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.
LATEST NEWS
Statement on the passing of Philippe Louis-Dreyfus
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Shipping People: Juan Riva
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Szczecin Declaration Press Release
Friday, May 16, 2025
EVENTS
Connecting Stakeholders: Coming up next at the European Maritime Skills Forum
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”
Implementing Fit for 55 in the maritime sector: strategies and progress – ESS side session
Human element in shipping – ESS side session
Towards a competitive EU maritime industrial strategy – ESS side session
EU Maritime Skills Forum Launch
Register Now for the EU Maritime Skills Forum!
When: 21 January 2025, 10:00-16:00 CET
Where: TownHall Europe, Brussels
Social partners European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and European Transport Workers’ Federation, supported by the European Commission, are delighted to launch the EU Maritime Skills Forum.
As a legacy of the SkillSea project, the Forum will bring together maritime stakeholders, policy makers, and the network of maritime education providers MET-NET to contribute to the development of a comprehensive and sustainable maritime skills strategy.
Key topics will include:
- Green skills
- Digital transformation
- Leadership, Mentoring, and Resilience Skills
Click here to register (opens new tab).
Check out the program:
ECSA New Year’s Reception
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)
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
VIDEO OF THE MONTH
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:
