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5 Cool Superyachts That Have Visited Malta in the Last 10 Years

November 30, 2021.

The Maltese Islands are known for their azure waters and for this reason, many yacht and sailing boat owners decide to venture and explore its waters, especially in the hot summer months. 

Throughout the years, Malta has been visited by several superyachts that leave people amazed by their size, luxury, and overall beauty. Yachting.mt , Malta’s freshest yacht  broker  and  charter  service, brings you 5 cool superyachts that have explored the Maltese azure waters in the last 10 years.

The Maltese Falcon

It would not make sense to write an article of some of the most majestic vessels that sailed within Maltese waters, without mentioning the Maltese Falcon . The Maltese Falcon is a new class of yacht. Its revolutionary sailing system, called the Falcon Rig, includes 3 self-standing and rotating masts hosting 15 sails for a total sail area of 2,400 square meters. The Maltese Falcon was also awarded the Superyacht World Trophy.

What makes Maltese Falcon special?

• Water skis, snorkeling gear and 6 full sets of diving gear
• Outdoor cinema
• Jet Skis, SeaBobs and Kayaks

Serene is an award-winning motor yacht that was built by Fincantieri in Italy within their Muggiano shipyard. The yacht, which has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 24 guests in 12 suites comprising one VIP cabin, made its way to Malta back in 2015, leaving local onlookers absolutely amazed. Serene is also capable of carrying up to 62 crew onboard that together ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

What makes Serene special?

• Sundeck featuring a wet bar, pizza oven and Teppanyaki grill
• Two helicopter pads
• Health spa and beach club
• Indoor climbing wall

Size : 20th largest in the world

HORIZONS III (Martha Ann)

Another yacht that turned heads was HORIZONS III , previously known as Martha Ann. The luxury mega yacht accommodates 12 guests in 5 cabins. She features modern lines, with a contemporary feel despite its classic influence. Boasting just about every yacht feature imaginable, her dark blue hull merged with her size make her one of the world’s most impressive yachts.

What makes HORIZONS III special?

• Gym & exercise equipment
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Assorted water toys such as waterskis, sailing dinghy and more
• Seabob & snorkeling gear

Golden Odyssey

Built in 2015, the majestic Golden Odyssey visited Malta in 2020. With a beam of 20m and a draft of 5.1m, she has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The motor yacht can host several guests in cabins boasting an interior design by Alberto Pinto. Guests sailing on the Golden  Odyssey can make use of several amenities such as swimming pools, spa and gym. A helipad also sits comfortably on one of its decks.

What makes Golden Odyssey special?

• Helipad access
• Swimming pool
• Spa & beach club
• Gym & elevators

Size : 25th largest in the world

Known as the yacht of Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, Eclipse visited Malta more than a few times. Being one of the largest private yachts in the world, it has an estimated value of $1.5 billion. The luxury yacht boasts two helipads, three launch boats, two swimming pools, a nightclub, a hair salon, a cinema and a restaurant.

What makes Eclipse special?

• 3 helicopters & 2 helipads
• A disco hall
• Three man submarines
• Several hot tubs

Size : Third largest in the world

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The world’s fourth largest super yacht, a 160-metre vessel called ‘Blue’, was spotted arriving at Malta’s Grand Harbour earlier this week.

This event was captured by freelance photographer Alex Turnbull, who went on to share the image on social media.

Formerly known as ‘Project Blue’, the vessel was built in Germany by leading luxury super yacht manufacturer Lurssen Yachts. It was finished and subsequently delivered earlier this year.

‘Blue’ departed Lurssen’s facilities in Germany earlier this month to set off on its maiden voyage to Malta.

According to boatinternational.com, the vessel is also the fifth longest yacht in the world and just one of 63 motor yachts longer than 100 metres. Impressive, right?

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The three super yachts that are larger than ‘Blue’ are ‘Dubai’, a 162-metre vessel built in the United Arab Emirates, ‘Eclipse’, a German super yacht spanning 162.5 metres in length, and Azzam – another German vessel.

Azzam is officially the world’s largest super yacht, spanning a whopping 180.6 metres in length.

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The largest luxurious super yacht registered in Malta is 100 metres long

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A luxurious superyacht has begun flying the Maltese flag. The yacht, Dream  which belongs to a Greek billionaire, is in the Grand Harbour after it was formally registered anther the Maltese maritime flag. Dream, which is more than 100 metres long, is the largest yacht among the 750 which are registered in Malta.

This yacht has been the lifelong dream of George Procopiou, the Greek billionaire who manages a merchant shipping company, which operates around 90 ships. The yacht includes 22 bedrooms, five living rooms, three dining rooms, two bars as well as a spa and gym. There are 28 crew members working on board.

The frescoes in the Grecian style which form part of the decor give the impression of a palace on the sea in an rich, classical environment. The marble floors are also a unique feature of this yacht.

The yacht’s owner, Mr Procopiou told  TVM  that after spending his career in the maritime industry, he decided to stop dreaming and dedicate a yacht for himself.

“ Dream , the name gives the definition, it was a dream that I had since I was seven years old. So to build a boat and visit the world.”

Mr Procopiou said that the yacht took eight years to build and explained that despite the fact that he comes from a country with a rich maritime history, he decided to register his boat under a Maltese flag.

“Malta was very early wise enough to make laws friendly to ship owners and to the flag and it made a flag that is respected internationally, because this is important, flags are many, but what is important is for the flag to be respected, and it comes to this level when it is recognized and approved by all fora and follows all the international regulations” said George Procopiou .

