Est. 1990 · Republic of Malta
Malta’s largest & leading photo library.
Over 10 million images of ships, aircraft, military and the Maltese Islands — aerial photography, surveillance and maritime research since 1990.
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Twelve corners of a working sea
From the daily traffic of Grand Harbour to high-altitude aerial surveys — every frame is catalogued, identified and licence-ready.
01 Shipping Cargo, tankers, container vessels, ferries and the daily traffic of a working harbour. Open archive ↗ 
02 Military Warships, naval auxiliaries and defence assets visiting and based across the Mediterranean. Open archive ↗ 
03 Maltese Islands Malta, Gozo and Comino — coastlines, fortifications, heritage and island life from the air. Open archive ↗ 
04 Maritime Aerial Photography Bespoke aerial surveys of vessels, ports and offshore operations. Open archive ↗ 
05 Aircraft Airliners, military aircraft, helicopters, amphibians and airshow action. Open archive ↗ 
06 AFM The Armed Forces of Malta — Maritime Squadron, Air Wing, parades and units. Open archive ↗ 
07 Emergency Vehicles Ambulances, fire-fighting, civil protection and police vehicles at work. Open archive ↗ 
08 Filming Marine units, movie productions and on-location coverage shot in Malta. Open archive ↗ 
09 Libya Uprising Documentary coverage from the 2011 Libyan conflict and Misurata. Open archive ↗ 
10 Trucks & Buses Heavy haulage, commercial fleets and Malta’s evolving public transport. Open archive ↗ 
11 Photographed in Italy Vessels and scenes captured across Italian waters and ports. Open archive ↗ 
12 Photographed in UK Maritime and aviation subjects photographed in the United Kingdom. Open archive ↗ Behind the lens
A passion for ships, told from the air.
Formed in August 1990 by a team of professional photographers, Malta Ship Photos & Action Photos is the largest and leading photo library on the Maltese Islands — specialising in aerial photography, aerial surveillance and maritime research.
“Photography and ships are two of his passions in life — a combination which produces memorable and pleasant reflections.” Capt. Lawrence Dalli MWO · BSc Hons (Marine Biology) · BIPPRead our story→
What we do
From commission to archive
Aerial Photography
Our core craft since 1990 — precise air-to-vessel and air-to-coast imagery across the Maltese Islands and beyond.
Aerial Surveillance
Operational monitoring of vessels, ports and offshore activity for commercial and institutional clients.
Maritime Research
Identification, archival cross-referencing and documentation drawn from a 10-million-image library.
Photo Licensing
High-resolution stock and bespoke commissions licensed for editorial, commercial and corporate use.
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