REACTIONS OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY TO THE 2026 BUDGET SPEECH

The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) reviewed the contents of the 2026 Budget in which matters of prime maritime importance to the maritime industry are given due prominence in line with the proposals put forward by the Forum itself as well with Malta Vision 2050 which places the maritime industry at the core of the Islands’ [...]

October 30th, 2025|Article, maritime news|

Malta Maritime Forum Reacts to Draft Constitutional Bill on Environmental Rights

The Malta Maritime Forum, yesterday received for the first time the draft bill entitled: “An Act to amend the Constitution of Malta in introducing and recognising the fundamental human right to live in a clean, heathy and sustainable environment, which shall afford the protection and promote the rights and interests of the Maltese population and [...]

October 2nd, 2025|Article, maritime news|

Malta Maritime Forum Expresses Concern Over Suspension of Ras Ħanżir Terminal Works

The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) expresses its concern regarding the recent suspension of construction works on the new terminal at Ras Ħanżir within the Grand Harbour. Whilst acknowledging with regret that such a suspension shall invariably lead to further delays in the commissioning of this critical infrastructure, the MMF recognizes the opportunity that the situation [...]

February 24th, 2025|Article, maritime news|

MMF Marks World Maritime Day

The Malta Maritime Forum marks World Maritime Day as established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) - the global regulator for shipping - ensuring that the maritime sector delivers cargo safely and in an environmentally sustainable manner. This year, the IMO commemorates the Golden Anniversary of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from [...]

September 28th, 2023|Article, maritime news|

Who, what regulated Titan? No information has been provided to suggest the submersible had been registered with a flag state

According to the pieces of information coming out in the press, the submersible Titan had 100 hours of oxygen, which meant oxygen supplies on board would have expired at circa 1.08pm local time on Thursday, June 22. A number of us have followed this story very closely hoping to hear and see urgent “breaking news” [...]

An Exclusive Economic Zone for Malta

Penned by Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) has considered a public document entitled ‘Exclusive Economic Zone – A Sea of Opportunities'. This document followed the enactment of the Exclusive Economic Zone Act 2021 (Chapter 625 of the Laws of Malta). The Act enables the Government to declare and designate by [...]

MMF Chairman on Specialized Court for Maritime Litigations

In his latest article, MMF Chairman Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon refers to the proposals the MMF submitted in 2021 to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition aimed at consolidating Malta’s position in the maritime sector. One proposal was the allocation through legislation of maritime litigation to a specialised court. To read the [...]

Palumbo wins another contract to install fuel cleaning systems

This article was published in the Times of Malta on 25 June 2019. Palumbo Malta Shipyard has won a contract to refit three vessels of French shipping company Corsica Linea with a fuel cleaning system that meets new environmental shipping rules. The company beat off competition from shipyards in Italy and France. The contract comes [...]

June 26th, 2019|maritime news|
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