The European Tugowners Association (ETA) supports the European Workboat Alliance, an initiative led by ETA associate member Damen to strengthen Europe’s maritime industrial value chain in the sector of workboats. Workboats play an essential role Read more…
The European Commission has presented a proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), with the aim of strengthening support for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector while addressing concerns related to carbon Read more…
The members of the European Tugowners Association (ETA) met again in Türkiye for its 63rd Annual Meeting. This year, the event was held in Istanbul and was kindly hosted by the three ETA local members Read more…
ETA is organizing its 2026 Conference on the 11th of June at the Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul (Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. No:32). This event will examine the EU’s evolving framework to facilitate the rapid Read more…
The global tug, towage and salvage industry will gather in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 19-21 May 2026 for the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards (ITS 2026) – the first time the event has Read more…
The European Tugowners Association returns to Turkey in order to hold its 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). This time, delegates and guests will meet in the queen of all cities, Istanbul. The ETA 2026 AGM Read more…