Newsletters
ETA Newsletter 7 November 2016
November´s ETA newsletter dedicates its headlines to the UNCTAD Maritime Transport Review or the revision of the Port Reception Facilities Directive among other issues. You can read the newsletter here
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Assorimorchiatori publishes “Towline connected”, a book on the Italian towage sector
The Italian Tug Association Assorimorchiatori, organized an event on the 12th of October to present to the public the recently published book “Towline connected – Un servizio in concorrenza per la sicurezza”. The new publication compiles a set of pictures of tugs at work and academic articles describing the importance Read more…
Newsletters
ETA Newsletter 6 October 2016
This edition of the newsletter focuses on the meeting of the IMO Maritime and Environment Protection Committee and the agreements that were reached to reduce the emissions generated by the shipping sector. You can find the newsletter here
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IMO meeting defines its emissions policy for the next years
The 70th Meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC70) took place between 24th-28th October. During these negotiations, member states reached a series of agreements which will define the sustainability of shipping in the years to come. IMO members agreed to establish a cap on sulphur emissions, a strategy Read more…
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ETA participates in a collective campaign to boost EU transport budget
30 European transport associations, representing infrastructure managers, operators, local authorities, users and equipment suppliers in the maritime, inland waterways, railways, road, cycling, aviation and intermodal sectors, call on the European Parliament and the Council to approve the Commission proposal for the review of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework. The proposal foresees Read more…
Events
ETA at the Malta Maritime Summit, a prelude for the upcoming presidency
The ETA has participated in the Malta Maritime Summit which took place in Valleta from the 3rd to the 6th of October. This Summit was primarily aimed at giving industry a voice in the maritime sector primarily in view of Malta’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU next Read more…
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ETA warmly receives “Connecting Ships, Ports and People” as the 2017 World Maritime Day theme
“Connecting Ships, Ports and People” has been selected as the World Maritime Day theme for 2017 following a proposal by Secretary-General Kitack Lim to the IMO Council. The theme would provide, according to Mr. Lim, an opportunity to work with developed and developing countries, shipping and public and private sector Read more…
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Challenges the shipping industry might face after Brexit
The outcome of the recent British referendum is anticipated to affect numerous industries; the shipping industry can be no exception. Analyses foreseeing either a detrimental or beneficial impact for the shipping industry before and after the referendum have contributed to a blurry environment prevailing today. Dr Martin Stopford, the president Read more…
Events
The 13th edition of the Annual Conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation: an overview
On Thursday and Friday 2nd and 3rd of June the 13th edition of the Annual Conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) was held in Dublin. More than 280 delegates, prominent speakers and interesting debates marked a successful meeting. The ETA was invited to attend the conference; Anna Maria Read more…
Publications
ETA position on the adoption of the Draft Regulation on Port Services to be voted upon in the EP
June 2016 The European Tugowners Association has long been clearly stating its position on the Draft Regulation on Market Access to Port Services and Financial Transparency of Ports (“Draft EU Ports Regulation”). During this last year, the ETA has been calling on the rejection of the Draft EU Ports Regulation whereby not all Read more…