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The shipping registry in Malta is acknowledged today to be the fifth largest registry in the world and one of the largest within the European Union. But until recently, Malta only registered ships and private yachts under the Maltese Flag and no provision was made for the registration of Commercial Yachts.

The Government of Malta and Transport Malta, in addition to measures previously adopted to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the shipping industry...

Malta has long established itself as one of the world's leading maritime jurisdictions, with a ship and yacht register that attracts owners and operators globally.

On 29 July 2013, the VAT Department published guidelines in relation to the Malta VAT treatment of short-term yacht charters starting in Malta.

In 2006, our Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure underwent a radical shake up when it came to laws governing the jurisdiction of our courts in rem, arrest of ships and enforcement mechanisms.

Council Directive 2008/8 EC of the 20th February 2008 amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards the place of supply of services introduces new rules on the place of supply of means of transport.

Act V of 2020 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act') was published on 3rd March 2020 and provides a number of amendments to various financial services laws.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate within the Authority for Transport in Malta (the ‘Directorate'), has recently issued the revised Commercial Yacht Code 2020 (the ‘CYC 2020')...

The Malta flag registered record figures along 2015, which also translate into a significant achievement for Transport Malta, the Maltese authority in charge of the Malta Ship Register.

The Maltese Shipping Industry is working towards reducing its impact on the environment. This is taking place both on shore and on Maltese flagged vessels wherever they may be sailing.

Throughout the lease period, VAT at the rate of 18% is chargeable on the portion of the rental amount which is attributable to effective use and enjoyment in EU territorial waters.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate within Transport Malta issued Guidelines for Changeovers of Commercial Yachts and Pleasure Yachts on the 2nd of September 2021 in line with the requirements of the Malta Commercial Yacht Code.

A Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) titled "Provision of a Vessel Management System as part of the Digitalisation of the Merchant Shipping Directorate...

During an information meeting held by Transport Malta on 27th July 2022, participants were briefed on the content of a preliminary market consultation document (PMC) in connection with a procurement process...

On the 26 March 2020, the Ports and Yachting Directorate have issued Port Notice No. 06 of 2020 that introduces additional precautionary measures and instructions to marine terminals and port services providers in light of COVID-19.

Transport Malta, the Authority responsible for the Malta Ship Register, through its Merchant Shipping Directorate, reports a strong and positive performance for 2015.

Choosing Malta for your yacht registration brings multitude of benefits that set it apart as a premier destination for yacht owners. With an unrivalled position as Europe's largest yacht registry...