Emanuele Grimaldi takes over as MISA President

By 2026 Newsletter week 42

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed President of the Malta International Shipowners Association (MISA), following its AGM in Valletta on 9 October. A founding member, he succeeds Marily Frangista, who becomes Vice President, while John Coustas remains Secretary/Treasurer.

The appointment comes as Malta’s ship register reaches 94 million gross tonnes, reinforcing its position as Europe’s largest. Grimaldi recently concluded his term as Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and previously led Confitarma and European Shipowners (ECSA).