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13 / 05 / 22
13 / 12 / 21
The President of Malta has been pleased to appoint Mr. George Prokopiou with Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit on the 13th of December 2021. This Republic Day investiture ceremony took. . .
25 / 05 / 20
Port Notice No 09/20
To: Ship Owners and Operators
Ship Masters and Crew
Ship Agents
Bunker Barges and Service (Conveyance) Launch Operators
Terminal Operators
Further to. . .
07 / 05 / 20
The Authority is pleased to inform you that, following discussions with the Health Authorities, the conveyance of personnel related to STS operations including Mooring Masters and Surveyors are as. . .
27 / 04 / 20
Action required: To ask member companies, shipowners, managers, port operators and any relevant national stakeholder to encourage ships captains to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local on. . .
05 / 02 / 20
The Coronavirus Outbreak has dominated headlines fuelling concerns that the disease could ultimately become a global epidemic or pandemic. In the face of this risk, it’s important that. . .
21 / 01 / 20
Through the implementation of Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced on the 27 October 2016 that it would implement a global. . .
09 / 12 / 19
The plastic continent — and how to tackle it — may be hogging the headlines, but the shipping industry – frowned upon as a notorious polluter on a massive scale – is also. . .
03 / 12 / 19
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council elections were held during the 31st Session of the IMO Assembly in London on 29 November 2019. Malta was re-elected in Category C. . .
04 / 11 / 19
Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/3 and III/20 stipulate mandatory upkeep and authorised inspection of:
Lifeboats
Rescue boats
Launching appliances
Release gear. . .
31 / 10 / 19
Malta continues to be regarded as a strong and safe maritime jurisdiction and so far its efforts are reaping rewards as the Malta flag continues to be the sixth largest maritime flag in the. . .
16 / 10 / 19
Through the implementation of Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced on the 27 October 2016 that it would implement a. . .
15 / 10 / 19
A Positive Budget which needs to be Supported by Longer Term Strategies
The national budget presented for 2020 is a reflection of a strong macro-economic stability,. . .
09 / 10 / 19
The impact of disruptive technologies on the maritime labour force.
Massive. Multi-sectorial. Multi-faceted. Multi-tiered. Mind-blowing. Forever evolving. There. . .
13 / 09 / 19
The lure of unmanned transport services is no longer a science fiction scenario but a living reality.
Crewless merchant ships are already operating along rivers in. . .
31 / 07 / 19
Malta’s Flag guarantees:
Internationally reputable Merchant Ship Register
Sterling service
Safeguarding life at sea
Protecting the marine environment. . .
25 / 07 / 19
GM International Services Limited, a subsidiary of Economicard Worldwide Limited, is the largest and longest established shipping services company in Malta. At GM. . .
17 / 05 / 19
How many of us give a fleeting thought to carbon dioxide emissions by merchant ships criss-crossing the oceans -- the very fleets which are responsible for delivering 90% of world. . .
22 / 04 / 19
“From poisoning and injuring marine life to the ubiquitous presence of plastics in our food to disrupting human hormones and causing major life-threatening diseases and early. . .
21 / 02 / 19
We are proud to be celebrating our 46th anniversary in 2019. Economicard Group of Companies offers a wide and diverse range of services. It was set up in 1973, offering a. . .
13 / 02 / 19
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to the CEO.
GMI is looking to hire a Personal Assistant to the CEO . This position requires experience in executive support,. . .
06 / 02 / 19
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a Junior Accounts Associate to join our dynamic accounting team. The chosen candidate will support the finance department with. . .
25 / 01 / 19
The new NCV Code entered into force on the 1st January 2019 is intended to serve the needs of non-convention vessels by optimising the regulatory regime to the particular needs,. . .
10 / 01 / 19
New Year, New Job? GMI is looking for Legal Professionals within different practice groups including Corporate, Commercial, Tax, IP, ICT, Residency and Citizenship and Maritime.. . .
10 / 01 / 19
The registration of ships under the Maltese flag is regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act. Furthermore Malta has adopted all the major international maritime conventions. Besides. . .
09 / 01 / 19
Income tax
LN 37 of 2018 – introduced a notional interest deduction (NID) allowed to be utilized by undertakings on profits allocated to the Foreign Income account (FIA) and the. . .
17 / 12 / 18
Job details:
GM International Services Limited incorporates all aspects of ship & yacht registration, crewing, agency, husbandry, bunkering, chandeling, transhipments,. . .
07 / 12 / 18
Setting up a company is a very straight forward procedure and it usually takes 2 working days to be set up. The law that regulates limited liability companies and other commercial. . .
29 / 11 / 18
GM International Services Limited is the largest and longest established shipping services company in Malta. We have been active more than 40 years in the maritime industry and. . .
21 / 11 / 18
Malta has been an international centre for maritime and shipping industries since time immemorial. The passage of time proved that it has only gotten stronger in this sector,. . .
29 / 10 / 18
A new venture is set to revolutionise local seas and restore them to their former glory. Seabins can collect up to a kilo and a half of trash daily. These bins are programmed to collect. . .
25 / 10 / 18
On January 1 st 2020, the sulphur limits regulation sets by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) should be applied to every vessel. The main aim is to drastically reduce sulphur. . .
23 / 10 / 18
AMVER means Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System. This interconnected system is used during rescuing operations at sea.
Yesterday, the Chairman of GM International Services. . .
22 / 10 / 18
Malta’s budget speech before Parliament, the Finance Minister, the Hon. Prof. Edward Scicluna announced key economic indicators as well as a number of key tax and other measures.. . .
22 / 10 / 18
Celebrating its 50 th anniversary, the Rolex Middle Sea Race started on Saturday the 20 th October at the Valletta Grand Harbour, being the magnificent location in its own right. This year's. . .
25 / 09 / 18
The whirling hype of blockchain and the race to benefit from its instant click efficiency and spiralling profitability continues to generate truckloads of excitement. It is rocking. . .
19 / 09 / 18
GM International Services Limited is once again proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Malta Maritime Summit following its successful launch 2 years ago. Held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in. . .
25 / 06 / 18
Today, June 25, 2018 is the Day of the Seafarer , which is an annual and international event day coordinated by the International Maritime Organisation. This day is important in the. . .
25 / 05 / 18
On the 17th of May 2018, at Brussels, hundreds of entrepreneurs and leading investors have gone to Brussels as the European Commission organised BLUE INVEST.
European Commission. . .
06 / 04 / 18
On 27 March, Commissioner Vella met with 20 countries that have a principal role in the maritime in various parts of Europe. In this meeting, the Commissioner reconfirmed his opinion that by the. . .
12 / 03 / 18
On the 9th of March 2018, at the World Ocean Summit which took place in Mexico, in partnership with the European Investment Bank, the Prince of Wales's International Sustainability Unit and WWF,. . .
01 / 03 / 18
Delegates from 58 nations were in Malta on Tuesday to examine an essential step for the the international maritime industry: the recognition of judicial sales.
The Comité Maritime. . .
21 / 02 / 18
DNV GL has issued around 50,000 electronic certificates since its launch from mid-October 2017. There are approximately 6000 classed vessels trading with such certificates. The electronic. . .
21 / 02 / 18
Ilshin Logistics of South Korea has had delivered from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, the first LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier of the world, named Ilshin Green Iris. The delivery of the vessel results from a. . .
13 / 02 / 18
In a Press Conference that took place recently at DNV GL’s Piraeus offices, Regional Manager, Mr Ioannis Chiotopoulos, and his management team presented DNV GL’s new and updated digital. . .
09 / 02 / 18
The Minster for Transport and Infrastructure, Ian Borg said that over the last few years the merchant shipping register has increased by 8%, reaching a total of 75 million gross tonnes, which has led. . .
31 / 01 / 18
The global fleet in 2017 continued to rise and growth, despite markets facing challenges throughout the whole year. Whilst overall fleet growth reached 3.3% in tonnage terms, up slightly from. . .
19 / 01 / 18
A new report by the Arctic Stakeholder Forum calls to strengthen EU Investments in the northernmost region of the world. The same report was passed on to Commissioner Karmenu Vella, responsible. . .
01 / 01 / 18
As Greece remains the dominant force owner in global shipping, it now owns the world’s most valuable fleet at the price of almost exactly $100bn, placing the country at the very top of the. . .
19 / 12 / 17
The European Commission has approved the Maltese Tonnage Tax Scheme for a period of ten (10) years, following a thorough discussion with the commission since October 2011. This decision comes. . .
04 / 12 / 17
Malta was elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 11th consecutive time. The IMO regulates the maritime sector within the United Nations. In this election,. . .
07 / 11 / 17
Malta continues to be regarded as a strong and safe maritime jurisdiction and so far its efforts are reaping rewards as the Malta flag continues to be the largest maritime flag in Europe and the. . .
26 / 09 / 17
According to the latest official statistics, Malta flag continued growing reaching more than 8,000 ships up to the end of August of this year and remains the largest maritime registry in EU and the. . .
20 / 01 / 14
The Malta maritime flag continues to be regarded as a strong and safe maritime jurisdiction with its efforts clearly reaping rewards. The Malta flag, it has been confirmed,. . .
18 / 01 / 14
A six-month interim agreement to restrain Iran's nuclear programme will enter into force on the 20 th January. The recently announced agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the. . .
17 / 01 / 14
The European Commission has confirmed that seafarers trained at facilities on the Caribbean island continue to satisfy the relevant requirements laid out in the STCW Convention (International. . .
