Maritime Security and Compliance

Maritime Security

Focal Point

The Focal Point for Maritime Security is the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Sustainable Mobility. The Focal Point has appointed a Coordinator for Maritime Security Compliance.

Coordinator National Maritime Security Compliance Monitoring

The Coordinator and his office are the link between the Focal Point and the Designated Authority, and all the other maritime stakeholders.

The Ministry for Sustainable Mobility is the Ministry responsible for shipping and ports. The duties and functions of this Focal Point are to serve as a contact point for Malta and other states and to facilitate, follow up and inform on the application of the maritime security measures laid down in these regulations.

Appointment of Designated Authority

The Maltese Designated Authority for the Contracting Government is the Authority for Transport in Malta. The Office of the Port Security Officer will act as the focal point for the Authority. The Coordinator for the National Maritime Security (Compliance) Monitoring is Mr. Michael Alan Mallia, Port Security Officer.

Duties of Designated Authority

Amongst other duties, the Authority shall ensure that with respect to each Port Facility within the ports and territorial limits of Malta, Port Facility Security Assessments are carried out, reviewed and approved; and Port Facility Security Plans are developed, implemented, maintained and approved.

Maritime Security Compliance Monitoring Unit

This Unit is responsible for the compliance monitoring of Port Facilities, Ports and National Administration regarding ISPS Code, implementation and EU Regulations and Directives on Port Security. Communication is affected by, emails, local phones and mobile phones.

Contact

Maritime Security Compliance & Monitoring Department

Port Security Officer (PSO) for all Ports in Malta and Gozo - Port Security Office, Ports and Yachting Directorate (PYD).

Mr. Michael Alan Mallia
Office of the Port Security Officer.

Deputy Port Security Officer (DPSO) for all Ports in Malta and Gozo - Port Security Office, PYD.

Mr. Raymond Cassar
Office of the Port Security Officer.

PSO Office General Email: [email protected]

For Ships

Merchant Shipping Directorate
Malta Transport Centre

Mr. Ray Aquilina
Tel: +356 2125 0360
Mob: +356 9943 4318
Fax: +356 2124 11460
Email: [email protected]

For Ports

Ports & Yachting Directorate
Malta Transport Centre

Mr Michael Alan Mallia – Port Security Officer
Tel: +356 2555 5859, 2555 4405/6/7

Email: [email protected]

Mr Raymond Cassar – Deputy Port Security Officer
Tel: +356 2555 5856, 2555 4405/6/7

Email: raymond.cassar.5@transport .gov.mt