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The Malta International Shipowners’ Association (MISA) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on an EU Strategy for Islands. The development of such a strategy is particularly important to ensure that EU policies adequately reflect the structural realities of island Member States, including their dependence on maritime connectivity and the absence of alternative transport modes. For island Member States such as Malta, maritime transport is not on

17 January 2026 Recent incidents affecting merchant shipping, including Malta flagged vessels, underline the increasingly complex and challenging environment in which civilian vessels and, above all, seafarers are required to operate. In this context, the Malta International Shipowners’ Association (MISA) has issued a statement expressing grave concern over recent attacks on commercial shipping and operations. The statement reaffirms the paramount importance of seafarer safe

MISA (Malta International Shipowners' Association) warmly welcomes the Government of Malta's decision to join the (Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM-HUBS) initiative! 🤝 Malta now has a seat in this crucially important platform for public and private entities in the shipping, ports, energy and finance sectors to work together in enabling and accelerating the global maritime energy transition. MISA is proud to have consistently advocated, as the national shipping industry voice,

Date: 16 December 2025 The Malta International Shipowners’ Association (MISA) congratulates its Vice President and founding member, Dott. Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and former President of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), on being awarded the title of Honorary Member of the National Order of Merit, one of Malta’s highest national distinctions. The honour was conferred by the President of Malta, H.E. Myriam

MISA is proud to announce its full membership in the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)! 🤝 This marks a significant milestone for MISA, building on its previous associate and affiliate memberships. As a full member, MISA will be able to contribute more fully to the work of ICS, including at the political level - strengthening its ability to represent the interest of Maltese shipowners and contributing to shaping international maritime policy. 'MISA's full membership of

Date: 17 May 2025 The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is an important moment to reflect on progress made — and the work still needed — to ensure a more inclusive, representative, and sustainable maritime sector. To mark this occasion, the Malta International Shipowners’ Association (MISA shared a LinkedIn post highlighting the article “Making waves. Charting a new course for women”, which brings together perspectives from two leading figures in global shipping: Ka

President Marily Frangista MISA is pleased to share that our President, Marily Frangista, has been featured in the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) “Shipping People” interview series ( published in November 2024). In the interview, Ms Frangista reflects on the evolving landscape of European and global shipping — from the industry’s path to decarbonisation to the growing importance of digitalisation and skills development. She highlights the need for coordina

Date: June 2025 MISA welcomed the creation of the GCMSM, a step to strengthen sanctions monitoring and ensure compliance while safeguarding legitimate trade. Link: Gov.mt press release (to add)

Date: Meetings held in June and July 2025 MISA contributed input on competitiveness, skills, ship finance and pragmatic pathways to decarbonisation as Malta prepares its maritime strategy. Link: TBD

Date: July 2025 MISA raised concerns over MFSA’s interpretation of the Company Service Providers (Amendment) Act, stressing the impact on non-resident directors and Malta’s competitiveness. Link: Upload MISA statement PDF/web page

Date: August 2025 MISA defended Malta’s quality flag, highlighting it is a flag of confidence and its strict compliance with IMO/ILO/UNCLOS, and cautioned against politicising flag legitimacy. Link: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FMC-2025-0009-0028

Date: July 2025 MISA calls for a globally aligned strategy that keeps EU shipping competitive, supports SMEs, funds the transition, and avoids protectionism. Link: Feedback from: Malta International Shipowners' Association (MISA)

Date: July 2025 MISA supports IMO-aligned decarbonisation but warns of port leakage, double-charging risks, and the need for proportional treatment of small island economies. Link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14549-EU-emissions-trading-system-for-maritime-aviation-and-stationary-installations-and-market-stability-reserve-review/F3573840_en

Date: 12 June 2025 MISA has been approved as a Full Member of ICS, securing a direct vote at Board level and strengthening Malta’s voice in shaping global maritime policy. Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/malta-international-shipowners-association_maritimelaw-shippingindustry-globaltrade-activity-7341462257719042049-aCoD

Date: June 2020 Reflective piece by former MISA Secretary General Lino Vassallo, looking at Malta’s maritime past, present, and future...

ECSA is launching our new interview series #ShippingPeople – meet the European Shipowners . Every month, we will be bringing the...

The Directorate would like to remind all concerned that the Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA) is the association of owners and bareboat charterers of Maltese ships. MISA is a voluntary not for profit organisation, established in 2004. Its main objective is to foster and protect the interests of its members, both nationally and internationally, whilst promoting the interests of the Malta international shipping industry and further consolidating the reputation o

The Malta International Shipowners Association is a voluntary not for profit organisation established by a public deed in 2004. It is the main objective of MISA, declared in its statute, to foster and protect the interests of its members, both nationally and internationally, whilst promoting the interests of the Malta international shipping industry and further the reputation of the Malta Flag. Current MISA membership represents a substantial amount of tonnage of various ty

The Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA) is a voluntary non-profit organisation established by a public deed in 2004. It is a main objective of MISA, declared in its statute, to foster and protect the interests of the association members, both nationally and internationally, while promoting the interests of the Malta international shipping industry and further the reputation of the Malta flag. MISA was the initiative of a number of well known reputable and forwa

The Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA), until 2015 styled as Malta International Shipping Council, is a voluntary NGO established in 2004. MISA’s main aim is to foster and protect its members’ interests, both locally and overseas, while promoting the interests of the Malta international shipping industry and further the reputation of the Malta flag. MISA was the initiative of well-known, reputable and forward- looking owners of Maltese registered ships, led by