Industry News

Day of the Seafarer – Safety Tips at sea

History of the Day of the Seafarer The Day of the Seafarer was established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2010. It serves as a day of celebration and an opportunity to raise awareness on the challenges faced by seafarers. This day serves as...

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European Maritime Day 2024

Every year Europe celebrates European Maritime Day (EMD) to honour its rich maritime heritage and to highlight the importance of its seas as well as promote sustainable practices in the maritime sector. This day serves as a reminder of the crucial role that Europe's oceans...

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Women in Maritime 2024

May 18th, a day dedicated to celebrating Women in Maritime, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions women have made to the maritime industry and to recognise the strides they continue to make in this maritime industry. Theme - Safe Horizons: Women Shaping...

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Malta Ship Registry 50 Year Anniversary

This year the Malta Ship registry will be celebrating its 50 year Anniversary. The Malta Ship Registry has been organizing various events as a way of celebrating this achievement. These events are used as an opportunity to celebrate and discuss the future of the sector with...

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European Maritime Day 2023

Every year the European Commission celebrates European Maritime Day. The main event will be over two days and it will be held in Brest, France between the 24th and 25th of May. Some activities in Malta are being planned by a number of organizations to raise...

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Sea Cloud Spirit visits Malta

Following the recent visits of Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II, we are delighted to welcome Sea Cloud Spirit in the Valletta Grand Harbour. This is a significant event being its inaugural visit to its country of registration, Malta. Built in 2021 Sea Cloud Spirit is...

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World Maritime day 2022 – ‘New technologies for greener shipping’

The theme for this year’s World Maritime day organized by the International Maritime Organization is 'New technologies for greener shipping'. The 29th September 2022 will serve as an opportunity for the maritime industry to present emerging technologies, innovations, research and development towards sustainable future for...

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Day of the Seafarer 2022

Your voyage -then and now, share your journey The 25th of June marks the 12th year celebration of the Day of the Seafarers. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) came up with this year’s theme ‘Your voyage -then and now, share your journey’. The IMO are encouraging...

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Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – Minimum Basic Wage

Photo: pixabay The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) aimed to achieve both favourable working conditions for seafarers and secure economic interests in fair competition for quality shipowners - known as the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the...

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World Maritime Day 2021

The 30th of September commemorates the World Maritime Day. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which is the organising body for such memorial entitled the 2021 year’s theme as ‘Seafarers: at the core of Shipping’s Future’. IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, in fact emphasised that even though the...

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