Mr John Gauci Maistre, who is the maritime consultant for Mr Procopiou said that the yacht Dream marks an important phase for Malta.

Mr Gauci Maistre said that, “when you have a yacht of a certain calibre and owned by a certain owner, automatically the standard of the flag is raised among influential people, and the more of these type of owners we have, the more others are attracted to come to register their yachts in Malta.”

Transport Minister Ian Borg said that in the first six months of this year, the Maltese register saw an increase of  7% in yachts which fly the Maltese flag. Dr Borg said that there are 736 yachts registered in Malta and this has created an industry which provides services to them. Minister Borg added the the Maltese maritime flag has the largest number of registered ships in Europe and is the sixth largest in the world.

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Daniel Balzan, Director of Marketing and Communications at Transport Malta took to social media to celebrate the recent record increase of super yacht registrations under the Maltese flag.

Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia recently announced that the Maltese flag witnessed an increase of over 51 per cent in the registration of super yachts over 24 metres, meaning that over 1,030 super yachts are now registered under this jurisdiction.

“Malta’s super yachts registry continues to grow […] Well done to [Registrar General] Ivan Sammut and his team at the Malta Ship Registry,” Mr Balzan wrote.

“These results are a testament that Malta has become the jurisdiction of choice for super yachts,” he continued.

Mr Balzan joined Transport Malta earlier this month following a four-year stint at national carrier Air Malta.

The super yacht registration results were revealed by Minister Farrugia during the Malta Superyacht Symposium, organised by the Malta Chamber of Commerce and the Malta Maritime Law Association.

“This is a record growth, never registered before, and that gives us more strength to continue working towards making this industry a strong economic niche for our country that will continue to help us diversify and exploit our sea and geographical position in the middle of the Mediterranean,” the Minister said.

“Just as Malta has become a global leader in ship registration and as a transhipment hub, so too Malta’s vision is to develop the island as a leading yachting hub in the Mediterranean,” he added.

The Minister went on to note that Malta’s ship register has grown ‘not only in numbers but also in repute,’ with the country increasingly adding high-class yachts to its fleet.

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Super Yacht industry Network Malta to participate at the Monaco Yacht Show

The Super Yacht Industry Network Malta will once again participate at the Monaco Yacht Show (27-30 September). This year VisitMalta has also teamed up with our network with the aim of showcasing Malta not only as a Yacht cruising destination but also as a destination for yacht refits and all ancillary services including Wintering, Hardstanding, Crew training.

The aim of the network is to facilitate yacht owners and captains to find the right partner in Malta through our “stamp of approval” applied to their members. Membership of the network is open to those who reach stringent standards, and performance is monitored to ensure standards are maintained.  

With Malta recording a 51% increase in registrations of superyachts larger than 24 metres, Malta currently boasts over 1,000 Super yachts registered. Such a stat coupled with Malta’s beautiful marinas, Malta’s thriving reputation, its efficient ship registry, and the convenience of ship repair yards, has truly consolidated Malta’s position as one-stop shop in the maritime industry.

The Monaco Yacht Show is the world’s biggest super yacht exhibition, attracting a wealthy international clientele of yacht owners and executives from the super yacht and luxury markets since 1991.

“We are grateful for the help provided by both the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects and Yachting Malta to keep our place in this highly-acclaimed yacht show, which will, of course, be beneficial not just for the image of the Network, but also to enhance Malta’s yachting industry internationally,” the President of the SuperYacht Industry Network Malta, Kenneth Camilleri, said.  

We invite visitors to come to The Super Yacht Industry Network Malta stand DS86 DARSE SUD to acquire first-hand knowledge about what Malta has to offer for yachting, sailing, divers and marine sports enthusiasts.

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Opportunities in Superyachts – 9th Annual Conference

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After a long break, Quaynote is excited to announce the return of its hugely popular conferences in Malta!  We are looking forward to seeing you again in person at Opportunities in Superyachts, 9th Annual Conference, taking place on Thursday, 24th March, 2022.

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Bringing together an international audience of superyacht industry leaders, Opportunities in Superyachts will offer an excellent occasion for networking with your peers.  Our full programme of panel discussions, roundtables and keynote presentations also includes a Cocktail Party, Networking Lunch and Refreshment Breaks, giving you plenty of time to meet with important business contacts.

As in previous years we will be holding a joint drinks reception for all delegates from the two conferences taking place from 18.30 – 22.20 on the 23rd March,  kindly hosted by Von der Heyden Yachting.

Once again we are delighted that the conference is chaired by Andrew Charlier, HFW

Topics up for discussion at Opportunities in Superyachts, 9th Annual Conference include:

The Future for the Superyacht Industry – CEOs tell all Sustainability – how is the industry responding to the need for sustainable superyachts? Hot destinations – where are the exciting, new superyacht destinations? Family Offices – what is their role in the superyacht sector? Digitalisation, AI and Cybersecurity – examining the opportunities and challenges of on-board technology Crew Recruitment – captains, contracts and the future for crew Taxing questions – our panel of experts focus on taxation in different jurisdictions The post-COVID world – how has COVID changed the superyacht industry now and going forward?

If you are interested in speaking, sponsoring or attending the event please do contact us for further information – [email protected] or [email protected]

COVID INFORMATION We are working closely with the hotel and will be adhering to all the latest guidance and rules from the Maltese Government. This currently means that you must be fully vaccinated to attend the conference.

For information on travel to Malta and Covid information during your stay follow this link for all the up-to-date information. Malta Covid Information

Andrew Charlier

Partner, HFW Monaco SARL

Andrew Charlier is an experienced transactional lawyer specialising in yachts and superyachts, business aviation and general business and finance. He is a qualified English solicitor.

