This may at times, bring about certain difficulties relative to the applicability and enforceability of certain clauses in a seafarer’s employment agreement as well as a whole Pandora’s box in relation to a plethora of conflict of law issues which may arise.

Unlike most shore-based employees, seafarers operate within and beyond national borders and are thus governed by a variety of international and national regulations. The Maltese maritime industry has invested heavily in the well-being of seafarers, and this is made apparent mostly vis-à-vis the social security legislation applicable to seafarers in Malta. Whilst there are many factors which have alleviated Malta’s ranking in recent decades, it is common knowledge that seafarers and what they bring to the table, are often overlooked. Inarguably, Malta’s reputation has continued to excel through its rise in becoming one of the world’s most dependable marine service centres. Malta has long played a significant part in the Mediterranean’s economic activity so much so that it is highly regarded as a point of confluence for commerce between Europe and Africa.

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