On the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has now become ECSA European Shipowners. The name change is to reinforce the organisation’s role as the voice of the European shipping industry.
The organisation, which has also launched a new logo and visual identity, represents 22 European shipowners’ national associations, around 35 per cent of the global fleet and all shipping segments from bulker carriers to container ships, tankers, gas carriers, ferries, cruise ships and offshore vessels.
The new name reflects the organisation’s commitment to raising awareness of European shipping’s key role to our continent’s energy, supply chain and food security.
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‘All hands on deck to achieve change’
‘ECSA becomes, as of today, ECSA European Shipowners,’ says Karin Orsel, President of ECSA European Shipowners. ‘This year marks our sixtieth anniversary. 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. ‘
As the industry navigates the immense challenge of the energy transition, the organisation’s new identity aims to make its mission clearer to policymakers and the public.
Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General: ‘We stay ECSA, but we also become European Shipowners. Our goal is to raise awareness of what European shipping represents. European shipping accounts for around 35 per cent of the global fleet, far exceeding Europe’s fifteen per cent 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.’
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