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Through the publishing of its latest Merchant Shipping (‘MS') Notice, namely MS Notice 182, Transport Malta shines the spotlight on the recent amendments made to Regulation (EU) 2015/57 (‘MRV Regulation')...

Located in the heart of the Mediterranean and on the rhumb line between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal, Malta has long been regarded as a hot spot for ship arrests.

Transport Malta has reported that as at the end of December 2014 Malta’s ship registry saw a growth of 13.6%.

The Merchant Shipping (Safe Operation of Ro-Ro Passenger Ships and High-Speed Passenger Craft in Regular Service) Regulations, 2019.

Malta has established itself as a leading maritime hub, offering a robust legal framework for ship registration and financing. One important aspect of maritime...

As of 1st January 2024, the European Union ("EU"), welcomed the updated EU Emission Trading System (the "EU ETS") rules which were duly extended to cater...

At the time and throughout its registration in Malta, a merchant vessel must be classed by an authorised Classification Society. An authorised Classification Society is an organisation...

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

Both the Merchant Shipping Act and the Maritime Labour Convention has enacted significant amendments that aim to modernise maritime regulations...

Aaron Farrugia, CEO Of Malta Freeport Corporation, spoke about the role of Malta's maritime industry in attracting Foreign Investment in an interview given to MIMLink.

Maltese Government introduces Euro 2,08 Million Support Scheme for Port Operators.

The Commissioner for Tax and Customs has published guidelines in terms of Article 75(2) of the VAT Act which determine how the VAT exemption contained in item 11 paragraph (b) of Part One of the Fifth Schedule to the VAT Act may be applied.

The uncertain economic times recently faced by the industry together with the increasingly safety- and security-sensitive environment have had one undeniable effect on owners choosing a jurisdiction for registering their superyacht and this is the instilment of a greater awareness and sensitivity to the advantages that may be offered by a particular flag.

The facts and figures relating to how much the maritime industry contributes to the Maltese economy have been referenced countless times and they are substantial.

A merchant vessel both at the time that is being registered as a Maltese ship and during the period of its registration under the Malta flag must be classed with a classification society...

The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta has unveiled the Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC 2025") set to replace the previous one which was published in 2020. This updated code will come into effect on 1st July 2025...

Article 37 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta) is a mechanism which is particular to Malta, further securing Malta's position as the largest ship registry in Europe.