If shipping lines move to non-EU ports it will be ‘close to impossible’ to bring them back
If big shipping lines move to non-EU ports as a result of an environmental tax that will be introduced by the European Union next year “it will be close to impossible” to bring them back, [...]
Urgent Implementation Rethink Required to Ensure Achievement of the Commendable Objectives of EU ETS Shipping
The Maritime Industry is fully committed to decarbonization and environmental protection because the Industry itself is a victim of grave, climate change consequences. Rising sea and air temperatures, shifting sea levels and the frequency of [...]
EU shipping tax puts Malta in ‘imminent risk’ of losing role as transhipment hub – MMF
The Malta Maritime Forum expressed concern about the “imminent risk” that major shipping companies pull out of Malta as a result of an environment tax that will be introduced in European Union countries as from [...]
United against EU cost threat. A new EU shipping directive will deal a big blow to Malta’s Freeport’s competitiveness unless it is amended
It was both timely and pertinent for The Sunday Times of Malta to highlight the threat posed by the new EU environmental tariff (known as the EU ETS for Shipping Directive) to Malta’s import and [...]
Maritime industry at centre of new economic model for Malta
Malta Maritime Forum pushes on for the need to have a holistic maritime strategy and a dedicated authority. World Maritime Day has been celebrated on September 28 since 1978 to focus attention on the importance [...]
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 [...]
Let’s stop taking the maritime industry for granted
The facts and figures relating to how much the maritime industry contributes to the Maltese economy have been referenced countless times and they are substantial. I will not quote them here as this information is [...]
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, [...]
Malta needs a new maritime strategy – ‘The maritime industry deserves and urgently needs a strategic plan’
Established in October of 2015 specifically to promote the interests of the maritime community, the Malta Maritime Forum, together with all stakeholders from Malta’s maritime industry, seeks to create synergies to expand Malta’s network as [...]
Valletta Cruise Port celebrates 20th anniversary
Valletta Cruise Port, a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding celebrated its 20th anniversary. Stephen Xuereb, COO of Global Ports Holding plc and CEO of Valletta Cruise Port plc said: “I am so proud to have [...]
Malta needs a dedicated maritime authority by Godwin Xerri & Kevin J Borg
In July 2021, in the midst of rife speculation about a possible election date, the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) submitted a ‘Maritime-Centred Manifesto’ to the prime minister and the leader of the opposition. The document [...]
Jonathan Borg: Developing Malta’s maritime industry. The Malta Maritime Forum is well-positioned to spearhead innovation in the sector
As an island in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, maritime activity has always played a very crucial role in the development of Malta. Throughout history, we as Maltese have traded with seafarers providing services [...]
MMF BOD Member Jonathan Borg appointed Chairman of Yachting Malta
The Malta Maritime Forum is delighted to announce that one of its Board Members, Jonathan Borg, has been appointed Chairman of Yachting Malta. Mr Borg is most active in the Forum since inception and, more [...]
Emanuele Grimaldi attends COP27
Naples, 7 November 2022: Yesterday marked the opening of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), or COP27, which brings together two hundred [...]
MMF BOARD MEMBER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COMITE MARITIME INTERNATIONAL
The Malta Maritime Forum is delighted to announce that Board Member and indeed one of its Founders, Dr Ann Fenech has been elected President of the Comité Maritime International. In fact, Dr Fenech is the [...]
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 [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum’s Budget 2023 proposals: Setting standards for a better country
For the second year running the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) articulated a set of concrete, maritime-focused proposals for the national Budget. The MMF was delighted to present its document in person to the Minister of [...]
The Birth of the Malta Ship Register by Joseph Curmi MOM
It is said that the first steps leading to a successful adventure are quite important. The purpose of this concise write-up is to give the background to the highly successful results which now make Malta [...]
MMF BOD Member Dr Ann Fenech on the Judicial Sales of Ships
MMF Board Member Dr Ann Fenech is an active member of the Comité Maritime International (CMI) and currently in her second term as Vice President of CMI. The Comité Maritime International is a non-governmental, not-for-profit [...]
