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  • ECSA statement on piracy attack in the Gulf of Guinea

    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 […]

    Published On: March 31, 2023

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

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

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    Brussels, 28 March 2023 – Based on the initial political agreement achieved on 23 March […]

    Published On: March 28, 2023

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

    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 […]

    Published On: March 23, 2023

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

    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 […]

    Published On: March 16, 2023

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

    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 […]

    Published On: March 13, 2023

  • Event: Gender Equity in Shipping

    Event: Gender Equity in Shipping

    ECSA and ETF are pleased to invite you to a LinkedIn event to celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss how to enhance the participation of women in the shipping sector.

    Join us on 8 March 2023 on LinkedIn […]

    Published On: February 27, 2023

  • Joint open letter on seafarers still trapped in Ukraine

    Joint open letter on seafarers still trapped in Ukraine

    As we approach the one-year mark since the start of the war in Ukraine, ECSA has joined over 30 associations and companies in co-signing a letter to His Excellency António Guterres, United Nations Secretary General, […]

    Published On: February 20, 2023

  • ECSA statement on FuelEU Maritime negotiations

    ECSA statement on FuelEU Maritime negotiations

    The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) supports the objectives of the European Green Deal, EU Climate Law and the Paris Agreement. As an important part of the European economy, shipping has a key role to play to […]

    Published On: February 15, 2023

  • ECSA SHIP FINANCE ROUNDTABLE – Agenda announced!

    ECSA SHIP FINANCE ROUNDTABLE – Agenda announced!

    The role of private alternative ship financing

    15 February 2023 | 10.00 – 12.00 CET | ECSA office & online
     

    ECSA is pleased to invite stakeholders to the first of two seminars dedicated to alternative ship financing.

    ECSA’s Finance, […]

    Published On: February 9, 2023

  • Basel III: Parliament vote positive step towards competitive ship finance in Europe

    Basel III: Parliament vote positive step towards competitive ship finance in Europe

    The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs adopted last week its position on the implementation of the latest Basel prudential requirements into EU law (Basel III). ECSA welcomes the […]

    Published On: January 30, 2023