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...
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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As Flagport specialises in the registration formalities under the Malta Flag it was a natural step to join the Super Yacht Industry Network Malta. The Malta Super Yacht Network is just one way in how Malta is preparing itself to become a centre of excellence for...
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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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Transport Malta Directorate recently announced the introduction of a new Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) which is effective and came into force on the 25th May 2021. This relates to Passenger Yachts which carry between 13 and 36 Passengers (but not more than 200 persons), which...
Continue ReadingStatus on Crew Changes Malta as of November 2020 The impact Covid-19 has had on seafarers has been widely reported since the start of this pandemic. As the situation with the virus continues, hundreds of thousands of seafarers are impacted. Since early summer, the issues around...
Continue ReadingInventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) – mandatory for Ships and Yachts >500 GT flying the flag of an EU/EEA member state, or third-party flagged vessels calling at European ports The end of the year is fast approaching and so are two separate actions required by Managers/Operators...
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