May 18th, a day dedicated to celebrating Women in Maritime, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions women have made to the maritime industry and to recognise the strides they continue to make in this maritime industry. Theme - Safe Horizons: Women Shaping...
Continue ReadingThe Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate has now drawn up a specific Commercial Yacht Code for smaller crafts. This Small Commercial Yacht Code (sCYC) 2024 is now applicable to all Maltese registered commercial yachts between 12m and <24m length. The maximum number of passengers that can be carried...
Continue ReadingThe theme for this year’s World Maritime day organized by the International Maritime Organization is ‘New technologies for greener shipping’. The 29th September 2022 will serve as an opportunity for the maritime industry to present emerging technologies, innovations, research and development towards sustainable future for...
Continue ReadingTransport 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...
Continue ReadingTransport 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...
Continue ReadingThe 25th of June marks the 12th year celebration of the Day of the Seafarers. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) came up with this year’s theme ‘Your voyage -then and now, share your journey’. The IMO are encouraging seafarers to share their personal progress as...
Continue Reading[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...
Continue ReadingThe 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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Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of international regulations and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules. Many of...
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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has been urging governments to recognise seafarers as key workers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, seafarers were/are having to work beyond their contracts and stay away from home for even longer periods – a balancing act to keep in compliance with...
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