Managing Director at AML – Atlantis Management Ltd
Phone
+356 2133 0820
Phone
+356 99886937
Email
sdowdall@amlmalta.com
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Suzanne started her career in the shipping industry in 1994. She is a maritime specialist and a Certified Public Accountant, specializing in Maltese Taxation. She has over 30 years’ experience in Ship and Crew management with a Diploma in Crew Management awarded by Lloyd’s Maritime Academy.
Suzanne has held various top managerial positions in Finance during her career. She has served on the boards of various companies, supported clients in establishing ownership structures, and advised numerous businesses on tax-efficient frameworks aligned with Maltese regulations.
Suzanne has developed deep expertise in a range of areas including ship and yacht registration, yacht customs importation, yacht leasing structures, vessel accounting, crew payroll and seafarer social security, crew management, company formation, and Maltese VAT and Tax compliance.
A committed and passionate maritime professional, Suzanne is known for her meticulous approach, technical acumen, and solution-oriented mindset. Her objective is to understand clients' needs and provide tailored, high-quality services grounded in deep industry knowledge.
She is a member of the Malta Institute of Accountants, the Malta Chamber of Commerce, the Malta Maritime Law Association, and the Malta Maritime Forum.
Suzanne joined AML in 2002 at incorporation stage and has been in charge of all matters relating to the company setup and running of the company ever since. In 2020 Suzanne acquired all the equity of AML and now manages and owns the company.
The Firm
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. Driven by passion and professionalism, our goal has always been to combine deep industry knowledge with personalised support to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
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. With a team boasting over 30 years of experience, AML offers a comprehensive range of maritime services. Our expertise spans ship management, Malta Flag vessel registration, technical maritime operations, crew management and seafaring, corporate governance and accounting.
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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