Open RegistryISO: MT
Malta Ship Registry
Detailed registry intelligence and port state control performance records.
The maritime flag of Malta is classified as a Open Registry. In port state control records, it currently holds a White List status on the Paris MoU and a White List status on the Tokyo MoU. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) classifies vessels registered here under the Targeted category.
Port State Control Performance
Paris MoU
European and North Atlantic region
White List
Tokyo MoU
Asia-Pacific region
White List
USCG Status
United States Coast Guard
Targeted
⚓ Registration Type
Malta operates as a Open Registry.
Open registries (often called flags of convenience) allow foreign shipowners to register vessels under their flag, providing flexibility in crewing and taxation.