From its position astride one of the major arteries of shipping, Malta offers a whole range of international maritime services and facilities.
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The Malta International Ship Register

Flag of Choice

  • Ships may be registered in the name of legally constituted corporate bodies or entities irrespective of nationality, or by European Union citizens
  • Low company formation, ship registration and tonnage tax costs; progressive reduction in registration and tonnage tax costs for younger ships
  • Attractive incentives to owners, registered charterers and financiers of Maltese ships of over 1,000 net tonnage; these incentives may also be extended to smaller ships
  • No restrictions on the nationality of the master, officers and crew
  • No restrictions on the sale or transfer of shares of a company owning Maltese ships
  • No restrictions on the sale and mortgaging of Maltese ships
  • No trading restrictions and, preferential treatment to Maltese ships in certain ports
  • Malta is an international maritime centre providing the whole range of maritime services.

The Flag of Confidence

  • Serious and efficient maritime administration
  • Flag state inspectorate to ensure adherence to international standards
  • Twenty four hours, seven days a week service in respect of urgent matters
  • Sound multilateral and bilateral relations
  • Active participation in international shipping fora.
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