17 / 01 / 14
Following the annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2013/2014 launched by The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Malta maritime flag received positive indicators on the most. . .
16 / 01 / 14
During an interview with IHS Maritime last week, Malta’s Registrar General of the Ship Registry, Ivan Sammut, voiced his opinions on how the EC's tonnage tax ruling will impact all Member. . .
15 / 01 / 14
On Monday 13 th January the second tripartite meeting between Malta, Greece and Cyprus took place in Nicosia. The Minister for Transport and the Infrastructure in Malta, Mr. Joe Mizzi and the. . .
14 / 01 / 14
The process of transporting out of Syria its chemical weapons has started with the first quantity of chemical materials loaded onto a Danish ship at the Syrian port of Lattakia. Syria agreed to. . .
13 / 01 / 14
Transport Malta is investigating the alleged shooting incident involving the Maltese registered tanker Baku off the coast of Libya on Sunday 5 th January 2014. The Transport Ministry stated that. . .
09 / 01 / 14
Warning shots were fired at a Maltese flag tanker by the Libyan Navy accused of making illegal approach to the Libyan port of Es-Sider in order to smuggle crude oil. The state-run National Oil. . .
08 / 01 / 14
Yesterday, Tuesday 7 th January 2014, Malta’s Minister responsible for Shipping approved the Moldavian maritime registry as a compatible registry with Malta’s Ship Registry for the. . .
08 / 01 / 14
The international media is reporting that some slight headway is being made in the Panama Canal Row which threatens to halt the Panama Canal expansion project. During her visit to Panama,. . .
08 / 01 / 14
Greek shipping circles were stunned by an article passed by the Greek Parliament on 21st December 2013 making the contribution of a double tonnage tax mandatory for the next three years. More. . .
06 / 01 / 14
Malta’s Shipping Directorate, following the decision of the European Commission to lift the ban on Georgian certified seafarers for EU vessels, will once again begin issuing flag state. . .
06 / 01 / 14
A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load. . .
05 / 01 / 14
The Armed Forces of Malta have made contact with the Egyptian fishing vessel which had gone missing. It is reported that the vessel had been experiencing engine and technical problems, which. . .
05 / 01 / 14
It is being reported by local media that the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is currently trying to locate an Egyptian registered fishing vessel which has gone missing. The AFM have been involved. . .
04 / 01 / 14
All eyes are on Panama as the row between Panama and the consortium behind the Panama Canal expansion project escalates. The consortium known as Gruppo Unidos por el Canal, consisting of. . .
03 / 01 / 14
It has been reported that all 52 scientists and tourists on board the MV Akademik Shokalskiy have been airlifted to safety in a rescue mission which is said to have taken approximately five. . .
02 / 01 / 14
It appears that rescue efforts to disembark some 52 of the 74 scientists, tourists and crew on board the Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy are going to be resumed following further setbacks over. . .
22 / 12 / 13
Everyone at the Economicard Group of Companies would like to wish our esteemed clientele, their families and friends all the best this festive season and a prosperous 2014!
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16 / 12 / 13
Andreas-Ioannis Martinos, son of the renowned Greek shipowner, Andreas Martinos, was almost kidnapped in the suburb of Voula, Athens last Thursday afternoon. The thirty-three year old,. . .
04 / 10 / 13
The Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice that tax returns in terms of Legal Notice 224 of 2004 will not be accepted by the Department. Any returns that may have already been filed for. . .
21 / 02 / 13
Today marks the beginning of the 40th anniversary of the Economicard Group of Companies and Economicard Worldwide Ltd.
The success of the Economicard group of companies lies in. . .
23 / 01 / 13
The Maritime Labour Convention has been ratified by Malta which has now become the 34th International Labour Office state and the 12th EU state to have ratified it.
The convention aims to. . .
20 / 11 / 12
The Malta Shipyard renowned for its skills and its role in the First and Second World Wars as part of the British Empire but debt-ridden for the following decades, is rewriting its history by. . .
07 / 08 / 12
The Grand Harbour is hosting the world’s largest solar powered catamaran which entered the book of records for having sailed around the globe without consuming one single gram of fuel. This. . .
05 / 08 / 12
The world’s largest solar powered boat entered the Grand Harbour for a six day visit. It has entered the record books after completing a voyage around the world. The Turnanor catamaran is. . .
31 / 07 / 12
Transport Malta notifies that Port Workers Regulations (S.L. 171.02) will be amended and the new regulations will come into effect on 1st August 2012. Meanwhile, the Mooring Services Regulations. . .
19 / 07 / 12
According to the 25th GSCC statistical data provided by IHS Fairplay, Greek tonnage of ships over 1,000 GT continues to grow. Before comparing the year on year statistics, tribute must. . .
15 / 06 / 12
The AFM early Wednesday morning received a distress call from a Maltese Registered trawler which was taking water 40 miles off the Italian island of Linosa. The trawler was in Italian waters and the. . .
04 / 05 / 12
Early on in the year the figures showed that the hard work of both Transport Malta and the private sector service providers paid off; the Malta maritime register climbed to the summit within Europe,. . .
14 / 04 / 12
Back in November 2011, Captain Seog Hae-gyun of the Republic of Korea was presented with the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2011, “ for his decisive, brave and courageous actions to. . .
11 / 04 / 12
A Filipino sailor was evacuated to hospital after breaking his leg while on duty onboard MV Cassiopeia. The vessel was requested to sail closer to Marsaxlokk harbour as air evacuation was not. . .
27 / 02 / 12
In reality I think it was a matter of when and not if, for it was something that was bound to happen. Unfortunately, two armed ship guards serving on board the Aframax tanker Enrica Lexie have. . .
23 / 02 / 12
“The evidence is that ships with armed guards don’t get attacked, don’t get taken for hostage or for ransom, and so we think this is a very important step forward”. A. . .
17 / 02 / 12
As we begin to get into our stride following the New Year celebrations, we are always quick to compare the year on year stats to gauge how the industry fared over the previous year. This. . .
21 / 01 / 12
A Filipino crew member on-board the vessel Giovanni Battista de Carlini was airlifted to hospital after injuring his back. The vessel was 27 nautical miles off Delimara, Malta’s south eastern. . .
20 / 01 / 12
The Maltese Maritime Register has become the largest ship register in Europe. This has been confirmed by the Minister responsible for Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Dr. Austin Gatt. The. . .
18 / 01 / 12
The Maltese Shipping Law was the subject of an article by GM International Services Limited that featured in January 2012 edition of Corporate International. The Chairman of the. . .
14 / 01 / 12
The luxury cruise vessel Costa Concordia rann aground off the coast of Island of Giglio in Italy after it had sailed from Civita Vecchia. Confirmed reports suggest that 3 persons are reported dead,. . .
01 / 01 / 12
The Malta Maritime Pilots Cooperative has been granted a 15 year operational exclusivity in all of Malta’s ports. This exclusivity was described by authorities as being the result of their. . .
29 / 12 / 11
A sailor onboard cargo vessel Auriga Leader, registered in Singapore, has been airlifted to Malta’s Mater Dei Hospital after he was suffering from chest pains. The captain of the vessel asked. . .
16 / 12 / 11
A Maltese registered vessel TK Bremen has ran aground by a storm with gusts of wind of 133 kph and waves up to seven metres high. The vessel which was on its way to Malta is said to be leaking oil. . .
21 / 11 / 11
Malta is home to the largest drydock in the Mediterranean. The Red China dock which was built in 1975 by the Chinese government has a capacity of 300,000 tonnes and is more than three times the. . .
18 / 11 / 11
The development of a new yacht marina in the Grand Harbour has been approved by local authorities. The yacht marina will accommodate 120 yachts on three pontoons.
The new marina will be located. . .
11 / 11 / 11
In a recent newspaper interview with Mr. Edward Rizzo on one of Malta’s leading dailies The Times of Malta, the CEO of Grand Harbour Marina highlighted the successes the marina has experienced. . .
03 / 11 / 11
A Maltese flagged oil tanker, MT Halifax, has been hijacked off the Nigerian coastal delta and the crew kidnapped. The exact number of crew onboard the vessel is still unknown.
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20 / 10 / 11
A Maltese registered bulk carrier MV Reina I has sunk off the Albanian coast early this morning with 3 dead and five missing. The 10 member crew vessel which has collided some 20 miles off the coast. . .
11 / 10 / 11
Another vessel, carrying 23 crew members has been hijacked off the Somali coast. The Italian vessel, MV Montecristo has been hijacked yesterday and according to the owners the captain activated the. . .
10 / 10 / 11
Oil has reached New Zealand’s coast in the latest maritime incident which happened last Wednesday, in which the MV Rena has hit the reef in calm waters. The vessel still has 1,700 tonnes of oil. . .
16 / 08 / 11
The 52,000 tonne Malta flagged vessel, MV Sinin, hijacked last February by Somali pirates has been released. The vessel was on her way to Singapore from the UAE when it was captured on February 12. . .
01 / 08 / 11
A Maltese registered vessel MV B Oceania has sunk after colliding with a Panama registered vessel MV Xin Tai Hai off the Malaysian coast while sailing to Singapore. The vessel sank at 12.30am at. . .
09 / 06 / 11
The Libyan ports of Tripoli, Zawiyah, Zuara, Al Khoms, Ras Lanuf and the oil terminal of Brega, which are still under the control of Col. Muammar Gaddhafi, have been blacklisted by the. . .
