Shipping & maritime law newsletter – Issue No. 34 (September 2022) Author: Ganado Advocates Published on September 12, 2022 The 34th issue of the shipping newsletter is now available. In this issue: News Consultation for the digitalising of the Merchant Shipping Directorate Matthew Attard speaks at Superyacht Investor Ganado Advocates at Malta Superyacht Symposium Articles & Publications Transport finance law in Malta Ships carrying out search and rescue activities AG Rantos considers the applicability of the Port State Control Directive Shipping in Malta Podcasts The recent return of the M/V Logos Hope to Malta The nuances and regulatory framework of ship recycling The growth of fish farming in Malta MSD Notices Lithium – ion battery fires on board vessels Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Medical stores on commercial yachts Commercial Yacht – Pleasure yacht changeover guidelines 9 GHz Radar requirements for yachts < 300 GT Netwave Systems BV VDRs (NW6000) MS notices applicable to commercial yachts A unified interpretation aimed at reducing NOx Emissions-Engine Family Concept Vessels operating on biofuels and blends thereof Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW 2022 Training and certification of crew engaged on yachts and workboats Guidelines on the issue of a Maltese seaman’s record book Recognition of non-Maltese certificates of competence for service on Maltese ships Minimum Basic Wage Battery Charging/Storage On Commercial Yachts Issuance of Commercial Yachting Notices GPS week number rollover for JRC equipment Interpretation Relating to the International Ballast Water Management Convention Contact details of the Merchant Shipping Directorate Navigation in Black Sea region in view of the escalating situation Go back