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Statement on suspected attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman
Regarding the report about the two tankers that were attacked in the Gulf of Oman this morning, European shipowners are extremely concerned and are working with the authorities to better […]
EMSA Executive Director addresses ECSA in Lisbon
The Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Ms Maja Markovčić Kostelac, addressed ECSA’s Safety & Environment Committee (SEC) on 28 May 2019 in Lisbon.
“The role of EMSA is to work on the technical […]
ECSA marks the European Maritime Day 2019
20 May is the European Maritime Day.
The Maritime Day was established in 2008 by the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission as part of the EU Maritime Policy to raise the awareness of the […]
New survey from ICS and ECSA paints positive picture for seafarer internet access
A new survey from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) reveals that not only is internet access for seafarers for personal use on […]
European shipowners are pleased with the extension of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia
ECSA welcomes the Council’s decision to extent the mandate of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 31 March 2019. Operation Sophia is part of the EU’s comprehensive approach […]
EU legislators reach solid agreement on the new Directive on Port Reception Facilities for the delivery of waste from ships
Last week, representatives from the Presidency of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement […]
Shipping Industry Urges European Commission to Extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
Four trade associations representing the international liner shipping industry today submitted comments to the European Commission supporting extension of the EU consortia block exemption regulation (“BER”) for an additional five years […]
Joint ETF – ECSA declaration of intention to address the enhanced participation of women in European shipping
The European social partners for maritime transport, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the European Community […]
The shipping industry and the European Independent fuel suppliers welcome the European Parliament’s support to incentivize the uptake of low-carbon and carbon-free alternative fuels and to remove disparities in energy taxation
On 25 October the European Parliament adopted its report on […]
European shipowners pleased with the signature of the EU-Singapore trade agreement
The EU and Singapore signed landmark agreements during last week’s Asia-Europe summit. “European shipowners welcome the fact that the EU and Singapore show their commitment to free, fair and rules-based […]
