/internal/media/dispatcher/6242/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Karmenu Falzon27 November 2020Karmenu Falzon, Rachel GrilloKarmenu FalzonThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Carmelo entered the dockyard in 1948, as an electrical fitter apprentice. He was assigned to the electronics department then known as the Radio Shop. Eventually he was promoted to the Commercial and Sales Department involved mainly with repair of ships from the Maghreb countries. He retired in 1995.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/692/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6490/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Emmanuel Attard30 November 2020Emmanuel Attard, Rachel GrilloEmmanuel AttardThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Emmanuel Attard entered the dockyard as an engine fitter in 1955 during the Admiralty period. He remembers the transition period from Naval to Commercial yard. He eventually moved to a position of a recorder where he monitored employees’ work schedules and other work related to the workers’ attendance data. He retired from the shipyard in 1999.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/693/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6248/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joseph Camilleri (Mosti)1 December 2020Joseph Camilleri (Mosti), Rachel GrilloJoseph Camilleri (Mosti)This recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joseph entered the yard in 1953 as a patternmaker apprentice, even though he was not aware what the trade involved. He completed his apprenticeship when Bailey took over the yard from the Admiralty. He left the dockyard in 1973 and went as an instructor at the Trade Schools, where he stayed up to retirement.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/694/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6256/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Vincenti2 December 2020John Vincenti, Rachel GrilloJohn VincentiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John entered the yard in 1978 as a Shipwright apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he was assigned to the New Building section and then moved on to the Shiprepair section. In 1998, he moved up the ranks and joined the Quality Control Department. In 2004, he was promoted to the position of QA/QC Manager up to 2010 when the yard closed down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/695/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6266/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Ed Puglisevich4 December 2020Ed Puglisevich, Rachel GrilloEd PuglisevichThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Ed was employed as part of the Admiralty transport section that was located at Kordin, rather than the Dockyard. He started working as a mechanic with the Admiralty in 1952. The transport section was eventually transferred to the Dockyard when Bailey took over from the Admiralty. He eventually emigrated to Canada.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/696/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6260/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Zammit4 December 2020John Zammit, Rachel GrilloJohn ZammitThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John joined the dockyard in 1955 as a Patternmaker apprentice. The patternmaker’s workshop was situated underground and then transferred to the boathouse. Due to the decrease in the patternmakers’ work, John moved to the boilershop as a sheet metal worker. He also worked with the joiners when required and mainly on passenger ships. In 1989, he was promoted to chargeman up to his retirement in 2001.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/697/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6268/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Raymond Fenech10 December 2020Raymond Fenech, Rachel GrilloRaymond FenechThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Raymond joined the dockyard as an apprentice for three years. He joined as a shipwright and he remembers very well some of the ships having major repairs during that time, as well serious accidents that happened at the dockyard. He left the shipyard in 2003 with an early retirement scheme.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/698/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6269/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Paul Carbon8 January 2021Paul Carbon, Rachel GrilloPaul CarbonThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Paul Joined the Dockyard as a fitter / turner apprentice in 1942. He practically passed his six-year apprenticeship during the World War 2. In 1955, he left Malta and emigrated to England, after that he eventually settled down in Australia.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/699/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6273/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joseph Farrell12 January 2021Joseph Farrell, Rachel GrilloJoseph FarrellThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joseph entered the dockyard in 1965 as a welder / burner. He had to do a lot of tests to reach highest qualification grade in welding and welding-procedures. He was also actively involved when the Works Committees were established. He left the Yard in 2001.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/700/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6279/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Muscat27 January 2021John Muscat, Joe MeliJohn MuscatThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John joined the dockyard as an engine fitter apprentice. After the apprenticeship he was assigned to the fitters-afloat section, where he became a chargeman. He also spent some time working also with the Newbuilding section. John retired in 1995.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/701/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6278/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joseph Bonnici27 January 2021Joseph Bonnici, Rachel GrilloJoseph BonniciThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joseph entered the dockyard in 1965 as a foundry-worker apprentice. He had a good number of family members that also worked in the dockyard. In 1981, he moved to the Shipwrights’ section, where there was the need for more workers. He left the yard in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/702/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6284/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: George Cardona29 January 2021George Cardona, Rachel GrilloGeorge CardonaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. George entered the dockyard in 1959 as an engine-fitter apprentice. He was one of the first group of apprentices to enter the yard after the take-over by Bailey. In 1977, he joined the Production and Planning Department, where he became leading planner, and subsequently Deputy Planning Manager up to his retirement in 2005.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/703/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6286/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Salvu Sant2 February 2021Salvu Sant, Joe MeliSalvu SantThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Salvu entered the shipyard as an electrical-fitter apprentice. During his apprenticeship, he was chosen to go to England through the ‘equal opportunity scheme’. After sometime as an electrical fitter, he moved to the newly formed safety department. He retired from the yard in 1997 when he was occupying the post of Liaison Officer with the Commercial Division.