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Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2021

Chart Correction – New Navigational Light on the Inner Breakwaters in Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn, Gozo

Reference is made to BA Chart 211 Panel E – Gozo, Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that new Navigational Lights on the inner breakwaters in Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn – Gozo, have been established.

The navigational lights are fixed on steel poles at the end of each breakwater.

                                    Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

Insert Fl.R.4s4m5M   36° 04'.354     014° 15'.620

Insert Fl.G.5s4m5M   36° 04'.349     014° 15'.625

Chart affected: BA 211

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

28th June, 2021

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Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2021

Amendment to Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2021 – Maintenance work on Malta Coast Radio Station Tower

Reference is made to Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2021.

The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that the date of completion for maintenance work on Malta Coast Radio Station Tower, has been extended until Friday, 30th July, 2021.

Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Notice to Mariners No 16 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

22nd June, 2021

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Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice all through the year, (except Sundays) at the Pembroke Ranges, from 8.00 a.m. till 10.30 a.m. local time and from 11.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. local time or any other time as may be advised.

A Sécurité message will be issued on VHF Channels 12, and/or 16 by Valletta VTS, accordingly.

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

                        Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35° 55'.540     14° 28'.320 (Centre point on land),

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points 

B                     35° 59'.460     14° 27'.150 and

C                     35° 58'.290     14° 32'.190

Limits are indicated on BA charts 194, 2537 and 2538.

During the Live Firing Practice Red Flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits.  Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.

Moreover, they must obey instructions given on VHF Channels 12, and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

This notice is to supersede Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

22nd June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 25 of 2021

Swim from Cap Bon/Ras Addar (Tunisia) to Capo Granitola (Sicily)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that a swim crossing from Cap Bon/Ras Addar (Tunisia) to Capo Granitola (Sicily) is being held.

The three (3) day swimming event will be held between Thursday, 24th June, 2021 and Saturday, 10th July, 2021. The actual departure date will be communicated through a navigational warning. 

The swimmer will be departing Cap Bon Ou Ras Addar (Tunisia) at 4.00 p.m. Local Time (2.00 p.m. UTC) on the notified date and is expected to arrive in Capo Granitola (Sicily) forty-eight hours later.

The vessels SY Cadmus, MV Just Add Water, SY Olwyn, SY Pippus and SY Soft Parade will be accompanying the swimmer at all times.

They will be following the route and will be in the following approximate position:

                                                                                                Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

Start day 1 at 4.00 p.m. Local Time in position                                 37º 05'.360                 011º 01'.991

to day 1 at 8.00 p.m. Local Time in position                          37º 07'.706                 011º 10'.254  

to day 2 at midnight Local Time in position                          37º 10'.087                 011º 18'.447  

to day 2 at 4.00 a.m. Local Time in position                          37º 12'.389                 011º 26'.691  

to day 2 at 8.00 a.m. Local Time in position                          37º 14'.689                 011º 34'.836  

to day 2 at noon Local Time in position                                 37º 17'.042                 011º 43'.016                                                  

to day 2 at 4.00 p.m. Local Time in position                          37º 19'.384                 011º 51'.226                                                  

to day 2 at 8.00 p.m. Local Time in position                          37º 21'.802                 011º 59'.388                                                  

to day 3 at midnight Local Time in position                          37º 24'.142                 012º 07'.549                                                  

to day 3 at 4.00 a.m. Local Time in position                          37º 26'.558                 012º 15'.661              

to day 3 at 8.00 a.m. Local Time in position                          37º 28'.934                 012º 23'.870                                                  

to day 3 at noon Local Time in position                                 37º 31'.309                 012º 32'.080                          

finish day 3 at 4.00 p.m. Local Time in position                    37º 33'.660                 012º 40'.226  

A Sécurité message will be promulgated on maritime VHF Channel 16 throughout the duration of the event by the participating vessels.

Mariners are to note the above and give the swimmer and the accompanying vessels a wide berth of one nautical mile (1NM) when sighted. They are to obey any instructions given by Malta Radio on 2182/2625 kHz, VHF channel 96 and/or 16 and on NAVTEX (NBDP), when the swim is taking place.

Charts affected: INT 301, INT 302, BA 2123

22nd June, 2021

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Notice to Mariners No. 26 of 2021

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges (LMD-1) in June/July 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges between Monday 28th June 2021 and Friday 2nd July 2021. The firing practice will take place from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m. local time, (6.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. UTC).

The exercise will take place within the area enclosed by the points A, B and C as follows:

From Position A:        Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

                                    35º 55'.900     014º 28'.533

thence on a bearing of 335 True x 8.5 nautical miles to:

Position B       Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

                        36º 03'.620     014º 24'.100

thence on an arc of a circle radius 8.5 nautical miles centred on position A to:

Position C:      Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

                        36º 00' .150    014º 37'. 600

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

All vessels in the vicinity must proceed with caution and keep at least eight and a half nautical miles (8.5NM) off the Pembroke Coast on the dates and times indicated. 

