ECSA welcomes the communication on a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU The European Commission published yesterday its communication on a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU. This communication highlights the important role of all the sectors related to oceans, including shipping, to boost the green and digital transition of the blue economy. ECSA welcomes the publication of the communication on a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU. The communication highlights the importance of the contribution of the blue economy to achieve carbon neutrality, by developing offshore renewable energy and by greening maritime transport and ports.