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/704/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6292/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Leli Buttigieg4 February 2021Leli Buttigieg, Joe MeliLeli ButtigiegThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Manuel entered the dockyard in 1959 as an engine-fitter apprentice. His first work afloat was on a submarine, that was sent to shipyard by the Admiralty to assist the new yard Owners ‘Bailey’. From engine-fitter he moved to various technical departments. Then as shiprepair manager he was involved in the refurbishment of various passenger ships. He retired in 2005 when he was occupying the post of infrastructure manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/705/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6296/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Mario Borg5 February 2021Mario Borg, Rachel GrilloMario BorgThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. After completing successfully the ‘extended training scheme’, Mario joined the dockyard and in 1981 and started his 3-year apprenticeship. On completion he was sent to the boiler shop as a steel worker. He worked on various shipbuilding projects. He left the yard in 2008 during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/706/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6299/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Alfred Cauchi9 February 2021Alfred Cauchi, Joe MeliAlfred CauchiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Alfred joined the dockyard in 1971, as a shipwright apprentice. After completing his apprenticeship, he was assigned to the shipwrights-afloat section. He passed through the ranks to foreman level. He left the yard in 2008 during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/707/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6298/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Demicoli9 February 2021Joe Demicoli, Joe MeliJoe DemicoliThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe entered the dockyard in 1966, as a shipwright apprentice. 100 apprentices were employed that year. His father was an engineer and his uncle worked in the shipyard. He moved through the ranks up to Departmental Manager. He left the yard in 2008 during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/708/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6300/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Paul Attard11 February 2021Paul Attard, Joe MeliPaul AttardThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Paul entered the dockyard in 1967, as a shipwright apprentice. He was influenced to sit for the examination by a friend of his. Although he had opportunities to move up the ranks, he chose to remain in his trade. He left the yard in 2003 with early retirement when 900 workers from the shipyard were made redundant.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/709/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6301/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: William Catania12 February 2021William Catania, Joe MeliWilliam CataniaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. William entered the dockyard in 1955, as a shipwright apprentice, when the yard was still an Admiralty Naval Dockyard. Some time after completing his apprenticeship, he joined the Drawing Office, where he gained experience. He passed through the development of drawing full-scale at the mould-loft up the computer drawing. He retired from the yard in 1998.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/710/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6303/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Freddie Micallef (Mickey)16 February 2021Freddie Micallef (il-Mickey), Joe MeliFreddie Micallef (il-Mickey)This recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Alfred entered the dockyard in 1955 as an intermediate trade-riveter and in 1956, as an Engine fitter apprentice. After completing his apprenticeship, he was assigned to the Fitters’ afloat section, where at that time work was difficult and mostly done by physical force. He contested for a member of the Dockyard Council in 1981 and in 1993 he was chosen to be Deputy Chairman up to 1997, when the Workers’ participation system came to an end. He retired in 2002 after 47 years working at the shipyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/711/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6306/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Sammy Meilaq16 February 2021Sammy Meilaq, Joe MeliSammy MeilaqThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Sammy entered the dockyard in 1965, as shipwright apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he was assigned to a gang with the afloat-section. In 1975, he was elected member of the Dockyard Council, 10 years as a member and deputy chairman and another 12 years in the role of a chairman. In 1997 his role as chairman ended, and after some time, his colleagues signed a petition for him to take role of a president of the Metal Worker’s section. He retired the yard in 2010.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/712/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6309/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: George Rizzo19 February 2021George Rizzo, Joe MeliGeorge RizzoThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. George entered the dockyard in 1949, as Electrical fitter apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he was allocated with the electricians’ afloat section. He became chargeman of electricians after 3 years. George lived the transition of the shipyard from naval to commercial. He retired as a chargeman after working 41 years in the dockyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/713/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6320/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Anthony Pulè23 February 2021Anthony Pulè, Joe MeliAnthony PulèThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Twanny entered the shipyard as an electrical apprentice in 1956, following his brothers’ footsteps. During his training at the Drawing Office, he applied for a draughtsman post and became a temporary draughtsman and after promoted to draughtsman. He was involved in various electrical work projects and retired as a leading Draughtman in 2002.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/714/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6317/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Emanuel Ellul23 February 2021Emanuel Ellul, Joe MeliEmanuel EllulThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Emanuel entered the yard as a Boilermaker apprentice in 1951. After his 6-year apprenticeship, he was a boilermaker forfouryears, living through the Admiralty-Bailey changover. He left the dockyard to attend a scholarship at the Oxford Univertisty. On his return to Malta, he worked in various positions up to the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Malta.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/715/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6315/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Debono23 February 2021John Debono, Joe MeliJohn DebonoThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John joined the dockyard in 1952 as an engine fitter apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he started working with the fitters’ afloat section. He moved through the ranks up to a positon of Shiprepair manager, where he was involved in various refurbishment projects on passenger ships. He retired from the yard in 1998 as Deputy General Manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/716/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6325/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Philip Pace25 February 2021Philip Pace, Joe MeliPhilip PaceThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Philip entered the yard in 1970 as a Joiner apprentice. He was the only joiner apprentice for that year which in a way accentuated the age-gap with the other fellow-workers. He was part of the group of workers that were sent to the shipyard 3 Maj in Yugoslavia for training in shipbuilding practices. He left the yard in 1980.