MALTA


AQUILINA Daniel, Prof. J.M. Ganado & Associates, 171, Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 09

Tel (356) 21 235406/7/8, (356) 21 242096

Fax (356) 21 225908

Email: dja@mail.global.net.mt

Dissertation: Ship Management under Maltese Law with special reference to Liability Issues

Drafting Project: The Search and Rescue Act 2001


AQUILINA Kevin, Lawyer, 3 Stuart Street, Gzira Gzr 02

Tel (356) 21 313 731

Dissertation: Maltese Legislation on the Prevention, Reduction, and Control of Marine Pollution: A Critical Study

Drafting Project: Draft Legislation on the Prevention, Reduction and Control of Marine Pollution


AQUILINA Ronald, Lawyer, Starlodge/2, Triq Wied Il-Ghasel, Mosta MST 08

Tel: (356) 21 412 041; Fax (356) 21 412 041

Email: raquilina@waldonet.net.mt

Dissertation: Seaworthiness: A Maltese Perspective

Drafting Project: Carriage by Sea Act, 1997


AZZOPARDI Arthur, Advocate, Office of the Attorney General

Private address: 110, Janus, Triq San Glormu, Qawra SPB 06 Malta

Tel: (356) 2158019; Mobile: (356) 99427802

Email: arthur.azzopardi@gmail.com

Dissertation: The Arrest of Ships - A Maltese Perspective

Drafting Project: Arrest of Ships Act


BALZAN Kristian, 4, Villa Zimmerman, Ta’ Xbiex Terrace, Ta’ Xbiex MSD 11


Email: kbalzan@maltanet.net

Dissertation: The International Convention for Bunker Oil Pollution, 2001: Extent of Civil Liability and Relative Compensation

Drafting Project: Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea) Regulations


BERRY Stephan John, Lawyer, The Berries, Triq R Caruana Dingli, San Gwann SGN 05

Tel: (356) 21 380100

Email: dr.berry@lawyer.com

Dissertation: The Law and Practice of the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

Drafting Project: The Air Pollution (From Ships) Bill



BONELLO John, Lawyer, 93 Hompesch Road, Fgura, Malta

Tel: (356) 21 801762; Fax: (356) 21661675

Email: johnbonello@hotmail.com or jbonello@mzpn.org

Dissertation: Admiralty Jurisdiction in Malta

Drafting Project: Admiralty Jurisdiction and Procedure Act


CARDONA Christian, Member of Parliament, L-Gharix, Triq il-Minfah, Naxxar

Tel: (356) 21 437590; Fax: (356) 21 231928

Email: christian.cardona@magnet.mt

Dissertation: Classification Societies: Liability and Competition

Drafting Project: The Protection of the Marine Environment Through Criminal Law (Act)


CHIRCOP Carmel, Legal Adviser, Malta Maritime Authority, "Maritime House, Pinto Wharf, Valletta

Tel: (356) 21 250 360; Fax (356) 21 241 460

Dissertation: Carriage of Deck Cargo: Legal Implications

Drafting Project: The Exclusive Economic Zone of Malta


CUTAJAR Gordon, Assistant Registrar of Ships, Malta Maritime Authority, Maritime House, Lascaris Wharf, Valletta, VLT01

Tel: (356) 21 250360

Email: gordon.cutajar@mma.gov.mt or tentoone29@hotmail.com

Dissertation: An Analysis of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and its Impact on Shipping

Drafting Project: Merchant Shipping (Stowaways) Regulations, 2004


D’ALESSANDRO Robert, Lawyer, 31/1, St Nicholas Buildings, Abate Rigord Street, Ta’ Xbiex

Tel: (356) 21 443 462

Email: rfd@daltrust.com

Dissertation: Effective Marine Preservation: National Interests Versus Communal Interests

Drafting Project: Malta Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 1993 (Incorporating the Arrest Convention 1952)


DEPASQUALE Francesco, Lawyer, Depasquale & Gatt Advocates, 184 St. Lucia Street, Valletta

Tel: (356) 21 237 792; Fax: (356) 21 246 911

Dissertation: The Towage Contract in Malta

Drafting Project: A Draft Legislation Incorporating the IMO Rome Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 1988 into the Maritime Navigation (Security) Act, 1996


