Water Mist Lance On-Board Container Vessels
The Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate, has issued an Information Notice in relation to the potential safety hazards associated with container fires, following the conclusion of the Marine Safety Investigation Report in relation to the container fire over the Malta...
Office Closure Notice – Public Holiday
Please note that Tuesday 21st September is a Public Holiday and our offices will therefore be closed. We would ask you to kindly copy any urgent enquiries to [email protected] We will resume our normal operations on Wednesday 22nd September.
Commercial Yacht – Pleasure Yacht Changeover Guidelines
Transport Malta has recently published the Commercial Yacht – Pleasure Yacht Changeover Guidelines, which are in line with the requirements of the Malta Commercial Yacht Code. With particular importance, these Guidelines note that: For Malta Registered Yachts...
Part 2 Of A 2 Part Series On Leave Entitlement For Working Parents
In 2019, the European Commission pursued to strengthen one of the social rights pillars of the European Union (“EU”) throughout its Member States. In so doing, it sought to address challenges faced by working parents and carers as well as contribute to the achievement...
Part 1 Of A 2 Part Series On Leave Entitlement For Working Parents
The current statutory conditions and requirements for parental leave are established under the Parental Leave Entitlement Regulations, Subsidiary Legislation 452.78 (“S.L. 452.78” or the “Regulations”). These Regulations provide that, both male and female employees,...
Recent Amendments To Malta’s Divorce Laws
Specific provisions relating to personal separation and divorce contained in the Civil Code (Chapter 16 of the laws of Malta) (the “Code”) were recently amended by means of Act XXV of 2021 (the “Act”).
Amendments To The Code Of Organisation And Civil Procedure
Certain provisions of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure, Chapter 12 of the laws of Malta (“COCP”) have recently been amended by means of Act XXXII of 2021 (the “Act”). The main changes (listed briefly hereunder) are targeted towards the provisions contained...
Malta Chapter In The Chambers Corporate Governance 2021 Guide
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal are proud to have, once again, contributed to the Malta Chapter in the Chambers Corporate Governance 2021 Guide. The publication provides legal commentary on rules, requirements and practices adopted by businesses and covers the important...
The Laying Down Of Harmonised Rules On Artificial Intelligence
Earlier this year, the EU Commission tabled a Proposal of the European Parliament and Council on the Artificial Intelligence Act (“Proposal” or the “Act”) a brief summary of which can be accessed through our website. The Proposal was recently scrutinised by the...
The Malta Shipping Registry Ranks Again Into Paris MOU’s Top 20
The Maltese Shipping Registry, has qualified into the 14th place in the prestigious Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control ( Paris MoU ), whilst also retaining its place as Europe’s top registry and the sixth best registry in the world. The Paris MoU...