06 / 06 / 11
The port of Valletta yesterday welcomed its third Malta registered cruise liner, the MV Solstice of Celebrity cruises, whose parent company is Royal Caribbean cruises. This maiden call also made use. . .
30 / 05 / 11
The Armed Forces of Malta have evacuated a Maltese ship surveyor this morning. The surveyor was airlifted from the MV King Edwin, which was located 16 nautical miles off Delimara point, to. . .
30 / 05 / 11
A Turkish container port operator, Yildirim Holding AS, buys 50% stake in Malta Freeport. The company which already owns 20% of CMA CGM has demonstarted great interest in the Malta Freeport due to. . .
23 / 05 / 11
A pirate attack on another Maltese flagged vessel was thwarted yesterday. The MV Dandle was to be attacked by four pirate speedboats armed with rocket propelled grenades and light weapons but this. . .
19 / 05 / 11
In a court case instituted by the European Commission against Malta with regards to the use of Halons on Maltese flagged vessels, the European Court of Justice has rule in Malta’s favour as the. . .
19 / 05 / 11
An article on Fairplay 19th May 2011 by Mr. John A. Gauci-Maistre K.M.
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28 / 04 / 11
The grand harbour is successfully establishing itself as a hub for super yachts. A natural harbour surrounded by an impeccable historical & cultural heritage is proving to be an attractive port. . .
24 / 03 / 11
Pirates of the MV Arctic Sea which was hijacked in 2009 near the English Chanel were sentenced up to 12 years imprisonment. The disappearance and the subsequent rescue of the vessel by Russian. . .
21 / 03 / 11
An incident involving a Maltese registered 40,170 gross tonnage bulk carrier built in 2009 is being investigated by Transport Malta after she ran aground resulting in a complete hull failure.. . .
25 / 02 / 11
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT: In order to facilitate safe arrival and transit through Malta, Transport Malta request that all concerned abide by the following protocol. Therefore, if we are appointed. . .
14 / 02 / 11
Another Maltese flagged vessel has been captured off the Omani coast and is now heading towards Somalia. A distress signal was received on Saturday and it is believed that it happened around 350. . .
27 / 12 / 10
A distress message was sent from the Maltese vessel MV Sigloo Star to the Cairo based rescue coordination centre after pirates attempted to attack the vessel which was sailing off the Yemeni Coast.. . .
15 / 12 / 10
A Maltese flagged vessel, MV Michalakis, has thwarted a hijack attempt off the Somali coast. The incident occurred at 02:15 UTC as the vessel was on her journey to Singapore with a cargo of. . .
12 / 11 / 10
British aid workers on their way to the ‘Road to Hope’ convoy have been held against their will onboard the Maltese flagged vessel, Strofades IV. in Libya at the time of the. . .
12 / 10 / 10
A Maltese-registered tanker, YM Uranus, loaded with a type of gasoline collided with Panamanian-flagged Hanjin Rizhao, 50 nautical miles (100km) south-west of the French island of Ouessant.
The. . .
29 / 09 / 10
The MV Missisippi Star, a Maltese flagged chemical tanker evaded pirates earlier today. The 13,000 tonne vessel and its 18 man crew came under attack off the Tanzanian coast while sailing to Mombasa. . .
08 / 09 / 10
Earlier today, the Maltese flagged vessel Olib G was hijacked off Somalia’s coast. Efforts to establish contact with the 6,375 tonne vessel by the EU Naval force, which is patrolling the area,. . .
05 / 05 / 10
The saga of the 16 crew members of MV Nicea, which was arrested in Malta after the Turkish owning company Erwina Shipping Ltd. defaulted on payments, was auctioned in Court yesterday. The vessel was. . .
05 / 01 / 10
As of 1st January 2010, the Malta Maritime Authority (MMA) ceased to exist and its functions have been absorbed by the newly created Malta Transport Authority (MTA); which in effect incorporates. . .
24 / 11 / 09
During an official visit to Moscow by the Maltese Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister expressed his government’s gratitude towards Malta for the cooperation in. . .
11 / 11 / 09
The Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea which has been hijacked off the Swedish coast at the end of July, sailed out of Grand Harbour today. The vessel has been undergoing repairs to her navigational. . .
31 / 10 / 09
A Maltese registered vessel was last night the target of a pirate attack off the coast of Nigeria. Six armed persons boarded the vessel, while shooting at the crew. Money and private. . .
30 / 10 / 09
The summer long saga of the Maltese registered vessel Arctic Sea seems to have come to an end after the vessel entered her home port of Valletta. The Arctic Sea was handed over to her owners outside. . .
27 / 10 / 09
The Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea, which was hijacked off the Swedish Coast at the end of July, shall be delivered to her owners outside Maltese territorial waters following an agreement between. . .
24 / 10 / 09
The Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea is expected in Malta next week. However, questions as to why the vessel was coming to Malta remained unanswered. Currently the ship is being towed to Malta,. . .
14 / 10 / 09
Malta joined the over 160 member states of the International Maritime Organisation in marking World Maritime Day. The theme chosen by IMO this year is Focus on Maritime Security.
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14 / 10 / 09
The European Commission has published a list of ships banned from EU ports as required under the new European rules.
Malta has one of the largest shipping registries in the world. . .
11 / 09 / 09
It was reported that the Malta Maritime Authority’s inspectors may only inspect the vessel once the Russians have finalized their investigation. The Malta Maritime Authority intends to carry. . .
09 / 09 / 09
Russia has vehemently denied reports that the Maltese registered vessel Arctic Sea had been carrying anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. Russian authorities invited Maltese officials to participate in. . .
07 / 09 / 09
Unnamed sources in Israel and Iran claimed that the Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea which was hijacked in Swedish waters in July may have been carrying Russian anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. It. . .
27 / 08 / 09
The Arctic Sea mysterious hijacking case is set to continue. This case was characterised with rumours of a suspected cargo aboard the vessel. However, despite these rumours have. . .
21 / 08 / 09
A 15-man crew of the Maltese ship ARCTIC SEA, which was allegedly hijacked, arrived back to their homeland. The ship’s disappearance saga, which has been going on for nearly three weeks, has. . .
19 / 08 / 09
A fire broke out on the Maltese registered vessel “Zenith” at the port of Firhamnen in Stockholm. The 47,413 ton-ship built in 1992 was alongside when the incident happened and most of. . .
19 / 08 / 09
Despite rumours of the disappearance of the Maltese registered vessel “Arctic Sea”, the Malta Maritime Authority in a statement confirmed that the vessel was being monitored all along and. . .
18 / 08 / 09
Russian authorities have arrested eight persons of Estonian, Latvian and Russian nationalities allegedly involved in the hijacking of the Maltese registered vessel Arctic Sea which was located. . .
18 / 08 / 09
The saga of the Arctic Sea has been brought to an end after she was located at 2100 GMT about 483 km off the coast of Cape Verde islands. The Maltese registered vessel, which was carrying an. . .
17 / 08 / 09
A $1.5 million ransom has been demanded as investigations continue in the hijacking of the Maltese registered vessel. The Arctic Sea which was carrying $1 million worth of sawn timber from Finland,. . .
10 / 08 / 09
A Maltese registered vessel, the ARCTIC SEA is reported to have disappeared off the communications map as it failed to reach the port of Bejaia in Algeria. The Russian owned vessel was transporting. . .
21 / 07 / 09
The Maltese flagged cargo ship ‘Emma’ built in 1971 was carrying 2,000 tonnes of urea, organic compound used in the agriculture and chemical industries, when she sank in the Black Sea. . .
14 / 07 / 09
The Maltese flagged cargo vessel E. Dignity experienced an engine failure at the Strait of Dardanelles in the Aegean Sea. A tug boat was immediately dispatched by the Turkish Authorities following. . .
01 / 07 / 09
The Maltese registered vessel MARTI PRINCESS collided with the German registered vessel the RENATE SCHULTE in the Dardanelles last Saturday. A spokesman for the Malta Maritime Authority. . .
17 / 05 / 09
GM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED launches new user friendly Website. It contains more links and valuable information and the new design and layout makes navigating the site a pleasure.. . .
23 / 02 / 09
A Maltese registered cargo ship, “SALDANHA”, said to be carrying coal to Slovenia was yesterday seized by pirates off Somali’s coast. The ship was reported to be managed by Greek. . .
23 / 02 / 09
A Maltese registered cargo ship, “SALDANHA”, said to be carrying coal to Slovenia was yesterday seized by pirates off Somali’s coast. The ship was reported to be managed by Greek. . .
16 / 12 / 08
A report by Simon Busuttil, one of the Maltese five members of the European Parliament, was adopted by the European Parliament last Monday by 632 votes in favour and only 4 votes against.
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09 / 12 / 08
It is reported that the General Cargo ship, “Sundus”, sunk on 4th December close to Libya in stormy weather. Out of eight crew members who were on board, two Georgian sailors were. . .
05 / 12 / 08
The Cambodian registered bulk carrier “Maystar” which earlier this week was abandoned by its crew, sunk last night at 2155 Hrs. The Malta Maritime Authority said that the ship broke its. . .
03 / 12 / 08
The Indian crew members of the “Maystar” will be flying home soon but the fate of the five Bangladeshi crew members is still undecided. The sixteen mariners have abandoned the Cambodian. . .
02 / 12 / 08
The “Ramla Bay”, a Maltese tug boat, is towing the “Maystar” to Malta after she was in danger of sinking yesterday afternoon. The harbour Master is assessing the. . .
