Transport 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...
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