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AFM Maritime Squadron Logs Over 10,000 Hours in 2025
The Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron accumulated over 10,000 operational hours in 2025, conducting patrols, inspections and law enforcement operations. Minister Glenn Bedingfield visited headquarters to highlight the Squadron's maritime security role.
By Malta News AI Desk / 08/08/2026
The Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron accumulated more than 10,000 operational hours at sea during 2025, carrying out hundreds of patrols, inspections, boardings, law enforcement operations, assistance to vessels and interventions related to irregular migration.
Minister for Home Affairs and Security Glenn Bedingfield visited the Maritime Squadron's headquarters at Hay Wharf, Floriana. He toured the offshore patrol vessel P61 and was briefed on its operational capabilities in maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations and maritime security protection. He also visited the engineering workshops where personnel maintain and provide technical support to the fleet.
The Maritime Squadron's responsibilities include safeguarding Malta's territorial waters, conducting search and rescue operations, combating smuggling and illegal trafficking, and providing support to the Malta Police Force and other national authorities.
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