The MMF articulated a set of 9 concrete proposals for the 2023 Budget which in early September were presented in person to the Minister of Finance, and in October to the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure & Capital Projects during a meeting held at the Ministry. The proposals are principally aimed at supporting the Industry and [...]
The MMF Chairman and CEO met with Transport Malta CEO, Brigadier Jeffrey Curmi to open regular discussions on matters of pressing importance to the maritime industry. Both parties exchanged notes on the proposed Demerger of Transport Malta. Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon put forward the MMF’s position in favour of a single entity dedicated to [...]
A valuable collaboration between Bank of Valletta and the Malta Maritime Forum plays an important role in bringing all the stakeholders together and keeping them abreast of developments in the sector while working hand-in-hand for the success of this most important sector for our islands. This fact is consistently highlighted in joint initiatives undertaken regularly [...]
On 12 July, the Malta Maritime Forum celebrated its membership with an evening social event held at the Magazino Hall at Valletta Cruise Port. In his opening address MMF Chairman Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon said that the members of the Forum represented the primary resource of the maritime sector because they carry a wealth [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum was invited to a consultation meeting with a joint delegation from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission to discuss a project entitled: ‘Implementing Malta’s Sustainable Development Strategy and Action Plan Coherently’. The OECD representatives requested a bilateral meeting with the MMF as the key interlocutor for [...]
Mark Cauchi Garzia, Head of Operations and Projects at Valletta Cruise Port plc put forward the views of the Cruise Industry during the MMF-WestMed Blue Skills conference organised on the occasion of European Maritime Day. He explained that in forecasting the quantity of staff which will be required on cruise liners in the near future, [...]
Chief Pilot and MMF Board Member Capt Jesmond Mifsud gave a broad overview of the massive skills requirements within the Maritime Industry during the MMF-WestMed Blue Skills conference which was organised on the occasion of European Maritime Day. He said that it was surprising to him and many others how hard it was to fill [...]
Whilst chairing a panel discussion during the MMF-WestMED Blue Skills Conference on 12 May, Dr Ann Fenech, Board Member of the MMF, said that the maritime industry offers a multitude of careers prospects for our young people – males and females alike. The industry generates sea-faring and land-based positions for highly specialised qualified individuals such [...]
MaltaFreeportTerminals CEO Alex Montebello identified the skills set that will be required by the industry in the future as well as highlighting current skill shortages in an intervention at a webinar organised by the Malta Maritime Forum – in collaboration with the Westmed National Hub for Malta – entitled ‘Blue Skills: Bridging the Skills Gap [...]
Mr Joseph Bugeja, Chairman & CEO of Transport Malta addressed the MMF-WestMED conference held on 12 May. Outlining, the current state of play, he said that the industry is facing a challenge from the shortage of persons wishing to take up a maritime career. He attributed this to a perception that maritime careers typically entail [...]
