The Malta International Ship Register

1 A Leader in Ship Registration

1.1 Introduction

The Malta flag is one of the top ten flags that can be quoted as a flag of confidence and flexibility. It is a reputable open ship register always striving to update its legislation to bring it in conformity with international regulations and conventions; thus helping the international shipping community by enhancing further our local legislation and increasing facilities and flexibility towards the shipowner whilst improving further the reputation of our flag.

Malta's register has developed swiftly over these last few years. The Merchant Shipping Directorate of the Malta Maritime Authority has improved its safety department by increasing, inter alia, its surveyors worldwide and carrying out random inspections on Malta flag ships in different ports all over the world. Malta's safety inspection programme further consolidates the country's position in the international arena.