European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA)

📢 European Shipowners’ priorities 2024-2029 Ahead of the 2024 European elections, ECSA launches its policy priorities for the next five years: ⚓ Climate and energy transition ⚓People-centred green and digital transition ⚓Ship Finance and Competitiveness ⚓Trade Download our priorities ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eBCtKGzs Read the flip-through version⤵ https://lnkd.in/eTENdVMV Read our full statement⤵ https://lnkd.in/eMDH8cDB #shipping #AllHandsOnDeck

European Shipowners welcome the focus of new Competitiveness Compass on industry competitiveness and open trade ⚓ European Commission's Competitiveness Compass: ➡️ Refers explicitly to the essential role of shipping to the European economy, which builds on the recommendations of the Draghi report on the need to keep European shipping internationally competitive ➡️ Calls for additional measures to de-risk investments needed to swiftly scale up the production of renewable and low-carbon fuels for shipping under the upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan ➡️ Proposes a new simplification approach and the commitment of the Commission to reduce reporting burden by at least 25% for all companies and at least 35% for SMEs ➡️ Highlights open trade as a key driver for Europe's growth, prosperity and resilience Read our statement here: https://lnkd.in/d5dQyjP2 #AllHandsOnDeck

Full house for the ECSA New Year’s Reception! 🎉   It was a pleasure to welcome so many friends and colleagues to the ECSA office for the third edition of our New Year’s Reception. The evening brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and partners for a toast to the year ahead and insightful discussions on the future of European shipping ⚓   A special thank you to MEP Eliza Vozemberg, Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee, and Fotini Ioannidou, Director for Waterborne, European Commission for sharing their insights, and to all our guests for filling the ECSA office and making it a fantastic start to the year.   Looking forward to continued collaboration driving the industry forward! #AllHandsOnDeck

Contributing to the Civil Society's Vision for a European Oceans Pact 🌊   Senior Director Fanny Lossy participated in a public hearing hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee last week, focusing on shaping a strategic and comprehensive approach to the ocean.   ➡️ Key discussions revolved around sustainable maritime policies, environmental protection, and the role of stakeholders in achieving a resilient EU blue economy ➡️ Key points from the European Shipowners: 🔹 The European Oceans Pact should be developed in synergy with the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal and Maritime Industrial Strategy. 🔹 We need to invest in industrial capacity to ensure that at least 40% of clean shipping fuels and clean technologies are produced in Europe, in line with the NZIA benchmark. 🔹 Collaboration along the maritime value chain is key to ensure both the decarbonisation of shipping and the safety of navigation through maritime spatial planning. #AllHandsOnDeck

Meet our #ShippingPeople ⚓ Don't miss the new edition of our CEO Series, bringing insightful interviews with top leaders in the shipping industry 🚢 Meet Catrien Scheers, Chair of Fast Lines Belgium. In this edition, she shares her thoughts on the attractiveness of the sector and how shipping can encourage diverse talents to pursue careers in maritime transport. Read the full interview here ➡ https://lnkd.in/dZAwXRyH Big thanks to Catrien Scheers for sharing her valuable insights with us and to the Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association (KBRV) for the collaboration! #AllHandsOnDeck

💡A Shared Vision for Ship Finance   The European Commission has recently published its ‘Support Study for the Development of a Living Inventory of Relevant Instruments to Support Investments in the Shipping Sector’. ⚓   The study proposes concrete measures to implement financing solutions that reflect the unique characteristics of the shipping industry, such as: 🔹 Tailored Financing Tools: Need for diverse financing instruments combining public and private investments to support long-term, capital-intensive maritime projects. 🔹 Regulatory Adaptation: Call for regulatory frameworks that recognise the distinctive nature of shipping and its long-term funding needs. 🔹 Support for SMEs: Accessible funding tailored to the needs of smaller players, reducing administrative burdens and providing pathways for innovation.   The Commission’s recommendations: 🔹 The critical role of tailored ship financing in driving the maritime industry’s energy transition, including dedicated maritime calls in European funding. 🔹 The critical role of shipping SMEs and the importance of better access to finance. 🔹 The urgent need to enhance financing tools, simplify regulation, and foster innovative and transitional projects to meet the EU’s climate goals.   ECSA welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to address the critical need for bridging the gap in ship finance and shares their commitment to ensuring that shipping remains at the forefront of the EU’s green transition!   Find the summary report on the recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/dccQ94Pq   #AllHandsOnDeck

📢 The EU Maritime Skills Forum is officially launched! This joint initiative by ECSA and the European Transport Workers' Federation, officially supported by the European Commission, brings together policymakers, industry and transport unions, researchers, and the Maritime Education and Training Providers (MET-NET) to discuss maritime skills needs for the green and digital transition ⚓ ➡️ The Draghi report identifies a skills gap in the European economy, highlighting that 250.000 seafarers will need to be upskilled and reskilled by the mid-2030 in Europe for the green and digital transition. ➡️The European Maritime Skills Forum is an important step in building a future-proof training and education system for Europe’s maritime industry ➡️ Want to know more? Read our full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dCh_kaF2 Stay tuned for more activities 🛳️ #AllHandsOnDeck

We welcome the release of the Galaxy Leader crew after 430 days in captivity. Seafarers are the beating heart of the shipping industry and their right to perform their duties safely and without fear must be guaranteed. It is paramount to ensure innocent seafarers are not exposed to such ordeals in the future. Read the statement by International Chamber of Shipping below.

Together with the European Environment Agency, we’ll jointly launch the second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report (#EMTER) on 4 February at an event streamed live from our Lisbon headquarters. EMTER provides a fully up to date and comprehensive overview of the environmental impact of the maritime transport sector in the EU across a wide range of indicators. As well as the presentation of the report, we are honoured to welcome distinguished guests and expert contributors who’ll be discussing a range of the most important maritime sustainability themes in a series of keynote addresses and round tables. The topic for our first round table is: “Decarbonisation of maritime transport: challenges and solutions,” with panellists Minna Kivimäki, Benito Núñez, Eric BANEL, Sotiris Raptis, Isabelle Ryckbost, and william todts. Follow the launch live: https://lnkd.in/dDUGCkic #sustainability #environment

📢 Preparations are underway! The ESS Steering Group is at hard work at the ECSA offices, planning the upcoming European Shipping Summit, which will take place on 19–20 March 2025 in Brussels⚓ This event will bring together key maritime stakeholders, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the future of European shipping. 📅 Stay tuned for updates and details on how you can participate! ➡️ Registrations will open soon! Interferry| World Shipping Council | European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) | European Transport Workers' Federation | European Dredging Association - EuDA | ECASBA| CLIA in Europe | European Tugowners Association | #ESS2025 #AllHandsOnDeck