Let's Stop Taking The Maritime Industry For Granted

The facts and figures relating to how much the maritime industry contributes to the Maltese economy have been referenced countless times and they are substantial. I will not quote them here as this information is quite easily attainable to anyone who searches the plethora of articles on this subject.

What is irritating many people working in this industry is that such income is being taken for granted and there is a sense that this stream of capital can always be relied upon. Of course this style of thinking needs to be eradicated. Competition out there is stiff and other countries are more than eager to take a piece of our cake.

Malta must ensure that it continually reinvents itself and that it keeps up with the exigencies and wishes of the shipping world. We also need to realise that there are missed opportunities in this sector and that we have certainly not exploited it to its full potential. There is clear awareness concerning the serious need to rehash our