Prior to joining HFW, Andrew was the global head of yachting for another international law firm and he has extensive experience advising clients on all aspects of the yachting industry, including the purchase and sale, construction, financing, chartering and registration of large yachts. His practice also covers business aviation transactions namely negotiation and documentation of sales, purchases, finance and leasing, management, regulatory issues, corporate structuring and registration.

In general corporate and commercial matters, Andrew provides advice on commercial contracts, employment, insolvency, disposals of companies, businesses and assets, start-ups, joint ventures and shareholder agreements.

Industry guides regularly identify Andrew as market leader in yachting matters, citing his “huge amount of experience in yacht transactions” and “deep understanding of the industry”. According to Chambers & Partners HNW 2019, clients say “the ‘sheer breadth of what he is involved in’ is ‘a key strength,’ which ‘comes from a long knowledge of the sector. His strength is being able to ask the right questions and appraise the contribution being made by other experts.’

Jean-Philippe Maslin

Partner, Richemont Delviso

Quentin Bargate

CEO and Founder, Bargate Murray

Quentin Bargate qualified as a solicitor in 1981 and has since spent his entire career in top City of London law firms, including running his own highly regarded firm, Bargate Murray, where he is head of the firm’s Superyacht and Dispute Resolution Groups as well as being the firm’s CEO.  Client sources comment on the  “huge amount of litigation experience”  that Quentin has, adding that he is  “very well connected”  and  “knows his stuff.”  A satisfied client appreciates that  “he does the work from the beginning to the end, providing a full and complete service,”  and the source adds:  “His advice is always helpful and he is very practical.”  (Source: Chambers HNW Guide 2019)

Quentin says: “ In 2004, I fulfilled a lifetime ambition when I set up my own law firm, Quentin Bargate & Co. (renamed Bargate Murray in 2006).  We incorporated in 2013.  I had been a partner in Simmons & Simmons and Head of its   International Trade and Shipping Group and a member of the Litigation Department and Arbitration Groups where I developed specialist skills in superyacht contracts and disputes as well as commercial shipping and trade.  Bargate Murray was a new challenge – to take all that knowledge I had gained over 14 years from a big City of London international practice, and offer it to clients who wanted a nimbler, more responsive service from a specialist firm.”

Bargate Murray is highly ranked in the Chambers HNW 2019 Guide for ‘Yachts & Superyachts’, and the Guide recognises Quentin as a Leading Individual for his expertise in this practice.

Quentin is an advocate for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), but he also deals with cases in court when required. He occasionally sits as an arbitrator.

Quentin is a member of the Baltic Exchange, the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands yacht committee. He holds a Master’s degree in Marine law, is a member of the LMAA, a Member of the Nautical Institute, a member of the IOD, a member of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, and a Freeman of the City of London.

His other interests include photography (Elsevier has published a technical book on stock photography “Microstock Photography” written by Quentin under his pen name Douglas Freer), music and his family.

Christophe Bourillon

Prior to joining the PYA, Christophe was Executive Director of the World Federation of Science Journalists.

He offers a 30-year experience in senior management, public affairs and communication at the national and international levels. He founded and led various trade associations, such as Wind Europe and drove other organisations through major transformations such as the World Nuclear Association, the European Biofuels association and the European robotics association.

He has been active on the international policy-making scene and was an accredited expert to the United Nations.  He participated in the negotiations of the UN Convention on climate change for more than fifteen years. An active speaker, Christophe had delivered more than 300 presentations at conferences worldwide, from United Nations plenary sessions to small village halls in the Arctic.

Panos Alexandrou

CEO, Kition Ocean Holdings

Mr Panos Alexandrou holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Management from the University of Surrey and has a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of London, London Business School.

He has more than 20 years of experience in the development, finance and investment sector within the real estate, trading and energy industries. His work experience expands across multiple managerial positions in various organizations in the UK and in Cyprus.

Mr Alexandrou is the Founder and Director of The Prosperity Group Ltd, as well as, several subsidiary companies with offices in the UK and Cyprus.

He is also the Founder and Director of Alexandrou Corporate Services Ltd, a licensed by the Cyprus Securities Agency (Cysec), service providing company in the Republic of Cyprus. Among other companies, he holds a directorship and represents MCC Modular Living, part of the Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC). Within the Energy sector, Mr. Alexandrou is the founder and director of Solidgate Trading Ltd, a company holding shares in the Canadian stock market listed company known “Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas Ltd” and has interests in several other renewable energy companies in Cyprus.

Mr Alexandrou is currently heading a consortium of international companies, known as “Kition Ocean Holdings”, which was very recently granted, following a 3 years public tender process, a 125 years lease from the Government of the Republic Cyprus for the management & redevelopment of the existing Larnaca Port & Marina, the largest infrastructure project of its kind in Cyprus, which includes the construction of 2,2m sqft of mixed use real estate (2 x hotels, offices, apartments, waterfront villas, 3 x colleges,student’s accommodation, yachts’ club and a local market with a commercial centre. The Company envisions to create a unique destination able to serve and accommodate all types of ships, yachts, and businesses, through expansion and modernisation of the existing Larnaca Port and Marina, efficient management of all existing services provided by the Port and, in parallel development of new business activities related to Yachting, Marine, Energy and Real Estate.

Mr. Alexandrou is a member of various organizations such as the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce, the Russian – Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and the China – Cyprus Chamber of Commerce.

He is also an associate member of the Institute of Management (IM) and the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEE) in the UK.

