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Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
Capitaneria di Porto - Guardia Costiera- Genova

CERIMONIA DI CONSEGNA MEDAGLIE D'ONORE LUNGA NAVIGAZIONE

GENOVA 18/12/2001

Si consegnano stamani oltre 200 medaglie d'onore di lunga navigazione a marittimi iscritti nelle matricole della gente di mare della Capitaneria di Porto di Genova che hanno compiuto su navi mercantili nazionali venti, quindici, dieci anni rispettivamente per le medaglie di primo grado (oro), secondo grado (argento) e terzo grado (bronzo).

In effetti le medaglie da consegnare sono ben 568 (525 d'oro, 37 d'argento e 2 di bronzo) ma abbiamo dovuto suddividere la consegna in almeno due cerimonie dato l'alto numero dei conferimenti. Una seconda cerimonia sarà probabilmente organizzata nel prossimo mese di febbraio/marzo.

Si tratta di riconoscimenti riferibili a richieste avanzate dagli interessati negli ultimi dieci anni in quanto si sono accumulati notevoli ritardi soprattutto per la mancanza di adeguati fondi per il conio delle medaglie.

Grazie all'interessamento del Ministro dei Trasporti e della Navigazione e soprattutto dello stesso Presidente della Repubblica CIAMPI è stato finalmente possibile esaudire le più che legittime aspettative dei marittimi che vedono così coronata una lunga e faticosa carriera a bordo di navi nazionali.

Il mondo della navigazione marittima assiste oggi a profonde trasformazioni nel settore della sicurezza ed in quello specifico dell'addestramento e preparazione della gente di mare.

Mi riferisco in particolare alla Convenzione internazionale sugli standard di addestramento, certificazione e tenuta della guardia per i marittimi (nota come STCW) adottata a Londra nel 1978 dall'Organizzazione Marittima Internazionale (IMO) ed entrata in vigore nel 1984 ma mi riferisco soprattutto agli emendamenti 1995 in vigore ormai dal 1/2/1997 ma in pratica in attuazione dal prossimo 1° febbraio dopo un periodo transitorio di cinque anni.

Uno degli obiettivi fondamentali della Convenzione è quello di stabilire standard minimi di qualificazione per lo svolgimento delle mansioni "chiave" a bordo delle navi e per il raggiungimento da parte di ciascun marittimo del livello minimo di addestramento.

In aggiunta, gli emendamenti del 1995 fissano i tempi minimi di riposo per il personale impegnato nei turni di guardia e richiedono che tutti i marittimi ricevano un addestramento teso ad aumentare il loro livello di familiarizzazione con la nave ed un addestramento di sicurezza di base.

Questa rinnovata e crescente attenzione all'elemento umano dovrebbe condurre alla riduzione dell'incidenza dell'errore umano nei sinistri marittimi (l'80% di questi è dovuto a errore umano) e nei casi di inquinamento provocato dalle navi.

Gli emendamenti 1995 tengono inoltre in dovuta considerazione il crescente impiego di equipaggi multietnici.

Per tale motivo la responsabilità della qualificazione degli equipaggi che, una volta ricadeva solo sull'Amministrazione dello Stato di bandiera della nave è ora riversata su tutte le parti coinvolte nel rilascio della certificazione STWC.

Infine, per fronteggiare i problemi derivanti dall'eccessivo affaticamento degli equipaggi, gli emendamenti alla STWC richiedono che ogni persona (Ufficiali e comuni) impegnata nel servizio di guardia debba fruire di almeno 10 ore di riposo nell'arco delle 24 ore. Tale periodo può essere diviso in due parti in modo che una parte sia lunga almeno 6 ore, con eccezioni rigorosamente limitate. Quindi una maggiore attenzione a livello internazionale verso l'addestramento ( di familiarizzazione e di base) e verso la qualificazione dei marittimi, una più spinta e doverosa collaborazione tra gli Stati (ben 95 sono i Paesi che hanno aderito alla Convenzione) per dare una maggiore professionalità alla gente di mare. Tutte queste misure saranno sufficienti per rimediare alla carenza sempre più forte di personale marittimo soprattutto comunitario.

