Happy Mediterranean Sea Day! 🌞🌊 Malta sits at the heart of the Mediterranean, perfectly positioned as a crossroads of trade, culture, and connectivity. At Flagport (part of the Gollcher Group), we are proud to be celebrating 170 years as a leader of Malta’s Maritime industry,...
Continue ReadingIMO - Day of the Seafarer The Day of the Seafarer was established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2010. It serves as a day of celebration and an opportunity to raise awareness on the challenges faced by seafarers. This day serves as a reminder...
Continue ReadingEvery year Europe celebrates European Maritime Day (EMD) to honour its rich maritime heritage and to highlight the importance of its seas as well as promote sustainable practices in the maritime sector. This day serves as a reminder of the crucial role that Europe's oceans...
Continue ReadingMay 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 ReadingThis year the Malta Ship registry will be celebrating its 50 year Anniversary. The Malta Ship Registry has been organizing various events as a way of celebrating this achievement. These events are used as an opportunity to celebrate and discuss the future of the sector with...
Continue ReadingFollowing the recent visits of Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II, we are delighted to welcome Sea Cloud Spirit in the Valletta Grand Harbour. This is a significant event being its inaugural visit to its country of registration, Malta. Built in 2021 Sea Cloud Spirit is a...
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 ReadingFlagport provides agency services to yachts and passenger ships in Malta (through their Parent company Gollcher). We are proud to have served as the shipping agent responsible for the Maltese registered Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II into the Valletta Grand Harbour. Sea Cloud II is...
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