European Shipping Summit 2023: Registrations are open!

We are very happy to announce that the registrations for the European Shipping Summit 2023 are open!

The European shipping industry is pleased to invite policy makers, regulators and stakeholders from the maritime world and beyond to its “European Shipping Summit”. The event will take place in Brussels on 19...

European shipowners welcome pledge of Bangladesh to ratify Hong Kong Convention

During a visit to Bangladesh by Norwegian authorities, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association, the International Chamber of Shipping, BIMCO and ECSA, between 8-11 May 2023, the government of Bangladesh confirmed that the country will ratify the Hong Kong Convention, allowing for the convention to enter into force.

The Hong Kong Convention...

Save the date: European Shipping Summit 2023

We are pleased to invite policy makers and stakeholders from the maritime world and beyond to the European Shipping Summit 2023!

Join us for two days of high-level dialogues, brainstorming sessions and workshops in Brussels.

The event will take place at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels on 19-20 September 2023.

Programme...

New ETS law: Earmarked revenues can mark a turning point for shipping’s decarbonisation

European shipowners welcome the formal approval of the new EU ETS law today by the plenary of the European Parliament. Earmarking around 2 billion Euro of the revenues of the Innovation Fund for the maritime sector can mark a turning point in the decarbonisation of the industry.  

Importantly, the...

ECSA and ICS warmly welcome EU decision to recognise training and certification of Filipino seafarers

The European Commission decided today to continue to recognise the Philippines' training and certification system. ECSA and ICS welcome this positive development, as Filipino seafarers play a central role in global shipping and in keeping trade moving.

ECSA (European Community Shipowners’ Associations) and ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) warmly welcome...

ECSA statement on piracy attack in the Gulf of Guinea

Attack on Danish-owned vessel in the Gulf of Guinea highlights the continued threat from piracy and the need for sustained, coordinated efforts.

Danish-owned vessel ‘Monjasa Reformer’ was attacked last Saturday by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, reportedly resulting in the kidnapping of members of the crew.

Following a relatively...

Statement of CLIA and ECSA on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and its transport targets

Brussels, 28 March 2023 - Based on the initial political agreement achieved on 23 March on the FuelEU Maritime, the onus is put on maritime operators to use renewable fuels, without any corresponding obligation on the supply side.

In advance of the final round of negotiations on the Renewable Energy...

FuelEU Maritime: a step forward towards shipping’s energy transition

Following months of intense discussions, negotiations on the FuelEU Maritime Regulation came to a close earlier this morning. European shipowners welcome the climate ambition of the new Regulation and consider it as an essential stepping stone towards establishing the right conditions for the energy transition of shipping.

The agreement gives...

Net-Zero Industry Act must recognise strategic role of shipping for Europe’s security

European shipowners today welcome the EU’s proposed Net-Zero Industry Act. The Act can be step-change in efforts to enhance Europe’s security and to support the energy transition of European industry.

However, the new Act must properly recognise the strategic role of shipping for Europe’s security. The shipping industry is a...

Update of EU Maritime Security Strategy key to address evolving maritime threats

The European shipping industry warmly welcomes the updated EU Maritime Security Strategy and its Action Plan on “An enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy for evolving maritime threats”. The updated Strategy solidifies the commitment of the EU to enhance its role as a global maritime security provider in a rapidly evolving...