Malta Ship Registry Explained: Why Flag Choice Matters | Maritime Legal

Why does the flag you choose matter?



In this premiere episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, sits down with Dr. Ivan Tabone, Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen & Chief Officer – Merchant Shipping Directorate, Malta, to explore why Malta has become Europe’s largest and one of the world’s most respected maritime flags.



You’ll learn:

- Why Malta is a trusted jurisdiction for yacht owners, financiers, and seafarers

- How international conventions like STCW and MLC protect crew welfare

- The importance of balancing competitiveness with compliance

- Insights into Malta’s Commercial and Small Commercial Yacht Codes

- How digitalization is shaping the future of yacht registration

- Why Malta is known as a “boutique registry” offering 24/7 personal service



Filmed on location at D-Marin Marina di Valletta

Website: marinadivalletta.com



Proudly supported by the Malta Ship Registry

Website: maltashipregistry.gov.mt



🎙 Guest

Dr. Ivan Tabone | Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen & Chief Officer – Merchant Shipping Directorate, Malta

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-tabone-9300897/



🎙 Host

Jessica Galea | Partner, Dingli & Dingli Law Firm

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-galea-curmi-78a90a27/

🌐 Website: https://www.dingli.com.mt



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