The 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...
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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