Mariners are also informed that a corridor of two nautical miles (2NM) between the coast and the line X to Y (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) has been established for the passage of all vessels on the above-mentioned dates and times. Any vessel intending to transit through this corridor within these times is to communicate with Malta VTS (Malta Coast Radio Station) on VHF channel 69 for final approval prior to entering the area.

                        Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

X                     35º 59'.651     014º 26'.381

Y                     35º 57'.239     014º 31'.385

Instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area, on VHF Channel 69 Malta VTS and on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 Valletta VTS are always to be compiled with.

Charts affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

22nd June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 79 of 2021

Fireworks Display from the Foreshore off Hilton Hotel – St Julian's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a five (5) minutes fireworks display will be held from the foreshore off the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian's Bay on Saturday, 26th, and Monday, 28th June, 2021. The display will be centred at Point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) in the approximate following position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35°55'.369                  14°29'.728

The fireworks display will take place between 11.45 p.m. and midnight.

In view of the above, mariners are advised to keep 60 metres away from point A on the above-mentioned date and time.

Any boats berthed or anchored within the area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) are to be removed during the above-mentioned date and time.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

22nd June, 2021

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Local Notice to Mariners No. 80 of 2021

Open Water Swimming Event in Il-Bajja tas-Salina – 23rd June, 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming event in Il-Bajja tas-Salina.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt),

Position          Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35º 56'.932     014º 25'.660

B                     35º 57'.168     014º 25'.755

C                     35º 57'.148     014º 25'.808

on Wednesday 23rd June 2021, between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

A club RHIB and a rescue boat will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to cooperate with the organisers.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

22nd June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 81 of 2021

Cancel Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2021 re-Removal of Boulders in front of Slipway

at Wied il-Buni, Birżebbuġa

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the boulders in front of slipway at Wied il-Buni, Birżebbuġa, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2021 have been removed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2021 is hereby Cancelled.

Chart affected: BA 36

22nd June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 82 of 2021

Works in progress outside Il-Magħluq in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that 'works in progress' areas will be established outside Il-Magħluq in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk.

The works are expected to start with immediate effect and are to be completed by Saturday, 14th August, 2021.

The areas will be delineated by the imaginary lines, one joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline and the other joining the points E, F, G, H and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Divers will assist in the works and shall be displaying the International Code of Signals flag A.

Marker buoys will be placed at points B, C, F and G.

Position          Latitude (N)    Longitude (E) 

A                     35º 50'.383     014º 32'.762   Land

B                     35º 50'.353     014º 32'.748   Buoy

C                     35º 50'.347     014º 32'.767   Buoy

D                     35º 50'.376     014º 32'.780   Land

E                      35º 50'.338     014º 32'.911   Land

F                      35º 50'.298     014º 32'.894   Buoy

G                     35º 50'.292     014º 32'.913   Buoy

H                     35º 50'.330     014º 32'.928   Land

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and at very slow speed (no wake) and are to give the indicated area a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk VTS on VHF Channel 14.

Chart affected: BA 36

22nd June, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 77 of 2021

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2021 – Installation of floating pontoons at Id-Daħla

tal-Azzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners, owners of vessels and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2021 regarding Installation of floating pontoons at Id-Daħla tal-Azzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, the working area is being extended.

The extended working area in formed by joining the points D, C, X, Y, and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

D                     35°54'.069                  014°29'.829    Coast

C                     35°54'.129                  014°29'.875    Buoy

X                     35°54'.114                  014°29'.918    Buoy

Y                     35°54'.050                  014°29'.868    Coast

The work, which consists of the rotation of the existing pontoon is expected to start on Friday, 18th June, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Wednesday, 23rd June, 2021.

All the information and restrictions mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2021 remain valid and will also apply to this area.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to cooperate with the contractor on site and comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

18th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2021

Establishment of an Organised Mooring Area in Lazzaretto Creek – Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Authority for Transport in Malta, notifies all mariners that works will be carried out in the inner area of Lazzaretto Creek – Marsamxett Harbour to establish an Organised Mooring Area and associated fairway for the mooring of small craft.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area bounded by the imaginery line A, B, C, D, E and the coastline (as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to remove such vessels, moorings and associated tackle by not later than Sunday, 20th June, 2021. 

