The “Hellenic Shipping Association Hamburg” (ENSA) was founded in the shipping “capital” of Germany. It is a non-profit association under German law with 67 founding members.
According to article 2.1 of the statute, its purpose is:
- Cultivate and promote the importance of Greek shipping in Germany.
- Highlighting the importance of Greek shipping, including Greek seafarers, for world trade and, by extension, for the world economy.
- The professional, social, interpersonal, cultural and spiritual development and promotion of its members.
- The development and strengthening of relations between the Greek and German shipbuilding industries.
This objective is achieved in various ways (article 2.2 of the statute), such as the development of friendly interpersonal and professional relationships between members, cooperation in the field of maritime studies, the search for entities that grant scholarships to young people, the development of charitable activities and the protection of the marine environment.
ENSA is open to new members, whether individuals or legal entities (companies), based on the relevant provisions of its statutes.