Notices from Transport Malta

Transport Malta have issued the following notices    Commercial Yachting Notice 8 9 GHz RADAR REQUIREMENTS FOR YACHTS < 300 GT The Merchant Shipping Directorate informs Seafarers about the decision taken pertaining to the requirement concerning 9 GHz X-Band radars for yachts < 300 GT as detailed in the...

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Notices from Transport Malta

Transport Malta have issued the following notices recently Commercial Yachting Notice 5 Merchant Shipping Notice 165 Rev.1 Training and certification of crew engaged on yachts and workboats (International voyages). The Merchant Shipping Directorate informs Seafarers and those involved in the industry about the six new model courses developed...

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Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – Minimum Basic Wage

[caption id="attachment_1749" align="aligncenter" width="646"] Photo: pixabay[/caption] The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) aimed to achieve both favourable working conditions for seafarers and secure economic interests in fair competition for quality shipowners - known as the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the...

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World Maritime Day – Theme 2021

The 30th of September marks the World Maritime Day.  Organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), this year’s theme will be ‘Seafarers: at the core of Shipping’s Future’. Marked heavily by COVID, an increased importance is being given to the Seafarer’s conditions, as per emphasised on...

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