by mark.jones | May 6, 2026 | Legal, Technical
Transport Malta has issued updated guidance clarifying when a Malta Flag endorsement is required for Certificates of Competency (CoC), as outlined in Commercial Yachting Notice 15. This is particularly relevant for yacht owners, managers, and crew operating under the... by mark.jones | Apr 1, 2026 | Legal
Malta is entering a new phase in the handling of commercial disputes. With the introduction of Act No. IV of 2026 on 17 March 2026, the country has formally set the stage for the return of a specialised Commercial Court—an important move for businesses operating... by mark.jones | Jan 14, 2026 | Legal
Recent amendments to the Maltese Companies Act have introduced a streamlined liquidation mechanism that offers an efficient alternative for certain companies wishing to wind up without undergoing a full voluntary members’ winding-up process. This new procedure became... by mark.jones | Dec 2, 2025 | Legal, Technical
Transport Malta has issued Merchant Shipping Notice 105 Rev.2, outlining updated guidance on the application and enforcement of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) across Maltese-flagged vessels. The notice clarifies obligations for shipowners, operators,... by mark.jones | Oct 21, 2025 | Legal
In a judgement delivered by the First Hall of the Civil Court on 14 October 2025 in the names Dr John Bugeja nomine vs Petroplus Ltd, the Maltese Court affirmed the first-ranking creditor status in a complex Competition of Creditors procedure concerning funds seized... by mark.jones | Sep 30, 2025 | Legal
In a recent judgement delivered by the First Hall of the Civil Court, it ruled that a foreign judgment delivered in Cyprus against a credit institution incorporated in the European Union is valid and enforceable in Malta. Background of the Dispute The case originated...