Union of Greek Shipowners - ΕΝΩΣΙΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΕΦΟΠΛΙΣΤΩΝ

UGS

The UGS, representing the interests of Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gt under the Greek flag, as well as EU/EEA and third country flags, follows closely and participates actively in the development of shipping policy, regulation and legislation, both at international and EU level.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Yannis Maniatis (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Nov 2025 · Update on EU shipping developments, STIP

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

1 Jul 2025 · Strategic Dialogue on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

1 Jul 2025 · EU Strategic Dialogue on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy.

Meeting with Beatriz Yordi (Director Climate Action)

1 Jul 2025 · General discussion on the upcoming ETS review and the challenges SMEs face on their path to decarbonization

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

19 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views

Meeting with Polona Gregorin (Head of Unit Climate Action)

12 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views about the event Shipping Anchors the EU's Future during European Shipping Summit 2025

Meeting with Stella Kaltsouni (Cabinet of Commissioner Dan Jørgensen)

13 Feb 2025 · European competitiveness and the role of energy policy

Meeting with Sergio Oliete Josa (Head of Unit Directorate-General for International Partnerships)

28 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views on the Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors

Meeting with Yannis Maniatis (Member of the European Parliament)

7 Nov 2024 · Introductory Meeting

Meeting with Elena Kountoura (Member of the European Parliament)

16 Oct 2024 · Meeting with EEE representative

Meeting with Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair) and European Community Shipowners' Associations

3 Sept 2024 · Maritime Affairs

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

16 May 2023 · Shipbuilding and maritime industry

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

20 Dec 2022 · ETS

Meeting with Peter Liese (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

14 Oct 2022 · ETS

Meeting with Adina-Ioana Vălean (Commissioner)

6 Jun 2022 · EU maritime policies and greening of the shipping industry

Meeting with Margaritis Schinas (Vice-President) and

17 Mar 2022 · Greek shipping sector & Green deal

Meeting with Margaritis Schinas (Vice-President) and

24 Jun 2021 · Meeting with the Union of Greek Shipowners

Meeting with Margaritis Schinas (Vice-President) and

8 Jan 2021 · Covid-19 - Impact on the EU shipping industry

Meeting with Adina-Ioana Vălean (Commissioner) and

30 Nov 2020 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

11 Nov 2020 · Greek maritime policy