From its position astride one of the major arteries of
shipping, Malta offers a whole range of International maritime services and
facilities : deep natural harbours and well equipped ports which offer a
haven for international shipping, extensive bunkering, ship supplies and
towage services, |
About Malta |
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shipbuilding and ship repair yards which can take the largest ships afloat,
modern facilities for tran-shipment and distribution, including a very
successful Freeport and Oil terminal, high level training for both deck
and engineering officers at a very well respected nautical school, a hub
for cruise liners, international yacht marinas backed by efficient repair
and support services and of course, an international ship register which
is now long established as one of the largest in the world |
Oil Products Handling & Storage |
Freeport
Terminal |
Cruise Liner & Passenger
Services |
Ship Repair |
Bunkering |
Vessel Registration |
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Oiltanking ( Malta ) Ltd. |
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The continuing investment and inclusion of
Oiltanking Malta terminal in the International Oiltanking network is again
mainly the result of Malta being centrally located in the Mediterranean,
close to the main International shipping lanes between Europe, Africa , the
Middle East, the Pacific Rim and the United States. The terminal is situated
within the freeport of Malta allowing products to be shipped and stored free
of duties and taxes. |
Oiltanking Malta offers : |
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- Low port costs |
- Making bulk for long haul destinations |
- Breaking bulk for Mediterranean ports |
- Efficient and safe handling of special
products |
- Value added activities like blending and
treatments |
- Independent laboratory services at the
terminal (Saybolt) |
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- Storage Capacity - 359,000 cbm |
- Jetties Capacity - 6,000dwt - 120,000dwt |
- Three safe berths for vessels and coasters up
to 120,000 dwt |
Enemalta Corporation - Petroleum Division |
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The Petroleum Division is responsible for the
programming, storage and distribution of all petroleum products and Liquid
Petroleum Gas in Malta. The Petroleum Division also provides storage to Interantional Oil Companies at Has Saptan underground installation. The
Installation's capacity is over 150,000 tonnes of clean petroleum products,
namely GasOil and Jet A1 |
Installations : |
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- 31st March 1979 at Birzebbugia |
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- Ras Hanzir Underground Installation |
- Wied Dalam Depot |
- Aviation Installation at Malta |
- Has Saptan Underground Installation |
International Airport |
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Malta Freeport |
The introduction of new shipping trends and large,
specialised container vessels meant that, for Malta to take advantage of its
position at the cross roads of numerous shipping routes, a new facility for
containers had to be built. Marsaxlokk was the perfect location for such
facility. In fact today the Malta Freeport complementing 2 terminals with
almost 3 kilometres of quay length has developed into a major player in the
Mediterranean. Equipped with the latest technology Malta Freeport serves
many of the giant operators in the container carrier sector. Both terminals
and all warehouses
are ISO standard and open to business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whilst
Shipping lines are investing heavily in larger container vessels , which
require deeper water, adequate quays and bigger gantry cranes, the Freeport
has launched a 40 million Euro investment programme aimed at expanding
facilities and enhancing equipment. |
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North Quay
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Length:
1,000m |
Depth: 15.5m
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West Quay
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Length: 168m
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Depth: 9.5m
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Ground Slots
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7,031 TEU
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Total Terminal
Area |
322,106 sq.m
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Reefer Points
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272 |
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Breakwater
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1km |
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Operational
Hours |
24 hours a day, 7
days a week |
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North Quay
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Length: 480m
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Depth: 15.5m
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South Quay
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Length: 660m
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Depth: 15.5m
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West Quay
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Length: 118m
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Depth: 15.5m
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Ro-Ro Berth
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Length: 220m
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Depth: 15.5m
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Ground Slots
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4,876 TEU
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Total Terminal
Area |
227,194 sq.m
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Reefer Points
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384 |
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Operational
Hours |
24 hours a day, 7
days a week |
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Warehousing |
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6 general purpose warehouses of 2,400 sq.m. each having
1,000 sq.m. of covered space
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Space frame roofing giving a 6m clear headroom
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Concrete panel outer walls
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4 warehouse entrances measuring 5.0m in width and 5.5m
in height
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40 windows measuring 1.8m in width and 0.8m in height
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Five roof colt fire ventilators electrically adjustable
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Insulation values of roof and walls circa 1.0ws/m.c.
