ECSA


ECSA logo. July 20, 2026
European shipowners back EU ETS revenue earmarking but warn proposal falls short on clean technology support  

ECSA welcomes fuel support and revenue earmarking but calls for broader technology eligibility and a clear IMO withdrawal clause.
Kapitan Dranitsyn icebreaker. July 14, 2026
European shipowners call for permanent EU ETS derogations for islands, outermost regions and ice-classed vessels  

ECSA urges the European Commission to extend maritime ETS exemptions beyond 2030 ahead of directive revision.
ECSA logo. July 8, 2026
Shipping contributes up to €9bn annually to EU ETS budgets, ECSA study finds  

New analysis calls for ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping’s energy transition.
Sotiris Raptis, ECSA. May 13, 2026
European Shipowners calls for ETS revenue investment and fuel supplier mandate  

ECSA urges the EU to invest €9bn in annual ETS revenues in fuel production and infrastructure.
EU share of world fleet graphic. May 6, 2026
European shipowners control 34.5% of global fleet but lag on sustainable fuel production  

New study highlights Europe’s shipping dominance while warning of Asia’s lead in alternative fuel development.
Annual Capital Link Forum in Athens. February 12, 2026
ECSA calls for EU to withdraw shipping legislation once IMO reaches global agreement  

European shipowners' association urges Commission to clarify that regional measures are transitional pending an international framework.