Tag: UGS

Following a meeting during the 2022 Posidonia trade fair in Athens, MAN Energy Solutions and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) announced their mutual commitment to a policy of decarbonisation.

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomed the proposed revisions of the EU ETS Directive regarding the shipping sector.

Europe needs to understand the strategic importance of Greek shipping as the owner of 59% of the EU fleet, especially in times when shipping can play a crucial role in the continent’s scramble for energy independence, said Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS).

Following the recent news that the European Parliament recognizes the structural role of the commercial operators in shipping and the need for a sector-dedicated fund, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS)  welcomed the adopted position, highlighting that the “polluter pays” principle is the cornerstone of the EU environmental legislation.

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomed the decision of the IMO Extraordinary Council Session about the urgent establishment of a safe maritime corridor.

The recent proposal by MEP Peter Liese to update the EU emissions trading system (ETS) draft directive and support the ‘polluter pays’ principle is cautiously welcomed by INTERCARGO.

The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) issued a Report on technical aspects related to the decarbonisation of the shipping sector.

The UGS supports the Greek Prime Minister’s call for a European Research Centre for Alternative Marine Fuels and Technologies and stands ready to engage.

In a letter, Greek shipowner Panos Laskaridis quit the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), after a controversial documentary which analyzed the relationship between the shipowning community and the Greek government.