ICS Press Release: New Joint Guidelines from ICS and OCIMF to improve safety in polar waters
Maritime trade between Arctic destinations and the rest of the world is expected to expand and an increasing number of ships are now undertaking voyages in polar waters. Technical developments in ship design and equipment continue to facilitate more and more ship...
Joint ECSA-ICS Statement on the attack to the Norwegian ‘”MV BONITA”
The Norwegian flagged bulk carrier ‘MV BONITA’, owned by Ugland Shipping AS was boarded by pirates, while she was at anchor off Cotonou in Benin, early Saturday morning. Nine crewmembers, including the captain were taken off the vessel. The European Community...
Ecsa Press Release: ECSA launches strategic priorities for EU shipping policy for the next five years
In line with the new cycle of the EU institutions where the European Parliament has just started its mandate and the European Commission's College is being composed, ECSA publishes its new strategic priorities for 2019-2024. Entitled "Sailing ahead - European shipping...
Ecsa Press Release: ECSA launches its Maritime Growth Plan for “Sustainable Maritime Jobs, Growth and Competitiveness”
ECSA is launching its ambitious Maritime Growth plan today at an event attended by Member States, the European Commission, the European Parliament and its social partners. The Maritime transport sector is vital to the lives of Europeans and is of great strategic...
“Il Mediterraneo. Quale navigazione? Quali rotte per l’Italia?”- Roma 31 ottobre 2019
Al termine dell'Assemblea annuale di Confitarma si terrà il Convegno "Il Mediterraneo. Quale navigazione? Quali rotte per l'Italia?” organizzato da Confitarma in collaborazione con Diplomatia e Istituto Italiano di Navigazione
IMO ACTION TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
La brochure dell'IMO sulla riduzione dei gas serra prodotti dallo shipping mondiale è disponibile cliccando qui
Assemblea Confitarma, Roma – 31 ottobre 2019
EMSA: Newsletter october 2019
In this issue: Ship-to-shore reporting – simplifying the work of ship and coastal station operators; Common Information Sharing Environment – transitioning to the operational phase; Ensuring the safe operation of ro-ro & high-speed passenger ships; EMSA hosts Sea...
Ecsa Press Release: The European shipping industry urges the EU to bolster maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea
The Gulf of Guinea remains a high-risk area for piracy and armed robbery. European shipowners are extremely concerned about the escalating rate of piracy incidents and the continued levels of violence in the Gulf of Guinea. The latest International Maritime Bureau...
ECSA Press Release – Brexit: European shipping industry urges for negotiated settlement that includes transition period
In a letter today to the EU's Chief Negotiator for the exit of the UK from the EU, Mr Michel Barnier, ECSA and its member the UK Chamber of Shipping strongly urge for a negotiated settlement that includes a transition period. "Given the importance of an orderly exit...