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A round up of news and updates from and about Malta Malta re-elected to the IMO Council: Malta was re-elected to the IMO Council for the 2026–2027 biennium, confirming its role as a leading maritime nation. This re-election ensures Malta’s continued participation in IMO decision-making, particularly as the organisation implements new international rules on decarbonisation, safety, security, sanctions compliance, and seafarer welfare. MISA welcomed the news and continues to support Malta's...

Maltese Minister of Transport Hon Chris Bonett and MISA's Secretary General attended the ICS summit in Hong Kong SAR ICS CEM Hubs : MISA facilitated a meeting between the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Maltese Energy Minister Hon. Miriam Dalli in the margins of the IRENA General Assembly held in January. Discussions focused on how Malta can contribute to the ICS CEM hubs initiative after having become the second EU Member State to join it in June 2025 . MISA had advocated...

Recent policy actions by the EU and UK have significantly tightened the enforcement of the oil price cap against Russia, specifically targeting circumvention in the maritime sector through expanded vessel designations and reinforced controls on transport, insurance, and services. Scrutiny has increased on ship-to-ship transfers, flag changes, and complex ownership. The Russian sanctions regimes have also been extended and existing measures tightened, with new rounds of sanctions from the UK...