The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has changed its leadership following the resignation of Mattias Hellström as Chairman. Elected at the last Annual General Meeting in Syracuse in June, Mr Hellström has now stepped down from his role following his departure from Svitzer, which meant he could no longer continue his Read more…
The European Tugowners Association is supporting the London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25), one of the most important global shipping and maritime events in the world. LISW25 will comprise over 350 official industry events and functions held in different venues within the heart of London. The event shall offer a Read more…
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) submitted its responses to the call for evidence on the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Port Strategy. These two documents are expected to be published by the end of 2025 and will establish a new policy framework for the European shipping sector. ETA Read more…
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) convened once again for its 62nd Annual General Meeting, this time in Brucoli, located in the province of Syracuse (IT). The event was hosted by ETA local member Medtug. 140 delegates attended the Meeting, coming together to explore current challenges and future developments in the Read more…
17 Associations representing the waterborne logistics supply chain signed a joint position paper calling for a EU broader industrial, transport and sustainability agenda that ensures an innovative, resilient and competitive waterborne ecosystem. This political agenda should prioritise 8 pillars: 1. Ecosystem Approach Upcoming policy strategies like the EU Port Strategy Read more…
Brussels, March 20th, 2025 A comprehensive Port Strategy that fosters European port services sustainability EMPA, ETA and EuDA organised a workshop on the pivotal role of human action as a key factor to decarbonise the port services sector. The speakers and panellists discussed the role of green and digital skills, Read more…
The European Tugowners Association returns to Italy to hold its 62nd Annual General Meeting. This time, delegates will meet in sunny Sicily, in Siracusa. The ETA 2025 AGM will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of June at the Mangia´s Brucoli Hotel, in Brucoli and it will be Read more…
ETA, together with 44 European transport organisations, urges EU policymakers to uphold a strong, centrally coordinated transport funding instrument to address Europe’s infrastructure, resilience, and decarbonisation challenges. A well-functioning, integrated transport network is essential to maintaining Europe’s supply chain sovereignty and enabling the shift to a net-zero economy. European-level funding Read more…
ETA held its Sustainable Conference in Rome, on the 12th of November. The event focused on the latest regulatory developments such as the new Lloyd’s Open Form, the revised UK standard conditions for towage and the revision of the EU´s Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulation. 60 people delegates attended the conference Read more…
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has issued the revised UK Standard Conditions for Towage (UKSCT) and Other Services (2024). These were discussed at the ETA Sustainable Conference organized in Rome (12 November 2024). The panelists, Nick Dorman (Targe Towing and Chair of the review panel), Alexander McCooke (Shipowners´ Club) and Read more…