The Establishment Of The Malta Marittima Agency

The Parliamentary Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth has recently held that it is pertinent to continue improving Malta's National Integrated Maritime Policy in order to promote Malta as a centre for maritime excellence. To this end, in accordance to the Public Administration Act, the Prime Minister issued the Malta Marittima (Establishment as an Agency) Order, 2016 which sets up the Malta Marittima Agency. The Agency will be responsible for endorsing and advancing the maritime sector internationally. 

In essence, the Order bestows upon the Agency a number of functions and duties. Indeed, the Agency will be duty bound to promote maritime sectoral clusters and to encourage these sectors to focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and environmentally sustainable developments. Additionally, the Agency shall promote the beneficial aspects of the exchange of ideas between private and public entities and participation at EU and international meetings and