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Ship Registration
Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has a long-standing tradition as a maritime forum ranking consistently as one of the largest maritime registers in Europe and one of the top 10 flags worldwide.
The Malta flag provides the global shipping community with a reputable European ship register regulated by a robust jurisdiction offering an efficient service to its clients. Quality of service, expertise and adherence to the strictest industry standards in line with all major international maritime conventions which it has adopted are some of the factors which have made the Maltese maritime administration one of the most respected and favoured worldwide.
Shipping being one of the Firm’s key specialisation areas, Fenech & Fenech Marine Services Ltd. has long been wildly recognised as one of Malta’s leading service providers offering a host of maritime related services to ship owners and operators who choose to fly the Malta flag. The team consists of experienced lawyers and highly motivated administrative staff who, between them, provide an integrated and responsive service to suit the specific needs of the client.
The Malta flag provides the global shipping community with a reputable European ship register regulated by a robust jurisdiction offering an efficient service to its clients. Quality of service, expertise and adherence to the strictest industry standards in line with all major international maritime conventions which it has adopted are some of the factors which have made the Maltese maritime administration one of the most respected and favoured worldwide.
Shipping being one of the Firm’s key specialisation areas, Fenech & Fenech Marine Services Ltd. has long been wildly recognised as one of Malta’s leading service providers offering a host of maritime related services to ship owners and operators who choose to fly the Malta flag. The team consists of experienced lawyers and highly motivated administrative staff who, between them, provide an integrated and responsive service to suit the specific needs of the client.
SERVICES
Ship and yacht registration under the Malta flag and related ancillary services
Registration on a bareboat-in or bareboat-out basis
Sale and purchase transactions
Appointment as resident agent
Ship and yacht closure of registry
Discharge of mortgages registered over Maltese vessels
Release of STCW crew certification and Seaman’s Books
Representations with the Malta Ship registry’s technical department
Vessel searches
Appointment as process agent by ship owner
Application for tonnage tax benefits
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