Focal Point
The focal point for Maritime Security is the Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications. The focal point has appointed a coordinator for Maritime Security Compliance.
Coordinator National Maritime Security Compliance
Coordinator and his office are the link between the Focal Point and the Designated Authority and all other Maritime Authorities.
Duties
The Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications 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 Maritime Security Compliance Department (MSCD) will act as the focal point for the Authority. The Coordinator for the National Maritime Security (Compliance) is Prof. Attard.
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 Department
This department is responsible for the communication with port facilities regarding ISPS Code implementation and E.U. Regulations and Directives on Port Security. Communication is effected by faxes, emails, local phones and mobile phones.
Coordinator National Maritime Security Compliance
Prof. David Attard
Tel: 00356 22914550
Mobile: 00356 79434320
E-Mail:
Port Security Officer for all Ports
Mr. Ernest Tonna
Tel: 00356 21650200
Mobile: 00356 99494228
E-Mail:
For Ships
Merchant Shipping Directorate
Maritime Trade Centre
Xatt l-Ghassara ta’ l-Gheneb
Marsa MRS 1917
Tel.: 00356 21 250360
Capt. Mark Chapelle
Mobile No.: 00356 99494318
E-Mail:
Mr. Ray Aquilina
Tel: 00356 21250360
Mobile: 00356 99434318
Fax: 00356 21241460
E-Mail:
For Ports
Maritime Trade Centre
Xatt l-Ghassara ta’ l-Gheneb
Marsa MRS 1917
Tel: 00356 21222203
Mr. Brian Zahra
Tel: 00356 22914120
Mobile: 00356 99497048
Email:
Ms. Joanne Borg
Tel: 00356 22914121
Mobile: 00356 79217344