02 / 12 / 08
The crew of a sinking bulk carrier arrived in Malta yesterday afternoon after abandoning the Cambodian registered “Maystar” carrying a consignment of wood which started taking in water. . .
31 / 10 / 08
The Malta Maritime Authority is investigating a small fire onboard the Malta- registered ship, Azamara Quest, which occurred last Wednesday, whilst the ship was berthed in the Port of Chios, Greece.. . .
10 / 10 / 08
The Malta Maritime Authority is investigating a minor fuel spill involving the Malta-flagged vessel JIMILTA II in the Mississippi River, US, last weekend. The vessel sustained a minor fuel tank. . .
19 / 09 / 08
The Malta Maritime Authority is closely monitoring the attack of the Maltese-registered vessel “Centauri” which was seized by pirates off southern Somalia while she was on her way to. . .
26 / 06 / 08
The Chairman of GM International Services Ltd, John A. Gauci-Maistre featured prominently in Shipping International Monthly Review. To read the full interview you may visit our resources page. . .
19 / 06 / 08
The Malta government yesterday announced its decision to start the process to privatise Malta Shipyards.
The Prime Minister, Dr Gonzi, said the government had decided to go to privatisation at a. . .
28 / 04 / 08
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25 / 04 / 08
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed Mr. Mark Portelli as the new Chairman of the Malta Maritime Authority. Mr. Portelli has also been re-appointed chairman of the Malta. . .
20 / 02 / 08
The Minister responsible for Transport and Communications, Mr Censu Galea, announced that a record of 29.5 million tons of ships have been registered under the Maltese mercantile flag, a record for. . .
22 / 01 / 08
Last Wednesday 16th January 2008 a court in Paris has been reported to have sentenced French oil group Total, RINA and the MT ERIKA’s Italian owner and manager to pay damages and compensation. . .
18 / 03 / 07
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Michael Frendo and the US Secretary of State, Dr Condoleezza Rice have signed a ship boarding agreement which authorises either party to request permission to. . .
09 / 03 / 07
Yesterday afternoon, Vento di Levante, an Italian container vessel which is a regular visitor to Malta, was assisted by tugboat Paolina after suffering from engine problems in rough seas on her way. . .
23 / 01 / 07
M/V NIJORD, a Maltese-flagged cargo ship ran aground in the Latvian northwest coast in fine clear weather during her voyage from France to Riga, Latvia’s capital. From investigations. . .
11 / 12 / 06
Malta Financial Services Authority stated that in the first nine months of the year over 2,000 new companies were registered and it is expected that the number of companies registered till the end of. . .
04 / 12 / 06
The Malta Maritime Authority today announced that Phase A of the Mġarr Ferry Terminal project is in time to take the heavy influx of passengers and traffic expected to commute between Malta and Gozo. . .
09 / 11 / 06
Malta’s strong position at the European Union over ship breaking was recognized after the Finnish Presidency accepted Malta’s proposal, thus ensuring a level playing field between EU and. . .
10 / 10 / 06
In the early hours of today a local supply tanker named “Golden Bay” ran aground against a reef called ‘Siberia’ a few miles away from the south-Maltese coast, Wied. . .
10 / 10 / 06
In the early hours of today a local supply tanker ran aground a few miles away from the south-Maltese coast, Marsascala k/a Wied il-Ghajn. The Civil Protection Department together with the. . .
04 / 10 / 06
On Thursday 6th April 2006, the Tug Malta fleet saw the introduction of the newly built motor tug named ‘Pawlina’, which was launched at Pinto Wharf in Valletta by the Director of Tug. . .
13 / 05 / 06
Malta has officially entered the white-list of flags maintained by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. This was announced today by the Minister for Competitiveness and. . .
05 / 05 / 06
Captain Arif Jamaid admitted that he violated the Maritime regulations, particularly the Malta Maritime Authority Act due to misunderstanding of English text on a navigation chart after he manoeuvred. . .
13 / 04 / 06
The Cabinet approved the final targets of a consultation paper on fuel liberalization on Monday 13th April 2006 and among these targets one can find standard upgrades, elimination of bureaucracy and. . .
13 / 03 / 06
The Malta Maritime Authority is currently investigating the sinking of a Maltese registered vessel "Teklifvka" which sank last Thursday in heavy seas off the Egyptian coast.
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31 / 01 / 06
MMA Press release
31st January 2006
No Injuries, No Pollution in Vessel Collision
No one was injured and no pollution was reported in a collision involving. . .
13 / 12 / 05
The President of Malta has been pleased to appoint Mrs Athina Martinos Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit in the grade of officer with effect from 13th December 2005. This. . .
12 / 12 / 05
On the occasion of the appointment of Mrs Athina Martinos as Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit in the grade of officer, the chairman of GM International Services Limited, Mr John A.. . .
01 / 12 / 05
For the fourth consecutive year and for the fifth time Malta has again been elected on the Council of the International Maritime Organisation. The election was held on the 25th November 2005 at. . .
24 / 11 / 05
The 24th regular session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation is currently being held in London, UK. The Hon Censu Galea, Minister for Competitiveness and Communications, who is. . .
15 / 11 / 05
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, known as CHOGM, is being held in Malta between the 25th November and 27th November 2005. For further information you may visit www.chogm2005.mt. . .
19 / 05 / 05
Malta has been officially dropped from the blacklist of flags maintained by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control together with its counterpart flag - Cyprus.
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25 / 02 / 05
The new law on action on ships caught polluting European waters was yesterday being discussed at European Parliament. Another Maltese Member for the European Parliament, Dr John Attard Montalto, said. . .
25 / 02 / 05
The European Parliament adopted a recommendation at second reading stage on ship-source pollution and the introduction of criminal sanctions.
The recommendation has a direct impact. . .
21 / 02 / 05
Today is the 32nd anniversary of ECONOMICARD WORLDWIDE LIMITED.
The success of GM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, a member of ECONOMICARD WORLDWIDE GROUP, is in no small part due to. . .
04 / 02 / 05
The Armed Forces of Malta Rescue Coordination Centre received a distress call from a 1968 year built Honduras flagged vessel “Vigla” on Wednesday 2nd February at 2300 Hrs. At the time of. . .
02 / 02 / 05
The Merchant Shipping Directorate of the Malta Maritime Authority is investigating the marine casualty involving the Maltese registered ship MV Aurelia reported to have foundered late yesterday. . .
02 / 02 / 05
The Maltese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Simon Busuttil defended the European shipping sector from the proposed over-zealous EU law on shipping by saying that rendering accidental sea. . .
11 / 01 / 05
The Paris court of appeal will decide on February 21 whether or not it considers that a new investigation is necessary to determine the causes of the sinking of the Erika in December 1999.. . .
14 / 12 / 04
Malta is pleased that the new proposals submitted by the Dutch presidency have put this long issue at an end. The objectionable parts which Malta together with Greece and Cyprus have pushed to erase. . .
14 / 12 / 04
A court decision by the Paris appeal court cleared Malta from any offense and saved the island from a potential liability of one billion euros in damages. The Erika sank off France in December. . .
03 / 12 / 04
The Malta Maritime Authority is closely monitoring an incident whereby a crew member aboard the Maltese registered refrigerated cargo vessel “Skulptors Tomskis” was found in possession of. . .
26 / 11 / 04
Mrs. Athina Martinos is the Greek Shipping Personality of the year 2004. This was adjudicated by a board who had no difficulty in selecting this very well known and loved personality in Greek. . .
18 / 11 / 04
Malta is retaining its pressure within the EU to have amendments made to a draft on ship-source pollution. It is believed that the issue is on the agenda in the near future but it appears that the. . .
12 / 11 / 04
Global co-operation between states aiming to eliminate sub-standard shipping was the focus of the joint ministerial conference on Paris & Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on Port State. . .
27 / 10 / 04
Malta Greece and Cyprus, who together have the largest merchant shipping registers in the European Union, have yesterday blocked an EU proposal to set minimum penalties for ship masters and ship. . .
20 / 10 / 04
A three month campaign was launched this month by members of the Paris MoU targeting living conditions on board vessels calling in the region.
In a secretariat statement it was. . .
14 / 10 / 04
Legal infrastructure for the registration of charter yachts on commercial basis is expected soon. The MMA is currently drawing up a list of guidelines defining charter yachts. This would enable. . .
14 / 10 / 04
Although the United States Coast Guard is intensifying its scrunity over Maltese ships calling in United States ports, Malta is ranking higher than other closed or national registries. Other. . .
06 / 10 / 04
In view of Malta’s entry in the European Union, more and more countries are opening embassies in Malta. GM International Services Limited has been informed that early 2005 the Hellenic. . .
13 / 09 / 04
A press conference announcing plans by the Malta Maritime Authority to develop a new yacht marina in Xemxija Bay recently took place. Xemxija Bay was identified as a possible site for a marina. . .
01 / 07 / 04
Today sees the dawn of the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code commonly known as the ISPS code.
GM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMTIED is proud to announce that 85% of. . .
15 / 06 / 04
FRENCH APPEALS COURT DROPS PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MERCHANT SHIPPING.
The French Court of Appeal has dropped all proceedings initiated. . .
01 / 06 / 04
The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee ditched plans to ban single hull bulk carriers as from 2007. The U-turn followed an intense session of debate where. . .
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13 / 05 / 22
Friday the 13 th is regarded by many as a day to be wary of. This is not so for GM International Services Limited, or its founder and CEO, John A. Gauci-Maistre, K.M. . This is because on Friday 13. . .
13 / 12 / 21
The President of Malta has been pleased to appoint Mr. George Prokopiou with Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit on the 13th of December 2021. This Republic Day investiture ceremony took. . .
25 / 05 / 20
Port Notice No 09/20
To: Ship Owners and Operators
Ship Masters and Crew
Ship Agents
Bunker Barges and Service (Conveyance) Launch Operators
Terminal Operators
Further to. . .
07 / 05 / 20
The Authority is pleased to inform you that, following discussions with the Health Authorities, the conveyance of personnel related to STS operations including Mooring Masters and Surveyors are as. . .
27 / 04 / 20
Action required: To ask member companies, shipowners, managers, port operators and any relevant national stakeholder to encourage ships captains to sound their horns when in port at 12.00 local on. . .
05 / 02 / 20
The Coronavirus Outbreak has dominated headlines fuelling concerns that the disease could ultimately become a global epidemic or pandemic. In the face of this risk, it’s important that. . .
21 / 01 / 20
Through the implementation of Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced on the 27 October 2016 that it would implement a global. . .
09 / 12 / 19
The plastic continent — and how to tackle it — may be hogging the headlines, but the shipping industry – frowned upon as a notorious polluter on a massive scale – is also. . .
03 / 12 / 19
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council elections were held during the 31st Session of the IMO Assembly in London on 29 November 2019. Malta was re-elected in Category C. . .
04 / 11 / 19
Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/3 and III/20 stipulate mandatory upkeep and authorised inspection of:
Lifeboats
Rescue boats
Launching appliances
Release gear. . .
31 / 10 / 19
Malta continues to be regarded as a strong and safe maritime jurisdiction and so far its efforts are reaping rewards as the Malta flag continues to be the sixth largest maritime flag in the. . .
16 / 10 / 19
Through the implementation of Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced on the 27 October 2016 that it would implement a. . .
15 / 10 / 19
A Positive Budget which needs to be Supported by Longer Term Strategies
The national budget presented for 2020 is a reflection of a strong macro-economic stability,. . .
09 / 10 / 19
The impact of disruptive technologies on the maritime labour force.
Massive. Multi-sectorial. Multi-faceted. Multi-tiered. Mind-blowing. Forever evolving. There. . .
13 / 09 / 19
The lure of unmanned transport services is no longer a science fiction scenario but a living reality.
Crewless merchant ships are already operating along rivers in. . .
31 / 07 / 19
Malta’s Flag guarantees:
Internationally reputable Merchant Ship Register
Sterling service
Safeguarding life at sea
Protecting the marine environment. . .
25 / 07 / 19
GM International Services Limited, a subsidiary of Economicard Worldwide Limited, is the largest and longest established shipping services company in Malta. At GM. . .
17 / 05 / 19
How many of us give a fleeting thought to carbon dioxide emissions by merchant ships criss-crossing the oceans -- the very fleets which are responsible for delivering 90% of world. . .
22 / 04 / 19
“From poisoning and injuring marine life to the ubiquitous presence of plastics in our food to disrupting human hormones and causing major life-threatening diseases and early. . .
21 / 02 / 19
We are proud to be celebrating our 46th anniversary in 2019. Economicard Group of Companies offers a wide and diverse range of services. It was set up in 1973, offering a. . .
13 / 02 / 19
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to the CEO.
GMI is looking to hire a Personal Assistant to the CEO . This position requires experience in executive support,. . .
06 / 02 / 19
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a Junior Accounts Associate to join our dynamic accounting team. The chosen candidate will support the finance department with. . .
25 / 01 / 19
The new NCV Code entered into force on the 1st January 2019 is intended to serve the needs of non-convention vessels by optimising the regulatory regime to the particular needs,. . .
10 / 01 / 19
New Year, New Job? GMI is looking for Legal Professionals within different practice groups including Corporate, Commercial, Tax, IP, ICT, Residency and Citizenship and Maritime.. . .
10 / 01 / 19
The registration of ships under the Maltese flag is regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act. Furthermore Malta has adopted all the major international maritime conventions. Besides. . .
09 / 01 / 19
Income tax
LN 37 of 2018 – introduced a notional interest deduction (NID) allowed to be utilized by undertakings on profits allocated to the Foreign Income account (FIA) and the. . .
17 / 12 / 18
Job details:
GM International Services Limited incorporates all aspects of ship & yacht registration, crewing, agency, husbandry, bunkering, chandeling, transhipments,. . .
07 / 12 / 18
Setting up a company is a very straight forward procedure and it usually takes 2 working days to be set up. The law that regulates limited liability companies and other commercial. . .
29 / 11 / 18
GM International Services Limited is the largest and longest established shipping services company in Malta. We have been active more than 40 years in the maritime industry and. . .
21 / 11 / 18
Malta has been an international centre for maritime and shipping industries since time immemorial. The passage of time proved that it has only gotten stronger in this sector,. . .
29 / 10 / 18
A new venture is set to revolutionise local seas and restore them to their former glory. Seabins can collect up to a kilo and a half of trash daily. These bins are programmed to collect. . .
25 / 10 / 18
On January 1 st 2020, the sulphur limits regulation sets by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) should be applied to every vessel. The main aim is to drastically reduce sulphur. . .
23 / 10 / 18
AMVER means Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System. This interconnected system is used during rescuing operations at sea.
Yesterday, the Chairman of GM International Services. . .
22 / 10 / 18
Malta’s budget speech before Parliament, the Finance Minister, the Hon. Prof. Edward Scicluna announced key economic indicators as well as a number of key tax and other measures.. . .
22 / 10 / 18
Celebrating its 50 th anniversary, the Rolex Middle Sea Race started on Saturday the 20 th October at the Valletta Grand Harbour, being the magnificent location in its own right. This year's. . .
25 / 09 / 18
The whirling hype of blockchain and the race to benefit from its instant click efficiency and spiralling profitability continues to generate truckloads of excitement. It is rocking. . .
19 / 09 / 18
GM International Services Limited is once again proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Malta Maritime Summit following its successful launch 2 years ago. Held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in. . .
25 / 06 / 18
Today, June 25, 2018 is the Day of the Seafarer , which is an annual and international event day coordinated by the International Maritime Organisation. This day is important in the. . .
25 / 05 / 18
On the 17th of May 2018, at Brussels, hundreds of entrepreneurs and leading investors have gone to Brussels as the European Commission organised BLUE INVEST.
European Commission. . .
06 / 04 / 18
On 27 March, Commissioner Vella met with 20 countries that have a principal role in the maritime in various parts of Europe. In this meeting, the Commissioner reconfirmed his opinion that by the. . .
12 / 03 / 18
On the 9th of March 2018, at the World Ocean Summit which took place in Mexico, in partnership with the European Investment Bank, the Prince of Wales's International Sustainability Unit and WWF,. . .
01 / 03 / 18
Delegates from 58 nations were in Malta on Tuesday to examine an essential step for the the international maritime industry: the recognition of judicial sales.
The Comité Maritime. . .
21 / 02 / 18
DNV GL has issued around 50,000 electronic certificates since its launch from mid-October 2017. There are approximately 6000 classed vessels trading with such certificates. The electronic. . .
21 / 02 / 18
Ilshin Logistics of South Korea has had delivered from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, the first LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier of the world, named Ilshin Green Iris. The delivery of the vessel results from a. . .
13 / 02 / 18
In a Press Conference that took place recently at DNV GL’s Piraeus offices, Regional Manager, Mr Ioannis Chiotopoulos, and his management team presented DNV GL’s new and updated digital. . .
09 / 02 / 18
The Minster for Transport and Infrastructure, Ian Borg said that over the last few years the merchant shipping register has increased by 8%, reaching a total of 75 million gross tonnes, which has led. . .
31 / 01 / 18
The global fleet in 2017 continued to rise and growth, despite markets facing challenges throughout the whole year. Whilst overall fleet growth reached 3.3% in tonnage terms, up slightly from. . .
19 / 01 / 18
A new report by the Arctic Stakeholder Forum calls to strengthen EU Investments in the northernmost region of the world. The same report was passed on to Commissioner Karmenu Vella, responsible. . .
01 / 01 / 18
As Greece remains the dominant force owner in global shipping, it now owns the world’s most valuable fleet at the price of almost exactly $100bn, placing the country at the very top of the. . .
19 / 12 / 17
The European Commission has approved the Maltese Tonnage Tax Scheme for a period of ten (10) years, following a thorough discussion with the commission since October 2011. This decision comes. . .
04 / 12 / 17
Malta was elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 11th consecutive time. The IMO regulates the maritime sector within the United Nations. In this election,. . .
07 / 11 / 17
Malta continues to be regarded as a strong and safe maritime jurisdiction and so far its efforts are reaping rewards as the Malta flag continues to be the largest maritime flag in Europe and the. . .
26 / 09 / 17
According to the latest official statistics, Malta flag continued growing reaching more than 8,000 ships up to the end of August of this year and remains the largest maritime registry in EU and the. . .
20 / 01 / 14
The Malta maritime flag continues to be regarded as a strong and safe maritime jurisdiction with its efforts clearly reaping rewards. The Malta flag, it has been confirmed,. . .
18 / 01 / 14
A six-month interim agreement to restrain Iran's nuclear programme will enter into force on the 20 th January. The recently announced agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the. . .
17 / 01 / 14
The European Commission has confirmed that seafarers trained at facilities on the Caribbean island continue to satisfy the relevant requirements laid out in the STCW Convention (International. . .
17 / 01 / 14
Following the annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2013/2014 launched by The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Malta maritime flag received positive indicators on the most. . .
16 / 01 / 14
During an interview with IHS Maritime last week, Malta’s Registrar General of the Ship Registry, Ivan Sammut, voiced his opinions on how the EC's tonnage tax ruling will impact all Member. . .
15 / 01 / 14
On Monday 13 th January the second tripartite meeting between Malta, Greece and Cyprus took place in Nicosia. The Minister for Transport and the Infrastructure in Malta, Mr. Joe Mizzi and the. . .
14 / 01 / 14
The process of transporting out of Syria its chemical weapons has started with the first quantity of chemical materials loaded onto a Danish ship at the Syrian port of Lattakia. Syria agreed to. . .
13 / 01 / 14
Transport Malta is investigating the alleged shooting incident involving the Maltese registered tanker Baku off the coast of Libya on Sunday 5 th January 2014. The Transport Ministry stated that. . .
09 / 01 / 14
Warning shots were fired at a Maltese flag tanker by the Libyan Navy accused of making illegal approach to the Libyan port of Es-Sider in order to smuggle crude oil. The state-run National Oil. . .
08 / 01 / 14
Yesterday, Tuesday 7 th January 2014, Malta’s Minister responsible for Shipping approved the Moldavian maritime registry as a compatible registry with Malta’s Ship Registry for the. . .
08 / 01 / 14
The international media is reporting that some slight headway is being made in the Panama Canal Row which threatens to halt the Panama Canal expansion project. During her visit to Panama,. . .
08 / 01 / 14
Greek shipping circles were stunned by an article passed by the Greek Parliament on 21st December 2013 making the contribution of a double tonnage tax mandatory for the next three years. More. . .
06 / 01 / 14
Malta’s Shipping Directorate, following the decision of the European Commission to lift the ban on Georgian certified seafarers for EU vessels, will once again begin issuing flag state. . .
06 / 01 / 14
A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load. . .
05 / 01 / 14
The Armed Forces of Malta have made contact with the Egyptian fishing vessel which had gone missing. It is reported that the vessel had been experiencing engine and technical problems, which. . .
05 / 01 / 14
It is being reported by local media that the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is currently trying to locate an Egyptian registered fishing vessel which has gone missing. The AFM have been involved. . .
04 / 01 / 14
All eyes are on Panama as the row between Panama and the consortium behind the Panama Canal expansion project escalates. The consortium known as Gruppo Unidos por el Canal, consisting of. . .
03 / 01 / 14
It has been reported that all 52 scientists and tourists on board the MV Akademik Shokalskiy have been airlifted to safety in a rescue mission which is said to have taken approximately five. . .
02 / 01 / 14
It appears that rescue efforts to disembark some 52 of the 74 scientists, tourists and crew on board the Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy are going to be resumed following further setbacks over. . .
22 / 12 / 13
Everyone at the Economicard Group of Companies would like to wish our esteemed clientele, their families and friends all the best this festive season and a prosperous 2014!
. . .
16 / 12 / 13
Andreas-Ioannis Martinos, son of the renowned Greek shipowner, Andreas Martinos, was almost kidnapped in the suburb of Voula, Athens last Thursday afternoon. The thirty-three year old,. . .
04 / 10 / 13
The Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice that tax returns in terms of Legal Notice 224 of 2004 will not be accepted by the Department. Any returns that may have already been filed for. . .
21 / 02 / 13
Today marks the beginning of the 40th anniversary of the Economicard Group of Companies and Economicard Worldwide Ltd.
The success of the Economicard group of companies lies in. . .
23 / 01 / 13
The Maritime Labour Convention has been ratified by Malta which has now become the 34th International Labour Office state and the 12th EU state to have ratified it.
The convention aims to. . .
20 / 11 / 12
The Malta Shipyard renowned for its skills and its role in the First and Second World Wars as part of the British Empire but debt-ridden for the following decades, is rewriting its history by. . .
07 / 08 / 12
The Grand Harbour is hosting the world’s largest solar powered catamaran which entered the book of records for having sailed around the globe without consuming one single gram of fuel. This. . .
05 / 08 / 12
The world’s largest solar powered boat entered the Grand Harbour for a six day visit. It has entered the record books after completing a voyage around the world. The Turnanor catamaran is. . .
31 / 07 / 12
Transport Malta notifies that Port Workers Regulations (S.L. 171.02) will be amended and the new regulations will come into effect on 1st August 2012. Meanwhile, the Mooring Services Regulations. . .
19 / 07 / 12
According to the 25th GSCC statistical data provided by IHS Fairplay, Greek tonnage of ships over 1,000 GT continues to grow. Before comparing the year on year statistics, tribute must. . .
15 / 06 / 12
The AFM early Wednesday morning received a distress call from a Maltese Registered trawler which was taking water 40 miles off the Italian island of Linosa. The trawler was in Italian waters and the. . .
04 / 05 / 12
Early on in the year the figures showed that the hard work of both Transport Malta and the private sector service providers paid off; the Malta maritime register climbed to the summit within Europe,. . .
14 / 04 / 12
Back in November 2011, Captain Seog Hae-gyun of the Republic of Korea was presented with the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2011, “ for his decisive, brave and courageous actions to. . .
11 / 04 / 12
A Filipino sailor was evacuated to hospital after breaking his leg while on duty onboard MV Cassiopeia. The vessel was requested to sail closer to Marsaxlokk harbour as air evacuation was not. . .
27 / 02 / 12
In reality I think it was a matter of when and not if, for it was something that was bound to happen. Unfortunately, two armed ship guards serving on board the Aframax tanker Enrica Lexie have. . .
23 / 02 / 12
“The evidence is that ships with armed guards don’t get attacked, don’t get taken for hostage or for ransom, and so we think this is a very important step forward”. A. . .
17 / 02 / 12
As we begin to get into our stride following the New Year celebrations, we are always quick to compare the year on year stats to gauge how the industry fared over the previous year. This. . .
21 / 01 / 12
A Filipino crew member on-board the vessel Giovanni Battista de Carlini was airlifted to hospital after injuring his back. The vessel was 27 nautical miles off Delimara, Malta’s south eastern. . .
20 / 01 / 12
The Maltese Maritime Register has become the largest ship register in Europe. This has been confirmed by the Minister responsible for Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Dr. Austin Gatt. The. . .
18 / 01 / 12
The Maltese Shipping Law was the subject of an article by GM International Services Limited that featured in January 2012 edition of Corporate International. The Chairman of the. . .
14 / 01 / 12
The luxury cruise vessel Costa Concordia rann aground off the coast of Island of Giglio in Italy after it had sailed from Civita Vecchia. Confirmed reports suggest that 3 persons are reported dead,. . .
01 / 01 / 12
The Malta Maritime Pilots Cooperative has been granted a 15 year operational exclusivity in all of Malta’s ports. This exclusivity was described by authorities as being the result of their. . .
29 / 12 / 11
A sailor onboard cargo vessel Auriga Leader, registered in Singapore, has been airlifted to Malta’s Mater Dei Hospital after he was suffering from chest pains. The captain of the vessel asked. . .
16 / 12 / 11
A Maltese registered vessel TK Bremen has ran aground by a storm with gusts of wind of 133 kph and waves up to seven metres high. The vessel which was on its way to Malta is said to be leaking oil. . .
21 / 11 / 11
Malta is home to the largest drydock in the Mediterranean. The Red China dock which was built in 1975 by the Chinese government has a capacity of 300,000 tonnes and is more than three times the. . .
18 / 11 / 11
The development of a new yacht marina in the Grand Harbour has been approved by local authorities. The yacht marina will accommodate 120 yachts on three pontoons.
The new marina will be located. . .
11 / 11 / 11
In a recent newspaper interview with Mr. Edward Rizzo on one of Malta’s leading dailies The Times of Malta, the CEO of Grand Harbour Marina highlighted the successes the marina has experienced. . .
03 / 11 / 11
A Maltese flagged oil tanker, MT Halifax, has been hijacked off the Nigerian coastal delta and the crew kidnapped. The exact number of crew onboard the vessel is still unknown.
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20 / 10 / 11
A Maltese registered bulk carrier MV Reina I has sunk off the Albanian coast early this morning with 3 dead and five missing. The 10 member crew vessel which has collided some 20 miles off the coast. . .
11 / 10 / 11
Another vessel, carrying 23 crew members has been hijacked off the Somali coast. The Italian vessel, MV Montecristo has been hijacked yesterday and according to the owners the captain activated the. . .
10 / 10 / 11
Oil has reached New Zealand’s coast in the latest maritime incident which happened last Wednesday, in which the MV Rena has hit the reef in calm waters. The vessel still has 1,700 tonnes of oil. . .
16 / 08 / 11
The 52,000 tonne Malta flagged vessel, MV Sinin, hijacked last February by Somali pirates has been released. The vessel was on her way to Singapore from the UAE when it was captured on February 12. . .
01 / 08 / 11
A Maltese registered vessel MV B Oceania has sunk after colliding with a Panama registered vessel MV Xin Tai Hai off the Malaysian coast while sailing to Singapore. The vessel sank at 12.30am at. . .
09 / 06 / 11
The Libyan ports of Tripoli, Zawiyah, Zuara, Al Khoms, Ras Lanuf and the oil terminal of Brega, which are still under the control of Col. Muammar Gaddhafi, have been blacklisted by the. . .
06 / 06 / 11
The port of Valletta yesterday welcomed its third Malta registered cruise liner, the MV Solstice of Celebrity cruises, whose parent company is Royal Caribbean cruises. This maiden call also made use. . .
30 / 05 / 11
The Armed Forces of Malta have evacuated a Maltese ship surveyor this morning. The surveyor was airlifted from the MV King Edwin, which was located 16 nautical miles off Delimara point, to. . .
30 / 05 / 11
A Turkish container port operator, Yildirim Holding AS, buys 50% stake in Malta Freeport. The company which already owns 20% of CMA CGM has demonstarted great interest in the Malta Freeport due to. . .
23 / 05 / 11
A pirate attack on another Maltese flagged vessel was thwarted yesterday. The MV Dandle was to be attacked by four pirate speedboats armed with rocket propelled grenades and light weapons but this. . .
19 / 05 / 11
In a court case instituted by the European Commission against Malta with regards to the use of Halons on Maltese flagged vessels, the European Court of Justice has rule in Malta’s favour as the. . .
19 / 05 / 11
An article on Fairplay 19th May 2011 by Mr. John A. Gauci-Maistre K.M.
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28 / 04 / 11
The grand harbour is successfully establishing itself as a hub for super yachts. A natural harbour surrounded by an impeccable historical & cultural heritage is proving to be an attractive port. . .
24 / 03 / 11
Pirates of the MV Arctic Sea which was hijacked in 2009 near the English Chanel were sentenced up to 12 years imprisonment. The disappearance and the subsequent rescue of the vessel by Russian. . .
21 / 03 / 11
An incident involving a Maltese registered 40,170 gross tonnage bulk carrier built in 2009 is being investigated by Transport Malta after she ran aground resulting in a complete hull failure.. . .
25 / 02 / 11
WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT: In order to facilitate safe arrival and transit through Malta, Transport Malta request that all concerned abide by the following protocol. Therefore, if we are appointed. . .
14 / 02 / 11
Another Maltese flagged vessel has been captured off the Omani coast and is now heading towards Somalia. A distress signal was received on Saturday and it is believed that it happened around 350. . .
27 / 12 / 10
A distress message was sent from the Maltese vessel MV Sigloo Star to the Cairo based rescue coordination centre after pirates attempted to attack the vessel which was sailing off the Yemeni Coast.. . .
15 / 12 / 10
A Maltese flagged vessel, MV Michalakis, has thwarted a hijack attempt off the Somali coast. The incident occurred at 02:15 UTC as the vessel was on her journey to Singapore with a cargo of. . .
12 / 11 / 10
British aid workers on their way to the ‘Road to Hope’ convoy have been held against their will onboard the Maltese flagged vessel, Strofades IV. in Libya at the time of the. . .
12 / 10 / 10
A Maltese-registered tanker, YM Uranus, loaded with a type of gasoline collided with Panamanian-flagged Hanjin Rizhao, 50 nautical miles (100km) south-west of the French island of Ouessant.
The. . .
29 / 09 / 10
The MV Missisippi Star, a Maltese flagged chemical tanker evaded pirates earlier today. The 13,000 tonne vessel and its 18 man crew came under attack off the Tanzanian coast while sailing to Mombasa. . .
08 / 09 / 10
Earlier today, the Maltese flagged vessel Olib G was hijacked off Somalia’s coast. Efforts to establish contact with the 6,375 tonne vessel by the EU Naval force, which is patrolling the area,. . .
05 / 05 / 10
The saga of the 16 crew members of MV Nicea, which was arrested in Malta after the Turkish owning company Erwina Shipping Ltd. defaulted on payments, was auctioned in Court yesterday. The vessel was. . .
05 / 01 / 10
As of 1st January 2010, the Malta Maritime Authority (MMA) ceased to exist and its functions have been absorbed by the newly created Malta Transport Authority (MTA); which in effect incorporates. . .
24 / 11 / 09
During an official visit to Moscow by the Maltese Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister expressed his government’s gratitude towards Malta for the cooperation in. . .
11 / 11 / 09
The Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea which has been hijacked off the Swedish coast at the end of July, sailed out of Grand Harbour today. The vessel has been undergoing repairs to her navigational. . .
31 / 10 / 09
A Maltese registered vessel was last night the target of a pirate attack off the coast of Nigeria. Six armed persons boarded the vessel, while shooting at the crew. Money and private. . .
30 / 10 / 09
The summer long saga of the Maltese registered vessel Arctic Sea seems to have come to an end after the vessel entered her home port of Valletta. The Arctic Sea was handed over to her owners outside. . .
27 / 10 / 09
The Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea, which was hijacked off the Swedish Coast at the end of July, shall be delivered to her owners outside Maltese territorial waters following an agreement between. . .
24 / 10 / 09
The Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea is expected in Malta next week. However, questions as to why the vessel was coming to Malta remained unanswered. Currently the ship is being towed to Malta,. . .
14 / 10 / 09
Malta joined the over 160 member states of the International Maritime Organisation in marking World Maritime Day. The theme chosen by IMO this year is Focus on Maritime Security.
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14 / 10 / 09
The European Commission has published a list of ships banned from EU ports as required under the new European rules.
Malta has one of the largest shipping registries in the world. . .
11 / 09 / 09
It was reported that the Malta Maritime Authority’s inspectors may only inspect the vessel once the Russians have finalized their investigation. The Malta Maritime Authority intends to carry. . .
09 / 09 / 09
Russia has vehemently denied reports that the Maltese registered vessel Arctic Sea had been carrying anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. Russian authorities invited Maltese officials to participate in. . .
07 / 09 / 09
Unnamed sources in Israel and Iran claimed that the Maltese flagged vessel Arctic Sea which was hijacked in Swedish waters in July may have been carrying Russian anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. It. . .
27 / 08 / 09
The Arctic Sea mysterious hijacking case is set to continue. This case was characterised with rumours of a suspected cargo aboard the vessel. However, despite these rumours have. . .
21 / 08 / 09
A 15-man crew of the Maltese ship ARCTIC SEA, which was allegedly hijacked, arrived back to their homeland. The ship’s disappearance saga, which has been going on for nearly three weeks, has. . .
19 / 08 / 09
A fire broke out on the Maltese registered vessel “Zenith” at the port of Firhamnen in Stockholm. The 47,413 ton-ship built in 1992 was alongside when the incident happened and most of. . .
19 / 08 / 09
Despite rumours of the disappearance of the Maltese registered vessel “Arctic Sea”, the Malta Maritime Authority in a statement confirmed that the vessel was being monitored all along and. . .
18 / 08 / 09
Russian authorities have arrested eight persons of Estonian, Latvian and Russian nationalities allegedly involved in the hijacking of the Maltese registered vessel Arctic Sea which was located. . .
18 / 08 / 09
The saga of the Arctic Sea has been brought to an end after she was located at 2100 GMT about 483 km off the coast of Cape Verde islands. The Maltese registered vessel, which was carrying an. . .
17 / 08 / 09
A $1.5 million ransom has been demanded as investigations continue in the hijacking of the Maltese registered vessel. The Arctic Sea which was carrying $1 million worth of sawn timber from Finland,. . .
10 / 08 / 09
A Maltese registered vessel, the ARCTIC SEA is reported to have disappeared off the communications map as it failed to reach the port of Bejaia in Algeria. The Russian owned vessel was transporting. . .
21 / 07 / 09
The Maltese flagged cargo ship ‘Emma’ built in 1971 was carrying 2,000 tonnes of urea, organic compound used in the agriculture and chemical industries, when she sank in the Black Sea. . .
14 / 07 / 09
The Maltese flagged cargo vessel E. Dignity experienced an engine failure at the Strait of Dardanelles in the Aegean Sea. A tug boat was immediately dispatched by the Turkish Authorities following. . .
01 / 07 / 09
The Maltese registered vessel MARTI PRINCESS collided with the German registered vessel the RENATE SCHULTE in the Dardanelles last Saturday. A spokesman for the Malta Maritime Authority. . .
17 / 05 / 09
GM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED launches new user friendly Website. It contains more links and valuable information and the new design and layout makes navigating the site a pleasure.. . .
23 / 02 / 09
A Maltese registered cargo ship, “SALDANHA”, said to be carrying coal to Slovenia was yesterday seized by pirates off Somali’s coast. The ship was reported to be managed by Greek. . .
23 / 02 / 09
A Maltese registered cargo ship, “SALDANHA”, said to be carrying coal to Slovenia was yesterday seized by pirates off Somali’s coast. The ship was reported to be managed by Greek. . .
16 / 12 / 08
A report by Simon Busuttil, one of the Maltese five members of the European Parliament, was adopted by the European Parliament last Monday by 632 votes in favour and only 4 votes against.
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09 / 12 / 08
It is reported that the General Cargo ship, “Sundus”, sunk on 4th December close to Libya in stormy weather. Out of eight crew members who were on board, two Georgian sailors were. . .
05 / 12 / 08
The Cambodian registered bulk carrier “Maystar” which earlier this week was abandoned by its crew, sunk last night at 2155 Hrs. The Malta Maritime Authority said that the ship broke its. . .
03 / 12 / 08
The Indian crew members of the “Maystar” will be flying home soon but the fate of the five Bangladeshi crew members is still undecided. The sixteen mariners have abandoned the Cambodian. . .
