The EU's naval operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini has conducted a second boarding operation in the Mediterranean, this time targeting the tanker Toa Payoh off the coast of Sicily. The vessel, traveling from Benin to Istanbul, was boarded to investigate its recently claimed flag status switch to Cameroon.

The EU's naval operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini has conducted another boarding of a sanctioned oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. An Italian naval vessel inspected the MV Sun south of Sicily to verify its flag status, marking the third such operation reported in recent weeks targeting vessels suspected of involvement in sanctions evasion.

The purchase by Maritime Holdings of the US and Gemany's Zeaborn Chartering Management of Zeamarine of Germany has been approved by the EU Commission in mid-August within the terms of the EU's Merger

On 28 January 2015, the Italian Competition Authority ("ICA") fined ten ferry services operators, active in the Gulf of Naples and Salerno, for their failure to respect commitments agreed on in a previous investigation.

On April 10, 2025, the Italian Customs Agency (ADM) released Circular 8/2025, outlining updated procedures for non-EU commercial yachts operating in Italian waters under Temporary Admission.

The European winter is nearly over, and the yachting industry is continues to be steady. The Mediterranean is one of the favourite places for yacht lovers.

The Italian car ferry Norman Atlantic was travelling from Patras, in Greece, to Ancona, in Italy with 422 passengers and 56 crew members on board when a fire broke out on its car deck.

On 6 April 2018, the Commission approved two measures for the purpose of encouraging ship registration in Europe and contributing to the competitiveness of maritime transportation.

The Supreme Court in Italy declared that, in the maritime transport of cargo, the judge deciding the merits of the case has to ascertain the degree of negligence of a carrier and his employees or agents.

For this purpose, applicable statutory provisions must be carefully examined.

The choice of flag for yacht registration has evolved from a simple administrative decision into a complex strategic consideration affecting tax efficiency, operational flexibility, and regulatory compliance. With Italy's recent Ddl Mare reform introducing new scrutiny for foreign-flagged vessels and jurisdictions like Malta, the Cayman Islands, and the UK each offering distinct advantages...

As is generally known, the Maritime Labour Convention (ILO – MLC, 2006) is one of the most important cornerstones of national and international maritime labour law.

We hereby summarize the procedure followed in the market practice in the event of sale of a vessel registered with the International Ships Registry.

When we talk about "Nautical maintenance or refitting" or "Refit on boats" we mean the overhaul and/or reassembly of boats, or an activity that includes the repair, fixing, restoration...

In January, the Council of Ministers approved the latest draft of the "National Recovery and Resilience Plan" ("NRRP"). A draft that, especially in the light of the latest news on the political front, ...

With ever-shrinking margins and ever-increasing competition, logistics has reached a turning point where technology and innovation are critical tools for growth and competitiveness.

In recent times, the idea of creating an emission control area for the Mediterranean Sea seems to have come back under the spotlight. The proposal was put forward

If you wish to purchase a Yacht in Italy, there are many factors that need consideration expecially if you have no the opportunity to come and visit the yacht in person or if you are not familiar...