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 functions, not weaken them.
MMF supports improvements to the harbour, provided they are backed by proper long-term planning, independent nautical risk assessments, and clear solutions for any operators who may need to be relocated.
The Forum’s position is simple: the Grand Harbour can be revived and improved, but it must remain a safe, efficient and strategically important maritime gateway for Malta.
Download the full MMF position paper to read the Forum’s detailed views and recommendations.