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/717/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6323/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Vince Muscat25 February 2021Vince Muscat, Joe MeliVince MuscatThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Vince entered the yard 1955 as a shipwright apprentice. In 1965, he became a shipwright and witnessed the change in vessels types and the management transition from naval to commercial vessels. He then applied for the position of a welding instructor. He held this position up to retirement in 2001, teaching the dockyard apprentices, as well as dockyard workers who wanted to change trade, university students and even school children.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/718/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6328/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Francesco (Frans) Farrugia2 March 2021Francesco (Frans) Farrugia, Joe MeliFrancesco (Frans) FarrugiaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Frans entered the yard in 1972 as a boilermaker apprentice, and completed his apprenticeship in 1976. He worked for 5 years as a boilermaker afloat and then moved to the data processing department, a position that opened when the dockyard was updating its computer systems. He left the yard in 1985 to join a private company. Even though he changed his career and is now retired, he still remembers, to this day, the skills he gained from the dockyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/719/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6332/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Noel Galea2 March 2021Noel Galea, Joe MeliNoel GaleaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Noel entered the yard in 1950 as a shipwright apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he became a liner. When Bailey took over the yard from the Admiralty, the intention at that time was to introduce shipbuilding in Malta. He and his colleague were sent to a shipyard in Norway to learn prefabrication methods. He moved through the ranks up to Hull division manager and in 1990 he was assigned the position of Commercial manager up to his retirement in 1997.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/720/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6334/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Frans Scerri4 March 2021Frans Scerri, Joe MeliFrans ScerriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Frans entered the shipyard in 1955 as a joiner apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he worked in the Joiners’ Shop at the No.1 dock area. In 1964 he became an estimator with the industrial section and in 1980 he moved as leading estimator in the Newbuilding section. This Newbuilding section was moved in 1986 from the Malta Drydocks to the Malta Shipbuilding at Marsa, from where he retired in 2001 as Estimating manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/721/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6336/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Charles Azzopardi4 May 2021Charles Azzopardi, Joe MeliCharles AzzopardiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Charles joined the dockyard in 1984 after finishing from the trade school. After finishing his apprenticeship at the dockyard, he was transferred to the Malta Shipbuilding, where he started working on the Russian ships. After about eight years, he was transferred back to the the repair yard and assigned with the boiler makers. He left the yard in 2008 during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/722/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6341/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Martin Vella4 May 2021Martin Vella, Joe MeliMartin VellaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Martin joined the yard in 1971 as an electrical fitter. On completion of his apprenticeship, he was assigned to the Electronics section. In 1989, he was promoted to deputy manager of the department, and eventually, in 1994, he became an electronics manager till the day he resigned in 2000, when he started working with another company.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/723/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6345/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: George Scicluna6 May 2021George Scicluna, Joe MeliGeorge SciclunaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. George entered the yard in 1972 as a Smith apprentice. He followed his two brothers that were already working there. After completion his apprenticeship, he worked as a smith involved in various works on anchors and chains. With his experience working at heights, he and others were also involved in projects like the Kordin pavilion, where they installed the roof beams, etc. He left the yard in 2008 during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/724/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6347/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Vince Micallef6 May 2021Vince Micallef, Joe MeliVince MicallefThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Vince entered the dockyard in 1972 as a shipwright apprentice. In 1976 he completed his apprenticeship and after some time as a shipwright be become a shipwright liner. He then progressed through the ranks up to the position of Production manager. It was then that he was involved directly to project manage important projects such as the USS La Salle on two occasions and the new building of the Barge 8 that was constructed and outfitted at the Marsa site. He left the yard in 2010 when it closed down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/725/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6349/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Emanuel (Lino) Bonnici11 May 2021Emanuel (Lino) Bonnici, Joe MeliEmanuel (Lino) BonniciThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Lino joined the dockyard in 1952 as an engine fitter apprentice. After finishing his apprenticeship in 1958, he was allocated to the Fitters’ section in charge of the destroyers. By coincidence and his knowledge of Italian, he was asked to assist an Italian engineer who was in charge of the assembly of new Italian cranes during the Bailey management. He worked with various departments up to 1970, when he joined the estimating department. He retired from the dockyard in 1993.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/726/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6355/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Godwin Bonett13 May 2021Godwin Bonett, Joe MeliGodwin BonettThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Godwin joined the dockyard in 1956 when the yard was still under the Admiralty. During his apprenticeship, he experienced the transition to Bailey. He became a shipwright in 1962. He moved through various jobs up to a position of Chief Estimator until retirement in 2002.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/727/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6353/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Schembri17 June 2021Joe Schembri, Joe MeliJoe SchembriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe entered the yard in 1968 as a mechanical fitter. When he became a fitter, he chose to work with the maintenance section of the Plant department responsible for overhead and maintenance of cranes and other plant equipment. In 1981, he was promoted to chargeman of the fitters’ section, where he stayed until he left the dockyard in 1987, after working in the yard for around 20 years.