The introduction of two European Regulations (Regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945) on unmanned aircraft systems, which came into force on the 31st of December 2020...

On the 20th of February 2024, the following annual Certificates ( as applicable ) will expire for most of the merchant vessels...

All you need to know about the benefits of a Maltese Flag: tonnage tax regime, no other income tax, shipping companies, VAT benefits and how companies and shipowners in other countries can use the benefits in a cooperation.

Malta's desire to build a sustainable blue economy creates a host of investment opportunities for forward-looking companies in fields such as maritime technologies and expertise...

Effectively the carriage ban is an additional mechanism aimed at giving teeth to the new global sulphur limit.

The container carrier CMA CGM Kerguelen has arrived at the Malta Freeport, thus establishing a new record in terms of being the largest ever vessel to dock in a Maltese harbour.

In addition to the previous measures implemented by the Merchant Shipping Directorate (Directorate), which were introduced to combat the negative effects that the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has already had on the shipping industry.

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a revised version of the Commercial Yacht Code, known as the CYC 2025. This new code replaces the previous 2020 edition...

In the second episode of Ganado Meets Transport, Ganado Advocates' Matthew Attard, Senior Associate within the shipping team, meets with Michael Sillato to discuss the Malta Registry of Ships...

In the third episode of Ganado Meets Transport, Ganado Advocates' Matthew Attard, Senior Associate within the shipping team...

GANADO Advocates has been actively involved in the conclusion of a deal concerning the sale of the 30 metre sailing yacht ‘Free Wings' formerly ‘Alas Libres' and its registration with the Malta Flag.

Jan Rossi, Senior Associate within the shipping team, meets with COO of Heritage Malta, Kenneth Gambin to discuss the latest developments in cultural maritime heritage with a particular focus on the Malta Maritime Museum.

In this second episode of Ganado Meets Maritime, Ganado Advocates' Jotham Scerri-Diacono, co-head within the shipping team...

Through Legal Notice 22 of 2015, the individuals who are qualified to own Maltese vessels, have also been extended to include citizens of the European Economic Area and of Switzerland...

Stephan Piazza, Yachting Lead attends the 2022 Dubai International Yacht Show and the Middle East Yachting Conference held in Jumeraih Dubai.

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has published the revised Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025, marking a significant update to the regulatory framework governing...

Malta has once again reinforced its reputation as a leading maritime flag state, securing a position among the world's top ten in the latest International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)...

Ganado Advocates co-organised a webinar, together with Ship Management International, entitled ‘Sanctions – Impact on Shipping│Malta Focus'.

During the 79th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) amended Annex VI (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships)...

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has introduced an updated Commercial Yacht Code (CYC 2025), which supersedes the 2020 edition.