The overall mission of MARAD is to promote the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine. General information, history, news, publications, and office locations available at website.
Established in 1994, the key functions of MAL are prescribed by the ratified international conventions, intergovernmental agreements pertaining to maritime safety, the Maritime Code of the Republic of Latvia, the Port Law and other national rules and regulations.
Malta Maritime Authority supervises the organization and administration of primary maritime services, including ship and yacht registrations, management and operation of the Port of Valletta and yacht marinas.
Its history, task and duties, maritime safety, and statistics. Information about icebreakers and pleasure boating. Vessels and timetables for the public transports.