Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce Yachting Services Trade Section led by chairman Wilfred Sultana, on Tuesday had talks with Labour leader Alfred Sant at the Labour party headquarters in Hamrun, when three main areas of action were highlighted by the section – the need for more berthing, the need for more hard-standing facilities, and the issue of privatisation of Malta Maritime Authority marinas.

The delegation included secretary John A. Huber and executive committee member Mark Vassallo, who were accompanied by the chamber’s senior executive for PR, policy and planning, Reuben Sciberras.

During the meeting the YSTS presented a memorandum which it has compiled for political parties, with suggestions and proposals to be included in the electoral programmes for the upcoming general elections in 2008.

Dr Sant welcomed the suggestions and said that the MLP recognised the importance of this sector as part of the Maltese economy. He said that they would be consulting with the chamber’s Yachting Services Trade Section when discussing issues pertaining to the industry.