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

Malta has long established itself as one of the world's leading maritime jurisdictions, with a ship and yacht register that attracts owners and operators globally.

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Malta Revised The Commercial Yacht Code

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 Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

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

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").

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

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

On 15 November 2024, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the "Court") delivered its ruling in the case of Dr. Joseph Mizzi as special mandatory of Sovereign Fuels Limited vs M.V. Sea Patron (IMO 8214097)...

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

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

Malta Transport

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GTG

Digitalisation Of Maritime Documentation By The Malta Ship Registry

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Dixcart Group Limited

Malta Introduces Commercial Yacht Code 2025: Key Updates You Need To Know

Malta Transport

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GTG

Transport Malta Updates The Commercial Yacht Code (CYC 2025)

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Transport Malta Issues Revised Commercial Yacht Code (CYC 2025)

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Duty Of Care: Legal Implications Of Construction Defects And Failures

Malta Real Estate

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WH Partners

Malta Revamps Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP)

Malta Real Estate

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Sentient International Limited

Caribbean Citizenship: EU Reforms And Safer Options For Investors

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

A Closer Look - What Relocation To Malta Really Means For Global Families

Malta Immigration

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Malta Sotheby's International Realty

Operating The Market With Edge

Malta Media & IT

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CSB Group

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

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

Malta has gained a high reputation in the shipping and yachting world, not only because of its geographical location but also because it offers attractive and competitive incentives, thereby making Malta one of the top flags in the world.

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Dixcart Group Limited

Ship Mortgages In Malta: A Secure Framework For Maritime Financing

Malta has established itself as a leading maritime hub, offering a robust legal framework for ship registration and financing. One important aspect of maritime...

Malta Transport

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GTG

Bareboat Charter Registration

The registration of a bareboat charter in Malta is regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234 of the Laws of Malta) and related subsidiary legislation. This framework allows vessels to be registered under the Maltese flag for the duration of the charter while remaining registered in another jurisdiction.

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GTG

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

In a judgment delivered on 14 February 2025 by the First Hall, Civil Court (the "Court") in the case of Captain Tara Merlin Ehrlich vs MV Force India, the Court examined the interplay between maritime employment rights and the legal framework for enforcing such claims under Maltese law.

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – February 2025

Malta Transport

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Chartering The Future

Act No. I of 2025 (the "Act") introduces the finance charter instrument as a legal mechanism to secure lessors' rights in ship financing. This article analyses the newly available security instruments, particularly the financial charter instrument.

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Implements Key Reforms To Maritime Labour Laws

Malta has enacted the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, introducing significant reforms to enhance seafarers' rights and working conditions on Maltese-flagged vessels.

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Proposed Amendments To The Merchant Shipping Act

The purpose of this article is to highlight key reforms introduced in Act No. I of 2025 (the "Act"), aimed at strengthening Malta's maritime sector.

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

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

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules transposed the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) into Maltese local legislation, setting out the minimum standards for seafarers.

Malta Transport

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Updates To The Maritime Labour Rules

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Amendments To The Maritime Labour Convention And The Merchant Shipping Act

Malta Transport

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GTG

Malta Introduces New Security Instrument For The Benefit Of Ship Finance Lessors

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Lessons From The Bayesian Yacht Incident: Has The Time Come For Pleasure Yachts To Face More Stringent Regulation?

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Advantages Of Registering A Ship Under The Maltese Flag State: Malta's Tonnage Tax Regime

Malta Transport

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GTG

The Advantages Of Malta Ship Registration For European Shipowners

Malta Transport

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

FuelEU Maritime Regulation Explained: A Practical Overview And A Guide To Achieving Compliance

European Union Transport

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Registration Of Yachts Under The Maltese Flag

Malta Transport

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GTG

Small Commercial Yacht Code (SCYC): Who Does It Apply To?

Malta Transport

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GTG

Revamping Malta's Maritime Law: Amendments To Enhance Ship Registration And Financing

Malta Transport

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GTG

Understanding The EU MRV Regulation: Compliance Essentials For Maritime Emissions Monitoring And Reporting

Malta Transport

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GTG

Establishing The Limits Of Shipowner Standing In In Rem Actions Against Vessels Under Bareboat Charters

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Fuelling A Cleaner Future: How Regulation 2023/1805 Aids The EU's 2050 Climate Neutrality Target

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Ganado Advocates

Marriages On Maltese-Flagged Vessels

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Ganado Advocates

Supremacy Of EU Law: The Brussels Convention On The Validity Of A Foreign Jurisdiction Clause

European Union 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

Yacht's Registration

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Shipping In Cyprus

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Cyprus Shipping

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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