Point               Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

A                     35º 54'.227                 014º 29'.784

B                     35º 54'.218                 014º 29'.771

C                     35º 54'.195                 014º 29'.771

D                     35º 54'.174                 014º 29'.783

E                      35º 54'.198                 014º 29'.810

Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area after the stipulated date will be removed at the expense of their owner.  No liability whatsover will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any mooringss and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area are to navigate with caution and at very slow 'no wake' speed.  They are to give the above area a wide berth and comply with the instructions as communicated by the Valletta VTS on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 and by the Authority's officials or other Enforcement Agencies.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 30 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart affected: BA 177

18th June, 2021

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Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2021

Further to Notice to Mariners Nos 9 and 14 of 2021 – AUV Survey in 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that further to Notice to Mariners Nos 09 and 14 of 2021 of Transport Malta – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) surveys, the entire survey will also include the following areas.

Area 5

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

5A                   36º 10'.470                 014º 11'.620

5B                   36º 08'.380                 014º 20'.300

5C                   36º 06'.240                 014º 19'.450

5D                   36º 07'.600                 014º 13'.440

5E                    36º 05'.660                 014º 12'.590

5F                    36º 05'.500                 014º 13'.260

5G                   36º 04'.920                 014º 13'.010

5H                   36º 05'.290                 014º 11'.250

5I                     36º 01'.980                 014º 10'.090

5J                    36º 02'.330                 014º 18'.390

Area 6

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

6A                   35º 53'.770                 014º 17'.970

6B                   35º 52'.410                 014º 20'.190

6C                   35º 51'.290                 014º 19'.000

6D                   35º 50'.170                 014º 20'.640

6E                    35º 49'.390                 014º 19'.870

6F                    35º 52'.030                 014º 16'.070

Area 7

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

7A                   35º 48'.860                 014º 25'.110

7B                   35º 48'.580                 014º 25'.540

7C                   35º 48'.440                 014º 26'.400

7D                   35º 46'.100                 014º 26'.020

7E                    35º 46'.250                 014º 24'.910

7F                    35º 45'.090                 014º 24'.590

7G                   35º 46'.200                 014º 22'.230

Area 8

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

8A                   35º 48'.330                 014º 30'.030

8B                   35º 48'.140                 014º 31'.650

8C                   35º 47'.260                 014º 31'.530

8D                   35º 47'.190                 014º 32'.120

8E                    35º 46'.960                 014º 31'.530

6F                    35º 47'.110                 014º 31'.310

8G                   35º 47'.270                 014º 31'.320

8H                   35º 47'.490                 014º 29'.920

Area 9

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

9A                   35º 46'.870                 014º 27'.460

9B                   35º 46'.840                 014º 27'.780

9C                   35º 45'.960                 014º 27'.640

9D                   35º 45'.980                 014º 27'.330

Area 10

Points              Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

10A                 35º 49'.600                 014º 25'.690

10B                 35º 49'.550                 014º 26'.060

10C                 35º 48'.620                 014º 25'.480

10D                 35º 48'.810                 014º 25'.190

The surveys of these areas will commence with immediate effect and are expected to be completed by Sunday, 20th November, 2021.

Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when close to the above-mentioned area and give the vessel m/v CHIKO a wide berth of 150m.

All the information in Notice to Mariners Nos. 9 and 14 of 2021 will remain in force.

Moreover, any instructions given on VHF Channels 12, 14 and / or 16 by Valletta VTS, Marsaxlokk VTS and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.

Charts affected: BA 2537, 2538, 194, 2123, 2124

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

18th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2021

Chart Correction – New Configuration of the Bunkering Area 2

Reference is made to BA Chart 2538 – Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners of the new configuration of the Bunkering Area 2.

                                                                                                Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

Insert   limit of bunkering area, pecked line, joining:

                                                                                                (a) 35º 52'.522               014º 35'.421

                                                                                                (b) 35º 53'.041              014º 35'.063

                                                                                                (c) 35º 53'.317              014º 35'.443

                                                                                                (d) 35º 52'.768              014º 35'.828

legend: (Bunkering Area 2),                                                   within(a) – (d) above

Delete             former limit of bunkering area, pecked line, joining:        

                                                                                                35º 53'.334                 014º 35'.461

                                                                                                35º 53'.034                 014º 35'.061

                                                                                                35º 53'.638                 014º 35'.061

                                                                                                35º 53'.440                 014º 35'.455

                                                                                                35º 53'.037                 014º 35'.762

                                                                                                35º 53'.237                 014º 35'.164

legend: (Bunkering Area 2) centred on                                  35º 52'.650                 014º 35'.400

Charts affected: BA 36, 194, 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

18th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2021

Cancel Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2021 – Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds (pole mounted) in the following position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35º 55'.490                 014º 29'.850

has been REPAIRED.

Therefore, Notice to Mariners No 17 of 2021 - re - Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light – UNRELIABLE is hereby CANCELLED.

18th June, 2021​

TRANSPORT MALTA

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Local Notice to Mariners No. 75 of 2021

Open Water Swimming Event in Il-Bajja  tas-Salina – 16 June 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming event in Il-Bajja tas-Salina.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position          Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35º 56'.932     014º 25'.660

B                     35º 57'.168     014º 25'.755

C                     35º 57'.148     014º 25'.808

on Wednesday, 16th June, 2021, from 6.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m.