Richard Hekker

Founder & CEO, OPES JET

Matty Zadnikar

CEO, SeaNet Europe

Alex Chumillas

Tax Marine & Aviation Spain

In 1997 Alex Chumillas began his professional career as tax advisor in the auditing firm Analysis & Consulting. In 1999, he joined Moody Spain as Financial Director. In 2003, he joined the legal firm Llobet Abogados where he was appointed director of the Tax Department. In 2005 Alex founded the firm Barcelona Tax & Law providing mainly tax advisory to medium-sized companies and individuals. For several years he combined his career as a tax advisor with lecturing at several universities and business schools in Barcelona. In 2010 Alex founded Tax Marine Spain, a specialized division of Barcelona Tax & Law on yachting tax issues.

Janet Xanthopolous

Rosemont Yacht Services

Janet has an international background and graduated at University of Aix-Marseille III.  She has Masters in International/European and Maritime Law.

Since 2001 Janet has gained significant working experience in the yachting sector in Europe and recently in Asia and headed up the yacht departments of two other Luxembourg and Monaco based companies. Her extensive legal, fiscal and commercial experience is further strengthened with a practical background in the yacht sector ensuring the delivery of a dedicated range of services to the most exacting standards.

As head of the Marine & Aviation Division, Janet leads a team of professional and highly experienced people who can assist owners and brokers during all the ownership process starting from the purchase or construction up to the sale by considering also their structuring, legal, tax, financing, registration, insurance, crewing and day to day administration needs.

Director, MYS Yachting

Maja graduated in 2000 with a BA in Economics from the University of Zagreb in Croatia.  She is also a licensed Maritime Agent and holds a Certificate for Superyacht Management from the Maritime Training Academy in the United Kingdom.

Maja began her yachting career in 2005 as a stewardess on various mega yachts.  Working on the private, busy charter and new build yachts, she learned firsthand the operational, technical and administrative aspects of running a super yacht.

After gaining this valuable experience while cruising the world, crossing the Suez and Panama channels and the Atlantic ocean, chartering in the Caribbean and West Med, and spending time in some of the best shipyards in Holland, Germany and the USA, Maja left yachts as a chief stewardess in 2008 to open MYS Yachting.

She started the company as a boutique yachting company to service luxury mega yachts in Croatia and Montenegro.

After a decade of growth and building relationships in the industry and in the region, MYS Yachting is now a diverse team of individuals with backgrounds in yachting, tourism, finance, technology.

Initially a maritime/yacht agency for mega yachts in Croatia and Montenegro, MYS Yachting has added VAT and fiscal representation and charter and management services.

Carla Bellieni

Partner, Studio Piana Illuzzi Queirolo Trabattoni

Carla Bellieni has been a certified public accountant based in Genoa since 1990.

In her career Carla has dealt with tax matters in the shipping and yachting area for worldwide clients.

Born in Genoa (Italy) Carla started working after her studies when she joined the tax firm where she became a partner in 1997.

Her professional activity includes consultancy in fiscal, customs and corporate issues, relations with the tax and customs institutions, tax litigation.

Carla is a speaker on Blue Economy tax matters at some of the most important European Boat Shows and events, such as the SuperyachtReport, the Finance Forum, the Genoa Boat Show, the Montecarlo Yacht Show and for the Italian Tax Judges Association; she is also co-author of books and author of several articles regarding tax matters published in Il Sole 24 Ore and in magazines specialized in the shipping and yachting industry. She is Member of Committees and Teacher for the Roll of Certified Public Accountants and Teacher for the training of Directors and Managers for Trade Associations in the shipping and yachting market, Member of the MEULC and Arbitrator for the IYAC.

Anthony Galea

Managing Director, Vistra Marine & Aviation

Jennifer Timinis

Director, Sea Greece

Jennifer specialises in yachting law advising on newbuild and secondhand transactions as well as ownership structures and flag registration options.

Jennifer’s first encounter with the superyacht industry was in 2005 whilst practicing ship finance as a UK solicitor at Constant & Constant when the partner she worked for took on Perini Navi as a client. A number of yachting clients followed and they went on to build a strong yachting practice for the firm. As her exposure to the yachting market grew she joined Hill Dickinson’s yachting team where she gained invaluable experience working with leading yachting lawyers.

 A sharp career change came in 2015 when Jennifer joined the Greek yachting company, Oceda initially as the managing director and later as the communications director to allow for more focus on her private clients. Fully submerged in the Greek yachting market overseeing yacht formalities (port and customs), crewing, management and chartering matters while continuing to advise on legal and fiscal yachting issues gave her all-rounded experience on yacht operation from all perspectives.

 After over 16 years in the global and local yachting market and still acting for clients who have been with her since career start Jennifer founded Sea Greece to provide the market with spot on, expert and transparent consultation and advice on cruising and operating in Greece as a commercial or private boat.

 An acknowledged specialist on yachting in Greece, Jennifer is a regular speaker at yachting conferences and a contributor for yachting publications.

Paul Rutterford

Operations Director, Viking Crew

Charles Watkins

Managing Director, Clinical Psych./Psychotherapist

Born in 1985 in Osnabrück, Germany

Having graduated with a master’s degree (with distinction) in clinical psychology and completing his clinical training at the world-renowned University Medical Center of Princeton, Charles continued to use his passion to inspire positive change and advance the field of psychology in areas new to the psychological approach. Working in his private practice has been complemented by lecturing on various topics around the world. His devotion towards identifying places of need for dealing with stress and depression has led him to the maritime industry. Through the team’s profound research in the maritime industry, Charles has been able to create training videos and safety plans for the crew and on-shore personnel.

