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  • Joint Industry Statement on the attack on MV TRUE CONFIDENCE

    Joint Industry Statement on the attack on MV TRUE CONFIDENCE

    Industry Associations express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in the Red Sea on 6 March 2024.

    The […]

    Published On: March 7, 2024

  • European Shipowners’ priorities 2024-2029

    European Shipowners’ priorities 2024-2029

    Ahead of the 2024 European elections, ECSA launches its policy priorities for the next five years. The four pillars are Climate and energy transition, People-centred green and digital transition, Ship Finance and Competitiveness and Trade.

    Published On: March 5, 2024

  • Red Sea: European shipowners welcome launch of Operation ASPIDES

    Red Sea: European shipowners welcome launch of Operation ASPIDES

    Following growing attacks on commercial shipping, the EU Council has officially launched today the EU’s defensive maritime security operation in the Red Sea.

    Published On: February 19, 2024

  • REMINDER| ECSA Ship Finance Roundtable

    REMINDER| ECSA Ship Finance Roundtable

    Navigating the Interplay:
    The Role of Public Funding in Ship Finance
     
    22 February 2024 between 10.00 – 12.00 CET | ECSA office & online

    Keynote: MEP Bergur Løkke Rasmussen 

    followed by a panel discussion with ship finance experts 

    ECSA is pleased to invite stakeholders to […]

    Published On: February 14, 2024

  • REGISTER NOW| ECSA Ship Finance Roundtable

    REGISTER NOW| ECSA Ship Finance Roundtable

    Navigating the Interplay:
    The Role of Public Funding in Ship Finance
     
    22 February 2024 between 10.00 – 12.00 CET | ECSA office & online

    Keynote: MEP Bergur Løkke Rasmussen 

    followed by a panel discussion with ship finance experts 

    Published On: February 7, 2024

  • EU 2040 climate target: European shipowners welcome commitment for priority access of shipping to low- and zero-emission fuels

    EU 2040 climate target: European shipowners welcome commitment for priority access of shipping to low- and zero-emission fuels

    The European Commission published today its proposal for a 2040 climate target laying out the pathway to make the EU climate neutral by 2050.

    European […]

    Published On: February 6, 2024

  • EU Innovation Fund is key to support the transition to zero-emission waterborne transport

    EU Innovation Fund is key to support the transition to zero-emission waterborne transport

    300 participants attended the infoday regarding the EU Innovation Fund for the waterborne transport sector, showcasing the importance of support for the transition to zero-emission waterborne transport

    Today, CLIA Europe, ECSA, […]

    Published On: February 1, 2024

  • Red Sea attacks: ECSA welcomes European Parliament call for immediate EU action

    Red Sea attacks: ECSA welcomes European Parliament call for immediate EU action

    The European Parliament adopted today a Resolution condemning the recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and calling for immediate and concerted EU efforts including a naval operation. […]

    Published On: January 18, 2024

  • Polish Shipping Association joins ECSA membership

    Polish Shipping Association joins ECSA membership

    ECSA is proud to welcome the Polish Shipping Association as a full member as of 1 January 2024.

    The Polish Shipping Association brings together the Polish Shipowners’ Association (ZAP) and the Polish Shipping Companies […]

    Published On: January 10, 2024

  • Karin Orsel takes the helm as ECSA President, with Mikki Koskinen appointed Vice-President

    Karin Orsel takes the helm as ECSA President, with Mikki Koskinen appointed Vice-President

    Karin Orsel has been appointed the first female President ever in the history of ECSA, starting on 1 January 2024 for a two-year term, with Mikki Koskinen joining […]

    Published On: January 4, 2024