Maritime Law News

Malta maritime security: in an effort to increase maritime security Malta is considering the option of increasing its contribution to Operation Atlanta, that is, the European Union (EU) martitme anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast.  T...

More EU citizens are expected to choose the Malta flag for their ships/ yachts in view of the recent amendments allowing EU citizens residing in Malta to register their vessels directly under their ownership without the need to appoint a reside...

Malta a transhipment hub:  the Malta Freeport has recently experienced the largest car transhipment operation of its type to occur in Malta when approximately 2,400 vehicles were released in its terminals.  This continued to confirm t...

The Maltese Shipping Register was confirmed as the largest merchant flag in Europe and seventh worldwide by Clarkson Research Services, deemed as one of the leading providers of statistical services in the maritime sector.

A Maltese oil spill recovery vessel has been contracted to assist in the salvage of the Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia, which was rendered out of service on the 13th January 2012 following a 160 ft tear in the hull which eventual...

Industry response in the aftermath of the sinking of Costa Concordia has been marked by an increased emphasis on the need for a fresh re-evaluation on safety rules set in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLA...

The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has yesterday re-elected Malta as one of the members of its council for the period 2012 – 2013. This is the ninth time that Malta has been elected to the council.

In the past rece...

The Maltese Government has issued an international call for applications for oil exploration in its waters, principally Area 1, Area 4, Area 5 and Area 6 in the Southern and Western part of the Maltese territory.  The licences granted will...