Although viewed as one of the most fundamental aspects of the
Maltese economy, the ‘maritime' industry is both poorly
categorised and often underutilised. Grouped together informally as
a collection of trades rooted in their proximity and
dependence to the sea, the maritime industry is nonetheless one of
the best performers in the modern economy of the Maltese islands
and continues to be a sector with vast opportunities despite an
already exponential growth.
The foundation of the maritime industry in Malta is steadfast
and supported by a reliable statistical growth observed over the
past years. At heart, the maritime industry is one which is
historical to the Maltese; the island nation has provided an
invaluable strategic naval base to many empires throughout the
centuries, even more attractive still as a merchant hub for trade
between the levant and the rest of Europe1. This naval
tradition has largely endured, evidenced by the modern prosperity
of the Maltese
