The Estonian Shipowners` Association was re-established in 1993 after Estonia regained its independence. Today, there are 11 members in the organization, including the Estonian Maritime Academy and a law firm specialized on maritime law. Approximately 75 – 80% of the revenues and employment of Estonian maritime sector is covered by the members of Estonian Shipowners` Association, with 10 000 people working for either directly or indirectly.

Since 2004, the organization is the member of European Community Shipowners’ Association, representing national interests in several of its structures and working groups.

Estonian Shipowners` Association is an organization for either maritime companies operating either some or all their fleet under the Estonian flag or working in the maritime field and investing in developing and maintaining a high professional and qualitative level and strong competitiveness.