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 #MaltaShipRegistry #YachtRegistration #MaritimeLaw #Superyacht #FlagState #YachtOwnership #SeafarerWelfare #ShipRegistration #MaritimeJurisdiction #Yachting