IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approved an amendment to support the implementation of the upcoming 0,50% sulphur limit. The amendment prohibits the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation onboard – unless the ship has a scrubber fitted. This measure is expected to enter Read more…
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented the 2018 edition of its review of Maritime Transport. The publication examines the current situation of the sector and the long-term prospects for seaborne trade. The publication highlights the brighter times for shipping services in 2017, supported by the 2017 Read more…
ETA expands the scope of its activities with the organisation of the first Autumn Conference. The theme of the event will be “Beyond Bollard Pull” and will be focused on the return on investment in innovative Tugs and Tug components. The Conference will take place on the 14th of November Read more…
IMO has selected “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community” as the World Maritime Day theme for 2019. The organization´s aim is to raise awareness within the sector on the importance of gender equality and to promote and highlight the contribution of women in the maritime industry. This IMO initiative goes Read more…
ETA 55th Annual Meeting took place in Antwerp where it returned after 19 years. More than 150 delegates and guests attended the annual event, making this edition one of the biggest in the history of the Association together with the one of last year in Trieste. During the three days, Read more…
Over 170 countries reached agreement on Friday (13 April) to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping at the last IMO MEPC meeting. After two weeks of negotiations, developing and developed countries signed a compromise to diminish GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008. This historic decision aims Read more…
More EU Budget for Transport, the coalition of more than 40 EU transport associations supporting a strong EU budget for transport after 2020 launched its own website, twitter account and change.org petition. With this action the public campaign is stepping up its efforts in view of the current debates at the Read more…
ETA 2018 Annual Meeting will take place from the 16 to the 18th of May in the Belgian port city of Antwerp. As every year the 3 days event will consist of several activities for ETA delegates and partners which will combine excellent networking opportunities, an appealing conference and social activities Read more…
The EU Commission has presented its first Strategy for plastics as part of its efforts to reduce waste and promote the development of a circular economy. The strategy presents key commitments for action at EU level as for example new rules on packaging to improve plastics recyclability and further actions to reduce Read more…
ETA participated in the first European Ports Forum (EPF) meeting, which was held on the 11th December in Brussels. The EC-launched group of experts in the field of maritime policy brings together 16 representatives of specific sectors in the port industry, European Commission officials and the representatives of each Member State. A full Read more…