All Malta articles – Page 3
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NewsTransport Malta backpedals on controversial Marsaskala Bay yacht marina
Opponents fear the elimination of swimming beaches and other attractions
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NewsMalta marina concession declared invalid following blunder
The building of a new yacht marina in Xemxija Malta, already some 17 years in the making, will need to start again
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NewsMaltese company asks government for €17m amid 200-berth marina project impasse
Maltese marina project put on hold
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NewsMalta introduces own Passenger Yacht Code
New code supports superyachts able to carry up to 36 passengers
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NewsNew marina planned for Malta
Boaters whose yachts are currently moored at inner St Paul’s Bay will have to vacate
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NewsMaltese yachting company seeks US$36m from insurers
Maltese business claims insurers understated yacht’s damage
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NewsSnapshot Malta 2020
Malta saw 708 new boats under 78ft registered in 2020, a 22% increase from 2019. Conversely, yachts over 78ft were down 12% from the previous year, with 432 new registrations.
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NewsMalta claims to have world’s largest superyacht register
In a press conference given by Maltese Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg, it was stated that Malta now has the largest superyacht register worldwide. There are 850 vessels over 24m (78.5ft) on the Maltese register, a 7% increase since the end of 2019.
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NewsMalta allows superyacht crew changes
The Maltese government has introduced a new ruling that lifts the travel ban relating to yachts calling in Malta with crews only onboard. This will allow yachts to use Malta for crew changes, a particularly difficult aspect for superyachts as a result of the lockdowns and travel bans due to ...
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NewsWave International appoints Italian distributor
Stelio Bardi Srl to repreent Wave’s MiniBOSS OWS in Italy, Monaco and Malta
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NewsEU warns Malta over incorrect VAT on yacht leases
The European Commission has sent an additional letter of formal notice to Malta whose authorities it accuses of not levying the correct amount of the value-added tax (VAT) on the lease of yachts. Brussels claims that Valetta failed to properly modify its tax system in response to earlier requests by ...
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Maltese marina expansion project halted amid residents’ protests
The Authority for Transport in Malta has released a planning application indicating plans to expand the marina in Kalkara from 21,000sq m to as much as 35,000sq m. However, shortly after the plan was made public, local residents have forced the authorities to assure them that the marina will not ...
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NewsAzimut holds successful ‘Lifestyle Week’ in Malta
The second edition of the Azimut Lifestyle Week in Malta, held at Marina di Valletta and organised by local dealer Esprit Yachting Ltd, has proved a success. Some 450 people attended during the week, including 300 at the opening event, and two yachts – one of 15.2m (50ft) and another ...
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Bidders threaten Maltese government with lawsuits over marina tender
A group of berth holders who bid in the Maltese government’s tender to overhaul the marina in Gzira are threatening the authorities with a lawsuit over the non-transparent procedure.
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Peters & May signs deal with Maldivian agent
The UK yacht transporter is working in partnership with Maldives Yacht Support
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Malta to strongly resist tax challenge from EU
A clear message that Malta will defend its position was delivered at last week’s ‘Opportunities in Superyachts’ conference
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Malta yachting industry questions European Commission VAT ruling
Maltese industry claims France and Italy apply same principles in VAT collection
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EU opens infringement procedures on Cyprus, Greece and Malta over VAT on yachts
The three Member States have two months to respond to tax evasion allegations
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ArticleTransport Malta stops plan for floating dock in Sliema
Dock was intended to be used for repairing yachts and other craft
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Malta Maritime Forum launches marine induction course
New course to address activities across Malta’s recreational and commercial marine sectors
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