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/728/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6359/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Reginald Salnitro18 May 2021Reginald "Reggie" Salnitro, Joe MeliReginald "Reggie" SalnitroThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Reggie joined the shipyard in 1966 as a Blacksmith apprentice. He completed his apprenticeship in 1970 and started working as a tradesman at the smithery. He eventually moved to a position of assistant planner with the Planning department and left the yard in 1997 for another job opportunity.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/729/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6337/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Charles Montefort20 May 2021Charles Montefort, Joe MeliCharles MontefortThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Charles entered the dockyard in 1949 as an engine fitter apprentice. During his apprenticeship and as part in the equal opportunities scheme, he was sent to England for further education. In 1955, he completed his apprenticeship and started working at the machine shop. He moved through various positions up to Shiprepair manager, from where, in 1973, he was transferred to the Commercial office. He eventually took the position of Marketing and Sales manager with the Malta Drydocks newbuilding section. In 1984 the new building team was transferred to the Malta Shipbuilding, from where he retired in 1995.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/730/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6361/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Iles20 May 2021John Iles, Joe MeliJohn IlesThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John entered the yard as a Boilermaker apprentice in 1966. He completed his apprenticeship in 1970 and worked as boilermaker for 8 years, when he applied for a post of recorder. New technology reduced the requirement of recorders, so he moved to the post of estimator for 5 years and then joined the shiprepair managers’ section, where after 2½ years he was asked to take the position of the departmental manager of Pipeworkers / Boilermakers. Eventually he was transferred back to a shiprepair manager up to when he left the yard in 2008 during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/731/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6364/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Cassar25 May 2021Joe Cassar, Joe MeliJoe CassarThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe entered the dockyard in 1966 as an Engine Fitter apprentice. During his apprenticeship he attended an HTD course at the MCAST. He then had the opportunity to do sea-going experience with an oil company for a period of about 4/5 years. In 1978, he became a shiprepair manager, where he stayed up to 2008 when he left the yard during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/732/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6366/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Alfred Micallef26 May 2021Alfred Micallef, Joe MeliAlfred MicallefThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Alfred joined the shipyard in 1965 as a shipwright apprentice. After completing his apprenticeship, he became a shipwright liner and 6 years later he became foreman of Shipwrights. After 6 years as foreman, he applied for a post of management trainee and after 1½ years of training, he was transferred to the post of steel shops manager. After 6 years, he moved to the post of deputy purchasing manager and spent around 5 years working there. During his last 10 years he was posted at Manoel Island yacht yard, as purchasing manager, from where he left in 2009 during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/733/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6368/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Ronnie Armeni26 May 2021Aaron "Ronnie" Armeni, Joe MeliAaron "Ronnie" ArmeniThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Ronnie joined the Dockyard in 1955 as an electrical fitter apprentice. He completed his apprenticeship when Bailey was managing the dockyard and at that time diversification work was being introduced such as electrical installations for new factories. Then around 1981 he moved as an estimator with the shiprepair section. He progressed his career up to Estimating Manager, from where he retired in 2002.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/734/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6369/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Philip Mifsud1 June 2021Philip Mifsud, Joe MeliPhilip MifsudThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Philip entered the dockyard in 1943 during World War 2, as a patternmaker apprentice. He became a clerk within the personnel department and moved through the ranks to become a manager in 1962, first as a welfare officer and eventually as the Personnel manager up to his retirement in 1990.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/735/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6373/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Charles Scicluna3 June 2021Charles Scicluna, Joe MeliCharles SciclunaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Charles entered the dockyard in 1979. He initially worked as a welder with the Works department and then to Marsa erecting the Shipbuilding workshops. He then moved with the blasters for about 10 years and to chargeman of crane drivers up to 2010, when he left the yard during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/736/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6376/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Charles Abdilla8 June 2021Charles Abdilla, Joe MeliCharles AbdillaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Charles entered the dockyard in 1967 as a Mechanical fitter apprentice. After completion of his apprenticeship, he was assigned to work at the machine shop. After some time, he became a management trainee and moved through various management posts up to Engineering Divisional Manager. In 2007 he was assigned to the Super yachts section and in 2009 he left the yard during the closing down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/737/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6374/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Frans Mifsud8 June 2021Frans Mifsud, Joe MeliFrans MifsudThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Frans entered the shipyard as a mechanical fitter in 1965. On completion of his apprenticeship, he was stationed at the machine shop to work on the boring machines. He moved through the ranks up to the position on departmental manager of the machine shop, where he spent 14 years in this position up to his retirement from the dockyard in 2006.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/738/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6379/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Vince Azzopardi10 June 2021Vince Azzopardi, Joe MeliVince AzzopardiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Vince entered the shipyard in 1978 as a Shipwright apprentice and during his apprenticeship he showed his interest in Manoel Island where he stayed for the rest of his apprenticeship. At the end of his apprenticeship, he returned to the boat house and joined the workers’ committee and was elected as council member. In 1997, there was major changes in the formation of the dockyard council, and he was appointed Deputy Chairman. He left the yard in 2003.