Charles has been researching the area of maritime stresses and psychological illnesses to develop preventive measures for the maritime industry. Charles is continuing to find helpful psychological solutions for real life problems on ships and on shore.

Pauline Micallef

Maritime MT

Pauline Micallef is an ACCA qualified and warranted CPA Accountant, a Master’s in Business Administration graduate from the University of Reading, Henley Business School, and a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Pauline has over 10-years’ managerial experience within the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd were she also acted as a director. She then held the position of Technical Strategy Manager at the MIA and is now the Chief Executive Officer of the leading maritime education school in Malta, MaritimeMT. MaritimeMT is a training centre accredited by Transport Malta and DNV.

Pauline is a committee member of the Yachting Business Section within the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry. 

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Jessica Galea

Senior Associate, Dingli & Dingli

Dingli & Dingli Law Firm abo Superyacht Industry Network Malta

Jessica Galea graduated as a Doctor of Laws (LL.D) from the University of Malta in 2008 and was admitted to the Maltese Bar in January 2009. She read a Masters Degree in international maritime law at the IMO’s IMLI, and graduated with distinction in May 2009.  Jessica has formed part of Dingli & Dingli Law Firm’s Shipping Department since 2009, and works on all shipping and yachting related matters, including yacht and vessel registrations under numerous jurisdictions, assistance from a legal perspective with the establishment of yacht leasing structures including finance and operating leases, yacht importation procedures, yacht sale and purchase, mortgage registration and yacht finance; setting up of shipping organisations and advice on various regulatory issues. Jessica is a member of the Malta Chamber of Advocates and the Malta Maritime Law Association (MMLA), and forms part of the MMLA’s yachting sub-committee. She actively participates in the events of the Super Yacht Industry Network Malta and  shiparrested.com , of which networks Dingli & Dingli Law Firm is a member.

Dominic Bulfin

Director, Bargate Murray

Dom is a Director in the Firm’s superyacht group based in London. Dom advises owners and their representatives on all aspects of superyacht ownership and management.

This includes the negotiation of new build and refit contracts, interior design contracts, contracts for the purchase of toys, tenders and lifeboats, sale and purchase agreements and sale and charter agency agreements, as well as matters relating to the employment of crew members and operational staff.

Dom also has significant experience in the negotiation of yacht finance agreements and re-financings, having started his career in the transportation finance group at Clyde & Co before moving to Bargate Murray in 2019.

Dom is often called upon to offer real-time support for Captains and yacht managers as matters requiring immediate attention arise onboard.

A life-long sailor himself, Dom has a practical understanding of the reality of life on the water and is able to apply his personal experience as both an owner and a charterer to offer clients practical, pragmatic, and realistic advice.

Dom has been involved in projects ranging from the design and construction of some of the largest new-builds in the superyacht fleet to the complex modification and repurposing of older vessels.

With an undergraduate degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology, Dom has a keen interest in the preservation of marine ecosystems and sustainable use of the World’s waters for recreational purposes. This passion also spills into day-to-day life at Bargate Murray where Dom has championed a number of “green” initiatives to help reduce the Firm’s impact on the environment.

When he is not in the office, Dom can often be found sailing on the south coast of England or enjoying the warmer climes of the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas.

Kurt Gutteridge

Naval Architectural Services

Born in 1980, Kurt graduated with first class honours in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Newcastle, UK, in 2003 and also achieved a Master of Science degree in Marine Transport Management from the same University in 2004.

The first professional experience was gained within the technical department of the Malta Maritime Authority (now Transport Malta) where Kurt carried out duties as a Flag and Port State Control Surveyor dealing with Statutory matters on Malta flagged ships and yachts. His responsibilities included the verification of correct implementation of IMO Codes and Regulations on board Malta flagged vessels particularly the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions. In 2006, Kurt was appointed responsible for the implementation of the first Malta Commercial Yacht Code – an area which the Malta flag had not been geared for until that stage. The subsequent years saw a considerable growth in the registered tonnage, steadily prompting Malta to the prominent regulatory role it holds today.

In the following years Kurt joined the private industry as a Surveyor on various projects ranging from super yacht conversions, ship surveys and certification and ship regulatory consultancy. In 2010 he set up Naval Architectural Services Limited (NAS), a young and dynamic firm specializing in providing high quality design, survey and consultancy services to the marine industry. The company today comprises a team of 20 with offices in Malta and Antibes providing a diverse range of specialist services covering marine design, refit consultancy, structural and stability analysis as well as flag survey and certification.

Nicolas Valin

Founder & CEO, One Superyachts

Alasdair Milroy

Founder, BTM Accounting

Alison Vassallo

Partner, Fenech and Fenech

Alison Vassallo is a Partner of Fenech and Fenech Advocates and heads the Yachting Department. She also works within the Marine Litigation Department.

She qualified in 2004 with a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Malta and obtained her Masters Degree in International Maritime Law from the International Maritime Law Institute in 2005.

She joined Fenech and Fenech Advocates in 2006. For the past 16 years she has advised and co-ordinated projects for owners and financiers relating to the acquisition and sale of private and commercial yachts with regard to registration, financing, chartering, leasing and fiscal requirements and solutions.

Furthermore her areas of practice within the firm embrace all aspects of maritime law including EU shipping law, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral awards, ship arrest and other precautionary measures for obtainment of security and co ordination of tender procedures involving a maritime element.

Alison is a Council and Executive Board Member within the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Yachting Trade Section within the Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Chamber of Advocates, Committee Member of the Malta Maritime Law Association (MMLA) and a Board Member of the yachting sub committee formed within the MMLA.

