European shipowner body rebrands

On the occasion of its 60 years, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has rebranded as ECSA European Shipowners.

The organisation represents 22 European shipowners’ national associations, accounting for around 35% of the global fleet.

The new name is meant to reflect the organisation’s commitment to raising awareness of European shipping’s key role to our continent’s energy, supply chain and food security

“While we have strengthened our influence in the EU, the big challenge ahead is the energy transition. Looking towards 2050 and net zero, we must work together. Not only as European shipowners but together with our partners at IMO and across the industry. We need all hands on deck to achieve real change,” said Karin Orsel, president of ECSA European Shipowners.

“Our goal is to raise awareness of what European shipping represents. European shipping accounts for around 35% of the global fleet, far exceeding Europe’s 15% share of global GDP. Our sector delivers the energy Europeans need, the goods we use daily, and drives innovation. We are an asset to the security and competitiveness of Europe,” said Sotiris Raptis, the organisation’s secretary-general.