Maritime Industry
Operating in the Maltese Marine sector means following Cap. 646 (The H&S at Work Act) alongside the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Collisions) Regulations.
Key Local Context for 2026:
The 2026 Extreme Weather Instrument: Under Administrative Instrument No. 1 of 2026, maritime and shore-side work must now follow strict protocols during Red Alert Weather Warnings. Websedia ensures your dockyard or marina has a pre-prepared plan to secure vessels, cranes, and loose equipment before high winds or sea surges hit.
Commercial Vessel Code (15th Edition): We ensure your shore-side support and vessel maintenance schedules align with Transport Malta’s 2025/2026 commercial standards, preventing the “wrongdoings” that lead to port-state detentions.
Shipyard & Dockside Safety: Whether it’s a carpenter in a boatyard or a large-scale repair facility, the “eye for detail” is required to manage machinery safety and toxic exposure risks (antifouling, sandblasting).
The Preemptive Strike: Marine businesses are often subject to surprise inspections due to their high-risk nature. Our approach regulates your facility before the OHSA arrives, putting your mind at ease and your license in safe standing.
Included Services
We offer a specialized suite of maritime H&S deliverables:
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Risk Assessments: Focused on high-risk dockside activities, including confined space entry, hot work (welding), and working over or near water.
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Safety Training: Sector-specific modules such as Manual Handling for stevedores and tailored Extreme Weather Safety for deck and shore crews.
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Incident Investigations: Forensic analysis of maritime near-misses, bodily harm, or equipment failure to satisfy both OHSA and maritime reporting duties.
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Health & Safety Policy Development: Bespoke policies for maritime entities, drafted with our signature 24-hour turnaround.
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Compliance Audits: Evaluating your shipyard or marina against the latest 2026 Administrative Instruments and Transport Malta codes.
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Emergency Preparedness: Developing evacuation and rescue plans for vessels and dockyards, including man-overboard and chemical spill protocols.
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Workplace Inspections: Regular walkthroughs of piers, workshops, and vessels to identify corrosion, electrical hazards, and “wrongdoings” before they lead to fines.
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Pregnant Women & Young Workers Risk Assessments: Mandatory reviews (S.L. 646.04 & 646.05) to ensure expectant mothers or young apprentices are not exposed to hazardous maritime environments or excessive physical strain.