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A Year In Review: Registration Reforms And Digitalisation

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

Malta Transport

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Industry Insight: New Malta Flag Registration Requirements

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has introduced revised seaworthiness assessment guidelines through Merchant Shipping Notice 127 Rev. 3, implementing stricter requirements for vessel age limits...

Malta Transport

SI

Sentient International Limited

Proyecto de Real Decreto por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de la Administración Concursal: Análisis sistemático de su contenido normativo

The draft Regulation on Insolvency Administration introduces sweeping changes to Spain's insolvency system, fundamentally restructuring professional access requirements, appointment procedures, and compensation frameworks.

Spain Insolvency

TN

Toda & Nel-lo

No Apostille? No Problem: Malta’s Ship Registry Streamlines Its Rules

The Maltese Registry of Ships has introduced Merchant Shipping Notice 206, offering a streamlined alternative for accepting foreign documents without full apostille or legalisation requirements.

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Driving Maritime Transformation

Cyprus Transport

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Sweden – Chinese Captain Of Syrian-flagged Ship The Jin Hui Arrested And Ship Detained

Sweden Transport

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Sweden – Prosecutors Seize Cargo Vessel And Seek Confiscation

Sweden International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

A Year In Review: Enhanced Protection Of Seafarers

Malta Transport

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Brussels Regulatory Brief: February To March 2026

Belgium Anti-trust

KG

K&L Gates LLP

The 2026 Iran Crisis And The Need For Temporary State Aid Measures

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Yacht Seizure In Italy: VAT Risks, Legal Consequences, And How To Protect Your Yacht

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

Yacht Seizure In Italy: Risks, Remedies, And Legal Protection

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

Yacht Registration In Cyprus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Cyprus Transport

DA

A. Danos & Associates LLC

New Temporary Crisis Framework: State Aid In The Middle East Crisis

OP

Oppenhoff

Video update: Directiva Europea de Transparencia Retributiva y su impacto en España

Spain Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AvdR Legalflix | Ruud Brunninkhuis | Loon Als Boedelschuld (Video)

Netherlands Insolvency

B

Buren

Italian Citizenship By Descent: 2025 New Law Explained (Video)

Italy Immigration

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Latitude Law

2026 Hungary Elections: What Comes Next? Insights From A Former US Embassy Diplomat In Budapest (Podcast)

Hungary Government

SP

Squire Patton Boggs LLP

OneCoin Refund 2026: How Victims Can Claim Compensation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Neuer Temporary Crisis Framework: Staatliche Beihilfen In Der Nahost-Krise

Die Europäische Kommission plant einen Krisenbeihilferahmen für besonders exponierte Wirtschaftssektoren als Reaktion auf die Nahost-Krise.

OP

Oppenhoff

A Year In Review: The Finance Charter Instrument

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (‘MSA’) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’)...

MT

Mamo TCV Advocates

Choosing The Right Flag Is A Strategic Decision, Not An Administrative One

For many shipowners, vessel registration is treated as a procedural step, a box to be ticked once a deal is concluded.

Cyprus Transport

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Securing Shipbuilding Finance: Malta’s Enhanced Regime For Mortgages On Ships Under Construction

Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) amended Malta’s Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta) (the “MSA”) and introduced significant updates to enhance maritime financing...

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Yacht Registration In Cyprus: Legal Framework, Procedure And Practical Considerations

Cyprus Transport

DA

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Strengthening Malta’s Maritime Infrastructure: Ras Ħanżir Port Expansion Tender

Malta Government

WP

WH Partners

EU Commission Adopts New Ports And Industrial Maritime Strategies

Ireland Transport

M

Matheson

Hostilities In The Strait Of Hormuz: Implications For Malta-Flagged Vessels

Malta Transport

FF

FFF Legal

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction March 2026 - Transport

European Union Transport

AC

Arthur Cox

SOLAS Amendments Effective 1 January 2026. What Shipowners, Operators And Managers Must Prepare

Cyprus Transport

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Malta’s Flag State Performance In The 2025–2026 ICS Shipping Industry Table

Malta Transport

BD

BDO Malta

Malta Introduces New Code Of Standards For Resident Agents

Malta Transport

BD

BDO Malta

Conflict At Sea: Shipping Under Pressure

Cyprus Transport

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Geopolitical Tensions And Maritime Risk | Why Strategic Ship Registration Matters More Than Ever

Cyprus Transport

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Malta’s Flag State Performance In The 2025–2026 ICS Shipping Industry Table

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the 2025–2026 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. This remains a key reference point for shipowners, managers, financial advisors and maritime service providers such as BDO Malta when assessing flag state credibility and performance.

