Programme

Ann Fenech – Managing Partner, Head of Marine Litigation Department

“The challenges faced by ship owners when saving lives in the Mediterranean”

Last month’s Marina with 13 crew members on board rescuing 79 migrants, subjected to a six day stand-off between Malta and Italy before Italy accepted the disembarkation of the migrants, highlights the challenges to commercial shipping in abiding by the sacrosanct obligation of saving life at sea.

Lara Saguna Axiaq – Director of Fenech & Fenech Marine Services and Senior Associate

“Overcoming challenges posed by COVID-19 to Malta flagged vessels”

An overview of the measures adopted by the Malta Ship Registry in light of COVID-19 restrictions.

Alison Vassallo – Partner

“Recent developments in the yachting sector in Malta”

An update on the introduction of specific procedures and guidelines effecting yachting over the past months.

Peter Grima – Associate

“Insight into the latest developments in ship finance in recent months”

Discussing recent trends in ship finance transactions and how the effects of Covid-19 are being addressed in Malta.

Adrian Attard – Partner

“The Effects of Covid-19 on Dispute Resolution in Malta”

A brief update on present court restrictions in Malta and the challenges litigious parties are consequently facing, as well as an overview on the continuing possibility of filing ship arrests, flag injunctions and similar urgent measures.

Moderator: Martina Farrugia – Associate