All ETA articles

  • EU Industrial Maritime Strategy
    News

    European tug operators call for ‘strategic industry’ status

    2026-08-04T13:58:00Z

    Amid rising geopolitical tensions, cyber threats and the need to safeguard critical infrastructure, the European Tug Association (ETA) is calling for tugs to be classed as a strategic industry.

  • Shiphandling, or harbour tugs may be capable of offshore operations (Peter Barker)
    News

    ETA hits back at EU emissions rules

    2024-10-09T10:57:00Z

    The European Tugowners Association has hit back at EU plans to impose emissions reporting regulations, saying they are unsuitable for the complexity of vessels involved, and could result in major admin headaches.