Capt. Fritz Farrugia, Master Mariner by background, with a maritime career and education and training that started in Malta followed by further training and education in the United Kingdom where he obtained his Master Mariner Certificate of Competency. A career that extended to world-wide sailing, specialising on board Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers with International companies.

 He has been employed with the Ports & Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta since 2015, joining as Deputy Harbour Master and to date occupying the position of Chief Officer and Harbour Master withing the Ports & Yachting Directorate.