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International finance of ocean-going vessels and other maritime assets such as off-shore oil and gas equipment is currently experiencing what could be described as a perfect storm.

EU Directive (2014/89/EU) establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning which came into force on 17 September 2014 and defines maritime spatial planning...

During the Corporate Jet Investor event held in London during February 2023, a number of sustainability goals were discussed in the aviation industry.

The tragic sinking of the British-flagged Bayesian yacht off the coast of Sicily, which resulted in the loss of seven lives, has sparked debates on the adequacy of safety regulations for pleasure yachts compared to their commercial counterparts.

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On 12 May 2025, the Merchant Shipping Directorate of Transport Malta issued Merchant Shipping Notice 193, which introduces a significant regulatory development concerning the issuance and legal recognition...

Issue 20 of the Shipping & Maritime Law Newsletter is now available.

Welcome to the 2019 edition of the GANADO Shipping & Maritime Law Newsletter. It has been another active and intensive period for the Shipping team at GANADO Advocates.

In this issue, we shed more light on Malta's new Passenger Yacht Code and we discuss the concept of environmental sustainability, particularly the shipping industry's impact on the marine environment.

On the 1st of August 2022, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice (the "Court") delivered its judgement on the joined cases C-14/21 and C-15/21...

Latest statistics for 2014 indicate that the Malta maritime flag has reached yet another milestone: the Malta Ships Register has become the sixth largest maritime flag in the world.

The European Union has agreed on a major legislative reform to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, introducing significant changes to air passenger rights across the EU. Set to enter force in August 2027, the reform strengthens existing protections while introducing new obligations for airlines, including proactive notification duties, enhanced rerouting requirements, and expanded protections for passengers with reduced mobility.

Aviation is an industry that bridges continents and cultures, and its regulation demands a balance of safety, innovation, and international cooperation.

The Malta Ship Registry, operated by Transport Malta, has taken a decisive step toward maritime digitalisation.

A cell company is always be deemed to be a single legal person and the creation of a cell by a cell company does not create.

The ever growing number of Malta-flagged vessels is evidence of the robust framework within which the Maltese ship-registry operates.

Since February 2026, the situation in Iran and the wider region has escalated. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already led to significant increases...