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 [...]
MMF Chairman on energy efficiency opportunities in maritime transport
In his article in The Malta Business Weekly Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon delves into two European Commission initiatives - Fit for 55 and REpowerEU. Please find the full article here
MMF BOD Member Capt. John M. Dalli on the skills gap in the sea-faring trade
Newly elected Board Member, Capt John Mary Dalli shares his views on the skills gap in the sea-faring trade in an article published in the Times of Malta. Capt Dalli initially aired these views during [...]
GRIMALDI GROUP’S ECO MALTA CHRISTENED IN VALLETTA
Valletta, 30 May 2022: Today the port of Valletta has hosted the christening ceremony of the Eco Malta, the latest ro-ro vessel delivered to the Grimaldi Group in March. This is the sixth of 12 [...]
MMF Vice Chairman elected Chairman of WWSA
The MMF congratulates Vice Chairman Godwin Xerri on his election to the prestigious, international position of Chairman of the Worldwide Ship Agencies Association
MMF invited to launch of new course at MaritimeMT
On the invitation of Capt Jesmond Mifsud and MaritimeMT, the MMF Board was invited to a launch of a new course, the STCW Officer of the Watch unlimited. The event was also attended by the [...]
We urgently need to bridge the skills gap in the Blue economy’ – Chairman, MMF
Addressing concerns regarding a lack of trained staff in the maritime sector, limited opportunities locally and career guidance for those looking to get into the sector are all hot topics for the Malta Maritime Forum. [...]
Credit where credit is due − Joseph Zammit McKeon
We should thank the men and women who salvaged the Chem P tanker. This is one proud moment for the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) to take a step forward and salute all those involved in [...]
Sustainable transport and cleaner solutions
Pollution and climate change could be reduced through waterborne transport. In February, I represented the Malta Maritime Forum in a national conference, organised by Transport Malta, on ‘Sustainable Transport and Cleaner Solutions’. The event was [...]
The Role of Technology in Enhancing the Progress towards Carbon-Neutrality in the Maritime Industry
The maritime industry is already the most energy efficient mode of transport of goods and people. This efficiency results from the critical mass it enjoys – transporting 23,000 containers at one go, on a single [...]
Maritime-focused electoral manifesto presented to Malta’s political leaders
In this article CEO Kevin J Borg elaborates on a maritime centred electoral manifesto that was presented to the leaders of the major political parties in July in advance of the 2022 General Election. [...]
The Effect of Covid-19 on the Maltese Shipping Industry
In this article, MMF member Dr Adrian Attard of Fenech & Fenech explains the restrictive measures implemented by the authorities at the early stages of the pandemic and the effects on the local shipping [...]
Accolades to the Malta Flag of Ship Registration
In this article, Board Member Godwin Xerri sheds light on Malta’s admirable performance in the Shipping Industry State Performance Table 2020/2021 published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). The ICS is the global [...]
MMF playing pivotal role in Maritime Industry’s success
This article was contributed by Kevin J Borg, a few weeks into taking over the MMF CEO position. in this piece, he draws attention to the importance of the maritime sector for the Maltese [...]
The maritime sector’s potential towards economic growth
In this article, Board Member Godwin Xerri outlines the main conclusions of a study commissioned by the Malta Maritime Forum about the economic contribution of the maritime industry to the country in terms of [...]
Voice of Malta’s Flagbearers
MMV Vice-Chairman, Lino Vassallo, provides an insight into the history and the raison d’être of the Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA), formerly the Malta International Shipping Council, which was established in 2004 as a [...]
A Holistic plan for Maritime Malta
Maritime Malta is one of the country’s prime assets. What we lack by way of natural resources is amply compensated for by our surrounding seas. The sea is our source of living, our ‘hinterland’, our [...]
Malta’s Maritime Vocation
Malta - the leading Global Maritime Centre. An island at the crossroads of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Malta - strategically located at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea just six nautical miles [...]