With a maritime culture and industry steeped in history, an ever growing global maritime presence and its upcoming tenure of the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2017...

The newly set up Malta Maritime Forum will be holding its first meeting on the 27th October.

Malta's new maritime policy has just been launched by the Parliamentary secretary for competitiveness Jose Herrera.

Malta once again solidified its reputation and influence within the aviation sector by ranking first place in the Cape Town Compliance.

Effective June 1, 2025, the Malta Ship Registry will begin issuing electronic certificates for all Maltese-registered vessels, as outlined in Merchant Shipping Notice 193.

The webinar focused on the Maltese Maritime Industry and the various sectors that contributed to its growth over the last four decades.

Extension of Sea Service Beyond the Seafarer Employment Agreement Period

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued an MS Notice to bring to the attention of all concerned, the new package of restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union...

On the 19th December 2017, the European Commission issued a conditional approval of the Maltese tonnage tax scheme, which approval is valid for a period of 10 years.

Between the 15th January and 30th March 2022, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will hold a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC), which will apply to all non-Australian flagged ships...

The Authority for Transport in Malta has advised that following consultation with all the stakeholders involved, the Commercial Yacht Code 2010 has been revised.

With respect to seaworthiness, the Maltese Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a Notice to all stakeholders, namely ship operators, owners and managers amongst others.

Transport Malta launches the Maritime Proof of Concept Fund.

On 1st April 2024, the Small Commercial Yacht Code 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the "sCYC") entered into force following its introduction...

We would like to highlight a useful feature of Maltese shipping law that is often overlooked by operators of Maltese ships.

The revised Non-Convention Vessel Code will enter in force on 1st September 2021.

Malta has officially introduced the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, updating its regulatory framework to align with the latest changes in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Governments all over the world, who are parties to the SOLAS Convention, are required to guarantee that all vessels are appropriately and professionally equipped.

The Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate, has issued an Information Notice in relation to the potential safety hazards associated with container fires.

During an Aviation Clusters meeting, Maltese minister for tourism Dr. Edward Zammit Lewis stated that with regards to its aviation industry, Malta wants to keep attracting new business...