A club RHIB and a rescue boat will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed “No Wake" when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to cooperate with the organisers.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any Enforcement Personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

15th June, 2021

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 76 of 2021

Fireworks Display from the Foreshore off Hilton

Hotel – St. Julian's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a 5 minute fireworks display will be held from the foreshore off the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian's Bay on Friday, 18th June, 2021. The display will be centred at Point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) in the approximate following position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35°55'.369                  14°29'.728

The fireworks display will take place from 11.45 p.m. till midnight.

In view of the above, mariners are advised to keep 60m away from point A on the above-mentioned date and time.

Any boats berthed within the area as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) are to be removed during the above-mentioned date and time.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any Enforcement Personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

15th June, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 74 of 2021

Diving Surveys in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that diving surveys will be held at point A (Tas-Sliema Ferries) and point B (below the Grand Hotel Excelsior) in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The diving survey will take place between Wednesday, 16th June and Friday, 25th June, 2021.

The survey will be carried out by scuba divers who will be accompanied by the support vessel Julie Pearl displaying the International Code of Signals Flag A.

A safety zone of 50m round the support vessel Julie Pearl is to be kept during the surveys.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed when navigating in the above indicated areas. They are to comply with instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 177

11th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2021

Archaeological Zones at Sea – Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (Consolidated list 2021)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to remind all mariners that the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has established several protected sites, in line with the Cultural Heritage Act (Cap. 445).

As per the Government Gazette dated 31st May, 2019, No. 615 Cultural Heritage Act (Cap. 455), Declaration of Archaeological Zones at Sea, Government Gazette dated 8th October, 2019, No. 1261 Cultural Heritage Act 2019 (Cap.455), Article 45, the following sites have been established:

Off Xlendi (Gozo)

Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park (Gozo)

The area formed by joining the imaginary line A, B, C and D

            Latitude (N)                 Longitude (E)

A         36º 01'.364                  014º 12'.494

B         36º 01'.526                  014º 12'.628

C         36º 01'.637                  014º 12'.299

D         36º 01'.518                  014º 12'.215

Bastiment Mgħarraq                                     Latitudni (T)              Lonġitudni (L)           Buffer                                                                                                                                                 Area                                                                                                                                                    (Raġġ)

Wreck                                                              Latitude (N)                 Longitude (E)              Buffer                                                                                                                                                  Area

                                                                                                                                                (Radius)

Lil hinn mill-Ponta tal-Qawra

Off Il-Ponta tal-Qawra

JU88                                                                35° 58'.484                 014° 27'.982              250 m

Lil hinn mill-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan

Off Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan

Fairey Swordfish                                            35° 56'.102               014° 30'.646               250m

Lil hinn mill-  Port il-Kbir (Valletta)

Off Il-Port il-Kbir (Valletta)

HMS Olympus                                                35° 55'.536               014° 33'.916               500m

Schnellboot                                                     35° 54'.289               014° 32'.861               500m

HMS Trusty Star                                            35° 54'.388               014° 33'.371               500m

Lil hinn mill-Bajja ta' Marsaskala

Off Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala

ORP Kujawiak                                                35° 53'.290               014° 38'.482               500m

HMS Southwold (Bow)                                 35° 52'.434               014° 35'.836               500m

HMS Southwold (Stern)                                35° 52'.349               014° 35'.861               500m

SS Polynesian (Bow)                                     35° 51'.469               014° 36'.297               500m

SS Polynesian (Stern)                                    35° 51'.451               014° 36'.392               500m

HMS Nasturtium                                            35° 53'.637               014° 42'.612               500m

HMS Russell                                                   35° 54'.198               014° 36'.473               500m

JU88                                                                35° 53'.117               014° 37'.976               150 m

Maryland Bomber                                          35° 51'.296               014° 36'.842               150 m

Lil hinn mill-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

Off Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

SS Luciston                                                    35° 47'.461               014° 35'.464               500m

Lil hinn mill-Ponta ta' Benagħajsa

Off Il-Ponta ta' Benagħajsa

B24 Liberator                                                 35° 47'.991               014° 32'.982               200m

Douglas A-1 Skyraider                                  35° 47'.905               014° 32'.062               150m

In view of the above, Transport Malta hereby notifies that with immediate effect, all commercial vessels intending to carry out diving operations on the above listed historical wrecks must be fitted with an operational AIS which must be kept on at all times. Besides the necessary permits from Heritage Malta – Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, they must also obtain clearance from Valletta VTS on VHF Channel 12 or Marsaxlokk VTS on VHF Channel 14, following pre-notification.

Compliance with this requirement is mandatory and non-compliance may lead to the prohibition of stopping/diving on these sites and possibly including the prohibition of  navigation in general, without prejudice to other applicable penalties and legal proceedings.

