ECSA Rebrands As ECSA European Shipowners, Marking 60 Years Of Industry Leadership

On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has rebranded as ECSA European Shipowners, reaffirming its role as the voice of the European shipping industry.

A Stronger Identity for a Changing Industry

• ECSA represents 22 European shipowners’ national associations, accounting for approximately 35% of the global fleet.
• The organization advocates for all shipping segments, including bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, gas carriers, ferries, cruise ships, and offshore vessels.
• The rebranding comes with a new logo and visual identity, emphasizing the sector’s importance to Europe’s energy, supply chain, and food security.

Driving the Energy Transition

Karin Orsel, President of ECSA European Shipowners, highlighted the organization’s renewed focus on sustainability:
“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,” 

Raising Awareness of European Shipping’s Role

Sotiris Raptis, Secretary General of ECSA European Shipowners, stressed the sector’s economic significance:
“We stay ECSA, but we also become European Shipowners. 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.”

As the industry navigates the energy transition, ECSA European Shipowners will continue to advocate for policies that support sustainable, competitive, and resilient shipping.