Trader Marine

Trader Marine Yacht Services Ltd has been buying, selling and chartering boats in Malta since 1991, which makes it one of the longer established names on the Ta' Xbiex waterfront. Its office on the seafront is the base for yacht sales, brokerage, charters and a set of related services, from finance and insurance introductions to marina consultancy, aimed at private owners and buyers as well as people working in the maritime trade.

Edward Woods, the managing director, is the person most closely associated with the business, and he has built a name in local boating for straight dealing and consistency. Cassidy Woods, the sales director, has more than twenty years in the industry. On VisitMalta.co.uk the company appears in our directories of marina services in Malta and yacht brokers in Malta.

Yachts for sale and brokerage

Boat sales sit at the heart of the business. Trader Marine offers new yachts, a sizeable choice of pre-owned boats already in Malta, and stock boats for buyers who would rather not wait for a new build. Its brokerage work covers both local and foreign vessels, so a buyer from the UK can compare boats lying in Maltese waters with options elsewhere through a single contact.

Over the years the company has represented well-known builders, acting as the official Fairline agent in Malta and more recently as agent for Numarine, and Quarken also features among its brands. It is the exclusive representative in the Maltese Islands for Breeze Yachting, a partnership that covers brokerage, charter, yacht management and refit work for both sides of a sale.

Charters and shared ownership

Not everyone wants to own a boat outright. For those people Trader Marine arranges yacht charters and fractional ownership, where a yacht and its running costs are shared between several owners. Charters are not limited to Malta: Greece and Turkey charters are on offer, and the company has written about longer trips to Sicily and beyond.

Its news and events pages give a flavour of what a charter can involve, with pieces on private evening cruises around Valletta's Grand Harbour, proposals and weddings on board, what to pack and which wines suit a day at sea. Charter guests who want to see the capital from land as well can use our Valletta guide, and those keen to explore the sister island will find ideas in our guide to Gozo.

Finance, insurance and wider services

For a yacht bought through Trader Marine, finance of up to 70% of the purchase price can be arranged through its strategic partner, St Julians Maritime Finance, on new and second-hand boats alike. This is aimed at buyers who would like the pleasures of ownership without committing a large amount of capital at the outset.

As an introducer, the company can also obtain insurance quotes for private and commercial yachts, with premiums that are keenly priced while still offering broad cover. Beyond boats, it provides marina consultancy for marina and waterfront development projects, an entry point into Malta's maritime industry through its network of contacts, private jet charter through a partnership with DC Aviation, and access to luxury property in Malta through a property partner.

Visiting the office and getting in touch

The office is at 4 Ta' Xbiex Sea Front, a couple of minutes on foot from the Royal Malta Yacht Club. Buyers flying in to view a boat or meet the team can stay at one of the nearby hotels in Sliema and Gżira.

Prices and opening hours are not published, since every sale, charter and finance package is arranged around the client. The simplest first step is a short note saying whether you are looking to buy, sell, charter or insure a yacht, or need help with something else. Send it using the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will forward it to Trader Marine, who will reply to you directly.