by mark.jones | Sep 14, 2026 | Technical
10 September 2026 – Malta Who is this relevant for?This regulatory update is particularly relevant to owners, managers, operators, Masters and owners’ representatives of Malta-flagged Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) certified Short Range and Extended Short Range... by mark.jones | Sep 1, 2026 | Technical
Transport Malta’s Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued Merchant Shipping Notice 105 Rev.3, introducing revised procedural guidance for the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, as amended. Issued on 26 August 2026, the Notice is addressed... by mark.jones | Jul 9, 2026 | Legal, Technical
The recent judgement of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in the M/T Heroic Idun case represents one of the most significant developments in international maritime law in recent years. The decision provides valuable guidance on the... by mark.jones | Jul 2, 2026 | Legal, Technical
As the summer yachting season reaches its peak, many yacht owners and operators wish to maximise the use of their vessels by accommodating additional day passengers while berthed or securely moored. Under the Malta Flag, this can be achieved through a Static Charter... 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...