DEPASQUALE Maria, Lawyer, 34 ‘Monte Mario’, Triq Il-Ferrovija, Attard, BZN02

Tel: (356) 21411005; Fax: (356) 21414739

Email: mardepas@hotmail.com

Dissertation: The Carrier’s Duty in relation to the Care of Cargo under the Hague and Hague/Visby Rules, with Special Reference to Maltese Law

Drafting Project: An Act to Amend Articles 50 to 54A of the Merchant Shipping Act, relating to Special Maritime Privileges


FARRUGIA Ruth, Lawyer, "Sapiru", Lia Street, Zabbar ZBR 06

Tel: (356) 21 801 402/21 801 655

Dissertation: Maritime Arbitration: A Comparative Analysis

Drafting Project: Salvage Act, Based on the UK 1995 Salvage Act


FILLETTI Stefano, Lawyer, 6 Balluta Buildings, Triq il-Karmelitani, St. Julians

Tel: (356) 21 336545

Dissertation: Marine Cargo Claims Under Maltese Law, With Particular Reference to Shore Handling and warehousing of Cargo Import

Drafting Project: Suppression of Illicit Drug Traffic by Sea Act


FILLETTI Tiziana, Lawyer, 6 Balluta Buildings, Triq il-Karmelitani, St. Julians, SLM 05

Tel: (356) 21 336545; Fax: 21251196

Email: filletti@iname.com

Dissertation: Coastal and Port State Obligations Relating to the Regulation of Marine Pollution, with Particular Reference to Pollution from Ships

Drafting Project: The Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-Operation Act


GAUCI Gianfranco, Lawyer, "Casa Rozol", Old Church Street, Birkirkara

Tel: (356) 21 487 957

Dissertation: Time Chartering Documents: A Review of the Most Typical Clauses

Drafting Project: The Merchant Shipping (Salvage) Act, 1996


GAUCI Larry John, Lawyer

Private address:

Tel: (356) ; Mobile: (356)

Email: larry.gauci@gmail.com

Dissertation: Flag States' Delegation and Class Liability

Drafting Project: An Act to Give Effect to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 2005 (2005 SUA Convention) and to the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf, 2005 (2005 SUA Fixed Platforms Protocol)


GAUCI Maria Dolores, Lawyer, 44 Burmarrad Road, St Paul’s Bay

Tel: (356) 21 573 082

Dissertation: The Freight Forwarder: A Synopsis of the Evolution of his Legal Status and Role in International Maritime Law

Drafting Project: A Bill Entitled the Multimodal Transport of Goods Act


GAUCI Stefan Patrick, Lawyer, Block VI, Entrance B, Flat 10, Vjal in-Naspli, San Gwann, SGN 03

Tel: (356)21 387 368

Mobile: (356)79 387 368

Email: spgauci@mail.global.net.mt

Dissertation: The Ship’s Right to Reconvention under Maltese Admiralty Law

Drafting Project: Admiralty Court Act, 2003


GRIMA Rowena, Head, Shipping Department, Fenech & Fenech Advocates, 198 Old Bakery Street, Valletta

Tel: (356) 21 241232; Fax: (356) 21 221893

Email: rgrima-fenlex@waldonet.net.mt

Dissertation: An Overview of Maltese Law on Mortgages

Drafting Project: The Incorporation of SOLAS and the 1988 Load Line Protocol


GRISCTI Giovanni, Magistrate, The Law Courts, Republic Street, Valletta

Tel: (356) 21 224 434

Dissertation: Some Legal Aspects of Bareboat Charter Registration

Drafting Project: Draft Legislation Incorporating the Civil Liability Convention, 1969


HILI Bella, 6 Gold Field House, Dun Karm Street, Birkirkara

Dissertation: The Protection of the Motgagee’s Interest in Bareboat Charter

Drafting Project: Draft Legislation Regulating Discipline for Seamen and Stowaways


LANFRANCO Reuben, Captain, Director, Maritime Institute, MCAST, Villa Portelli, Marina Street, Kalkara CSP 11

Tel: (356) 23989206

Email: rlanfranco@onvol.net or reuben.lanfranco@mcast.edu.mt

Dissertation: The Exercise of Jurisdiction in the Maltese Maritime Zones

Drafting Project: The Suppression of Illegal Trafficking of Migrants by Sea Act


LUNGARO Simon, Lawyer, Cassar, Ellul & Scott. 318, Rue d'Argens, Gzira, Malta

Tel: (356) 21314347; Fax: (356) 21318975; Mobile: (356) 79632097

Email: slungaro@gmail.com

Dissertation: The Laytime Clause in the Voyage Charter Party

Drafting Project: Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessel Personnel Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations)


