by mark.jones | Jun 1, 2026 | Legal, Technical
Yachting Law & Regulatory Update | Malta | May 2026 The Transport Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate has published Yachting Notice 16, introducing a new set of non-mandatory safety guidelines for pleasure yachts under 24 metres hull length registered under... 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 | 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 | Aug 12, 2025 | Technical
Transport Malta has issued Shipping Notice 197 to Ship-owners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners’ Representatives and Recognised Organisations. The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) and the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (Tokyo MoU) have... by mark.jones | Jul 23, 2025 | Technical
Malta continues to uphold its reputation as one of the world’s leading maritime jurisdictions, not only for ship registration but also for the strong legal infrastructure supporting ship financing. One of the cornerstones of this system is the Maltese registered ship... by mark.jones | Jul 16, 2025 | Technical
In the world of yachting, the role of the surveyor is often underestimated or misunderstood. While brokers, buyers, sellers, and insurers are frequently in the spotlight during yacht transactions, the surveyor quietly plays a vital role behind the scenes, offering...