Valletta Grand Harbour Tag

French Frigates Chevalier Paul & Forbin- Malta

Malta welcomed two prestigious French vessels, the French frigate Chevalier Paul and French frigate Forbin. The Frigate Chevalier Paul was welcomed to the Port of Valletta with a 21-gun Salute from the Upper Barrakka. Both are berthed at Deep Water Quay (alongside each other). Believed...

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The Swedish vessel “Götheborg” in Malta

The Götheborg call to Malta is part of her East Asian expedition. The vessel arrived in Valletta’s Grand Harbour on the 14th of October and will be here until the 18th of October. During its time in Valletta it will be open for visitors, who...

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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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Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II In Malta

O.F. Gollcher & Sons Ltd. are proud to have served as the shipping agent responsible for the Maltese registered Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II into the Valletta Grand Harbour. Sea Cloud II is a baroque style cruise ship operated by Sea Cloud Cruises and flying...

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INS Tarangini in Malta

O.F. Gollcher & Sons Ltd. were entrusted to serve as the Shipping Agent responsible for all the husbandry and logistical setup for this call. The INS Tarangini arrived in Malta on 29 May 2022 and berthed at Valletta Cruise Port – Pinto 3. This is Indian's first...

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Jean Nicoli Corsica Lines set installation of scrubbers at Ship repair yard at Palumbo

Scrubber Windfall for Ship Repair Yards

The impending entry into force of IMO`s MARPOL ANNEX VI regulations in January 2020 has proved to be a windfall for ship repair yards. In 2016, IMO, the International Maritime Organisation established an emission cap for ships burning HFO - heavy fuel oil, to mitigate...

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