The buffer area is considered as NO STOPPING AREA. Anchoring/mooring will only be allowed to divers' vessels fitted with an operational AIS and holding a special permit as stated above. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals, are exhibited during diving sessions. Furthermore, divers/mariners are to note that spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.

Drifting vessels and swimming will be allowed.

This notice is to supersede Notice to Mariners No 51 of 2019, No. 8 of 2020 and No. 35 of 2020.

Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 2537, 2538

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM

11th June, 2021                             

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2021

Amendment to Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2008 - Designated VHF channels for maritime communications

Reference is made to Notice to Mariners Nos 35 and 47 of 2008.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners about the designated VHF channels for maritime communications. To note the introduction of Ch 10 as Mġarr Port Control to cater for traffic management.

VHF Channels¹           Purpose of Communication

Ch 09                          Pilotage and Mooring and Pilot Launch

Ch 10                          Mġarr Port Control (The use of Ch 10 for Mġarr Port Control is on a

                                    primary basis)

Ch 10                          Towage (the use of Ch 10 for towage is on a secondary basis)

Ch 11                          Navigational Warnings/Weather Broadcasts

Ch 12                          Valletta VTS

Ch 13                          Terminals and Marinas

Ch 14                          Marsaxlokk VTS

Ch 20                          Navigational Assistance/Special instructions to a specific ship

Ch 22                          Emergency Ops/Oil Pollution, etc.

Ch 68                          Towage

Ch 69                          Malta VTS

All mariners are to note the above and use the appropriate channels as designated in this Notice with immediate effect and in accordance with national law¹.

Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2008 is hereby amended accordingly.

Notice to Mariners No. 47 of 2008 is hereby being cancelled.

¹ These channels correspond to the international maritime mobile frequencies in the VHF band, as defined in the General Authorisations (Radiocommunications Apparatus) Regulations (S.L.399.40).

11th June, 2021

​​​​TRANSPORT MALTA

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 72 of 2021

Fireworks Display from the Foreshore off  Hilton Hotel – St Julian's

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a five (5) minutes fireworks display will be held from the foreshore off the Hilton Hotel in St Julian's on Thursday, 10th June, 2021. The display will be centred at Point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt) in the approximate following position:

            Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

            35°55'.369                  14°29'.728

The fireworks display will take place between 11.45 p.m. and midnight.

In view of the above, mariners are advised to keep 60m away from point A on the above-mentioned date and time.

Any boats berthed within the area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt) are to be removed during the above-mentioned date and time.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

4th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 73 of 2021

Monitoring of Marine Mammals and Reptiles

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a project regarding the monitoring of marine mammals and reptiles round the Maltese Islands will be carried out.

As part of the monitoring project, the sailing boat Moormist will be sailing around the Maltese Islands towing a 150m cable, part of which shall be at the surface.

The project will start on Thursday, 10th June, 2021 and is expected to be completed by mid-September 2021. The monitoring is expected to take place every day between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed when the sailing boat Moonmist is spotted.

They are to give the sailing boat Moonmist a wide berth.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 194, 211, 2537, 2538

4th June, 2021​

Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2021

Removal of Boulders in front of Slipway at Wied il-Buni, Birżebbuġa

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that works to remove boulders from in front of the slipway at Wied il-Buni, Birżebbuġa will take place.

The removal of these boulders from inside the approximate area shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will commence on Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 2nd July, 2021.

The work will be carried out with the use of the hopper barge B45, and of the work boat Betty.

Divers will be assisting, and they will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag A. 

Due to the presences of the barge, workboat and divers, the slipway is not to be used, and in order to obstruct passage, concrete blocks will be placed on the slipway and on the adjacent sandy beach.  This will render the slipway and sandy beach unusable.

In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area, are to proceed with caution and at very slow 'no wake' speed. They are to give the above areas a wide berth, cooperate with the contractor on site and comply with any instructions as may be given by the Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16 and / or any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

1st June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2021

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds (pole mounted) in the following position:

            Latitude (N)   Longitude (E)

            35º 55'.490     014º 29'.850

Is UNRELIABLE.

1st June, 2021

​ 

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 65 of 2021

Cancel Local Notice to Mariners No. 107 of 2020 – regarding Repair works on slipway at Ir-Ramla ta' Wied Musa in ċirkewwa

Reference is made to BA Chart 211 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the repair works on slipway at Ir-Ramla ta' Wied Musa at Ċirkewwa mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 107 of 2020 have been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 107 of 2020 is hereby cancelled.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 66 of 2021

Sailing race between Malta and Linosa

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a sailing race will be held between Malta and Linosa on Saturday, 29th May, 2021.

The race will start from outside the Grand Harbour breakwater at 9.00 a.m.

