The Joseph Muscat administrations between 2013 and 2019 saw the highest average number of military vessels being granted permission to berth in Malta’s ports. The Lawrence Gonzi administrations between 2004 and 2012 saw an average of 62 military vessels per year berth in Malta. The yearly average dropped drastically to 39 military ships in the four years since Robert Abela has been in power. The lowest number of military vessels to visit was 15 in 2021. The PQ contained no other information but military ships often use these stopovers to rest their crew and take on supplies after a tour of duty.

Source: Libya Today November 18, 2024 05:17 UTC