European Shipowners | ECSA

European Shipowners input to the European Commissions review of the EU taxonomy climate delegated act Executive Summary: Strategic Role of Shipping for European Security European shipping is an asset for Europe and a cornerstone of the energy, food and supply chain security of the continent. European shipping controls 35% of the global tonnage.

Brussels, August 2025 Ref. Ares(2025)6889336 - 26/08/2025 European Shipowners | ECSA response to the consultation on the extension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scope European Shipowners | ECSA (ES|ECSA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the extension of the scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

European Shipowners | ECSA (ES|ECSA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Commission's call for evidence on the post-2030 renewable energy framework. It is essential that the framework fully reflects the role of the maritime sector, one of the hardest to decarbonise, and creates the conditions for the production, availability and uptake of low- and zero-carbon fuels for shipping.

European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the opportunity to give input to the forthcoming European Ocean Act and the upcoming revision of the Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive. Please find our feedback enclosed. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions.

Brussels, July 2025 Ref. Ares(2025)5946306 - 22/07/2025 European Shipowners submission to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the European Grids package European shipping is a strategic asset for Europe and a cornerstone of the energy, food and supply chain security of the continent.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Brussels, February 2025 Position Paper on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Main Recommendations ECSA calls on the Commission to: • Accelerate the implementation of the Net-Zero Industry Act, in particular the establishment of a single market for CO2 and guidelines for maritime transport of CO2 as well as accelerate the work on carbon credits.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

European Shipowners | ECSA (ES|ECSA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Commission's call for evidence on the revision of national targets and flexibilities in the EU climate policy framework after 2030, in particular with regards to the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR). Please find enclosed our answer.

The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) believes that the current Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea is fit for purpose and sees no compelling need for any new initiative. In fact, ferry and cruise sectors are known for their high standards of customer service.

The European Community Shipowners Associations (ECSA) represents 21 national shipowners associations based in the EU and Norway. European shipowners control 39.5% of the global commercial fleet, contribute annually 149 billion euros to the EU GDP and provide 2 million people with careers both on board and ashore.

European Shipowners | ECSA (ES|ECSA) strongly welcomes the European Commissions proposal to add two Indian yards to the updated European list of approved ship recycling facilities (16th edition). Please find enclosed our contribution to the consultation.

ECSA represents 21 national shipowners associations based in the EU and Norway. European shipowners control 39.5% of the global commercial fleet, contribute 149 billion euros per year to the EU GDP and provide 2 million Europeans with careers both on board and ashore. ECSA strives for a regulatory environment that fosters the international competitiveness of European shipping, to the benefit of the EU.