They will sail towards the fairway buoy and proceed towards Linosa.

Entry and departure from the Grand Harbour, between 8.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. will be restricted during the start of the race.

Mariners are to note the above and keep watch on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

They are to cooperate with the organisers and/or enforcement personnel in the area.

Any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS are to be complied with.

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 67 of 2021

Sailing Races off Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that SB 20 and dinghy sailing races will be held off Tas-Sliema.

The races will be held off Tas-Sliema within area A as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).       

On Saturday, 29th May, 2021, between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

On Sunday, 30th May, 2021, between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

Yellow inflatable marker buoys to indicate the racecourse within the above-mentioned area shall be laid, between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., on each day of the races.

All vessels that are not involved in the activity are to keep well clear from the competing boats and follow any instructions given by the race officials and support vessels.

If due to wind conditions the races cannot be held off Tas-Sliema, they will be held off Smart City within area B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are to note the above and are to give the areas indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to fully comply with Rule 18 (COLREGS 1972) and to 'keep out of the way' of the sailing vessels participating in the regatta.

Mariners navigating in the vicinity of the indicated areas on the mentioned dates and times are to keep watch on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 and are to cooperate with the organisers and/or enforcement personnel in the area.

Any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2538, 2537

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2021

In-water Survey of a Vessel Moored at Bridge Wharf

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that an underwater inspection/survey of the vessel MV Sea Patron is to be carried out.  The vessel will be moored at Bridge Wharf in the Grand Harbour during the inspection.

The underwater survey of the ship's bottom will take place on Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

Any vessels moored alongside the MV Sea Patron, are to be removed for the duration of the survey.

Both the diver and the vessel will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the “MV Sea Patron". They are to cooperate with the person in charge.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021

Maintenance dredging work at Salina Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance dredging will be carried out at Salina Bay.

The dredging will be carried out within the area enclosed by the imaginary lines between the points A, B, C, D, and the intermediate coastline as shown hatched in magenta on the chart found on  Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The works will commence with immediate effect and will continue until further notice.

The dredged material will be loaded onto the barge “Gold Dredger", when full, the barge will depart from the area to dump the material at the dumping area off Valletta in approximate position:

Position          Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

                        35º 55'.100     014º 34'.000

Due to this work, all vessels within the mentioned area and any others which may obstruct the safe entry and exit from the dredging area, are to be removed while the dredging is being carried out.

Mariners and owners of vessels are to navigate at very low speed (no wake) when navigating close to the area. They are to give way to the barge “Gold Dredger" and co-operate with the contractor on site.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 211

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 2021

No entry zone at Manoel Island (Tas-Sliema Creek) due to a derelict wall

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to bring to the attention of all mariners that a No Entry Zone at Manoel Island (Tas-Sliema Creek) due to the dangers posed by a derelict wall, has been established.

The area is formed by joining the imaginary lines between the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline (shown hatched on charts found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt))  and is restricted to both vessels and swimmers and should be avoided:

            Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

A         35° 54'.320                 014° 30'.134

B         35° 54'.327                 014° 30'.133

C         35° 54'.328                 014° 30'.144

D         35° 54'.318                 014° 30'.146

Mariners are informed that a rope supported by black and white buoys will be placed with immediate effect, along all the imaginary lines mentioned above.

Chart affected: BA 177

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2021

Cancel Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2021 regarding Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds (pole mounted) in the following position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35º 55'.490                 014º 29'.850

has been REPAIRED.

Therefore, Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2021 regarding Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal light – UNRELIABLE is hereby CANCELLED.

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2021

Maintenance work on Malta Coast Radio Station Tower

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance work will be carried out on the main tower of the Malta Coast Radio Station.

The maintenance work is to commence on Wednesday, 26th May, 2021, and is scheduled to be completed within one (1) month.

Due to the maintenance work, the Malta Coast Station will not be transmitting regularly from Monday to Friday and sometimes even on Saturdays. The interruptions will occur every week during the above-mentioned period, at the following time slots:

Malta time slots – at 6.20 a.m., 10.20 a.m., and 2.20 p.m. UTC (8.20 a.m., 12.20 p.m., and 4.20 p.m. Local Time)

Tunisia time slots – at 7.10 a.m., 11.10 a.m., and 3.10 a.m. UTC (9.10 a.m., 1.10 p.m., and 5.10 p.m. Local Time).

Malta Coast Station will be transmitting as usual at all the other times.

28th May, 2021​

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 60 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021 regarding Extension of Ro-Ro ramp between Deep Water Quay and Wine Wharf

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that due to unfavourable weather conditions the work will not be completed in time, therefore the completion date is being extended to end of August 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No 024 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

25th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2021

Special Marker Buoys Delineating the 200 and 300 Metre Speed Restriction Zones

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that in addition to the permanent speed limit buoys, special marker buoys will be placed around the Maltese Islands to delineate the 200 and 300 metre speed restriction zones (10 Knots and 5 Knots) from the shore. The placement of the buoys is seasonal, from June to October but may still be in place after this date.

