Transport Malta | Annual Report 2020
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Main objectives and policies Transport Malta is the Authority for Transport in Malta as set up by Act XV of 2009. As a Government authority, Transport Malta was set up to assume the functions previously exercised by the Malta Maritime Authority, the Malta Transport Authority, and the Department of Civil Aviation.
The Authority shall endeavour to achieve the following main objectives and policies:
• develop integrated transport policies aimed at achieving
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standardise practices in the transport sector in Malta in
line with international norms and with those of the
European Union in particular;
modal shifts that favour public transport and
non‑polluting strategies;
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ensure the development of an efficient and socially
sustainable public transport system in Malta;
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promote the maritime and civil aviation facilities of Malta
and the registration of ships and aircraft under the
Maltese flag;
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promote policies that favour the development of Malta
units and directorates. These include maritime (ports,
as a maritime hub in the Mediterranean and as an entry
yachting and merchant shipping), traffic management,
port to the European Union;
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land transportation, roads, infrastructure and civil aviation.
encourage measures for the development of civil
Corporate, financial, strategic, enforcement and ICT services
aviation and ancillary services, and in particular of air
are implemented horizontally across the Authority’s structure.
transport services of both passengers and cargo;
Following the establishment of roads agency Infrastructure
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ensure that the administration, services and operations
of ports and yachting centres in Malta are more efficient
and cost‑effective;
• provide a sound financial basis for the Authority to be
able to achieve target returns and investments;
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manage traffic and promote traffic safety; develop and maintain maritime infrastructure; manage port security and promote safety at sea.
Transport Malta encompasses operational and supporting
Malta in 2018, Transport Malta has retained its regulatory role with regard to Malta’s road network.
