Former Military – Small Hospital Ship ISLAND REACH at Malta – 22.10.2024
One of the former naval vessels that was given a second life, converted as a small hospital ship ISLAND REACH is the former Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS) Clovelly Class Fleet Tender RMAS MELTON A 83. She passed breakwaters on Tuesday 22nd October at 1129 hrs coming from Malaga, Spain and while approaching Malta she […]
Yachting – 2022 Greek built superyacht PROJECT X at Malta – September 2023
One of the luxury yachts built in Greece by the luxury yacht shipyard – Golden Yachts is the 2022 built 87.6 metre superyacht PROJECT X which called at Malta during September 2023 passing breakwaters on Monday 11th September at 0737 hrs coming from Riposto, Italy. She is powered by 2 Caterpillar diesel engines that give […]
Yachting – 2012 built superyacht HAMPSHIRE II once again at Malta – August 2024
The 78.5 metre superyacht HAMPSHIRE II was seen again in Malta, this time wearing Blue/White Hull colour. Launched in 2012 with yard number 806, she is a magnificent twin screw custom vessel, built by the prestigious Dutch shipyard, Feadship. First time she was spotted at Malta was in 2014 wearing white hull and 2 years […]
Yachting – 2024 built catamaran yacht SEAWOLF X at Malta – August 2024.
On Sunday 18th August the 42.82metre hybrid electric catamaran yacht SEAWOLF X passed breakwaters at 0941 hrs, bound to Grand Harbour Marina (GHM) stern to St. Angelo Wharf. Delivered by the Italian shipyard Rossinavi and featuring interior styling by Meyer Davis she can accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two […]
Casualties – Super Sailing Yacht BAYESIAN sinks after storm with fatalities – 19.08.2024
The 58 metre super sailing yacht BAYESIAN homeported in London (GBR Flag) sank off Porticello, Sicily, Italy, following a violent waterspout that struck around 0430 hrs local time on Monday 19th August. The 2008 built sailing yacht was carrying 22 souls of which 15 were rescued by the 1958 built sailing ship SIR ROBERT BADEN […]
Yachting – Qatari 2022 built Azimut Grande Trideck Yacht AL GASSAR 2022 at Malta – 08.08.2024
One of the finest 32 Qatari Flag (QAT) yachts trading around the world is the 2022 built 38.22 metres motor yacht AL GASSAR 2022. She called at Valletta, Malta last Thursday 8th August passing breakwaters at 0641 hrs bound to moor at V8 Resinex buoy at Vittoriosa Wharf, Grand Harbour Marina (GHM) for uplifting bunkers. […]
Maltese Islands – Harbour Cruise Tour from Sliema Ferries
One of the Excellent Passenger Boats Company around the Maltese Islands that apart from Gozo/Comino they do Harbour Tours or Harbour Cruise as its known are LUZZU CRUISES. You will embark the boat from Sliema Ferries and cruise inside Sliema Creek, around Manoel Island to Lazzaretto creek, better known as the yacht Marina, round Ta’ […]
Opinion – Where is the Maritime Law Enforcement ???
Maritime Law Enforcement can refer to the act of upholding maritime laws, as well as the agencies who run these assignments. This includes domestic maritime law enforcement and assisting with international maritime law enforcement. In Malta we have the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) that through her Maritime Squadron has the responsibility for the security of Maltese territorial […]
Yachting – 2015 built 72.11m Super Yacht STELLA MARIS at Malta – June 2024
The Italian built 72.11 metre superyacht STELLA MARIS entered Grand Harbour, Malta passing breakwaters for the first time on Monday 10th June at 0734 hrs. She was built by the Italian Viareggio Superyachts (VSY) in 2015 and designed by the esteemed Espen Oeino International, epitomizes the pinnacle of yachting excellence and showcases the craftsmanship and expertise of these two […]
Yachting – 118years old yacht KALIZMA seen again at Malta – 18.06.2024
A 1906 built classic yacht that once was owned by the Hollywood actors Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, KALIZMA was seen at Malta passing the breakwaters at Valletta at 1529 hrs on Tuesday 18th June, 2024 with her last port of call was Bijela, Montenegro. She was built by Ramage & Ferguson, Leith, Scotland as a […]