Newsletters
ETA Newsletter November 2024
ETA November´s newsletter focuses on the ETA´s participation in the European Sustainable Shipping Forum dedicated to ETS and carbon leakage. Read the newsletter here. Subscribe to our newsletter
News
ETA welcomes the non-extension of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
The European Commission (EC) has decided not to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) beyond April 2024. This EU law allows for the establishment of liner shipping consortia under certain conditions, exempting them from the EU general antitrust rules. CBER had been extended in 2014 and 2020. This last Read more…
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ETA calls on the European Commission to prevent cargo diversion from EU ports and carbon leakage
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…
Events
ETA Sustainable Conference: The dark horse. Can nuclear be a clean energy option for small vessels?
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…
Events
ETA-CLIA-SeaEurope workshop on Competitiveness and Resilience in the Maritime Technology Industry
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…
Newsletters
ETA Newsletter September 2024
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
Publications
European Tugowners Association’s position on the MRV regulation´s Delegated Act
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…
Newsletters
ETA Newsletter July 2024
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
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IMO reaches historical agreement on shipping greenhouse gas emissions
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…
Events
ETA 60th Annual Meeting, a summary
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…