ETA is participating in its first EU-funded project, Greenport Alliances, which is funded under the ERASMUS + programme. This EU action will support universities, maritime academies, and other vocational training providers in the definition and testing of new educative materials and assist seafarers and prospective marine personnel in developing new Read more…
The ETA held its Sustainable Conference in Rotterdam during the Europort Convention. The event focused on the potential use of Low-energy nuclear reactors (LENR) in the towage industry as a possible solution to green the fleets and reduce the emissions. These reactors could be installed on large tugs to drive Read more…
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…
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…
ETA is organising its next Sustainable Conference in Brussels, on the 2nd of February (10.00 – 12.30) at the BIP Meeting Center, right next to the Royal Palace (Rue Royale 2-4). The theme of the event will be Electrification and Digitalization of the towage industry. The use of electricity in the shipping industry, through Read more…
On 28 October, the European Parliament Transport Committee (TRAN) discussed the new own-initiative report on technical and operational measures for more efficient and cleaner maritime transport. The rapporteur, Karima Delli, Chair of the TRAN committee aims, with this file, at enriching the debate on the development of a EU strategy Read more…
The EU advances with the preparation work for a new Directive on the development and adoption of alternative and green fuels for shipping, Fuel EU Maritime. The EC has recently closed a targeted consultation focused on the type of fuels that will most likely be suitable for the maritime sector Read more…