ETA calls for better status and more support from EU

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The European Tugowners Association is calling for change, urging leaders to help defend its industry against Asian competition and inflate the status of its vessels.

The ETA has responded to two calls for evidence from the European Commission, which intends to develop a ‘European Maritime Industrial Strategy’ and ‘European Port Strategy’, and sent out calls for evidence on both.

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