The introduction of the Companies Act (Shipping and Aviation Cell Companies) Regulations (the “Regulations”), has allowed companies in the shipping and aviation industry to create cell companies. Similarly, a company already engaged in such business may convert its structure into a cell company, provided that such change is authorised by the memorandum and articles of...
Matthew Cassar has recently represented the firm and participated in the Amsterdam Superyacht Forum held on the 18th to the 20th of November 2019. The Superyacht Group has been involved in delivering events through which they bridge professionals and brands in an environment which allows for debate and the collaboration of experienced and up and coming minds...
The European Commission has granted its conditional approval of the Maltese Tonnage Tax Scheme for a period of 10 years. The scheme was assessed under European Union State aid rules and it was found to ensure a level playing field between Maltese and other European Shipping Companies whilst also attracting ship registration towards Europe. The...
Anndrea Mercieca, from David Zahra & Associates Advocates, recently attended ‘The Yacht & Superyacht Symposium 2016?. The event was held on 9 June 2016 at the Westin Dragonara Resort and was organised by the Malta Institute of Management (“MIM”). The symposium focused on yachting within the European territories and the advantages introduced by various jurisdictions around...
DZ&A has recently attended the ‘London on Water’ boat show organised at St Katharine’s Dock as well as the Superyacht Owners’ Summit at Old Billingsgate, in London. St Katherine’s Dock showed off the new lines from Princess and Sunseeker. Old Billingsgate, on the other hand, showcased an array of services offered relating to land, air and sea....
Anndrea Moran, Senior Associate at David Zahra & Associates Advocates, has recently been appointed an executive committee member of the Malta Maritime Law Association (MMLA). Anndrea has been a member of the MMLA since July 2013. The MMLA is a non-profit making voluntary organisation which was set up in 1994. The MMLA aims to promote the...
Transport Malta’s annual report, published in January 2015, stated that as at the end of December 2014, the number of ships registered under the Merchant Shipping Act stood at 6,667 for a total gross tonnage of 57.9 million. This result continues to consolidate Malta’s position as the largest European ship register and one of the ten largest...
Malta’s position as a key player in the world’s maritime industry has led to the establishment of a reputable flag of choice, confidence and quality, through the open Maltese register for ships, bareboat charters and mortgages. This was highlighted by David Zahra in an article published in a Special Supplement dedicated to ‘Malta: Transport Shipping &...
Transport Malta has announced that Malta’s ship registry has grown by 13.6%. As a result, Malta is now the largest merchant flag in the European Union and the seventh worldwide. Over the past year there has also been a growth of 18.1% in super yacht registration, with a total of 398 super yachts registered under...
Laguna Marina, an exclusive boutique marina on the Valletta waterfront managed by Mersenne Marinas Limited, will be inaugurated by the President of Malta on Thursday 26 September 2013. Laguna Marina is an all-weather marina and the only marina in Malta to offer an ‘all inclusive’ option to its clients providing clients assistance with berthing, refuelling,...
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