Steen Jakobsen, CIO and Chief Economist of SAXO Bank expressed himself more than optimistic about Malta’s prospects for economic recovery at a business webinar organised by the Malta Maritime Forum and Bank of Valletta on 19 May. The event, targeted at business players in the maritime sector, was attended by well over 100 participants and shed light on the immediate and medium-term world economic outlook in light of the current extraordinary circumstances, characterised by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as significant political and environmental/climate change factors. The webinar was opened by Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon on his first public assignment since taking over the Chairmanship of the Malta Maritime Forum. The new Chairman listed the Forum’s achievements over recent months as well as the projects and policy matters it is currently following to the benefit of the Maritime Business Community based on the Islands.
MMF invited to consultation meeting with OECD and EC
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 [...]
MMF BOD meets Minister Aaron Farrugia
The Board of Directors of MMF held a meeting with the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects to share views on current challenges and opportunities facing the maritime industry. The Hon Aaron Farrugia praised the [...]
Valletta Cruise Port engaging in Maritime Education and Training
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. [...]
Chief Pilot on skills requirements within the Maritime Industry
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 [...]
Dr Ann Fenech moderates panel discussion at MMF-WestMED Conference
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 [...]
