IN THE NEWS Sabrina Zahra As from this edition of T-21, we are introducing this new section with the latest news updates covering events and other news items which took place over the last few weeks and which are relevant to the transportation sector and related infrastructure.
Online Services in relation to yacht and boat registration under the Valletta Registry Online Services in relation to yacht and boat registration under the Valletta Registry, as of Monday 15th March 2021. In
an
effort
transmission
to of
reduce
the
COVID‑19,
Transport Malta has implemented measures
to
provide
online
services in relation to yacht and
All yacht and boat owners, including
the tag, shall still be valid and will
fishing vessels, are to make any
automatically be extended until the
requests for services under the
31st of October 2021.
Valletta Registry by email on shipreg.tm@transport.gov.mt.
This means that everyone who
Alternatively, customers may wish
holds this type of permit may still
to call on +356 21250360 for the
be able to operate in the coming
appropriate guidance on the nature
months. In spite of this, Transport
of service required.
Malta
New arrangements for the Extension for the Validity of Driver Permits and Driver Tag
boat registration under the Valletta Registry. These services include: • Renewal of the Certificate of Registry • Provisional
and
permanent
registration • Transfer of Ownership • Any other ancillary services
As a consequence of the COVID‑19 pandemic, and in order to reduce the length of time for the renewal of Driver Permits and Driver Tag, and since there is a need for related verifications from tertiary entities before these are renewed, Transport Malta is making arrangements so that any driver permit and driver
All payments are to be made by Debit or Credit Card.
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will
still
be
renewing
Driver Permits and Driver Tag
tag which expired on the 1st of December 2020 or after, regardless of the expiry date which is found on
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upon receiving the necessary verifications explained above. All
the
terms,
conditions
obligations
established
Passenger
Transport
Regulations,
Taxi
in
and the
Services Services
Regulations and Light Passenger Transport Services and Vehicle Hire Services Regulations shall be applicable to holders of these Driver Permits and Driver Tags. This arrangement has been made with the coming into force of the 2021 Regulations regarding the Extension of the Validity of Driver Permits and Driver Tag.
