J.B. Sorotto is a long established company that provides a complete range of agency services, ship registration, brokerage, corporate and vessel support services. 

Our experienced team of professionals offer round-the- clock support and their knowledge of local procedures ensures that all necessary requirements are fulfilled. 

While our maritime traditions and capabilities remain at the heart of what we do, we have built upon our expertise to provide corporate, fiscal and administrative competencies that integrate with modern business requirements. 

J.B. Sorotto’s goal is to provide its clients with a reliable, cost effective and efficient service.

Contact Information

Address (HQ):
Exchange Buildings, Republic Street,, Valletta
VLT 1117, Malta


Tel.: +356 2229 6600
Fax: +356 2125 0326
Email: info@jbsorotto.com.mt
Website: http://www.jbsorotto.com.mt/

Contact People

Jonathan Taylor-East
Head of Business Development and Corporate Services

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Maltese
Marvin Mifsud
Agency Manager

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Maltese
Spyro Sorotos
Spyro Sorotos
Chairman
Languages: English

Jonathan Taylor-East
Jonathan Taylor-East
Head of Business Development & Corporate Services
 

Patricia Caruana
Patricia Caruana
Registration Manager
 

Marvin Mifsud
Marvin Mifsud
Agency Manager
 

Roberto Gusman
Roberto Gusman
Accounts and Administration Manager
 

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Spyro Sorotos

Chairman

LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English

Company Information

KEY EXECUTIVES
Jonathan Taylor-East
Head of Business Development & Corporate Services
Patricia Caruana
Registration Manager
Marvin Mifsud
Agency Manager
Roberto Gusman
Accounts and Administration Manager

DATE FOUNDED
1877
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
1-10
COMPANY TYPE
Limited Liability Company
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English, Greek, Italian, Maltese
J.B. Sorotto provides a full range of Port and Off-Port Limit agency services for all types of vessels calling at or off Malta, including: – Husbandry, Cargo operations (including transshipments) and liner agency – Cruise Liner Agency and Shore Excursions – Supervision of commercial operations in liaison with Terminals – Crew changes – Bunkering – Ship Supplies – Spares, Underwater Surveys and Hull Cleaning – ‘Ship to Ship' operations including hiring of fenders and hoses – Ship and Yacht dry-docking and afloat repairs – Oil Tanking – Grain Transshipment and Storage
Following the enactment of the Maltese Merchant Shipping Act in 1973 we pioneered the development of the Maltese Flag and Ship Register. J.B. Sorotto provides Ship and Yacht Registration services under the Malta flag as well as the setting up of Pleasure Yacht leasing structures in Malta for VAT purposes. We offer advice, help navigate through the process, offer guidance on the incentives and provide ongoing administrative support with vessel registration in Malta.
Our extensive network allows us to assist our clients with the purchase and/or sale of all types of vessels. Our experience includes private sales as well as judicial sales, including buyer representation. We are able to provide pre-sale inspections, valuable market intelligence and are well placed to assist with negotiations at all stages of a transaction. In addition, we specialise in ancillary support services such as agency, registration and corporate matters. We take pride in building long term client relationships and have established a leading market share in both Greece and Norway.
J.B. Sorotto provides comprehensive 360° solutions for your individually tailored Malta set-up including Ship and Yacht Registration under the Malta flag, Pleasure Yacht leasing structures for VAT purposes and company incorporation, from inception through to ongoing administrative and reporting requirements. We can assist with finding tax efficient solutions to your business operations and provide company incorporation services in Malta, as well as other ancillary services. Today our customer base includes some of the most prominent players in the transportation and maritime industry around the globe
SERVICES
Port Agency
Vessel Registration in Malta
Brokerage
Corporate Services
Spyro Sorotos

Spyro became Chairman of J.B. Sorotto in 2009.

In 2001 he set up an Engineering Consultancy business providing technical support for large Oil and Gas EPC companies including AMEC, ENI Snamprogetti, Petrofac and Chicago Bridge and Iron. The consultancy has worked on new offshore platforms for example Sakhalin Island eastern Russia; UK North Sea; import and export LNG facilities in Nigeria, UK, China, Chile, Qatar and Peru.

Previously, Spyro spent 34 years with Shell where he gained valuable experience on a variety of vessels such as product, crude oil and VLCC tankers, as well as LNG carriers. He obtained his DTI Extra First Class Combined Certificate in 1982.

In addition he worked in Technical Materials Procurement; North Sea offshore installations and refineries; Design and Project Management for Shell UK and Shell Aviation.


Jonathan Taylor-East
Patricia Caruana
Marvin Mifsud
Marvin has been with the company since 2006. Over the years Marvin has built strong competences in vessel and port agency working on a multitude of vessels ranging from the simplest of barges to the more complex vessels including cruise liners, LNG carriers, tankers, bulkers as well as luxury superyachts. Having worked at different levels within the company he has built strong relationships with both local operators and authorities and is fully conversant with the local maritime rules and regulations. Marvin’s maritime capabilities means he understands the operational aspect of our clients’ businesses. Today Marvin heads the port agency and husbandry department of J.B. Sorotto Limited.
Roberto Gusman
Roberto Gusman joined J.B. Sorotto in 2005. He heads the Accounts Department and has gained over 30 years’ experience in the accountancy field both locally and overseas, with more than 13 in the maritime sector.

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