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Effective as at 1st January 2021, the Merchant Shipping Directorate published the new Commercial Yacht Code 2020 (the "CYC 2020") revising and improving on the provisions of the previous...

Malta's strategic location in the Mediterranean, coupled with its robust legal and fiscal framework, makes it a premier jurisdiction for registering ships and yachts.

The EU's 14th sanctions package, adopted on 24 June 2024, represents a significant step by the EU in its efforts against Russia and its economy given that for the first time the Union has introduced measures against Russia's lucrative gas sector.

Our Malta office had the pleasure to interview Capt. Charles Pace, the Director of the Civil Aviation Directorate.

Like other industries operating in and from the Maltese Islands, the shipping industry has been negatively impacted by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Travel Ban Order (L.N. 42 of 2020)...

​Since joining the EU in 2004, Malta has reaped popular momentum as a jurisdiction of choice for many business operators to open shop.

On 6 July 2023, the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ') delivered a preliminary ruling concerning a request on the interpretation of Articles 17(1), 29 and 35 of the Convention of Certain Rules...

An article which discusses the "Sea Protest" and its proper form for validity in Malta.

In the fifth episode of the ‘Ganado Meets Transport' podcast, Daniel Aquilina, partner within the transport law practice at Ganado Advocates, meets Kristian Zarb Adami, a pioneer in Malta's space sector.

If you have a sea-going vessel/ship, or even a fleet of them, you will need to make a decision about where you want your maritime registration to be held.

Originally promulgated in 2004, the Regulations address the establishment and corporate workings of what is typically referred to as the Maltese shipping company.

As of 1 January 2026, revised regulatory requirements have started to influence the approach to safety in global seafarer training and onboard operations

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’)...

Welcome to the first edition of the 2020 KPMG Malta Shipping Newsletter.

n 2021, Directive 2009/103/EC was amended by Directive (EU) 2021/2118 (the ‘Amending Directive'), (both instruments collectively referred to hereinafter as the ‘Motor Insurance Directive...

On 20 May 2025, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the "Court"), delivered its judgement in the case Elmo Insurance Limited vs Jet Freight Limited and Clayton Abela Logistics Limited, touching upon the burden of proof of carriers under the International Carriage of Goods by Road Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Malta, the "CMR").

The Court of Appeal, in its Superior Jurisdiction, composed of Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr Justice Christian Falzon Scerri and Madam Justice Josette Demicoli...