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...

This exemption is welcomed as a means to rekindle the yachting industry in Malta and allows it to re-start its activity just in time for the summer months.

As part of the measures that are being undertaken by Transport Malta to ease the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial yachts registered in Malta, the maritime administration has implemented a procedure ...

As the disruptive effects of Covid-19 continue to impact international shipping activities, the Malta Ship Registry continues to take unprecedented measures to assist the shipping industry through the current exceptional circumstances.

Amendments were made to the Qualifying Employment in Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.168) by means of Legal Notice 120 of 2020 (hereinafter ‘Legal Notice')...

GVZH Advocates contributes to Van Olmen & Wynant Report, "Should Aircrew Be Declared Posted?" An action in the framework of the EU Commission's Support for social dialogue – and a...

€100,000 fund for innovative initiatives in the Maritime Sector.

The Government of Malta, through Infrastructure Malta, has issued a call for tenders (IMT/008/25) for the construction of a new mixed cargo facility at Ras Ħanżir, located between the Laboratory Wharf and Fuel Wharf within the Grand Harbour.

In view of the situation in Syria and Belarus and in line with the latest restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union the Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a Merchant Shipping Notice, ...

The payment of social security is an area that is still unfortunately not given the importance it deserves when it comes to crew members working on board yachts.

A recent digital debate, organised by Ship Management International, brought together shipping lawyers from different European jurisdictions to discuss the challenges that the shipping industry faced...

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.