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/739/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6381/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Pace15 June 2021Joe Pace, Joe MeliJoe PaceThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe joined the dockyard in 1966 as an Engine fitter. He completed his apprenticeship and was assigned with the fitters’ afloat section gaining experience from established fitters on the job. He worked on the assembly in Malta of the power station coming from Palermo and subsequently involved in the dismantling of another power station in the UK. On his return he had the opportunity for a post of a chargeman and moved up to the post of the department manager of the fitters’ afloat section. He left the yard in 2010 when the shipyard closed down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/740/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6388/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Schembri13 May 2021Joe Schembri, Joe MeliJoe SchembriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe entered the shipyard in 1965 as a pipeworker apprentice. In 1969 he completed his apprenticeship and started working as a pipeworker. He spent his last years working at the Ship movements planning office up to 2009 during the closing down process of the shipyard, when he retired as leading planner.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/741/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6385/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Saviour Scicluna17 June 2021Saviour Scicluna, Joe MeliSaviour SciclunaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Saviour entered the shipyard as an engine fitter apprentice when the yard was managed by Swan Hunter. On completion of his apprenticeship, he stared working with the fitter’s afloat section. In 1987, he was promoted to chargeman and stayed in this post for about 17 years. Then in 2003 he became a foreman up to 2008 when he left the yard during the closing down process of the shipyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/742/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6400/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Rennie Busuttil1 July 2021Nazzarenu "Rennie" Busuttil, Joe MeliNazzarenu "Rennie" BusuttilThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Rene entered the shipyard in 1969 as a shipwright apprentice. On completion of his apprenticeship, he worked with the Shipwrights’ afloat section on new building work. In 1984, he was sent to the Marsa Shipbuilding. In view of a typical situation that existed between the Malta Drydocks and Malta Shipbuilding in the late 80s, he joined Malta Shipbuilding in 1987 as a foreman of shipwrights. He left the shipyard in 2003 with an early retirement scheme.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/743/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6402/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: David Church6 July 2021David Church, Joe MeliDavid ChurchThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. David joined the yard in 1975 as apprentice as a yacht and boat builder. He was sent to Manoel Island Yacht Yard, where he completed his apprenticeship. He continued to advance in his career to become a chargeman, foreman and up to Production manager at Manoel Island up to 2009, when he left during the closing down process of the shipyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/744/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6403/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Anglu Farrugia6 July 2021Anglu Farrugia, Joe MeliAnglu FarrugiaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Anglu Farrugia joined the yard as a shipwright apprentice in 1966 up to 1971 when he was assigned to the Plate Shop, where Anglu worked through the transition from the labour-intensive manual steel manufacturing processes to the use of more modern fabrication methods. Eventually he was promoted to Chargeman, Foreman and Steel shops manager up to 2008, when he left during the closing down process of the shipyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/745/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6407/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Anthony Farrugia (iz-Zazu)7 July 2021Anthony Farrugia (iz-Zazu), Joe MeliAnthony Farrugia (iz-Zazu)This recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Anthony Farrugia (aka Zazu) worked at the yard between 1967 and 2009. He qualified as a boilermaker working on different projects, eventually moving to a different job, working as a recorder. He was promoted as section leader in the Wages department and spent the last three years as Wages Manager retiring in 2009 during the process of yard closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/746/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6405/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Matty Saliba7 July 2021Methusalem "Matty" Saliba, Joe MeliMethusalem "Matty" SalibaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Methusalem Saliba (aka Matty) worked at the yard between 1964 and 2008. He first worked as an Electrical fitter, then changed jobs totally to work as a recorder. He then applied and was chosen as an estimator with the New Building section. He eventually moved as a Shiprepair Manager before retiring in 2008 during the closing down process of the shipyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/747/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6409/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Delceppo13 July 2021Joe Delceppo, Joe MeliJoe DelceppoThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe Delceppo entered the yard as a pipework apprentice in 1966. Following years as a pipeworker, he was transferred to the diving section and subsequently as a store-keeper during his last working years before retirement in 2002.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/748/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6408/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Mario Portelli13 July 2021Mario Portelli, Joe MeliMario PortelliThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Mario joined the yard in 1980 and following a shipbuilding apprenticeship and relative courses as well as on site training. He was engaged as a draughtsman during the initial shipbuilding projects at the Malta Shipbuilding and participated on most of the shipbuilding projects, until his retirement in 2010 when the yard closed down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/749/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6413/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Mifsud (id-Dillinger)14 July 2021Joe Mifsud (id-Dillinger), Aaron Edward ColeJoe Mifsud (id-Dillinger)This recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe Mifsud (aka Dilinger) entered the Royal Naval dockyard as an apprentice in 1949 experiencing the post war yard history which resulted in the changeover from Admiralty to commercial yard under various forms of management, first as a shipwright but gaining promotion to Department manager and retiring in 1991 as the Dock Master.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/750/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6410/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Michael Parnis14 July 2021Michael Parnis, Aaron Edward ColeMichael ParnisThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Michael Parnis entered the yard as a shipwright apprentice in 1978, and whilst working on various fabrication and new building projects, he always showed interest in the wellbeing and work conditions of the workers leading to his involvement in Union activities during particular changing times throughout his working years up to his resignation in 1992.