September 2026
- Theme
- Network of Blue Schools
- EU4Ocean Coalition
- Created on
- 23 September 2026
- Theme
- EU4Algae
- Created on
- 22 September 2026
- Theme
- European Atlas of the Seas
- Created on
- 17 September 2026
- Theme
- European Atlas of the Seas
- Created on
- 10 September 2026
- Theme
- European Atlas of the Seas
- Created on
- 3 September 2026
News
The European Commission proposed a targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Regulation to simplify and facilitate access to funding for fishers and aquaculture producers.
The Horizon Europe funded project REFEST has launched a survey aiming to collect the views and perspectives of stakeholders on the social implications of the technologies supporting the decarbonisation of fishing vessels.
NORSAIC brought maritime spatial planning to life in Breda on 9 September 2026, connecting experts and policymakers to explore practical tools, strengthen cooperation and advance sustainable, climate-responsive planning across the North Sea region.
The new EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance offers fisheries and aquaculture a chance to help shape Europe’s future maritime technologies and value chains.
Fishing and aquaculture vessels are identified as an emerging market, creating opportunities to advance the sector’s energy transition.