MANICARO Jesmond, Block C, Flat 2, Gananton Tanti str., Tarxien PLA 18

Tel: (356) 21 665232

Mobile: (356) 99840416

Email: jmanicaro@hotmail.com

Dissertation: The Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage Under International Law

Drafting Project: The Underwater Cultural Heritage (Protection) Act


MARTINEZ Marika, Lawyer, Flat 1, The Anchorage, 22 Triq Il-Molletta, Swieqi, STJ05

Tel: (356) 21 387 158; Fax: (356) 21 246 043

Dissertation: A Study of the Most Important Clauses in Bills of Lading

Drafting Project: A Maritime Legislative Drafting Project on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 Convention


MICALLEF STAFRACE Simon, Lawyer, Stafrace & Stafrace Advocates, Vincenti Building 11A, Strait Street, Valletta VLT 08

Tel: (356) 21 223 142/21 248 034; Fax: (356) 21 240502

Dissertation: The Regime of Maltese Ship Registration

Drafting Project: The Incorporation of the Salvage Convention 1989 in

to the Malta Merchant Shipping Act


MIFSUD Joseph , "Solitaire", Guze` D`Amato Street, Tarxien PLA 05

Email: mifsudjoseph@hotmail.com

Dissertation: The Adoption by Malta of the European Union Acquis on Maritime Safety

Drafting Project: The Intervention On The High Seas In Cases Of Oil Pollution Casualties Act


MIFSUD Malcolm, GMTD Law Firm, 123 Melita street, Valletta, Malta

Tel: (356) 21237172; Fax: (356) 25402740

Email: mmifsud@gmtd.net

Dissertation: Impediment of Departure of Ships in the Light of the Proposed Amendments

Drafting Project: Liability of Operators of Transport Terminals Act


MIFSUD Roderick Vincent, Junior Lawyer

Email: rmifsud33@hotmail.com

Dissertation: Developing an Environmental Salvage Regime for the 21st Century

Drafting Project: A Subsidiary Legislation Incorporating the International Convention on the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (2004) into Maltese Law


MUSCAT AZZOPARDI Adrian, Advocate, Private Practice, 7, The Firs, Borg Olivier Street, Sliema

Private address: Taize, Wied Qlejja, Mosta MST 11, Malta

Tel: (356) 21336196 or (356) 21438836 (private)

Mobile: (356) 7946 7023

Fax: (356) 21336027

Email: ad@ma-advocates.com or feelincold@gmail.com

Dissertation: Carriage of Goods by Sea - A Way Forward

Drafting Project: A Law to Amend the 1954 Maltese Carriage of Goods by Sea Act


MUSCAT Stephen, Associate Partner, Muscat, Azzopardi, Spiteri & Associates, 2, 'The Firs' Borg Olivier Street, Sliema, SLM 12

Dissertation: Assistance and Salvage of Maritime Property and Lives at Sea under Maltese Law – A Critical Study

Drafting Project: an Act to Make Provision for the Limitation of Liability of Shipowners in respect of Maritime Claims


MUSCAT FARRUGIA Nikolai , 57, ‘Serena’, Carini Street, St. Venera

Email: nmf@mail.global.net.mt

Dissertation: The Safety Regulation of Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries in Maltese Domestic Waters

Drafting Project: An Act to Implement The 1999 UN Convention on Arrest of Ships and to Regulate all Matters Related to the Arrest of Ships


PADOVANI Jacqueline, Magistrate, The Law Courts, Republic Street, Valletta

Tel: (356) 21 246610; Fax: (356) 21 336623

Email: paddy@waldonet.net.mt

Dissertation: Maltese Admiralty Jurisdiction – Time For Change

Drafting Project: Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea Act 1999


ROSSIGNAUD Vanessa, Advocate, KPMG, Portico Building, Marina street, Pieta` MSD08

Tel: (356) 21 386 178; Fax: (356) 21 386 542

Mobile: (356) 9944 8667

Email: vrvross@onvol.net or vanessarossignaud@kpmg.com.mt

Dissertation: Proposed Amendments to the Salvage Convention 1989 in the Light of the Castor Issue

Drafting Project: Carriage of Goods by Sea (Amendment) Act (2003)



SANT Stefan, First Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Merchants` Str., Valletta, Malta