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/751/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6419/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Farrugia15 July 2021Joe Farrugia, Joe MeliJoe FarrugiaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe Farrugia started his apprenticeship in 1966, followed by years employed as a pipeworker on various repair jobs and eventually promoted to the rank of chargeman. He then moved to the Shiprepair Accounts section at the time of the computerisation of the systems. Joe left the yard in 2009 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/752/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6416/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Tony Vella15 July 2021Tony Vella, Joe MeliTony VellaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Anthony Vella entered the yard in 1976 as an assistant tradesman and then allocated to the Smithery. He learned the Smithery trade both at the Smith Shop as well as working on board ship undergoing repairs. He left the yard, as foreman of smiths, in 2009 during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/753/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6422/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Gouder27 July 2021Joseph Gouder, Joe MeliJoseph GouderThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joseph Gouder joined the yard as an apprentice in 1956 and specialised in electrical systems and later, in electronics. Up till his retirement in 2002, Joe experienced the changing environment of the shipyard with the changeover from Admiralty to Commercial management under various management systems.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/754/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6424/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Victor Seguna27 July 2021Victor Seguna, Joe MeliVictor SegunaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Victor Seguna entered the yard as a Yacht and Boat Builder apprentice in 1969 and was allocated to Manoel Island Yacht Yard. Following years as a tradesman he moved up the ranks and eventually was promoted to general manager of the Yacht Yard, until his resignation in 2002.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/755/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6426/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Charlie Dingli28 July 2021Charlie Dingli, Aaron Edward ColeCharlie DingliThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Charlie Dingli entered the yard in 1980 as an apprentice and following years working as a welder on various projects, he ended up teaching new recruits at the Training Centre until his resignation in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/756/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6343/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Martin Vella28 July 2021Martin Vella, Aaron Edward ColeMartin VellaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Martin Vella entered the yard in 1980 and due to his previous training as a carpenter, was assigned to yacht work at Manoel Island where he worked on many types of luxurious yachts and vessels which required meticulous finishes, up to the closure of the yard in 2010.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/757/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6428/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Aldo Attard29 July 2021Aldo Attard, Joe MeliAldo AttardThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Aldo Attard entered the yard in 1970 as a mechanical fitter apprentice and on completion of his apprenticeship, he served as a mechanical fitter both at the Factory and the afloat section. He was eventually allocated duty to Manoel Island Yacht Yard. Later he joined the Estimating Department of the Malta Drydocks, where he spent 28 years until he resigned in 2008 during the process of closing-down of the yard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/758/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6429/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Meli4 August 2021Joe Meli, Rachel GrilloJoe MeliThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe Meli was awarded a yard apprenticeship following an examination in 1969 followed by a period working as a patternmaker. After further technical education overseas, he joined the New Building Projects and Estimating section up to his transfer to the Shiprepair Commercial section from where he resigned as the commercial manager in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/759/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6433/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Carmel Azzopardi7 September 2021Carmel Azzopardi, Joe MeliCarmel AzzopardiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Carmel Azzopardi entered the yard as an electrical apprentice during turbulent times in 1968. His profession matured in the electrical and mechanical engineering at marine, industrial and educational institutions. He worked on various shiprepair and shipbuilding projects and in 1983, he was seconded for 7 years to Malta Dredging works during the building of the Freeport. He then joined Malta Shipbuilding until his resignation in 1995. He then performed other work with local maritime companies and ended his career at the Malta University maritime projects.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/760/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6435/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Azzopardi7 September 2021John Azzopardi, Joe MeliJohn AzzopardiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John Azzopardi joined the Yard as an apprentice in 1966 and following further education and sea-going experience he returned to the shipyard and was appointed as a shiprepair manager working on different projects. He left the yard in 1988.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/761/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6437/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Cassar9 September 2021John Cassar, Joe MeliJohn CassarThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John Cassar joined the shipyard as an apprentice in 1975, and following work as a shipwright, he moved to the Photographic section and later to the Estimating Department until the last years of Malta Shipyard closure, and eventually joining Palumbo for a period thereafter.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/762/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6436/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: William Bugeja9 September 2021William Bugeja, Joe MeliWilliam BugejaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. William Bugeja entered the yard as a shipwright apprentice in 1967, and following some years working on various shiprepair jobs, he moved up the ranks up to Hull Divisional Manager involved in various work and projects at the Shiprepair, shipbuilding and Yacht yards. He left the yard in 2009 during the closing-down process of the shipyard.