About Us - AML

AML was founded with a passionate and determined spirit to drive one mission, to offer an exceptional quality service while providing the right solutions for our customers in the Maritime industry.

Why is this important? Every day offers new challenges which we are all faced with; maritime operations can be complex, are time consuming and require hands on persons who anticipate problems as it can be very costly if not done properly or carried out efficiently. Regulations constantly evolve and this requires persons in the industry to understand and implement the changes required.

We had noticed there were always more problems than available fast and responsive solutions to keep up with these constant changing industry demands. After years of dealing with these issues, it turns out there is a simple explanation; we set out to create a company that is fast and agile, with a knowledgeable and passionate team of experts in place to create quality driven solutions in the Maritime sector.

In 2002, a team of ex-captains who lived and breathed the vessels led the way to develop practices that ensure any challenges faced within our clients day-to-day operations were met with as much efficiency to ensure the best tailor-made outcome.

Our services cover a multiple of disciplines. We offer solutions from securing the right crew to vessels, port and husbandry agency services, importation of yachts and managing yacht leasing structures, registering vessels under the Malta flag and any corporate-related matters. Everything we do is provided directly with our own 24hr advisors who have a deep knowledge of the vessels, based in Malta, the heart of the Mediterranean.

Our answer to exceptional service is based on our belief of being an extension to your business. Your challenge becomes our challenge; equally personal and concerned. For over 20 years this is our legacy we have built and deliver every, single day.

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Suzanne Brincat Dowdall

Managing Director

Suzanne started her career in the shipping industry in 1994. She is a Certified Public Accountant, specializing in Maltese Taxation and has over 30 years’ experience in Ship and Crew management with a Diploma in Crew Management through Lloyd’s Maritime Academy. Suzanne has held various top managerial positions in Finance during her career and has also sat on the Board of Directors of a number of Maltese companies.

Suzanne joined AML in 2002 at incorporation stage and was in charge of all matters relating to the company setup. She held the position of General Manager at AML for 3 years until she was selected to sit on the Board of Directors in January 2013. Suzanne became the Managing Director in January 2018 and in 2020 Suzanne acquired all the equity of AML and now manages and owns the company.

Suzanne is an active member of the Malta Institute of Accountants, the Malta Chamber of Commerce, the Malta Maritime Law Association, and the Malta Maritime Forum.

In 2025 Suzanne co-founded Wista Malta (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) whose mission is empower women and connect industry allies across Malta's maritime world.

Karl Cutajar

Maritime Senior Executive

Karl began his maritime career in 2009 within the shipping industry. After graduating as an Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) in 2011, he went on to command a research vessel. Over the years, Karl gained extensive seagoing experience, serving as an officer on various passenger ships and later as a Safety Superintendent in the oil and chemical sector. He has also lectured in several maritime courses in Malta and played a key role in launching the island’s first superyacht-focused training academy.

Between 2020 and 2025, Karl served as Captain aboard several superyachts, building extensive expertise in yacht management, crewing, and technical operations. His leadership and professionalism earned him international recognition, including a nomination for Best Captain under 500GT.

In October 2025, Karl joined AML as a Maritime Senior Executive, where he currently oversees operations and the Malta Flag registration departments. Drawing on his comprehensive background in the superyacht industry, Karl provides valuable guidance to yacht owners, captains, and crew involved in both commercial and private operations.

About Malta

Malta is an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, equidistant from Europe, Africa, Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. It has three large natural harbours, namely the Grand Harbour, Marsamxett Harbour and Marsaxlokk Harbour, the latter being where Malta has its main transhipment logistic cargo terminal. Malta also has a number of marinas which are situated in the Grand Harbour, Portomaso, Msida, Manuel Island and Mgarr (Gozo). Malta’s strategic location offers excellent opportunities vis-à-vis to just-in-time deliveries, bunkering, servicing of vessels and repairs and timely crew changes.

Malta is a member of the EU, Euro zone and a party to the Schengen agreement. It has adopted the Euro as its official currency. It is a country which is very rich in history and is an excellent place to visit due to its numerous places of interest, the hospitality of its people who speak English fluently.

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Policy Statement

Customer satisfaction is our primary goal and this is achieved through our reliable, efficient and cost effective service. Thanks to our highly qualified and experienced staff who are very well conversant with the maritime regulations and by our understanding of our clients’ expectations and requirements, helps us to ensure that those needs are met through the highest standard of service. By virtue of our commitment, professional expertise and our worldwide contacts with reputable partners, this makes us the ideal partner for your vessels.

Quality Statement

The management of AML-Atlantis Management Ltd looks back on a long period of successful crew management and vessel flag registration. This success was only possible by a continuous high quality standard of services. We know that our present clients will only be our future clients if they are satisfied. The future of our commercial success can only be guaranteed if the quality level of our services will be continuously increased at a reasonable cost structure compared with the safety of the vessel and cargo, and protection of the environment.

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Our team at AML can assist you with various marine advisory services through our combined knowledge and several years of experience in ship management, maritime technical roles, crew management and seafaring, finance and audit.