The evolution of yachts, in size, and the form and function of their garages/storage spaces have led to an increase in risks associated with fire.

On the 19th of June, Malta, together with six other countries signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships...

Following its decision on the 19 December 2017, the European Commission conditionally endorsed the Maltese tonnage tax scheme under the EU's State aid rules for a period of ten years.

The following article by our Managing Partner Dr. Ann Fenech was published in the 2016 edition of the Malta Maritime Directory.

The new NCV Code creates synergy and incorporates the requirements that were previously set by the CVC Code (Code of Practice for the Safety of Commercial Vessels) together with the requirements

Merchant Shipping Notice 160 was issued by the Malta Flag Administration on 3 April 2020 and was addressed to Shipowners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners' Representatives, and...

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules transposed the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) into Maltese local legislation, setting out the minimum standards for seafarers.

Dr Jan Rossi provided an overview of Legal Notice 128 of 2018 that was introduced with the aim of attracting ship managers to set up in Malta.

In compliance with the Merchant Shipping (Accident and Incident Safety Investigations) regulations of 2011, the Maltese maritime authorities have announced...

On the 20th March 2024, Transport Malta has issued a Commercial Yachting Notice (CY12) to Yacht Owners, Yacht Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners' Representatives...

The Ports and Yachting Directorate issued Port Notice Number 08/20 of 2020 entitled ‘Sulphur Content in Marine Fuels' whereby attention was drawn to the provisions of the Quality of Fuels Regulations.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate wishes to draw the attention of all concerned to the Technical Notice SLS 2 Rev.2 – Periodic Servicing of lifeboats, liferafts and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear.

On the 22nd of October 2015, the British Court of Appeal through PST Energy & shipping LLC v. OW Bunker Malta Ltd delivered a landmark judgement concerning contract of supplies...

Malta has once again demonstrated positive performance across all criteria assessed in the 2023/2024 Flag State Performance Table, as issued by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

With 850 vessels bigger than 24m, the Malta Shipping Register is now the largest superyacht register worldwide. These superyachts employ various specialised sectors on top of the regular seafaring operators.

The Maltese Shipping Registry, has qualified into the 14th place in the prestigious Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control ( Paris MoU ), whilst also retaining its place...

Apart from commercial vessels, the Maltese flag is also managing to attract niche markets such as cruise liners.

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, establishes minimum working and living standards for seafarers worldwide. It consolidates many international labour conventions into a single framework...

The following article by Dr. Adrian Attard, Senior Associate, was published in the latest edition of the ILO Shipping & Transport newsletter.

The United Kingdom Administrations have announced they will now issue Flag State Endorsements (FSEs) for Maltese Yacht Certificates of Competence...