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Malta’s Flag State Performance In The 2025–2026 ICS Shipping Industry Table

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the 2025–2026 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. This remains a key reference point for shipowners, managers, financial advisors and maritime service providers such as BDO Malta when assessing flag state credibility and performance.

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Malta Introduces New Code Of Standards For Resident Agents

Resident agents must collect certain documents from international owners, particularly those outside the EU and UK who own or intend to own non-commercial or pleasure vessels of 24 meters or more. Similar requirements apply to owners based in jurisdictions listed on the EU Sanctions Map, unless the owner is a bank, financial institution, or publicly listed company.

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

From Compliance To Culture: The IMO's Step Towards Safer Workplaces At Sea

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

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Strengthens Global Maritime Standing With Top-Ten Flag State Ranking

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)...

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

The Code Of Standards For Resident Agents: Strengthening Malta's Position As A Leading Flag State

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Consolidates Its Place Among The World's Top Flag States

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

The New 2026 SOLAS Container Loss Reporting Framework

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's Digital Ship Certificates: A Fully Deployed System

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Beyond The Horizon: The Promises And Challenges Of Autonomous Shipping

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Understanding The Maritime Labour Convention And Updates In The Implementation Guidelines

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

Transport Malta Launches Digital Ship Certificates: A New Era For The Maltese Flag

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Malta Updates Yacht Code: What The CYC 2025 Means For Owners And Operators

Malta Transport

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Dixcart Group Limited

Electronic Certificates Introduced By The Malta Flag Registry

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

Malta Flag – New Commercial Yacht Code

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

EBA's 12 February 2026 Opinion On The End Of The NAL Transition Period: Clarifying The PSD2–MiCA Interplay!

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

EU Regulation On Cash Payment Limits

European Union Government

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BDO Malta

10.12 – Luke Hili Meets Jean-Claude Maher (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Permanent Residence For Americans 2026 | MPRP Guide

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Acquiring A Financial Licence In Malta

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Papilio Services Limited

MS Notice 190 – Promulgation Of The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025

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.

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

IMO's Net-zero Framework: What It Means For Global Shipping

International shipping which is crucial for global trade, is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Sustainability In The Maritime Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

In May 2025, the University of Malta hosted the Maritime Platform Conference, a pivotal gathering of academics and industry professionals focused on innovation in marine and maritime sustainable developments.

Malta Transport

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Finance Malta

Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025

The Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025 (the "Code"), which supersedes its predecessor, the CYC 2020, entered into force on 1 July 2025 and constitutes...

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Malta's CYC 2025 And SCYC: A Clear Path For Commercial Yachts

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Legal Notice 139 Of 2025: Audit Exemptions And Their Impact On Shipping Organisations In Malta

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Malta Revised The Commercial Yacht Code

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Burden Of Proof And The International Carriage Of Goods: Insurer Succeeds In Cargo Theft Claim

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

When Maritime Contracts Meet Real-world Risks: Lessons From The M.V. Sea Patron Case

Worldwide Transport

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Ganado Advocates

21 Fake Flag States, 50 Bogus Websites, One Scam Operation At The Helm

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Sentient International Limited

Maritime Security Onboard Yachts: A Legal Perspective On Private Security And Armed Guards

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's Cautious Stance On The Russian Oil Price Cap Reflects A Wiser EU Maritime Strategy

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Clawback Provisions Under Maltese Law In The Scenario Of Mortgage Registration On A Maltese Flag Vessel

Malta Transport

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GTG

Shipping – Malta: The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Maritime Security Onboard Yachts: A Legal Perspective On Private Security And Armed Guards

In recent years, maritime regions traditionally traversed by merchant vessels have witnessed a noticeable increase in luxury yachts venturing into new and uncharted territories. While these areas present unique cruising opportunities...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Malta's Cautious Stance On The Russian Oil Price Cap Reflects A Wiser EU Maritime Strategy

The EU's proposed new oil price cap on Russian exports has reignited a familiar tension between sanction enforcement and maritime competitiveness.

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Clawback Provisions Under Maltese Law In The Scenario Of Mortgage Registration On A Maltese Flag Vessel

Malta is a globally recognised jurisdiction for ship registration, offering robust protections to financiers through its ship mortgage framework.

Malta Transport

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GTG

Shipping – Malta: The Introduction Of A Security Interest In Finance Lease Transactions

Malta's international maritime services industry is principally governed by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (the "Merchant Shipping Act")...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

UNODC Office To Be Established At Malta's Global Maritime Centre

Malta Transport

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GTG

Yachting And Shipping Regulation In The EU And Malta

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.

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Ship Arrest In Malta

Ship arrest in Malta is a powerful and effective legal tool available to creditors seeking to secure maritime claims. As one of the leading maritime jurisdictions in Europe...

Malta Transport

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GTG

Malta Ship Registry Introduced Electronic Ship Certificates

The Malta Ship Registry will start the issuance of electronic ship certificates for vessels registered under the Malta flag, effective June 1, 2025.

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Cell Companies: Revolutionising The Shipping And Aviation

With the implementation of the Companies Act (Shipping and Aviation Cell Companies) Regulations (S.L. 386.22) in June 2020...

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Malta Yacht Registration: Your Complete Guide

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Establishing A Shipping Organisation In Malta: Requirements & Benefits

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Maritime Trade In The Crosshairs: Understanding The EU's 16th Sanctions Package

European Union International

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Ship Registry Launches Electronic Certification For Maritime Vessels

Malta Transport

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GTG

Malta Ship Registry To Issue Electronic Certificates Effective 1 June 2025

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Introduction Of Electronic Ship Certificates By Malta Ship Registry

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Navigating Malta's Yacht VAT: A Guide For Yacht Owners

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Dixcart Group Limited

Ship Mortgages In Malta: A Secure Framework For Maritime Financing

Malta Transport

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GTG

Bareboat Charter Registration

Malta Transport

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GTG

Unpaid Wages And Maritime Claims: A Captain's Legal Battle Before The Maltese Courts

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – February 2025

Malta Transport

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

VAT & Yachts: What You Need To Know

European Union Tax

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Sentient International Limited

Amendments To Malta's Maritime Laws & Regulations

Malta Transport

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Sentient International Limited

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Clarifying Lease Structures

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Unlocking New Opportunities For Growth

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

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Shipping Companies + Yacht Registration In Malta 2023 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Ann Fenech Discussing The Tragedy Of The Costa Concordia (Video)

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Shipping In Cyprus

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Yacht's Registration

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Cyprus Shipping

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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