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The risk of cargo diversion as a result of the inclusion of shipping in the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) that is coming into force next January, is becoming a reality. This affects directly the competitiveness of European ports and all the supply chain related to these ports. ETA supports Read more…
ETA is organizing its 2023 ETA Sustainable Conference on the morning of the 9th of November in Rotterdam, within the context of the Europort Maritime Exhibition. The conference will delve into the less known parts of innovation related to nuclear, the low energy nuclear reactions (LENR). Many a times nuclear Read more…
ETA together with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA Europe) and the Shipyards’ & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe (SeaEurope) is organizing a workshop on the Challenges and Opportunities for the Competitiveness and Resilience of the Maritime Technology Industry in the light of geopolitics and the twin green/digital transition. The Read more…
ETA September´s newsletter focuses on the ETA´s response to the revision of the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Regulation. Read the newsletter here. Subscribe to our newsletter
The European Tugowners Association supports the European Commission’s (EC) endeavours to reduce emissions. Furthermore, as a sector, it is doing its utmost to reduce emissions of the industry. As the EC rightly points out in its consultation, the term “offshore ships” can lead to various interpretations among the stakeholders, which Read more…
ETA July´s newsletter is dedicated to the rising voices in Member States that call for changes in the implementation of the ETS. Read the newsletter here. Subscribe to our newsletter
The International Maritime Organization reached a historical agreement at the 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 80) on a revised emissions reduction global strategy for the shipping sector. The 175 members agreed on a text that aims to peak green house gas (GHG) emissions as soon as possible while promoting Read more…
The members of the European Tugowners Association (ETA) met in Alicante for its 60th Annual General Meeting. This year´s event was kindly hosted by ETA local member Boluda Towage and took place at the splendid Asia Gardens Hotel. 140 delegates attended a special Annual General Meeting which was marked by Read more…
The European Commission presented a set of legislative proposals to update the EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution. These initiatives will align EU rules with international regulations and improve the cooperation and information-sharing between flag States, while strengthening the implementation and enforcement through digital tools and a Read more…
The European Tugowners Association will meet again to celebrate its 60th Annual General Meeting in the coast of Alicante (Spain). The ETA 2023 AGM will take place from the 13th to the 16th of June at the Asia Gardens Hotel, in Benidorm (Alicante) and it will be hosted by ETA Read more…