1. Data is provided by Transport Malta.

2. Data is subject to revision.

3. Further information on the Merchant Shipping Act can be found here.

4. Definitions:

Liquid bulk carrier (Tanker) 
This category includes oil tankers, chemical tankers, LNG and LPG tankers, tanker barge, non-inflammable tankers and other tankers.

Dry bulk carrier 
This category includes bulk/oil combination carriers and bulk carriers.

Pleasure yacht 
The Merchant Shipping Directive defines a pleasure yacht to be of 6 metres in length and one not engaging in trade, but rather used for the private use of its owner.

Container ship 
Ship fitted throughout with fixed or portable cell guides for the exclusive carriage of containers.

Passenger ship 
Ship designed specifically to carry more than 12 fare-paying passengers whether berthed or unberthed. A ship designed with one or more decks specifically for the carriage of passengers, and where there is either no cabin accommodation for the passengers (un-berthed) or not all of the passengers are accommodated in cabins where cabins are provided, is sometimes referred to as a “ferry”.

Motor fishing vessel 
This category includes fish catching and fish-processing vessels.

Other 
Any vessel that is not listed above including breakbulk carriers, car carriers, ro-ro vessels and other non-specified vessels.

5. The yachts included in Tables 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 come to Malta for either repairs, bunkering and/or berthing facilities inside the port. Table 2.1.9 represents yachts that have actually berthed in a marina in Malta and Gozo.

6. The data regarding fishing vessels is supplied by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

7. Definitions of fishing vessels:

(i)  As stated in SL 425.07 – Fishing Vessels Regulations

MFA  Professional Fishing Vessels – Full-time

MFB  Professional Fishing Vessels – Part-time

MFC  Non-Commercial Fishing Vessels i.e. recreational

(ii) As stated in the report entitled “The Maltese Fishing Industry – year 2000” drafted by Michael Darmanin, Senior Fisheries Officer,

Luzzu 
The most traditional fishing vessel.  It is pointed at both ends, and is painted in folkloristic bright colours.

Kajjik
Differs from the luzzu in being generally smaller (average length 4.6 metres) and being flat ended at the stern. Previously, they were made of wood, but in recent years, fibre-glass has been the hull material of choice.

(iii) As stated from “The Fishing Industry in Malta Past-Present-Future”  –  Stanley Farrugia Randon

Firilla
Almost identical in design to the luzzu but, the bulwark (tappiera) is secured to the outside of the kontrarota. The stem posts found at each end of this boat are also much higher than those of the luzzu and it has a wider appearance.

Bimbu 
Has a stern resembling that of a lanċa while its bow resembles that of a luzzu.

Trawler 
A fishing trawler, also known as a dragger, is a commercial fishing vessel designed to operate fishing trawls. Trawling is a method of fishing that involves actively dragging or pulling a trawl through the water behind one or more trawlers.

Frejgatina 
A common term referring to a small boat which in shape is similar to a kajjik or luzzu.

MPV 
Multi Purpose Vessel is a seagoing ship that is built for the carriage of a wide range of cargoes.

Other 
Any vessel that is not listed above including dinghy, longliner and recreational fishing vessel.

Designated Port (DP) 
Designated ports are specialized ports where certain types of fish can be landed. Blue-fin tuna and swordfish can only be landed in some designated ports.