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...
Continue ReadingThe end of the year is fast approaching and so are two separate actions required by Managers/Operators before the 01 Jan 2021 - ISM Maritime Cyber Risk Management and the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) which you can read in this article. In 2017, the IMO...
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Malta Yacht Registration - latest updates: Tuesday 24 November was a busy day for all those connected with the Malta Yacht Registration industry. Despite the challenges brought by the Covid19 pandemic, the Maltese ship registry announced really exciting updates. Biggest Superyacht register worldwide The Transport Minister for Malta...
Continue ReadingThe Paris MOU Committee approved the Malta Ship Registry ’s placing in the White list Top 20 for the first time. After rigorous inspections, 4,652 in Malta’s case, the Malta Ship Registry was in fact placed in the 17th place of this prestigious list. The Paris MOU...
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Today we salute the un-sung heroes of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Seafarers. July 25th is in fact, the International day of the Seafarer and has been promoted by the IMO for the past 10 years. Seafarers are currently on the front line of the Covid-19 Pandemic. ...
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