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Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 NewsShipping, Yachting and Transport

Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

The 2016 Amendments to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 entered into force on 8 January 2019. These amendments introduced specific provisions to provide further protection to seafarers against shipboard harassment and bullying, and to allow for an extension of the validity of full term Maritime Labour Certificates.Guideline B4.3.1 concerning the provisions on occupational accidents, injuries and diseases has been amended so as to include harassment and bullying. Additionally, a reference is provided to the latest Guidance on eliminating shipboard harassment and bullying, jointly published by the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers Federation. A copy…
MamoTCV
25th January 2019
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Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 NewsShipping, Yachting and Transport

Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

The 2016 Amendments to the Code of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 entered into force on 8 January 2019. These amendments introduced specific provisions to provide further protection to seafarers against shipboard harassment and bullying, and to allow for an extension of the validity of full term Maritime Labour Certificates. Guideline B4.3.1 concerning the provisions on occupational accidents, injuries and diseases has been amended so as to include harassment and bullying. Additionally, a reference is provided to the latest Guidance on eliminating shipboard harassment and bullying, jointly published by the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers Federation.…
MamoTCV
25th January 2019
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European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum Publishes its First Thematic Report NewsTelecoms, Media & Technology

European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum Publishes its First Thematic Report

On the 16th of October 2018, the European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum published its first thematic report which explores the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation in light of the rise of one of the world's most disruptive new technologies, the Blockchain. The Report outlines the main concerns relating to the co-existence of the provisions of the GDPR and blockchain technology, which have to date not been conclusively settled by the data protection authorities, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) or in court. It is important not to assume that using blockchain technology automatically makes an application more…
MamoTCV
14th January 2019
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European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum Publishes its First Thematic Report NewsTelecoms, Media & Technology

European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum Publishes its First Thematic Report

On the 16th of October 2018, the European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum published its first thematic report which explores the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation in light of the rise of one of the world's most disruptive new technologies, the Blockchain. The Report outlines the main concerns relating to the co-existence of the provisions of the GDPR and blockchain technology, which have to date not been conclusively settled by the data protection authorities, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) or in court. It is important not to assume that using blockchain technology automatically makes an application more…
MamoTCV
14th January 2019
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Malta Budget 2019 News

Malta Budget 2019

Below are the salient points of the Malta Budget for 2019, which was presented to the House of Representatives by the Hon. Prof. Edward Scicluna, Minister of Finance, on 22 November 2018.Economic PerformanceMalta registered the highest fiscal surplus in the EU – Malta registered a surplus of €392.7 million, equivalent to 3.5% of GDP in 2017. Government debt has been reduced to 47% of GDP.Economic growth – Malta registered an economic growth of 5.4% in the first 6 months of 2018.Unemployment rate – Malta registered a record unemployment rate of 3.8%.Cost of living – The Minister announced that the cost…
MamoTCV Advocates
23rd October 2018
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Malta Budget 2019 News

Malta Budget 2019

Below are the salient points of the Malta Budget for 2019, which was presented to the House of Representatives by the Hon. Prof. Edward Scicluna, Minister of Finance, on 22 November 2018.Economic PerformanceMalta registered the highest fiscal surplus in the EU – Malta registered a surplus of €392.7 million, equivalent to 3.5% of GDP in 2017. Government debt has been reduced to 47% of GDP.Economic growth – Malta registered an economic growth of 5.4% in the first 6 months of 2018.Unemployment rate – Malta registered a record unemployment rate of 3.8%.Cost of living – The Minister announced that the cost…
MamoTCV Advocates
23rd October 2018