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A Year In Review: The Finance Charter Instrument

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (‘MSA’) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Securing Shipbuilding Finance: Malta’s Enhanced Regime For Mortgages On Ships Under Construction

Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) amended Malta’s Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta) (the “MSA”) and introduced significant updates to enhance maritime financing...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Strengthening Malta’s Maritime Infrastructure: Ras Ħanżir Port Expansion Tender

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.

Malta Government

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WH Partners

Hostilities In The Strait Of Hormuz: Implications For Malta-Flagged Vessels

The recent escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz has once again brought into focus the vulnerability of global maritime trade to geopolitical developments in strategic chokepoints.

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

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

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Malta Introduces New Code Of Standards For Resident Agents

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

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

Malta Employment

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Ganado Advocates

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

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

Probation In Maltese Employment Law

Malta Employment

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GVZH Advocates

In Session: Constitutional Law Revision – Prof. Tonio Borg X GħSL (Podcast)

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Mandatory Pre-Departure Course For Malta Work Permits: What Employers & TCNs Must Know In 2026

Malta Immigration

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GVZH Advocates

Malta Citizenship By Merit Law Explained

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Boots, Buckles And Trends: The CJEU Clarifies EU Design Protection In Deity Shoes

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

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

The Malta Ship Registry, operated by Transport Malta, has taken a decisive step toward maritime digitalisation.

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

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

Building on the introduction of the Small Commercial Yacht Code in 2024, Malta is once again reinforcing its status as a global leader in the yachting sector, this time by updating its established Commercial Yacht Code.

Malta Transport

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Dixcart Group Limited

Electronic Certificates Introduced By The Malta Flag Registry

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.

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

Malta Flag – New Commercial Yacht Code

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a revised Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC") 2025, which will replace the current CYC 2020.

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

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

Malta Transport

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FFF Legal

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

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Sustainability In The Maritime Sector: Challenges And Opportunities

Malta Transport

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Finance Malta

Malta Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025

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

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

A Lloyd's List investigation has uncovered a sophisticated fake flag network linked to the same domain, which is issuing fake ship registries and seafarer certificates to sanctioned vessels worldwide.

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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

Digitalisation Of Maritime Documentation By The Malta Ship Registry

As the maritime industry continues to embrace digital transformation, Malta took a significant step forward by implementing a fully electronic certification system for vessels under its flag.

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Dixcart Group Limited

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

The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta has unveiled the Commercial Yacht Code ("CYC 2025") set to replace the previous one which was published in 2020. This updated code will come into effect on 1st July 2025...

Malta Transport

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GTG

Transport Malta Updates The Commercial Yacht Code (CYC 2025)

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has introduced an updated Commercial Yacht Code (CYC 2025), which supersedes the 2020 edition.

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Transport Malta Issues Revised Commercial Yacht Code (CYC 2025)

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a revised version of the Commercial Yacht Code, known as the CYC 2025. This new code replaces the previous 2020 edition...

Malta Transport

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CSB Group

Yachting And Shipping Regulation In The EU And Malta

Malta Transport

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BDO Malta

Ship Arrest In Malta

Malta Transport

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GTG

Malta Ship Registry Introduced Electronic Ship Certificates

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

Cell Companies: Revolutionising The Shipping And Aviation

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

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Latest Videos

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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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