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From the latest statistics, 665 aircrafts are currently registered in Malta's Aviation Register. This reflects a 500% growth in a period of ten years.

Transport Malta has recently published the Commercial Yacht – Pleasure Yacht Changeover Guidelines, which are in line with the requirements of the Malta Commercial Yacht Code.

Malta has once again confirmed its strong standing as a high-quality flag State in the latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

In response to the intensifying security situation in the Red Sea area, the Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a Merchant Shipping Notice, calling on all concerned parties...

The evolution of yachts, in size, and the form and function of their garages/storage spaces have led to an increase in risks associated with fire.

Between the 15th January and 30th March 2022, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will hold a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC), which will apply to all non-Australian flagged ships...

The Maltese Shipping Registry, has qualified into the 14th place in the prestigious Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control ( Paris MoU ), whilst also retaining its place...

A report by Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal providing expert analysis on key areas of Maltese law, practice and regulation in the booming real estate segment of the island's economy appears...

When an estate agent facilitates a property sale without a formal agency agreement or fails to document their involvement in the promise of sale, can they still claim compensation for their services? A recent Maltese court ruling clarifies the prescriptive period applicable to such claims and establishes critical precedent for agents seeking payment for undocumented professional services.

Following the issuance of a Legal Notice at the end of 2023, Malta's Vat regulations on the hiring of pleasure boats have recently been tweaked through the amendment of the Eighth Schedule...

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has announced that the Malta Ship Registry will begin issuing electronic certificates as of the 01st of June 2025, in line with IMO guidelines on the use of electronic certificates.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued an MS Notice to bring to the attention of all concerned, the new package of restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union...

The Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate, has issued an Information Notice in relation to the potential safety hazards associated with container fires.

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a notice to inform all stakeholders of the publication of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (Legal Notice 26 of 2025), which was issued on 04th of February 2025.

The SME Fund 2026, a European Commission initiative implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), is now open and will run until 04th December 2026, subject to availability of funds.

On the 25th of January 2023 the Court of Appeal in its inferior jurisdiction confirmed a decision of the Data Protection Appeals Tribunal (the "Tribunal") which had concluded that the five year residency requirement to...

The Maltese Government has recently launched the latest residence scheme which provides favourable tax incentives for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss Nationals seeking an alternative residence base in the Maltese Islands.