Sono attualmente 120.000 i cittadini U.E. occupati a bordo di navi comunitarie con un calo del 40% rispetto al 1995 mentre il numero dei cittadini di paesi terzi occupati a bordo di navi U.E. è aumentato da 29.000 del 1983 ai 34.300 di oggi (con un eccezione a questa tendenza per il settore delle navi passeggeri e dei traghetti di linea).

Se si fa riferimento agli ufficiali il dato è ancora più drammatico anche a livello mondiale dove la carenza è pari attualmente al 4% della forza lavoro totale (16.000 ufficiali) che dovrebbe diventare del 12% entro il 2010 (46.000 ufficiali).

Anche l'U.E. si trova ad affrontare lo stesso problema ma in maniera ancora più acuta con una carenza di 13.000 ufficiali nel 2001 che dovrebbe aumentare a 36.000 circa nel 2006.

La Commissione europea ha analizzato approfonditamente la questione e nel sottolineare come alcune Associazioni armatoriali e alcuni Stati membri abbiano adottato poche, isolate e insufficienti misure per fronteggiare il problema, ha anche individuato le cause e indicato le misure necessarie per invertire la tendenza.

Tra le cause che stanno allontanando i giovani dal mare, da sottolineare come la carriera dei marittimi sia considerata sempre di meno allettante dal punto di vista finanziario e sociale, rispetto alle posizioni di terra.

I giovani sono sempre meno disposti a passare lunghi periodi in mare lontani dai familiari, dai figli, dagli amici. La possibilità di esplorare il mondo e di visitare nuovi Paesi non esercita più il richiamo di una volta anche perché le navi sostano sempre meno nei porti, grazie alle nuove tecniche di imbarco/sbarco di merci o addirittura svolgono la propria attività commerciale interamente fuori dal porto.

Per di più le navi moderne hanno equipaggi sempre più ridotti con componenti che appartengono a Paesi diversi e a gruppi linguistici diversi con tutti gli effetti di isolamento sociale che ne conseguono.

Sarà quindi necessario rilanciare l'immagine del lavoro marittimo con campagne di sensibilizzazione per promuovere l'occupazione, offrendo tra l'altro posti di lavoro a terra dopo un certo numero di anni in mare.

Si dovrebbe inoltre incentivare l'accesso delle donne alle professioni del mare e soprattutto uniformare le condizioni di vita e di lavoro a bordo delle navi.

Alcune misure a titolo esemplificativo spesso molto semplici:

  • installare a bordo delle navi a disposizione dei marittimi e presso le loro famiglie dei computers per rimanere più direttamente in contatto tramite posta elettronica.

  • Dotare le navi di sale di lettura e di musica e di video registratori

  • Programmare periodi di rotazione adeguati tra terra e mare

  • Impiegare la moderna tecnologia della consultazione medica a distanza (telemedicina) per rendere più tranquillo e fiducioso il marittimo con una adeguata assistenza sanitaria.

Ma sarà importante anche che le parti sociali prendano in considerazione l'esigenza di aumentare la retribuzione del personale marittimo per convincere chi attualmente è imbarcato a non abbandonare il mare per un impiego a terra . Le recenti statistiche del ILO (International Labour Organisation) indicano che vi è stato un calo salariale medio che per alcuni Paesi dell'U.E. ha sfiorato il 40-50%.

Per ritornare all'importanza dell'istruzione o della formazione professionale, è evidente che il primo e più importante compito è quello devoluto agli Istituto Nautici che devono fornire gente di mare di qualità, capace di lavorare a bordo delle nuove navi tecnologicamente molto avanzate.

In Liguria disponiamo di 4 prestigiosi Istituti nautici con un numero di diplomati stabili ma comunque sempre troppo esiguo (dai 5 di Imperia ai 28 di Genova)e con un tasso di abbandoni o non inizio della professione a bordo troppo alto ( fino a sfiorare il 40%).