Emma Cassar

Von der Heyden Yachting

Emma Cassar heads the Sales and Marketing division for Von der Heyden Yachting, a subsidiary company of the international Von der Heyden Group, specialises in the sales and service of world-class yachts around the Mediterranean.

She graduated with an Honours Degree in Corporate Communications and Psychology from the University of Malta in 2011 and has since applied her skills within the luxury Superyacht sector worldwide working with international brands such as Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and most recently representing the iconic Riva Yacht Brand for the Maltese Islands.

As the exclusive distributor of the Riva yacht brand in Malta, Von der Heyden Yachting has the privilege to supply and manage a wide range of beautifully designed and crafted masterpieces in Malta from 28ft (9m) to 164ft (50m).

Their holistic approach is inspired by the refined detail of this iconic brand, based on a wealth of experience in the field of luxury yachting. Von der Heyden Yachting offers a combination of bespoke purchasing, selling, chartering, maintenance, management and assistance services for Riva motor yachts, providing exclusive and tailormade services to individual yachting needs.

For those looking for a pre-owned option, Von der Heyden Yachting, with personal contacts in over 20 countries around Europe, can source the most niche and reliable opportunities on the market based on specific client requirements.

Von der Heyden Yachting is also specialised in after- sales and management services with a dedicated division of industry professionals offering an array of custom yacht owner services. The company’s 360° solutions range from technical support in yacht and engine maintenance to guidance regarding registration, flagging, insurance and the benefits in optimizing your yacht’s potential through charter management.

The charter division is highly trained in bespoke luxury yacht charters where guests can experience mouth-watering cuisine, exemplary service and world-class accommodation.

Von der Heyden Yachting offers the perfect platform for exploring both diverse and remote destinations with client-specific itineraries.

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With over two and a half decades of experience in the SuperYacht Industry, Captain Avnish Dhall brings years of in-depth knowledge to day-to-day Yacht Management, Yacht Charter and Yacht Repair & Maintenance.

He has had years of service as Captain onboard some of the most world-renowned yachts and his role of managing a fleet of superyachts ensured that he could then go on to head a shipyard in Spain as CEO and now look after sales for Melita Marine Group, Malta. Amongst his other achievement was to be voted by Lifetime Achievement Award in Yachting by yacht crew.

Niki Travers Tauss

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Malcolm has been associated with the Maritime Industry since aged 11 when he built a midget submarine; drove it in the school swimming pool and won a prize for innovation and enterprise.

  Following a twenty five career in the Royal Navy,  Malcolm has worked in many parts of the maritime industry in Government departments, as part of the Corporate Project Review team for UK Defence Research to being Director of Small to Medium sized enterprises intertwined with various senior positions in global  maritime businesses.

He is recognised as an international policy thinker on Maritime Cyber Security protection and Resilience and has been used as an expert witness in the Admiralty Court in London investigating maritime security issues.

Malcolm now focuses on improving Resilience in civic society especially the protection of Critical National Infrastructure and in the Maritime Industry at large by co operation and innovative leadership.

Joe Hancock

Cybersecurity & Digital Intelligence, Mischcon de Reya

Joe is Partner and the Head of  MDR Cyber , the cyber practice at Mishcon de Reya. He focuses on providing strategic cyber advice, helping organisations to develop and optimise their investments in cyber risk management, and to manage incidents and investigations when things go wrong. Joe oversees the firms services in Cyber Security, Incident Response and Digital Investigations, with a team of non-lawyer cyber specialists.

Joe has a wide range of expertise in cyber risk and security, data protection and resilience, with first-hand experience of some of the UK’s largest cyber incidents. Joe is a specialist at the nexus of cyber security issues and legal responses. He works closely with legal colleagues across Mishcon de Reya to help clients in protecting themselves and their organisations, to recover stolen funds and to prevent the misuse of their data.  

Through a variety of consulting roles he has helped organisations prepare for cyber breaches and data loss events across global sectors. He began his career in the Defence and National Security sector and was one of the first cyber specialists in the Lloyds insurance market, supporting the underwriting of cyber risks.

Alexandre Bayeux

YachtCyberSafe

Expert in cybersecurity and digital protection for yachts and crews (and family offices and firms)

• Co-founder and CEO of companies dedicated to data and communication protection, cybersecurity and cybersecurity for yachts and crews. Alex’s companies are based in Monaco, Nice and Paris: YachtCyberSafe ( https://yachtcybersafe.com ), FirmcyberSafe, Xperys. Alexandre has a perfect knowledge of yachts and crews’ needs and realities on the ground of family offices. He particularly takes care of the human factors, organization and technology in cybersecurity to cover all ranges of assets to protect: business, privacy, family, reputation…
• Trainer at La Belle Classe Academy of the Yacht Club de Monaco, founder of the cybersecurity training program for captains, officers and crews.
• Avid sailor for navigation and races on modern and classic sailing boats like Tuiga. Alex is a speaker for conferences or forums dedicated to yachting and VIP protection regarding cyber threats: Yachting Security Forum, Cluster Yachting Monaco…
• Former head of internal audit of Société Générale Monaco, Alexandre is an expert in risk mitigation, and particularly regarding cyber resilience of organizations like yachts and companies : fraud (internal / external), leak, HR turnover, regulation (such as maritime regulation like the ISPS and ISM codes, GDPR), human mistakes, criminality…
• Former consultant in organization and acquisition (M&A), Alexandre conducted deals (>100M€) to acquire companies in Europe, Africa and Asia. In his missions, mobiles’ protection (smartphones…) and remote access are essential. Cybersecurity is not just IT, but users’ awareness is a priority.
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Mike began his insurance career in 1987 initially working for the Royal Insurance Group before entering the marine world by joining Radcliffe and Company in 1989. This was his first step on what has become a 33 year career in the yacht insurance market.