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/763/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6440/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Anthony Grech22 September 2021Anthony Grech, Joe MeliAnthony GrechThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Anthony Grech started his apprenticeship in 1971, followed by higher education and then work as a mechanical fitter on shiprepair projects. Tony moved to the Drawing office where he also worked on new buildings, until he left the yard in 2009 during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/764/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6438/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Walter Vella22 September 2021Walter Vella, Joe MeliWalter VellaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Following an apprenticeship starting in 1966 and higher education thereafter, Walter Vella worked as mechanical fitter but was soon promoted as a Shiprepair Manager involved in various projects up till his resignation due to yard closure in 2008.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/765/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6443/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Angelo Attard23 September 2021Angelo Attard, Joe MeliAngelo AttardThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Angelo Attard placed first in the apprenticeship exam for the 1967 entry and following further higher and specialised education throughout his career, he was employed in various development and managerial roles in shiprepair and shipbuilding departments concluding his career in 2008.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/766/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6441/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Darmanin23 September 2021John Darmanin, Joe MeliJohn DarmaninThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John Darmanin entered the yard with the 1969 apprentice intake in the Painting trade and after his apprenticeship and further education and training was promoted as chargeman on shiprepair and shipbuilding projects concluding his yard life in 2009 during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/767/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6444/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Baldacchino6 October 2021Joe Baldacchino, Joe MeliJoe BaldacchinoThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe Baldacchino was awarded an apprenticeship in 1967 and fondly remembers his job and products as a Patternmaker from which trade he passed on to being a steel worker before changing to clerical work, mainly as a recorder. Joe ended his career in 2003 with an early retirement scheme.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/768/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6447/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Ritchie Borg7 October 2021Ritchie Borg, Joe MeliRitchie BorgThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Ritchie Borg entered the yard in 1966 and following a four-year apprenticeship, Ritchie was employed as a shipwright on various shiprepair jobs before joining the Docking section where Ritchie gained all round experience in dockings earning him promotions. He retired as Dock Master in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/769/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6448/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Charlot Carabott7 October 2021Charlot Carabott, Joe MeliCharlot CarabottThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Charlot Carabott entered the yard when he was a 15-year-old in 1987 and following work experience and higher education studies, he worked as an electrical fitter before transferring to the Electronics department and the Drawing office (electrical). He was promoted as a ship manager but eventually took over the managing of the Electrical operations at the yard until the yard closed down in 2010.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/770/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6450/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Raymond Cardona12 October 2021Raymond Cardona, Joe MeliRaymond CardonaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Raymond Cardona entered the yard with the 1970 apprentice intake and on completion of his apprenticeship, he became a pattermaker followed by years working on sheet metal work at the Boilershop and Manoel island and then as a storekeeper, until he took up an early retirement scheme in 2002.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/771/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6452/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Oreste Bottiglieri12 October 2021Oreste Bottiglieri, Joe MeliOreste BottiglieriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Oreste Bottiglieri entered the yard as a patternmaker apprentice in 1972. Gradually he shifted to steelwork at the Boilershop as a steelworker, then as a checker and finally he was promoted to foreman until the last day of the shipyards in 2010 when the yard closed down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/772/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6455/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Carmelo Coleiro14 October 2021Carmelo Coleiro, Joe MeliCarmelo ColeiroThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Carmelo Coleiro was employed by the Admiralty as a Sailmaker and continued so even after the changeover to Bailey and thereafter until he changed trade to mechanical fitter working on board ships until he retired in 1997.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/773/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6453/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Coleiro14 October 2021John Coleiro, Joe MeliJohn ColeiroThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. John Coleiro joined the yard in 1980 as a shipwright working on a number of shiprepair and new building projects before changing his trade completly as a motor winder at the electrical complex from were he retired in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/774/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6458/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Lewis Spiteri19 October 2021Lewis Spiteri, Joe MeliLewis SpiteriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. In 1958 Lewis Spiteri was one of the last Admiralty apprentices’ entry. He became a shipwright before shifting to the Training Centre as an instructor furthering his teaching studies abroad. During his yard-life Lewis was involved in the running of the Yard as an elected Council Member and retired from the Yard as the Personnel Manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/775/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6460/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Brian Galea4 November 2021Brian Galea, Joe MeliBrian GaleaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Brian Galea entered the yard in 1980 and following the completion of his apprenticeship, he joined the shipwrights afloat section promoted gradually to shipwright liner, foreman and eventually leading the shipwrights’ department until finally resigning during the process of closing-down in 2008, as the Hull manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/776/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6461/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Leli Camilleri4 November 2021Manwel "Leli" Camilleri, Joe MeliManwel "Leli" CamilleriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Manwel Camilleri was employed at the yard on a casual contract basis in 1979 and joined the Tank Cleaners department, experiencing one of the riskiest tasks in shiprepair. Manwel ended his Yard career as department manager in 2010 when the yard closed down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/777/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6462/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Mifsud9 November 2021Joe Mifsud, Joe MeliJoe MifsudThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joe Mifsud commenced employment at the yard in 1982 as laboratory technician and was assigned to various challenging projects. He eventually moved to the Ship Movement office as a planner until he resigned in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/778/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6464/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joseph Borg16 November 2021Joseph Borg, Joe MeliJoseph BorgThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joseph Borg entered the yard as an apprentice in 1972 and on completion, started woring as a pipeworker on various newbuilding projects and shiprepair jobs until he joined the Shiprepair Management section as shiprepair manager up to the day of Yard closure in 2010.