Ma è altrettanto importante che vi sia anche un percorso post diploma adeguato con corsi di aggiornamento a terra e training a bordo per allievi.

Infine il tema della sicurezza della navigazione che deve essere uno degli obiettivi più importanti da raggiungere, anche e direi soprattutto per l'incolumità di coloro che navigano.

Il Consiglio e il Parlamento europeo hanno approvato definitamene in questi giorni il primo pacchetto per incrementare la Sicurezza denominato ERIKA 1 che è incentrato sulle ispezioni di Port State Control, sull'attività delle Società di classificazione e sulla messa a bando delle petroliere a scafo singolo.

Misure studiate, come è noto, dopo l'affondamento della nave Erika.

In particolare si prevede un'intensificazione delle attività di PSC con messa al bando nei porti europei delle navi sub standard collocate in una lista nera pubblicata sulla G.U. della Comunità.

Le navi visitate saranno 4000 in più rispetto alle 10.000/12.000 attualmente ispezionate con un incremento degli ispettori dedicati.

La direttiva rende anche obbligatorio la presenza di una "scatola nera" a bordo di tutte le navi che scaleranno nei porti europei ( dal 2002 al 2007 la misura sarà messa in atto progressivamente) e un maggiore controllo sulle attività di classificazione.

Inoltre, entro il 2015, le petroliere a scafo singolo saranno definitivamente bandite dai porti e mari europei.

A tale scopo una particolare attenzione è rivolta alla tutela dell'ambiente marino e alla prevenzione degli inquinamenti da idrocarburi.

L'Italia ha adeguato la propria normativa a quella comunitaria e internazionale con una legge (27 febbraio 1998 n.30) che ha di fatto abrogato i titoli professionali tradizionali, probabilmente tanto cari ai nostri marittimi, da capitano superiore di lungo corso a marinaio motorista, e la nostra Amministrazione sta ancora faticosamente cercando di dare attuazione alle nuove direttive non senza però notevoli problemi connessi alla organizzazione e al riconoscimento dei corsi di addestramento previsti e necessari per la conversione dei vecchi titoli.

Moltissime sono le richieste avanzate dai marittimi e pochi e non sempre sufficientemente attrezzati per rispondere alle molte richieste sono i Centri di addestramento riconosciuti.

Per fare un esempio i Corsi di sopravvivenza e antincendio organizzati a Pavia sono passati da un numero di presenze settimanali di circa 100 candidati a circa 400.

La Capitaneria di Genova ha, ad oggi, potuto convertire solo 500 titoli a fronte dei presunti 3000 attivi e ciò nonostante che le richieste di conversione vengano praticamente soddisfatte in tempo reale.

C'è quindi da lavorare ancora molto affinché venga scongiurato il pericolo da molti paventato che dal 1° febbraio 2002 le navi battenti bandiera italiana possano essere fermate nei porti stranieri in quanto gli equipaggi nazionali potrebbero non essere in possesso delle certificazioni internazionali previste.

L'impegno, la costanza delle Amministrazioni pubbliche e delle Associazioni armatoriali e delle Organizzazioni Sindacali dei marittimi, sono sicuro, potranno far conseguire l'obiettivo comune che tutti si attendono da una marineria tra le più conosciute al mondo per capacità preparazione e professionalità.

Per concludere un saluto e un augurio veramente sincero e sentito ai decorati di oggi che tanti sacrifici hanno sopportato in lunghi anni di lavoro a bordo di navi mercantili italiane e un saluto e un ringraziamento anche ai familiari che hanno condiviso con loro i disagi dovuti alla lontananza di loro cari dalle proprie case e dai propri affetti quotidiani.

Un saluto e un ringraziamento che porto a voi anche a nome del Sig. Ministro delle infrastrutture e dei Trasporti che oggi io qui rappresento.

Il Direttore Marittimo della Liguria e
Comandante della Capitaneria di Porto di Genova
AMMIRAGLIO RAIMONDO POLLASTRINI


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Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
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