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Fire hydrant within 100m of furthest point of warehouse
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Electricity supply - 3 phase 415v
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Telephone/data point
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Potable water and foul water drain
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Operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Cruise
Liner
and
Ferry
Services |
In the recent years there has been an increasing interest by
cruise liner operators in Valletta Harbour. The Maltese authorities have
ever since thought of entrusting the further development and restoration of
the magnificent 17th Century fortifications and adjacent buildings. |
Viset Malta plc is a private owned company which took over the
responsibility of cruise and ferry passenger handling services in the Port
of Valletta. Viset is the operator of the Valletta Waterfront, that is
located in the Valletta Grand Harbour, minutes away from the capital city
Valletta. |
They have also chosen to develop the site, which
stretches about one km along Piunto Wharf on the Northern shore of the
harbour. The Valletta Waterfront project has led to the regeneration
of the historic Grand Harbour and will be a landmark for all tourists
visiting Malta. |
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Cruise
Passenger
Services |
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Backed by a number of years experience in various cruise
passenger related services, operators can rest assured that our staff will
make all possible to compliment the high quality services usually provided
on board. |
The best way to
discover the many archaeological and historical treasures found in Malta not
to mention the picturesque sites and places of interest is to take a guided
excursion. Amongst the various tours on offer, we have the Malta full
day general tour highlighting only the most popular places of interests for
clients wanting a simple overview of our islands' heritage. We also have
specific tours for groups with particular interest in a specific subject
for example Neolithic and prehistoric temples, World War ruins and museums,
The Knights of Malta and the Great Siege.
We also offer the new and the old
capital cities of Valletta and Mdina, tours to Gozo, or simply panoramic
views around the beaches and countryside.
Alternatively our selection of
pre-arranged tours can also be modified to suite your preferences. |
Our friendly staff are in close contact with vessel
personnel prior to vessels arrival and during the execution of the tours in
order to ensure a swift and enjoyable experience to all participants. |
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Ship
Repair
and Maintenance |
Ship Repair continues to be one of the major activities in
Valletta, in view of the several ship repair facilities located within.
Maltese Shipyards offer a substantial range of products to the general
maritime, ship repair, offshore and energy, yachting and conversion sectors
from some of the largest facilities in the Mediterranean. |
Malta's mild climate and sheltered areas allows for a
substantial range of surveys and eventual repairs to be carried out offshore
avoiding berthing costs and delays. In fact a number of diving companies
approved by all major classification societies offer a range of underwater
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- ROV Operations |
- Propellor Polish |
- Hull Cleaning |
- Underwater digital CCTV Inspections |
- Underwater Repairs |
- Hull Aperature Blanks |
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Bunkering
in Malta |
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A substantial amount of ships visiting Malta, avails itself
of bunkering facilities offered in Malta. With the liberalisation of
bunkering licenses in 1996, bunkering activity in Malta has soared from
about 200,000 tons of fuel delivered only four years ago to the 1m tons plus
delivered this year.
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Whether
alongside or offshore, by truck or by barge, Melita Shipping can offer the
most competitive rates from the various suppliers. Ship Owners can also
avail themselves of the advantage that we can act as their agents during
bunkering call, thus ensuring a swift and safe bunkering delivery, with the
least delay to vessel's passage. |
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Registration of
Ships
(including yachts) under the Malta
Flag |
Vessels registration under the Malta flag and
the operation of Maltese ships is regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act, a
law based mainly on U.K. legislation but subsequently revised and amended in
1986, 1988 and 1990. |
Advantages Include : |
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- complete tax exemption to owners, charterers
and financiers of Maltese ships of over 1,000 net tons; this exemption may
also be extended to smaller ships |
- offshore Companies operating ships can enjoy
all the exemptions and benefits provided for by the offshore legislation |
- Malta is an Interantional Maritime Centre
providing the whole range of maritime services |
- no trading restrictions and preferential
treatment to Maltese ships in certain ports |
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- no restriction on the sale or transfer of
sharesof a company owning Maltese ships |
- twenty four hour, seven days a week service in
respect to urgent matters |
- no restriction on the nationality of the
master, officers and crew |
- low company formation and ship registration
costs |
Eligibility of Registration |
All types of Vessels, from pleasure yachts to
Oil rigs may be registered, provided that, interalia, they are wholly owned
by Maltese citizens or Maltese bodies corporate |
The formation of a Maltese
company is a straight forward operation; there are no nationality
requirments as to both the shareholders and directors. Ships of twenty years
and over but under 25 years must pass an inspection by an authorised flag
state inspector before or within one month of provisional registration.
Ships of 25 years and over must pass an inspection by an authorised flag
state inspector prior to being provisionally registered. |
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