Welcome to the website of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). ECSA is the voice of European shipowners, advocating for a competitive and sustainable European shipping industry. We represent 21 members from the EU and Norway.
Europe is facing an existential transformation as it strives to meet climate neutrality by 2050 while maintaining industrial leadership at global level. The Green Deal Industrial Plan and the proposed Net-Zero Industry Act have put forward ambitious measures to strengthen Europe’s security by fostering green technology manufacturing, green transport, just transition and open trade.
Shipping is a cornerstone of Europe’s security – from energy to food and supply chain security. The European shipping fleet is one of the largest in the world, representing 39.5% of the world fleet enabling the EU to play a leading role in the global supply chains. Shipping delivers the goods we need, supports EU exports and connects European citizens within Europe and with the rest of the world.
LATEST NEWS
ECSA EVENTS
ECSA Clean Maritime Fuels Platform launching event
ECSA – Seafarers Go Digital launching event
ECSA – Next Generation at Sea
ECSA & Hellenic Impact Investing Network side event at OurOcen2024 Conference, Athens: “Making an Impact with Investments in Green Shipping”
ECSA, T&E event in European Parliament: Bringing clean shipping fuels to the market
ECSA Finance, Innovation and Transition (FIT) series: “Navigating the Interplay: The role of Public Funding in Ship Finance” (webinar)
European Shipping Summit 2025
Joined ECSA- DG MOVE workshop on the practical implications of the Fuel EU Maritime
Innovation Fund InfoDay for waterborne transport
ECSA New Year’s Reception
ECSA Board | October 2024 (online)
VIDEO OF THE MONTH
ECSA PRIORITIES 2024-2029
Shipping is a cornerstone of Europe’s security – from energy to food and supply chain security. Shipping delivers the goods we need, supports EU exports and connects European citizens within Europe and with the rest of the world. Europe needs a competitive shipping sector. See how we ensure that European shipping remains competitive while tackling the greatest challenges of our time: