Air travel has been one of the hardest-hit industries due to the devasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst countries around the world have closed their borders and are on lock-down, this has caused a significant decline in air travel with airlines grounding...
Due to the exceptional circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unexpected surge in online shopping by consumers as opposed to in-store shopping. In order to safeguard their health and mitigate the spread of the virus, people are avoiding...
In the light of the extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances brought about by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Government, in agreement with the judiciary and the pertinent organs of the State, ordered the closure of the law courts and their registry and, since...
Last week, the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (“IDPC”) launched an investigation into a leak of a large volume of personal data by a local IT company. But what is a “data breach” and when do the obligations to notify kick in? A controller...
In the midst of the current situation, the impact on the economy is being felt across all industries and various employers will inevitably consider looking into cost cutting measures. One of the most impactful cost-cutting measures would be that of reducing the cost...
The Maltese Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued an MS Notice in relation to the sensitive COVID-19 outbreak and the disruptions and difficulties that this is causing to the shipping industry worldwide. To this effect the Directorate is granting, on a case by case...
The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a Technical Notice to remind all concerned that as from the 01st of January 2020, all ships subject to MARPOL Annex VI are, in principle, required to use on board fuel oils with a sulphur content of maximum 0.50% m/m in...
As stipulated in the “International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978,” as amended, all officers serving on board seagoing ships and hold certificates of competence not issued by the flag Administration shall hold an endorsement...
The Economic & Business Intelligence team at ARQ Group and the International European Public Affairs Consultancy, FIPRA, have prepared a concise summary update on the latest Brexit news, after last night’s votes in the House of Commons. FIPRA is proudly...
A merchant shipping notice has been issued by the Maltese Merchant Shipping Directorate to draw the attention of all concerned that the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has issued a reference document in relation to the EU Regulation 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling....
The Minister of Finance Hon. Minister Edward Scicluna, yesterday presented the Malta Budget 2020. Click here to access some of the key highlights that were presented. This material has been prepared by members of the ARQ Group, a collaborative multi-disciplinary...
Three legal notices (the “Legal Notices”) 1L.N. 242 of 2019, L.N, 243 of 2019 and L.N. 244 of 2019. have been recently promulgated in anticipation of the possibility of a ‘No-Deal Brexit’. The Legal Notices primarily impact UK licenced investment funds, investment...