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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.

Malta Transport

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GTG

The CP Legislative Updates Series – February 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of February 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different regulatory areas.

Malta Transport

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Amendments To Malta's Maritime Laws & Regulations

Both the Merchant Shipping Act and the Maritime Labour Convention has enacted significant amendments that aim to modernise maritime regulations...

Malta Transport

SI

Sentient International Limited

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Clarifying Lease Structures

Act No. I of 2025 (the "Act") builds upon key principles from the Maltese Civil Code, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta (the "Civil Code"), integrating its lease concept into maritime legislation, however a clear distinction ...

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

Malta Implements Key Reforms To Maritime Labour Laws

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

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

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

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

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

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

MFSA Publishes Third Iteration Of Major ICT Incident Reporting Process

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GTG

Malta Transposes NIS 2 Directive Into National Law Through LN 71 Of 2025

Malta Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Cross-Border Litigation In The EU: Simplifying Dispute Resolution For Businesses

European Union Litigation

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GVZH Advocates

More Important MiCA RTSs Enter Into Force – April 2025

Malta Commercial

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GTG

DPOs Can Wear Many Hats, But Not All – Data Protection Officers Under Scrutiny For Concerns Related To Conflict Of Interest

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WH Partners

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Aviation Finance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Malta, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Ganado Advocates

Navigating Extraordinary Circumstances: ECJ Ruling On Flight Cancellations And Technical Failures

On 13 June 2024, the European Court of Justice (the "ECJ") delivered a preliminary ruling on the interpretation and scope of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Aviation: A Guide To Part-IS Obligations & The Emerging Role Of AI Certification

Safeguarding sensitive information is paramount in today's aviation landscape. EASA's Part-IS (Information Security) provides a detailed regulatory framework that addresses information security risks to aviation.

Malta Transport

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GTG

Aviation In Malta: Market Niches And A Bright Future. Interview With The Director Of The Civil Aviation Directorate.

Worldwide Strategy

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Dixcart Group Limited

Are Malta And Cyprus Shaping The Future Of Aviation?

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Dixcart Group Limited

Deciphering Passenger Consent – The ECJ's Latest Ruling On Flight Reimbursement

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Business And Tourism Location Shows Further Upswing For 2024

Malta Media & IT

Dr. Kresse International Law Firm

Hot News On State Aid For Airlines

Malta Transport

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Marine/ Shipping

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

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of February 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different regulatory areas.

Malta Transport

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

VAT & Yachts: What You Need To Know

European Union Tax

SI

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

A New Era Of Maritime Excellence: Chartering The Future

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Ganado Advocates

Malta Implements Key Reforms To Maritime Labour Laws

Malta Transport

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Papilio Services Limited

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Zugimpex International GmbH

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Shipping In Cyprus

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A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

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Walkers

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