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Malta flag gains US cruising licence access for private yachts
Maltese-flagged private yachts can now apply for US cruising licences, a move that boosts the flag's appeal and cuts red tape.
04 Nov•2 min read
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Marsa maritime hub bond repaid after decade-long investment
Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance has repaid its €15 million bond in full, closing a ten-year debt instrument that funded the Marsa hub.
21 Oct•4 min read
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EU Parliament approves tough new fishing enforcement law steered by Malta's Bajada
The European Parliament has backed stricter fisheries enforcement rules, with Maltese MEP Thomas Bajada as lead negotiator. The law targets illegal fishing and levels the playing field for EU operators.
16 Sept•2 min read
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Superyacht sector boost as VisitMalta lands Navigator Destination award
VisitMalta wins Navigator Excellence Award for Destination at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, underscoring Malta's top-tier superyacht credentials.
21 Apr•2 min read
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HMM's Tacoma terminal upgrade: a signal for global shipping and Malta
HMM's 49% capacity boost at Tacoma shows the race to handle mega-ships. Malta's maritime sector must take note.
31 Jul•2 min read
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ONE profit shrinks to $31m as Middle East turmoil drives up costs
Ocean Network Express saw net profit fall 64% year-on-year despite higher revenue, as bunker and operating costs surged.
03 Aug•2 min read
Latest Maritime
Marsaskala fishing hub gets €1.2m security and efficiency upgrade
A €1.2 million investment in Marsaskala's fish landing facility aims to boost safety, efficiency, and hygiene for local fishermen.
06 Nov•2 min read
Malta flag gains US cruising licence access for private yachts
Maltese-flagged private yachts can now apply for US cruising licences, a move that boosts the flag's appeal and cuts red tape.
04 Nov•2 min read
Marsa maritime hub bond repaid after decade-long investment
Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance has repaid its €15 million bond in full, closing a ten-year debt instrument that funded the Marsa hub.
21 Oct•4 min read
PN leader puts Malta's untapped maritime potential in political spotlight
The PN leader says Malta's maritime sector has significant untapped potential, putting the industry back on the political agenda. What it means for business remains to be seen.
13 Oct•2 min read
EU Parliament approves tough new fishing enforcement law steered by Malta's Bajada
The European Parliament has backed stricter fisheries enforcement rules, with Maltese MEP Thomas Bajada as lead negotiator. The law targets illegal fishing and levels the playing field for EU operators.
16 Sept•2 min read
Italian ferry giant undercuts PAMA boss by 45% in Gozo Channel charter race
Caronte & Tourist bids €7.6m for fourth ferry, while Paul Gauci's Ragusa Xpress offers €11m, ending years of failed tenders.
02 Sept•3 min read
MSC hits 500 secondhand ships in six-year buying blitz, reshapes global liner map
MSC has acquired its 500th secondhand containership since 2020, pushing its fleet to 7.4m teu and redrawing the rules of liner shipping.
19 Aug•2 min read
Malta’s shipping register faces high-stakes choice as IMO climate deadline looms
Malta's shipping industry faces critical IMO decision on climate framework. Proposals from Liberia, Brazil and Tuvalu could reshape costs for Maltese-flagged vessels.
12 Aug•3 min read
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MSC shipmanager fined $6m for covering up engine fault that caused Charleston runaway
11 Aug2 min read
Manoel Island marina tender draws local heavyweights as international partner requirement looms
10 Aug3 min read
AFM logs 10,000 sea hours in 2025 as minister pledges continued investment
08 Aug2 min read
TUI Cruises bets on bio-LNG as Mediterranean fleet grows
08 Aug2 min read
MSC Musica heads to Malta for major drydock as 20-year-old ship gets fleet upgrade
08 Aug2 min read
Ċirkewwa Marine Park Plan Sets New Rules for Diving, Boating and Tourism Operators
07 Aug2 min read
Chinese liner enters car carrier market with Mediterranean service
06 Aug2 min read
ONE profit shrinks to $31m as Middle East turmoil drives up costs
03 Aug2 min read
South Korea's $523m AI port testbed sets new benchmark for global shipping
03 Aug2 min read
HMM's Tacoma terminal upgrade: a signal for global shipping and Malta
31 Jul2 min read
Superyacht sector boost as VisitMalta lands Navigator Destination award
21 Apr2 min read