Malta Transport

BD

BDO Malta

Malta Introduces New Code Of Standards For Resident Agents

Resident agents must collect certain documents from international owners, particularly those outside the EU and UK who own or intend to own non-commercial or pleasure vessels of 24 meters or more. Similar requirements apply to owners based in jurisdictions listed on the EU Sanctions Map, unless the owner is a bank, financial institution, or publicly listed company.

Malta Transport

BD

BDO Malta

Conflict At Sea: Shipping Under Pressure

The conflict involving Iraq, Israel, and the United States is having a significant impact on the global shipping industry. This is mainly because the Middle East is a very important region for both trade and energy supplies...

Cyprus Transport

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Geopolitical Tensions And Maritime Risk | Why Strategic Ship Registration Matters More Than Ever

The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have once again highlighted how vulnerable global shipping routes can be to geopolitical developments.

Cyprus Transport

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

From Compliance To Culture: The IMO's Step Towards Safer Workplaces At Sea

Malta Employment

GA

Ganado Advocates

Economics Weekly Alert 03/2026

Κατά τον Δεκέμβριο 2025, οι συνολικές πωλήσεις πετρελαιοειδών έφτασαν τους 123.274 τόνους, σημειώνοντας άνο

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

Malta Consolidates Its Place Among The World's Top Flag States

Malta has once again confirmed its strong standing as a high-quality flag State in the latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

Malta Transport

FF

FFF Legal

Captain Of Seized Oil Tanker Detained

After seizing the oil tanker the "Grinch" in international waters last week, the vessel is now anchored off Foss-sur-Mer in the south of France.

France International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Shipping Documentation: Non-technical

The application concerns shipping documentation processing operation that spawns intelligent generation subprocesses.

Germany Transport

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Maritime Authorities Turn Away Shadow Fleet Vessel

Germany Transport

DM

Duane Morris LLP

The New 2026 SOLAS Container Loss Reporting Framework

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Shipping Tax Update 2026

Netherlands Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Juridiction étrangère incompétente : Quel effet sur la prescription ?

France Transport

BL

Bignon Lebray

Investigation Into Steel Cargo On Seized Russian Vessel

Finland Transport

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Malta's Digital Ship Certificates: A Fully Deployed System

Malta Transport

PS

Papilio Services Limited

Beyond The Horizon: The Promises And Challenges Of Autonomous Shipping

Malta Transport

GA

Ganado Advocates

Understanding The Maritime Labour Convention And Updates In The Implementation Guidelines

Malta Transport

FF

FFF Legal

Transport Malta Launches Digital Ship Certificates: A New Era For The Maltese Flag

Malta Transport

BD

BDO Malta

Procurement Update: Appeal On Tenderer Eligibility Allowed

Ireland Government

AC

Arthur Cox

Equal Pay For Seafarers On Ships Registered Under The Dutch Flag

Netherlands Transport

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction And Engineering October 2025 - Transport

European Union Transport

AC

Arthur Cox

Malta Updates Yacht Code: What The CYC 2025 Means For Owners And Operators

Malta Transport

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Electronic Certificates Introduced By The Malta Flag Registry

Malta Transport

FF

FFF Legal

Malta Flag – New Commercial Yacht Code

Malta Transport

FF

FFF Legal

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Shipping Companies + Yacht Registration In Malta 2023 (Video)

ZI

Zugimpex International GmbH

Ann Fenech Discussing The Tragedy Of The Costa Concordia (Video)

FF

Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Shipping In Cyprus

AK

A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Yacht's Registration

AK

A. Karitzis & Associates L.L.C

Cyprus Shipping

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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