The Malta Maritime Forum submitted Proposals for a Maritime-Centred Electoral Manifesto to Malta's Political Parties in advance of the 2026 General Elections. The document outlines the Forums's recommendations for strengthening Malta's maritime industry. The Forum calls for a more maritime-centred national approach aligned with long-term strategies such as Vision 2050. MMF Electoral Proposals 2026
The idea of a Mediterranean Fuel Hub in Malta’s Exclusive Economic Zone is an idea which has resonated significantly with Malta’s maritime community and with all those who are closely associated with the maritime sector from a cross section of the political spectrum. The Exclusive Economic Zone Act of 2021, as amended in 2023, provides [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum has called for a radical overhaul of Malta's maritime governance and infrastructure, warning that the country risks losing competitiveness unless the next administration adopts a far more ambitious maritime strategy. The forum stressed that EU policies should better reflect Malta’s island-state realities. Malta is at a “crucial juncture” because of geopolitical [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum welcomes the idea of regenerating the Grand Harbour, but stresses that the harbour must remain first and foremost a working port. The Grand Harbour is central to Malta’s maritime connectivity, handling essential cargo, passenger services, ship repair, bunkering, logistics and other key operations. Any regeneration plan must therefore protect these [...]
