KS Shipping Malta is a registered local maritime company offering a holistic complement of diversified international maritime services including ship registration services (together with crew endorsements), bunkering, ship repair, cargo operations, transhipment and yachting.   Services also include Ship Management Services, including ISM and ISPS certification, as well as Crewing Services, including MLC2006 certification.

The advantages for registering a vessel in Malta is that Malta is one of the globe’s largest ship’s registries.  Ship owners and operators recognize that a Maltese vessel will not be subject to trading restrictions, that they enjoy preferential treatment in certain ports, that registry requirements are renowned and recognized by major international shipyards and classification societies.

KS Shipping Malta also offers additional services such as underwater hull inspections (Class approved) and load tests.  KS Shipping Malta is the sole distributor for FOLCH® Ropes with a stock of various ropes held in Malta. FOLCH® Ropes are certified by DNV / GL and meet OCIMF specifications.

KS Shipping Malta is a member of FPAL and FIATA, and has also been accredited as being in compliance with Bureau Veritas Standard for Quality Management System of Seafarers Manning Offices.

KS Shipping Malta has been involved in assisting a number of vessels flying the French flag, both commercial as well as French Navy vessels during their stay in Malta.

Since its inception, KS Shipping has sought to become one of the most prestigious Ship Agencies in Malta.  Mr. Keith Murphy, owner and director of the Company has always sought to provide the most professional and courteous service to ship owners, Master, and crew.  “A vessel and its crew is like a living entity and has to be regarded, and respected, as such, with specific, and sometimes sensitive, needs being addressed accordingly ….“ states Mr. Murphy.