Welcome to the website of the European Shipowners | ECSA. European Shipowners | ECSA advocates for a competitive and sustainable European shipping industry. We represent 22 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 around 35% 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.

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Connecting Stakeholders: Coming up next at the European Maritime Skills Forum

Connecting Stakeholders: Coming up next at the European Maritime Skills Forum

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We are pleased to invite you to a public online webinar introducing the European Maritime Skills Forum – a joint initiative of European Shipowners|ECSA and the European Transport Workers Federation to support skills development, career opportunities, and cooperation across the European maritime sector.

🗓 Date:  18 June 2025
🕐 Time: 10:30 – 12:00 CEST
💻 Location: Online (link provided upon registration)

This event is open to all interested stakeholders – industry, trade unions, training institutions, public authorities, and individuals – who want to learn more about the Forum and explore ways to engage in its activities and workstreams.

🔹 Agenda:

10:30 – Opening remarks

10:40 – 11:40 |Panel discussion on “Strengthening maritime skills through cooperation: perspectives and priorities

Short presentation on the European Maritime Skills Forum and upcoming workstream.

Panelists:

  • Justyna Bartnicka, DG MOVE, European Commission
  • Katalin Dobránszky-Bartus, Senior Director, Policy Analysis, Social Affairs and Finance, ES|ECSA
  • Nikolaos Koletsis, Senior Policy Officer, Maritime Transport, ETF
  • Helen Thanopoulou, Professor, Department of Shipping Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean, MET-NET

11:40 – 11:55 | Q&A Session
Your chance to ask questions and engage with the panellists.

11:55 – 12:00 | Closing remarks

🔗 Register now: Registration for the event “Connecting Stakeholders: Coming up next at the European Maritime Skills Forum”

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18-06-2025 @ 10:30 to
18-06-2025 @ 12:00
 

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Implementing Fit  for 55 in the maritime sector: strategies and progress – ESS side session

Implementing Fit for 55 in the maritime sector: strategies and progress – ESS side session

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Date And Time

19-03-2025
 

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Human element in shipping – ESS side session

Human element in shipping – ESS side session

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19-03-2025
 

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Towards a competitive EU maritime industrial strategy – ESS side session

Towards a competitive EU maritime industrial strategy – ESS side session

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19-03-2025
 

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EU Maritime Skills Forum Launch

EU Maritime Skills Forum Launch

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21-01-2025
 

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ECSA New Year’s Reception

ECSA New Year’s Reception

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28-01-2025
 

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ECSA Clean Maritime Fuels Platform launching event

ECSA Clean Maritime Fuels Platform launching event

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12-09-2024
 

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ECSA – Seafarers Go Digital launching event

ECSA – Seafarers Go Digital launching event

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10-07-2024
 

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ECSA – Next Generation at Sea

ECSA – Next Generation at Sea

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Date And Time

25-06-2024
 

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ECSA & Hellenic Impact Investing Network side event at OurOcen2024 Conference, Athens: “Making an Impact with Investments in Green Shipping”

ECSA & Hellenic Impact Investing Network side event at OurOcen2024 Conference, Athens: “Making an Impact with Investments in Green Shipping”

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16-04-2024
 

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ECSA, T&E event in European Parliament: Bringing clean shipping fuels to the market

ECSA, T&E event in European Parliament: Bringing clean shipping fuels to the market

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09-04-2024
 

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ECSA Finance, Innovation and Transition (FIT) series: “Navigating the Interplay: The role of Public Funding in Ship Finance” (webinar)

ECSA Finance, Innovation and Transition (FIT) series: “Navigating the Interplay: The role of Public Funding in Ship Finance” (webinar)

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Date And Time

22-02-2024
 

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Joined ECSA- DG MOVE workshop on the practical implications of the Fuel EU Maritime

Joined ECSA- DG MOVE workshop on the practical implications of the Fuel EU Maritime

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16-01-2024
 

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Innovation Fund InfoDay for waterborne transport

Innovation Fund InfoDay for waterborne transport

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01-02-2024
 

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ECSA New Year’s Reception

ECSA New Year’s Reception

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23-01-2024
 

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European Shipowners 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:

Read the ECSA Priorities 2024-2029 →