02 / 12 / 08
The “Ramla Bay”, a Maltese tug boat, is towing the “Maystar” to Malta after she was in danger of sinking yesterday afternoon. The harbour Master is assessing the. . .
02 / 12 / 08
The crew of a sinking bulk carrier arrived in Malta yesterday afternoon after abandoning the Cambodian registered “Maystar” carrying a consignment of wood which started taking in water. . .
31 / 10 / 08
The Malta Maritime Authority is investigating a small fire onboard the Malta- registered ship, Azamara Quest, which occurred last Wednesday, whilst the ship was berthed in the Port of Chios, Greece.. . .
10 / 10 / 08
The Malta Maritime Authority is investigating a minor fuel spill involving the Malta-flagged vessel JIMILTA II in the Mississippi River, US, last weekend. The vessel sustained a minor fuel tank. . .
19 / 09 / 08
The Malta Maritime Authority is closely monitoring the attack of the Maltese-registered vessel “Centauri” which was seized by pirates off southern Somalia while she was on her way to. . .
26 / 06 / 08
The Chairman of GM International Services Ltd, John A. Gauci-Maistre featured prominently in Shipping International Monthly Review. To read the full interview you may visit our resources page. . .
19 / 06 / 08
The Malta government yesterday announced its decision to start the process to privatise Malta Shipyards.
The Prime Minister, Dr Gonzi, said the government had decided to go to privatisation at a. . .
28 / 04 / 08
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25 / 04 / 08
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed Mr. Mark Portelli as the new Chairman of the Malta Maritime Authority. Mr. Portelli has also been re-appointed chairman of the Malta. . .
20 / 02 / 08
The Minister responsible for Transport and Communications, Mr Censu Galea, announced that a record of 29.5 million tons of ships have been registered under the Maltese mercantile flag, a record for. . .
22 / 01 / 08
Last Wednesday 16th January 2008 a court in Paris has been reported to have sentenced French oil group Total, RINA and the MT ERIKA’s Italian owner and manager to pay damages and compensation. . .
18 / 03 / 07
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Michael Frendo and the US Secretary of State, Dr Condoleezza Rice have signed a ship boarding agreement which authorises either party to request permission to. . .
09 / 03 / 07
Yesterday afternoon, Vento di Levante, an Italian container vessel which is a regular visitor to Malta, was assisted by tugboat Paolina after suffering from engine problems in rough seas on her way. . .
23 / 01 / 07
M/V NIJORD, a Maltese-flagged cargo ship ran aground in the Latvian northwest coast in fine clear weather during her voyage from France to Riga, Latvia’s capital. From investigations. . .
11 / 12 / 06
Malta Financial Services Authority stated that in the first nine months of the year over 2,000 new companies were registered and it is expected that the number of companies registered till the end of. . .
04 / 12 / 06
The Malta Maritime Authority today announced that Phase A of the Mġarr Ferry Terminal project is in time to take the heavy influx of passengers and traffic expected to commute between Malta and Gozo. . .
09 / 11 / 06
Malta’s strong position at the European Union over ship breaking was recognized after the Finnish Presidency accepted Malta’s proposal, thus ensuring a level playing field between EU and. . .
10 / 10 / 06
In the early hours of today a local supply tanker named “Golden Bay” ran aground against a reef called ‘Siberia’ a few miles away from the south-Maltese coast, Wied. . .
10 / 10 / 06
In the early hours of today a local supply tanker ran aground a few miles away from the south-Maltese coast, Marsascala k/a Wied il-Ghajn. The Civil Protection Department together with the. . .
04 / 10 / 06
On Thursday 6th April 2006, the Tug Malta fleet saw the introduction of the newly built motor tug named ‘Pawlina’, which was launched at Pinto Wharf in Valletta by the Director of Tug. . .
13 / 05 / 06
Malta has officially entered the white-list of flags maintained by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. This was announced today by the Minister for Competitiveness and. . .
05 / 05 / 06
Captain Arif Jamaid admitted that he violated the Maritime regulations, particularly the Malta Maritime Authority Act due to misunderstanding of English text on a navigation chart after he manoeuvred. . .
13 / 04 / 06
The Cabinet approved the final targets of a consultation paper on fuel liberalization on Monday 13th April 2006 and among these targets one can find standard upgrades, elimination of bureaucracy and. . .
13 / 03 / 06
The Malta Maritime Authority is currently investigating the sinking of a Maltese registered vessel "Teklifvka" which sank last Thursday in heavy seas off the Egyptian coast.
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31 / 01 / 06
MMA Press release
31st January 2006
No Injuries, No Pollution in Vessel Collision
No one was injured and no pollution was reported in a collision involving. . .
13 / 12 / 05
The President of Malta has been pleased to appoint Mrs Athina Martinos Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit in the grade of officer with effect from 13th December 2005. This. . .
12 / 12 / 05
On the occasion of the appointment of Mrs Athina Martinos as Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit in the grade of officer, the chairman of GM International Services Limited, Mr John A.. . .
01 / 12 / 05
For the fourth consecutive year and for the fifth time Malta has again been elected on the Council of the International Maritime Organisation. The election was held on the 25th November 2005 at. . .
24 / 11 / 05
The 24th regular session of the Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation is currently being held in London, UK. The Hon Censu Galea, Minister for Competitiveness and Communications, who is. . .
15 / 11 / 05
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, known as CHOGM, is being held in Malta between the 25th November and 27th November 2005. For further information you may visit www.chogm2005.mt. . .
19 / 05 / 05
Malta has been officially dropped from the blacklist of flags maintained by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control together with its counterpart flag - Cyprus.
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25 / 02 / 05
The new law on action on ships caught polluting European waters was yesterday being discussed at European Parliament. Another Maltese Member for the European Parliament, Dr John Attard Montalto, said. . .
25 / 02 / 05
The European Parliament adopted a recommendation at second reading stage on ship-source pollution and the introduction of criminal sanctions.
The recommendation has a direct impact. . .
21 / 02 / 05
Today is the 32nd anniversary of ECONOMICARD WORLDWIDE LIMITED.
The success of GM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, a member of ECONOMICARD WORLDWIDE GROUP, is in no small part due to. . .
04 / 02 / 05
The Armed Forces of Malta Rescue Coordination Centre received a distress call from a 1968 year built Honduras flagged vessel “Vigla” on Wednesday 2nd February at 2300 Hrs. At the time of. . .
02 / 02 / 05
The Merchant Shipping Directorate of the Malta Maritime Authority is investigating the marine casualty involving the Maltese registered ship MV Aurelia reported to have foundered late yesterday. . .
02 / 02 / 05
The Maltese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Simon Busuttil defended the European shipping sector from the proposed over-zealous EU law on shipping by saying that rendering accidental sea. . .
11 / 01 / 05
The Paris court of appeal will decide on February 21 whether or not it considers that a new investigation is necessary to determine the causes of the sinking of the Erika in December 1999.. . .
14 / 12 / 04
Malta is pleased that the new proposals submitted by the Dutch presidency have put this long issue at an end. The objectionable parts which Malta together with Greece and Cyprus have pushed to erase. . .
14 / 12 / 04
A court decision by the Paris appeal court cleared Malta from any offense and saved the island from a potential liability of one billion euros in damages. The Erika sank off France in December. . .
03 / 12 / 04
The Malta Maritime Authority is closely monitoring an incident whereby a crew member aboard the Maltese registered refrigerated cargo vessel “Skulptors Tomskis” was found in possession of. . .
26 / 11 / 04
Mrs. Athina Martinos is the Greek Shipping Personality of the year 2004. This was adjudicated by a board who had no difficulty in selecting this very well known and loved personality in Greek. . .
18 / 11 / 04
Malta is retaining its pressure within the EU to have amendments made to a draft on ship-source pollution. It is believed that the issue is on the agenda in the near future but it appears that the. . .
12 / 11 / 04
Global co-operation between states aiming to eliminate sub-standard shipping was the focus of the joint ministerial conference on Paris & Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on Port State. . .
27 / 10 / 04
Malta Greece and Cyprus, who together have the largest merchant shipping registers in the European Union, have yesterday blocked an EU proposal to set minimum penalties for ship masters and ship. . .
20 / 10 / 04
A three month campaign was launched this month by members of the Paris MoU targeting living conditions on board vessels calling in the region.
In a secretariat statement it was. . .
14 / 10 / 04
Legal infrastructure for the registration of charter yachts on commercial basis is expected soon. The MMA is currently drawing up a list of guidelines defining charter yachts. This would enable. . .
14 / 10 / 04
Although the United States Coast Guard is intensifying its scrunity over Maltese ships calling in United States ports, Malta is ranking higher than other closed or national registries. Other. . .
06 / 10 / 04
In view of Malta’s entry in the European Union, more and more countries are opening embassies in Malta. GM International Services Limited has been informed that early 2005 the Hellenic. . .
13 / 09 / 04
A press conference announcing plans by the Malta Maritime Authority to develop a new yacht marina in Xemxija Bay recently took place. Xemxija Bay was identified as a possible site for a marina. . .
01 / 07 / 04
Today sees the dawn of the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code commonly known as the ISPS code.
GM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMTIED is proud to announce that 85% of. . .
15 / 06 / 04
FRENCH APPEALS COURT DROPS PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MERCHANT SHIPPING.
The French Court of Appeal has dropped all proceedings initiated. . .
01 / 06 / 04
The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee ditched plans to ban single hull bulk carriers as from 2007. The U-turn followed an intense session of debate where. . .
