an Inside Story with Captain Terence Farrugia; President and Chief Pilot; Malta Maritime Pilots Cooperative Malta’s location at the centre of the Mediterranean has always placed its harbours at the heart of national life. Every container ship, tanker, yacht, and cruise liner that calls to Valletta or Marsaxlokk carries more than cargo or passengers – […]
Maritime nations require steady hands at the helm—bodies that can anticipate change, coordinate diverse interests, and steer the sector toward sustainable growth. For Malta, the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF), under the stewardship of its Chairman Godwin Xerri, the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Borg, serves precisely this function. As the key […]
a Conversation with Joe Cordina, Executive Chairman of Gozo Channel (Operations) Ltd For many Maltese and Gozitans alike, the white-and-blue ferries of the Gozo Channel are part of daily life. They carry students to university, families to hospitals, contractors to worksites, tourists to the island’s timeless coastlines and also make possible internal tourism. In the […]
a Conversation with Dr Matthew Attard, President of the Malta Maritime Law Association(MMLA) In the world of maritime law, Malta has quietly built a reputation that far outweighs its geographic size. Much of this success can be attributed to the professionals who have worked steadily behind the scenes to develop the island’s legal framework, adapt […]
interview with Stephen Xuereb; CEO, Valletta Cruise Port; and COO, Global Ports Holdings A vision for the future was born in 2002 and its current CEO has been involved in this vision since its birth: The Valletta Cruise Port. Malta Maritime Directory caught up with Mr Stephen Xuereb, the hand at the […]
Vessel registration under the Malta flag and the operation of Maltese ships is regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, a law based mainly on United Kingdom legislation but subsequently revised and amended in 1986, 1988, 1990, 2000 and 2010. The main legislation is supplemented by a comprehensive set of rules and regulations. Advantages […]
The international maritime industry is at a crossroads, with environmental concerns related to emissions and sustainability, compliance with increasingly stringent regulations, limited human resources, rising operational costs, cybersecurity threats, geopolitical tensions affecting trade routes, and the need for digital transformation to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Though this bleak scenario is also true for the Maltese […]
by the Hon. Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public WorksDr Chris Bonett Malta’s maritime sector forms a continuous thread through the nation’s economic life, its identity, and its activity in the Mediterranean. It encompasses commercial shipping, leisure yachting, port operations, maritime services, and a ship registry recognised across international markets. Its relevance is maintained […]
With a clear vision and a steady hand, Mr Pierre Balzan, Managing Director of Melita Marine Group was determined to build a one-stop-shop operating a boutique shipyard. Today MMG owns and operates one of the largest floating docks for superyachts in the Mediterranean, with the capability of receiving yachts of up to 110 metres in […]
Ann Fenech * Partner Fenech & Fenech Advocates It is probably quite accurate to state that Malta is home to possibly, every type of maritime activity making us maritime lawyers very lucky indeed to be practicing out of a jurisdiction which is synonymous with the maritime sector. Malta straddles one of the busiest waterways […]