# EU maritime industrial and strategic development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-maritime-industrial-and-strategic-development > Updated: 2026-09-04T14:42:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The European Union is advancing new strategic frameworks to bolster its maritime sector. During a conference in Thessaloniki, EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas highlighted the strategic importance of the Greek-owned fleet, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of global capacity, and introduced the European Strategy for Ports and the Industrial Strategy for Shipping to improve competitiveness and sustainability. Following these discussions, the European Commission launched the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy. A central component of this initiative is the creation of the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance (EMA). This alliance aims to unite public and private stakeholders—including shipbuilders, port operators, and academic institutions—to map supply and demand, identify bottlenecks, and address unfair trade practices. The strategy focuses on reinforcing the European maritime value chain through strategic projects involving vessel construction, repair, recycling, and the production of specialized maritime technologies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: European Commission launches EU maritime industrial strategy The European Commission launched the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EMA alliance to bolster Europe's maritime industrial sovereignty and technological leadership across the maritime value chain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-launches-eu-maritime-industrial-strategy ### 2026-09-04: Greece's maritime and industrial roles highlighted at major conferences EU Commissioner Tzitzikostas highlighted Greece's vital maritime role and new EU shipping strategies, while MEVGAL leadership called for increased investment in Northern Greece's production capabilities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greeces-maritime-and-industrial-roles-highlighted-at-major-conferences --- Cite as: EU maritime industrial and strategic development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-maritime-industrial-and-strategic-development