At the top end of the Adriatic sea. At the intersection of the main European tra
At the top end of the Adriatic sea. At the intersection of the main European transport corridors and of the Motorways of the Sea.

The Port of Venice is in a position to act as the European gateway for trade flows to and from Asia.

An ethical port

 

The Venice Port Authority and the welfare of seafarers and port workers

In addition to being committed to the social and economic advancement of the port's infrastructures, the Venice Port Authority is well aware of its ethical responsibilities. As a result it ensures the inclusion of social considerations in its decisions and plans, and is especially committed to assuring the welfare of seafarers and port workers. 

Local Committee for the Welfare of Seafarers

The Venice Port Authority is a member of the Committee, established in Venice on 18 February 2009, to help co-ordinate Local Authorities and private associations to identify and help solve problems faced by seafarers and port workers, regardless of their nationality, race, sex, religious beliefs, political opinion and social status.

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The “National Committee for the Welfare of Seafarers” was founded in Rome on 5 May 2006 to promote the implementation in Italy of the ILO's (International Labour Organisation) Consolidated 2006 Maritime Labour Convention, the first step towards the establishment of a universal code regulating maritime labour issues and the founding of Local Committees for the Welfare of Seafarers.

The crucial role of maritime work

Maritime transport has a crucial role in the world economy: consider that it accounts for 70% of total exchanges between the European Community and the rest of the world. Within this context, people represent the crucial element to ensure quality and efficiency.

The aims of the Local Committee

The Committee's aim is to encourage commitment and promote collaboration between institutions and the volunteer sector, acknowledging the crucial role of associations in ports in welcoming and helping seafarers as they transit through the port.