Tel: (356) 21 343498; Fax: (356) 21343498

Email: stefansant@hotmail.com or stefan.sant@gov.mt

Dissertation: Places of Refuge for Vessels in Distress

Drafting Project: Procedures for Ships in Distress Regulations


SCERRI Mario, Lawyer, 103 Vajringa street, Victoria, Gozo
Tel: (356) 21 223 281/21 222 244

Dissertation: Containerised Transport and Per Package Limitation

Drafting Project: Marine Insurance Act 1991


SCERRI Nadia, General Manager International Affairs, Air Malta plc., Head Office, Luqa LQA05, Malta

Tel: (356) 22999306; Fax: (356) 22999487;

Email: nadia.scerri@airmalta.com.mt

Dissertation: A New Protocol to the PAL Convention: Higher Passenger Awards or the Coup de Grace to the Passenger Shipping Industry?

Drafting Project: Incorporation of the International Convention on the Control of Harming Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 into Maltese Law


SCERRI-DIACONO Jotham, Advocate, Ganado & Associates, 171 Old Bakery street, Valletta

Tel: (356) 21 235 406-8; Fax: (356) 21 225 908

Email: jsdiacono@jmganado.com

Dissertation:

Drafting Project:


SCHEMBRI-ADAMI Sandro, Member of Parliament, 696 St Joseph High Road, Hamrun

Tel: (356) 21 241 129; Fax: (356) 21 225 136

Email: ssa@maltanet.net

Dissertation: Safety of Navigation in the Maltese Territorial Sea

Drafting Project: The Seafarer’s Welfare at Sea and Port Act, 1995


SHAW Suzanne, Advocate, 5 St. Mary Street, Gudja, ZTN12

Tel: (356) 21 82 2244

Email: shaws@onvol.net

Dissertation: Section 37 of the Merchant Shipping Act as Compared and Contrasted with the Freezing Injunction

Drafting Project: Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2004


SPITERI Christopher, Lawyer, Block A, Flat 6, St Paul’s Flats, St Vincent Street, Hamrun

Tel: (356) 21 238 709

Dissertation:

Drafting Project:


SPITERI Geraldine, Advocate

Tel/Fax: (356) 21383661; Mobile: (356) 99858000

Email: geraldine@waldonet.net.mt

Dissertation: The Application of EC Competition Law in Maritime Transport Services: A New Horizon

Drafting Project: Dumping and Incineration at Sea (Prevention and Control) Act



VASSALLO Alison
, Lawyer, 20 Ferris Street, Rabat RBT06, Malta

Tel: (356) 21 455006

Email: alisonva@hotmail.com or alison.vassallo@mamotcv.com

Dissertation: Persons Rescued at Sea: Recent Developments and Trends in Coastal State Response

Drafting Project: Malta Maritime Authority Act (Chapter 352) Port Security (Amendments) Regulations


Vassallo Erika, 7 Rue de la Providence, L-4885 Lamadelaine, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Tel: 00352021621064

Email: erikadv2000@yahoo.co.uk

Dissertation: Port State Control with Reference to Maltese Law

Drafting Project: Merchant Shipping (Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage) Regulations, 2002


VASSALLO Robert, Legal Consultant, Malta Maritime Authority

Email: robvassallo@onvol.net

Dissertation: The Rights of Seafarers Under Maltese Law

Drafting Project: Incorporation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, an International Convention of the International Labour Organization, into Maltese Law


VELLA Ivan, Lecturer, IMO International Maritime Law Institute, P.O. Box 31, Msida, Malta

Tel: (356) 21 319343; Fax: (356) 21 343092

Dissertation: Sale and Purchase of Tonnage: A Maltese Perspective

Drafting Project: Carriage of Noxious Substances by Sea (Liability and Compensation) Act


ZAMMIT GERMAN Cornelia, Lawyer, Il-Palma, St. Paul Street, Naxxar

Tel: (356) 21 437953

Fax: (356) 21 446508

Email: karlzg@vol.net.mt

Dissertation: The Doctrines of Hot Pursuit and Constructive Presence in International Law

Drafting Project: Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships, 2000


ZERAFA Lydia, “Lilton”, Plot 5, St. Helena Bastion, Cospicua CSP 03

Email: lydiazerafa@yahoo.com

Dissertation: Ship Registration: A Maltese-EU Perspective

Drafting Project: Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 2002