During that time Mike has been both an insurance broker and an underwriter. Mike has worked for much of his career in Lloyd’s of London and, including spells with Marsh, AIG, BRIT and Markel, he has been involved in all aspects of superyacht underwriting and broking and is extremely well known within the industry.

In 2019 Mike joined Pantaenius, one of the leading specialists in Yacht Insurance, and works as Managing Director – UK for them.

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Malta’s superyacht policy is in the works as steering committee chair calls for ‘ambitious’ targets

Over 1,000 superyachts are currently registered in Malta

by Robert Fenech

September 26, 2022

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A national policy on the superyacht sector, first mentioned by the Minister for Transport, is one step closer to becoming a reality, with a steering committee now appointed to draft Malta’s first dedicated policy on the growing sector.

In July, during the country’s first superyacht symposium, Minister Aaron Farrugia revealed that the superyachts – pleasure boats over 24m long – registered in Malta now number over 1,000, having seen rapid growth over the last few years.

On Monday (today), leading economist Stephanie Fabri announced that she will be chairing the superyacht committee.

“Based on the input of all key stakeholders and a wide consultation process, the committee will develop Malta’s first policy for this industry. This important process will ensure that the superyacht industry will play a crucial role in Malta’s future economic fabric,” she said.

A spokesperson for the Ministry explained that the committee is constituted of two representatives from each of the Malta Chamber, the Chamber of SMEs, the Malta Maritime Law Association, and the Super Yacht Industry Network, and one representative from each of Transport Malta and Yachting Malta, with the chairperson being appointed by the Minister.

Speaking to BusinessNow.mt, Dr Fabri asserts that investment in the industry will play an important role in Malta’s economic growth and development, especially in view of the need to diversify Malta’s economic fabric.

“These are industries that have the potential to generate substantial value added to the local economy,” she says. “We need to be ambitious, and we need to believe that Malta can actually be an attractive market for such business.”

She continues: “Whilst setting high targets like this is important for the economy, we understand that new markets bring new challenges. This is no exception. The superyacht industry ecosystem is complex, involving a number of dimensions revolving mainly around the physical and human infrastructure, legal frameworks, and governance.”

The committee will first identify the parameters within which the superyacht industry would be operating. Based on the results that emerge from this exercise, the committee will then be consulting with a wide range of stakeholders to gather information on the pressing challenges and opportunities.

“Ensuring the adoption and implementation of evidence-based actionable measures is key for the success of any industry,” concludes Dr Fabri.

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Maltese government cracks down on brokers selling subsidised fuel

A new amendment came into force last friday to prevent the exploitation of malta’s price stability policy on fuel prices….

According to an article by Malta Today , the Maltese government have introduced new measures to prevent brokers from selling subsidised fuel to superyachts. The new amendment, which is titled, ‘The Quality of Fuels Regulations 2022’, states that anyone who is caught illegally distributing diesel could be fined up to €69,800 and could be faced with having their fuel distributors licence suspended.

According to the national paper, experts in the finance ministry had estimated that  “A couple of millions of euros” in subsidies have been absorbed by opportunistic yachts in the last couple of months. Malta is a particularly popular spot in the Mediterranean for superyachts looking to fill their tanks, but government officials understandably became worried about how this could be perceived by locals given the current fuel crisis.

The market rate that superyachts should be paying for fuel in Malta is €1.70 plus tax per litre for AGO. There does exist a subsidy in Malta for smaller local recreational vessels which is closer to €1.25 plus tax - this is the subsidy that some fuel brokers were allegedly incorrectly applying to larger vessels.

Considering some of the largest superyachts to have visited Malta in recent months can hold as much as 400,000 litres of fuel, it's easy to see how a potential 36 per cent price reduction might have attracted Captains, Yacht Managers and owners to the island. The amendment comes just as the Ministry of Finance in Malta were told to find €200 million in savings to protect local consumers and industries. 

One anonymous source in Malta who spoke to SuperyachtNews  said, “It’s a matter of a couple of rogue traders using incorrect pricing. It’s not the first time something like that has happened. But it's a bit of a storm in a teacup at the moment. As far as I’m concerned there is a couple of large yachts which were basically fuelled up at the incorrect price availing of the subsidy when they shouldn’t have.”

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Malta’s newest luxury yachting destination, Marina di Valletta is poised to raise the bar with its 3m wide pontoons decked in beautiful tropical hardwood and luxurious finishes throughout.

With luxury touches installed throughout, the Marina boasts a travertine walkway and durable and attractive paver flooring in the parking area shall be accentuated by a well-studied ambient lighting.  Our intelligent utility modules in polished stainless steel really highlight the touch of luxury throughout. A concierge service will offer services such as guardiennage, yacht cleaning, fuelling and yacht provisions. Moreover, berthing assistants will deliver a new level of service and equipped with electrical scooters will ferry belongings between the car and the boat. Marina ribs will always be at hand for assistance during mooring.

The Marina Club House shall be fully operational by March 2018. The iconic structure will house the Marina Offices, toilets, showers, a high-end café and a yacht support office.

