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...

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 for a live event with :

• Sue Terpilowski, Image Line
• Dr. Kate...

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, highlighting the plight of 331 seafarers still trapped on vessels in the Black Sea and the...

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 achieve the EU’s climate objectives. The FuelEU Maritime Regulation is crucial for promoting...

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, Innovation and Transition (FIT) series restarts in 2023. As the...