The Zammit family has been linked with shipping and marine related operations since the 1930′s. During these years, the Zammits were appointed as one of the main suppliers to the British Forces on the Island and in their efforts to fulfil their supply commitments to the British Garrison stationed in Malta, it was felt necessary to venture into chartering of vessels to secure timely and adequate supplies in spite of the untold difficult circumstances of the time. During the early fifties, Eucharist took over his father’s business and in 1957, he reorganised the business and operated under the trade name of E. Zammit & Co. It was about this time that he undertook the passenger and car ferry services between the Maltese Islands, a tender which was won against stiff competition. This service continued to be run by E. Zammit & Co. with annual tenders being won up to 1979 when the Government of the time decided to set up the Gozo Channel Co. Limited to run the service as a parastatal company. The Group retained substantial shareholding in this company till the early 1990’s.
The business’s increasing dependence on international trade reinforced the family’s intentions to extend their interests in the marine industry. Various types of vessels including freighters, passenger carriers, dredgers and tugboats have been bought, managed, chartered and sold. In fact, for a time in the 1980’s the Zammit also operated a passenger ferry service in the Middle East.
In recent years, the Group has again re-established its presence in the Mediterranean Shipping Industry through equity participation and joint ventures in shipping companies and ship management of a number of vessels. In fact, in collaboration with North Cypriot partners, the Group started a new passenger ferry service between the ports of Mersin (Turkey) and Tripoli (Lebanon).
N E W S E R V I C E - MEDITERRANEAN MARITIME SERVICES LTD.
Ro-Ro/Passenger Ferry Service – Valletta Port, MALTA to Tripoli Port, LIBYA
The service will be operating from Valletta Cruise Port Terminal (next to Valletta Waterfront) to Tripoli Port, Libya.
The price tariffs and regular service schedule (starting from Monday, the 14th November 2011) are as follows:
| MEDITERRANEAN MARITIME SERVICES Ltd |
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| WEEKLY SCHEDULE | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| (hours) | (hours) | (hours) | (hours) | (hours) | (hours) | (hours) | |
| Arrival Valletta, Malta | 10.00 | ||||||
| Departure Valletta, Malta | 18.00 | ||||||
| Arrival Tripoli, Libya | 10.00 | ||||||
| Departure Tripoli, Libya | 16.00 | ||||||
N.B. the first maiden voyage will be made on Wednesday, the 9th November 2011 departing Valletta Port @ 18.00 hours, and returning on Friday, the 11th November 2011 departing Tripoli Port @ 18.00 hours.
For further details and information please contact us on Tel +356 21221166/22781294
SCHEDULE OF PRICES: One-way Two-way
Euro (€) Euro (€)
Passenger accommodation in cabins:
- Per Cabin class A (with Shower & WC)
- Sleeps 2 300 450
- Sleeps 3 400 550
- Sleeps 4 450 650
- Per Cabin class B (only wash hand basin)
- Sleeps 2 250 375
- Sleeps 3 350 475
- Sleeps 4 400 575
Passenger accommodation in Dormitory: 105 135
Passenger seating in Luxury seats:
- Per seat 90 125
Passenger seating in Economy seats:
- Per seat 85 115
Passenger with vehicle:
- Car 45 65
- Pickup 90 110
- LCV up to 3.5 tons 135 155
- LCV 3.5 tons to 5 tons 180 200
- LCV 5 tons to 7.5 tons 225 250
- LCV over 7.5 tons 270 300
- Motorcycles 30 45
Freight rates Euro (€)
- Per 20’ container 450
- Per 40’ container 750
- Per long Trailer 900
Empties are charged @ 33% of the full freight rates as per above.
