Malta’s maritime sector faces a defining moment. Pressures from EU green regulations, the global push for cleaner fuels, accelerating technological disruption, geo-political tensions, and intensifying regional competition are reshaping the industry landscape. At the same time, we face a growing skills gap and declining interest from the younger generation. In this context, fragmented efforts are [...]

The Malta Maritime Forum welcomed the recent update given by the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works with respect to initiatives aimed at reducing road traffic by shifting commuters to off-peak times and alternative methods of transport.  Such a development ties in with government’s declared policy of promoting the maritime industry as a major [...]

From the EU’s environmental rules and the global shift to cleaner fuels, to digital transformation and stronger regional competition, Malta’s maritime industry is facing mounting pressures, exacerbated by a growing skills gap and limited youth interest. “An alignment between the maritime industry and the State is not just desirable but essential,” says the MMF. The [...]