JDV Co Ltd

JDV Co Ltd is a Marsa business that looks after boats and yachts for owners who want dependable care on the island. Its three main lines are guardianage, yacht repair and maintenance, and marine maintenance consultancy, delivered by a team that is qualified and well trained to meet what clients expect. The office is on Triq il-Pitkali in Marsa.

If you keep a boat in Malta but live in the UK, the arrangement is easy to picture: someone you trust visits regularly, checks the vessel and arranges any work. The business is listed in our directories of boat repair in Malta and marina services in Malta.

Guardianage and diving

Guardianage is the care of a boat while the owner is away. JDV checks the vessel every week and runs its systems, then cleans it inside, outside and underwater so that it is ready when you arrive. For a UK owner who visits a few times a year, this is the service that keeps a boat in good order between trips, and it saves you from arriving to a dusty cabin and a flat battery. Ask what a regular visit includes for your type of vessel, since engines, generators and other equipment all have their own needs.

The diving side covers underwater inspections, repairs, and cleaning and polishing of the hull and propeller. The team can also carry out repairs on board at sea, provide diver services and supply crew, which is handy when a problem arises away from the berth. Boats that spend the summer cruising towards places like the Blue Lagoon at Comino or across to the Gozo guide destinations benefit from this kind of support, because a problem found early is usually cheaper and quicker to put right than one found halfway through a trip.

Repairs, hydraulics, welding and electrics

Repair and maintenance work covers main engines and auxiliaries, generators, gearboxes, pneumatics, cranes, windlasses, and bow and stern thrusters (the small propellers that help a boat manoeuvre in a marina). On the hard, meaning when the boat is out of the water, the team services or replaces sea cocks, propeller shaft bearings, rudder bearings and seals, and shaft seals.

Hydraulic work extends to gangways, cranes and bathing platforms. Stainless steel fabrication, welding and repairs are also offered. On the electrical side, JDV works on AC and DC systems, including installing and repairing navigation equipment, chargers, generators and inverters, and it is an authorised reseller for Simrad equipment. It supplies several well known brands of starting, service and deep cycle batteries.

Engines, tools and charter yacht care

JDV is the exclusive supplier and support partner in Malta for Mermaid Marine and JCB DieselMax diesel engines, and it is the exclusive agent in Malta for Red Box. That makes it a useful contact if you are replacing an engine or need parts and ongoing support for those makes on the island.

The business also stresses care for charter yachts and rental boats, since a smooth holiday afloat depends on the vessel's condition. Engine servicing, hydraulic maintenance, electrical work and regular inspections keep a chartered boat in good shape. Our things to do in Malta and best beaches in Malta guides give ideas for a sailing holiday, and the Malta weather guide helps you choose when to go.

Visiting and getting started

Marsa lies close to the capital, so a visit to the office can fit around a day exploring. Our Valletta guide and the Three Cities guide cover the harbour area, and flights to Malta from the UK arrive within easy reach.

To ask about guardianage, a repair or an engine, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to JDV Co Ltd.