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/779/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6465/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Joe Vassallo16 November 2021Joe Vassallo, Joe MeliJoe VassalloThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Joseph Vassallo joined the yard in 1977 and following the completion of his apprenticeship, worked in the Machine shop for the remainder of his Yard life and ended only through the Yard closure in 2010 when Joe was a Chargeman of fitters.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/780/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6475/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Alex Debono18 November 2021Alex Debono, Joe MeliAlex DebonoThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Alex Debono entered the yard as a shipwright apprentice in 1978 and worked on a lot of shiprepair and newbuilding projects. He was promoted to a shipwright-liner grade assisting production and invoicing departments on repair projects up until his resignation in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/781/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6473/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Frans Scicluna18 November 2021Frans Scicluna, Joe MeliFrans SciclunaThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Frans Scicluna was employed at the yard in 1965 and following the completion of his apprenticeship, was allocated to the Foundry, where he experienced all stages of foundry work. Frans was eventually promoted to chargeman up to his resignation in 2008 through redundancy schemes during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/782/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6472/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: John Mifsud18 November 2021John Mifsud, Joe MeliJohn MifsudThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. In 1965 John Mifsud commenced his apprenticeship and on completion he started working as a boilermaker, working on boiler repairs whilst advancing in his education through overseas courses. Following his graduation as a Marine Engineer, he managed the steelshops and was project manager on newbuilding work until his resignation in 1988.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/783/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6477/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Geoffrey Azzopardi23 November 2021Geoffrey Azzopardi, Joe MeliGeoffrey AzzopardiThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Geoffrey Azzopardi won a mechanical fitter apprenticeship in 1987, assigned to the Foundry. Following higher university training and graduating as an Engineer, Godfrey was assigned to various managerial posts up till the very last day in 2010 when the yard closed down. He was the Yard Engineering Manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/784/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6480/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Norman Grech23 November 2021Norman Grech, Joe MeliNorman GrechThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Norman Grech joined the shipyard in 1978. as an apprentice on Yacht and Boat building. In 1979 he started at the Manoel Island Yacht Yard working on various repair jobs. He worked at different levels at the yacht yard up to his retirement as a manager in 2022.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/785/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6482/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Duminku Borg25 November 2021Duminku Borg, Joe MeliDuminku BorgThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Duminku Borg entered the yard as an electrical apprentice in 1971. Soon after he was assigned as a fault finder on yard plant and experienced the transition to more technololgy based systems. He resigned in 2009 during the closing-down process, when he was the Electrical Plant Manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/786/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6484/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Vince Scerri25 November 2021Vince Scerri, Joe MeliVince ScerriThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Vince Scerri started work at the yard in 1965, as a shipwright apprentice but immediately transfered to laboratory work from where, after years experience and higher education, he managed the Tank Cleaning Facility up till his resignation in 2009 during the closing-down process.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/787/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6487/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Anna Fenech30 November 2021Anna Fenech, Joe MeliAnna FenechThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. During her 10 years yard employment (1978-1988), Anna Fenech (Azzopardi) worked first as a typist and data entry operator. She was allocated to work as secretary to a foreign consultant with the newbuilding section. She resigned for family reasons whilst working as secretary to the Purchasing and Stores manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/788/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6486/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Horace Fenech30 November 2021Horace Fenech, Joe MeliHorace FenechThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Horace Fenech entered the yard as a boilermaker apprentice in 1971 and following further higher education overseas, returned to the yard as a Naval Architect working on new buildings and shiprepair projects in the drawing office from where he, as the Chief draughstman (Hull), resigned in 2008 during the process of closing-down.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/789/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6488/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Vince Giuliano3 December 2021Vince Giuliano, Joe MeliVince GiulianoThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Vince Giuliano entered the yard in 1951 and in his working life up to retirement in 1997. He was was involved in large infrastructural work both in the yard and outside the yard. He worked with the Civil work department at many levels, retiring as the Development manager.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/790/rdf/internal/media/dispatcher/6671/fullOral history of the Malta Dockyard: Agnes Mifsud25 January 2022Agnes Mifsud, Joe MeliAgnes MifsudThis recorded interview was made as part of the Malta Dockyard Oral History project by the Digitisation Unit, Heritage Malta, under the direction of Joe Meli. Agnes joined Malta Drydocks in 1968 after passing successfully her written examination, tying test and interview. She started her career as a typist with the personnel department and afterwards moved with the education department. She then joined the Commercial department as a short-hand typist up to 2003, with an early retirement scheme.Interviewshttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/791/rdf