GRAND HARBOUR MARINA

Grand Harbour Marina, Vittoriosa, is a world-class luxury marina set against the glorious scenic background of a UNESCO World Heritage site. With 500 proud years of tradition, the town today characterises modern Malta's lifestyle, where the historic waterfront buildings now play host to chic restaurants and bars, as well as the internationally famed Casino di Venezia on the quayside. Ideally placed in the centre of the Mediterranean for cruising, as home port or winter stop-over, Grand Harbour Marina is fully ISPS compliant – one of the few yacht specific compliant ports in the Mediterranean and the only one on Malta. We offer berths for vessels up to 135m LOA alongside (100m stern-to).

MANOEL ISLAND YACHT MARINA

Manoel Island Yacht Marina is centrally located in Gzira. Chandlery shops, major shopping malls, supermarket and tourist services are all accessible within a short walking distance. In the vicinity one also find numerous restaurants, bars, convenience shops and a pharmacy.  The marina accommodates vessels up to 80 meters in length stern to or up to 95m on along-side berthing.

VALLETTA CRUISE PORT TERMINAL

h its nineteen historical 250-year-old warehouses, built by Grand Master Pinto at the height of the baroque period in Malta … stretching along the water’s edge and the historical Quay Wall where the Knights of St John and European merchants used to unload their wares … the impregnable Old Power Station that serves as a testimony to the eclectic and heroic history of the Grand Harbour … the Forni Stores, dating back to 1626 and constructed by Grand Master de Vilhena – the Valletta Waterfront invites you to discover its complete mix of retail, dining and leisure experiences.

The Valletta Waterfront is also the gateway to Malta’s capital city, Valletta – a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. In fact, as one of the most successful Mediterranean ports, the Port of Valletta welcomes more than half-a-million cruise passengers into this open air museum.

All this comes with an added bonus – the majestic setting within the Grand Harbour, a natural deep water port, for many thousand of years the epicentre of Malta’s maritime activity, a truly exceptional and outstanding backdrop.

MGARR MARINA - GOZO

Mgarr Marina is located in Gozo, Malta’s sister island. Mgarr Marina is the only marina in Gozo and is only minutes away from the island of Comino and the blue lagoon with its excellent diving facilities. The Marina is backed up by a full service in all aspects. Electricity, fresh water, security cameras, disposal of black water, bunkering facilities at berth. The Marina is located within short distance of retail outlets, restaurants and entertainment areas.

OUR AFFILIATED PARTNERS BEYOND MALTA'S SHORES

Valletta Superyachts would be pleased to assist you with your next ports of call.  We are partnered with the following flagship marinas.

MARINA DI VARAZZE

Varazze’s tourist port is located in the heart of the western Ligurian Riviera, the new main centre of attraction along the Ligurian coastline. At just an hour and a half by motorway from Milan and Turin and easily reachable from Genoa city and airport, Marina di Varazze is the ideal starting point for destinations such as the French Riviera, the Riviera dei Fiori, the Tigullio Gulf and the Cinque Terre.

  www.marinadivarazze.com

ONEOCEAN PORT VELL 

OneOcean Port Vell is a world-class home port for superyachts, perfectly positioned in the heart of Barcelona.  Originally built for the 1992 Olympic Games, the marina recently completed its transformation to a 148-berth luxury facility, creating the ultimate destination for yachts up to 190 metres. No-compromise luxury facilities ensure owners, guests, captains and crew have everything they need to enjoy the best in safety, security, comfort and entertainment while benefiting from all the services a city can offer.

http://www.oneoceanportvell.com/

35degrees 54'00.00"North  -  14degrees 31'00.00"East +356 99442122 | +356 79442122

Yacht Services Malta

Super yacht agency, yacht charters, boero paints, about nautica, nautica has a wide experience in the malta yacht industry.

NAUTICA was formed in 1988 as a Professional Yacht Support Company to face the growing local and international market for professional services. It is a reference point for all yacht operators, guests, management companies , captains and crew cruising around Malta and the Mediterranean.Before opening the company , Simon Borg Cardona , the Managing Director , worked in the Merchant Navy as a Second officer and also as Chief Mate on various Commercial Ships and Yachts and his vast experience in this sector has surely helped to understand the Yachting Industry’s requirements and needs. "The NAUTICA Team" offers professional yacht Agency services, Yacht Charters ,Yacht Paints and Boat sales in the Maltese Islands and central Mediterranean. Nautica Ltd have been adding and expanding their own fleet of charter yachts slowly and in line with our client’s requests and feedback. At Nautica customer satisfaction is paramount and we work hard to ensure that client feedback and suggestions are implemented. Over the last Twenty five years or so , Nautica have specialized in Super Yacht Agency , providing all kinds of services , provisioning , berthing , yard works , Bunkering, Customs and Police Immigration formalities ,and all other ancillary services that may be required during their visit to the Maltese Islands .We have handled some of the largest and most prestigious super yachts in the world and many Captains and Management companies have recommended our company to fellow Captains and crew alike . We strive to make sure that Captains and Crew leave Malta totally satisfied with our personal and efficient services .

Profurl developed its first headsail reefing-furling system in 1980, when it was known as ProEngin. The company quickly became the reference and world leader in this area.

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Our ambition is to provide you with the best of modern technology, why choose profurl, boero paints.

Boero YachtCoatings makes high quality coatings, for use in all marine applications, that satisfy the needs of both pleasure craft enthusiasts and major shipyards involved in the construction of ambitious yacht and superyacht projects.

Our close relationship with all customers encourages us to develop leading edge coatings, produced using selected raw materials, formulations in compliance with the latest legislation and production processes that guarantee constant quality.

To all this we add extensive application cycle know-how and the desire to help our partners through every step of their path.

In doing so, we are guided by our passion for the sea and our desire to satisfy our customers and be an integral part of their success.