Operators in Malta’s maritime sector welcomed the news that an initial agreement was reached between the USA and Iran which would lead to the Strait of Hormuz being reopened. It was reported that the deal would also extend the ceasefire between the two nations, but challenges remain to ending the war. The deal’s details were [...]
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 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 [...]
Malta Maritime Forum Holds Intensive Brussels Talks with a View to Recommend Practical Solutions to EU ETS Predicament A delegation of the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) travelled to Brussels to discuss the EU’s Emission Trading System with the EU Institutions, Industry Associations and Maltese policy interlocutors. The visit was intended to influence the forthcoming review [...]
The Board of the Malta Maritime Forum met with the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Alex Borg and the Shadow Minister for the Maritime Sector, Aviation and Employment, Hon Ivan Castillo. The meeting was held shortly after the Forum’s announced commissioning of a second study about the Economic Contribution of the Maritime Industry which announcement [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum fittingly celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a special event bringing together members and key stakeholders to mark a decade of progress and collaboration within Malta’s maritime industry. Addressing guests at the Magazino Hall, Valletta Cruise Port, Chairman Godwin Xerri paid tribute to Dr. Ann Fenech and Mr. Jospeh Bugeja, who together [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in uniting stakeholders across government, industry and regulatory bodies to shape a future-proof ‘National Maritime Transport Strategy for Malta’. During a seminar where participants filled the Conference Hall in Kappara and which was part of the MMF’s Annual General Assembly, key decision-makers from [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum with the support of the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works (MTIP) is organising a Conference entitled 'A National Maritime Transport Strategy: Addressing the Needs of the Industry'. The event will be held on Maritime Day, 26th September at the Orchid Room - Xara Lodge, Limits of Rabat. Please see [...]
The MMF recently held its third conference dedicated to ESG in Maritime bringing together relevant industry players and regulatory stakeholders. At this third edition, the MMF’s ESG Conference brought together public and private sector stakeholders from the Maltese maritime industry. This time round the event was supported by BIMCO - the world's largest direct-membership organisation [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum expresses its strongest gratitude to Capt Jesmond Mifsud for his sterling service to the Maritime Industry in his role of Chief Pilot from which he has recently stepped down. During his term, Capt Mifsud was instrumental in setting up the Malta Maritime Pilots Cooperative in 2003 as part of a forward-looking [...]
