On the occasion of its 60 years, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) was renamed ECSA European Shipowners on 5 March.
The organisation, which launched a new logo and visual identity, represents 22 European shipowners’ national association, around 35% of the global fleet and all shipping segments from bulker carriers to container ships, tankers, gas carriers, ferries, cruise ships and offshore vessels.
As stated, 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.
ECSA becomes, as of today, ECSA European Shipowners. This year marks our 60th 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.
…said Karin Orsel, President, ECSA European Shipowners.
Moreover, as the industry navigates the challenge of the energy transition, the organisation’s new identity aims to make its mission clearer to policymakers and the public.
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% 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.
…highlighted Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General, ECSA European Shipowners.