Special Mark Buoys 1.5 metres in diameter, fitted with a light flashing yellow 1 every 4 seconds and a 2 nautical miles range, shall be placed in the following positions:

            Bays                                        Speed              Latitude                       Longitude

A1       Marsalforn                              10 Knots         36° 04'.564                 014° 15'.843

A2       Comino                                   10 Knots         36° 01'.303                 014° 20'.379

A3       Qawra                                     10 Knots         35° 57'.732                 014° 25'.817

A4       Dragonara Point                     10 Knots         35° 55'.729                 014° 29'.748

A5       Dragut Point                           10 Knots         35° 54'.500                 014° 31'.007

Further to the above yellow cylindrical buoys which are 0.9 metres in diameter, flashing yellow 1 every 4 seconds and having a 2 nautical miles range, will be placed in the following positions:

            Bays                                        Speed              Latitude                       Longitude

B1       Ramla l-Ħamra                       10 Knots         36° 03'.827                 014° 17'.018

B3       San Niklaw                             10 Knots         36° 01'.264                 014° 19'.804

B6       Santa Marija                           10 Knots         36° 01'.216                 014° 20'.108

B14     Ċirkewwa                                10 Knots         35° 59'.059                 014° 19'.789

B15     Armier                                    10 Knots         35° 59'.527                 014° 21'.460

B16     Little Armier                          10 Knots         35° 59'.627                 014° 21'.602

B17     Mellieħa                                 10 Knots         35° 59'.153                 014° 22'.681

B18     Mellieħa                                 10 Knots         35° 58'.809                 014° 21'.921

B19     Mellieħa                                 10 Knots         35° 58'.466                 014° 21'.400

B23     Mellieħa                                 10 Knots         35° 58'.190                 014° 21'.987

B24     Mellieħa                                 10 Knots         35° 58'.394                 014° 22'.711

B25     Il-Gżejjer North                      10 Knots         35° 58'.076                 014° 23'.974

B26     Il-Gżejjer South                      10 Knots         35° 57'.942                 014° 24'.601

B28     Ras il-Għallis                         10 Knots         35° 57'.400                 014° 25'.968

B29     San Ġiljan                               10 Knots         35° 55'.221                 014° 29'.857

B30     Marsaskala                             10 Knots         35° 51'.907                 014° 34'.432

B31     San Tumas                              10 Knots         35° 51'.320                 014° 34'.331

B32     Xrobb l-Għaġin                      10 Knots         35° 50'.298                 014° 34'.030

B33     St Peter's Pool                        10 Knots         35° 49'.903                 014° 33'.897

B34     Dellimara                                10 Knots         35° 49'.388                 014° 33'.857

B35     Il-Ġnejna                                 10 Knots         35° 55'.473                 014° 20'.354

B36     Għajn Tuffieħa                       10 Knots         35° 55'.800                 014° 20'.495

B37     Il-Mixquqa                              10 Knots         35° 55'.965                 014° 20'.464

The following buoys placed at Mġarr ix-Xini – Gozo; Blue Lagoon – Comino; Mellieħa – off the beach; and Xemxija inner, delineate a 5 Knots maximum speed limit.

            Bays                                        Speed              Latitude                       Longitude

B2       Mġarr ix-Xini                         5 Knots                       36° 00'.906                 014° 16'.445

B4       San Niklaw Bay (Fairway 1)  5 Knots                       36° 01'.167                 014° 19'.770

B5       San Niklaw Bay (Fairway 9D)5 Knots                      36° 01'.039                 014° 19'.773

B7       Santa Marija Bay (Fairway 1) 5 Knots                       36° 01'.031                 014° 20'.210

B8       Santa Marija Bay (Fairway 2) 5 Knots                       36° 01'.111                 014° 20'.210

B9       Blue Lagoon Outer                 5 Knots                       36° 01'.004                 014° 19'.226

B10     Blue Lagoon (Fairway 5)       5 Knots                       36° 00'.965                 014° 19'.332

B11     Blue Lagoon (Fairway 3)       5 Knots                       36° 00'.952                 014° 19'.310

B12     Blue Lagoon (Fairway 2)       5 Knots                       36° 00'.913                 014° 19'.346

B13     Blue Lagoon (Fairway 1)       5 Knots                       36° 00'.852                 014° 19'.401

B20     Mellieħa                                 5 Knots                       35° 58'.398                 014° 21'.247

B21     Mellieħa                                 5 Knots                       35° 58'.269                 014° 21'.299

B22     Mellieħa                                 5 Knots                       35° 58'.133                 014° 21'.480

B27     Xemxija                                  5 Knots                       35° 57'.027                 014° 23'.508

Buoys indicate the speed that should never be exceeded, and in any case, mariners are always reminded to proceed at a safe speed subject to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

Mariners are further reminded that it is prohibited to moor any vessel to any of the above buoys and any other buoy owned by Transport Malta and that the speed restriction is in place all year round even without the buoys in place. The deployment of the buoys may be delayed due to the present situation.

Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 211A, 211B, 2537, 2538

25th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 62 of 2021

Designated Restricted Areas – Consolidated List

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners, owners of vessels and the general public that the following designated restricted areas to navigation have been established:

A) At Xatt L-Aħmar – Gozo, the area joining the points A1, A2 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart A found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A1                   36° 01'.142     014° 17'.273  

A2                   36° 01'.145     014° 17'.306

B) In Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ, the area joining the points B1, B2, B3, B4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart B found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

B1                   35° 55'.685     014° 29'.501  

B2                   35° 55'.666     014° 29'.519  

B3                   35° 55'.650     014° 29'.452  

B4                   35° 55'.650     014° 29'.436

C) In Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ, the area joining the points C1, C2, C3, C4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 2C found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

C1                   35° 55'.575     014° 29'.570  

C2                   35° 55'.586     014° 29'.585

C3                   35° 55'.590     014° 29'.598  

C4                   35° 55'.583     014° 29'.642

D) At Il-Ponta tad-Dragunara, the area joining the points D1, D2, D3, D4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart D found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

D1                   35° 55'.527     014° 29'.679  

D2                   35° 55'.499     014° 29'.704  

D3                   35° 55'.449     014° 29'.672  

D4                   35° 55'.459     014° 29'.617  

E) In Il-Bajja tal-Balluta, the area joining the points E1, E2, E3, E4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart E found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

E1                    35° 54'.931     014° 29'.627  

E2                    35° 54'.931     014° 29'.650  

E3                    35° 54'.898     014° 29'.650  

E4                    35° 54'.898     014° 29'.627  

F) In Il-Bajja ta' Għar id-Dud – Tas-Sliema, the area joining the points F1, F2 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart F found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

F1                    35° 54'.816     014° 30'.477  

F2                    35° 54'.756     014° 30'.451

G) In Il-Port ta' Marsamxett (Ta' Xbiex area), the area joining the points G1, G2, G3, G4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart G found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

G1                   35° 53'.946     014° 30'.044

G2                   35° 53'.942     014° 30'.062

G3                   35° 53'.889     014° 30'.045

G4                   35° 53'.893     014° 30'.027

H) In Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, the area joining the points H1, H2, H3, H4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart H found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

H1                   35° 53'.903     014° 30'.276  

H2                   35° 53'.916     014° 30'.279

H3                   35° 53'.928     014° 30'.301  

H4                   35° 53'.925     014° 30'.320  

I) In Marsamxett Harbour (Valletta Water Polo Pitch area), the area joining the points I1, I2, I3 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart I found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

I1                     35° 54'.070     014° 30'.638

I2                     35° 54'.138     014° 30'.724

I3                     35° 54'.130     014° 30'.733

J) In Il-Port il-Kbir (Kalkara Creek – Toqba area – Birgu), the area joining the points J1, J2, J3, J4 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart J found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

J1                    35º 53'.450     014º 31'.225

J2                    35º 53'.452     014º 31'.228

J3                    35º 53'.418     014º 31'.271

J4                    35º 53'.411     014º 31'.263

K) In Il-Port il-Kbir (Rinella Bay area), the area joining the points K1, K2 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart K found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Points              Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

K1                   35º 53'.656     014º 31'.629

K2                   35º 53'.584     014º 31'.609

To always ensure safety, no vessel, craft or other object, whether equipped with an engine or not, is to enter these designated restricted areas.  Furthermore, the use of fishing gear/implements is not allowed in these areas. 

These designated restricted areas shall be in place with immediate effect and until Thursday 30th September 2021.  They will be delineated by ropes which will be kept afloat by coloured marker floats and may be left in location up to 2 weeks after the closing date.

Mariners and owners of vessels moored within these designated restricted areas are advised to remove their vessels and mooring buoys immediately. Any vessels and mooring buoys left in these areas may be removed by the respective operators. No liability whatsoever will be borne by Transport Malta for any damage to vessels or any damage/loss of mooring buoys and ground tackles that are left in these areas.

Mariners are informed that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel, craft or object to any marker buoy, ropes and related gear delineating the designated restricted areas.

Local Notices to Mariners Nos 37, 51 and 55 are hereby CANCELLED

Position is referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

25th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 63 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2021 regarding Laying of Silt Curtain next to Quay in Blue Lagoon, Comino

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that due to unfavourable weather conditions the work will not be completed in time, therefore the completion date is being extended to end of May 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected:  BA 211

25th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 64 of 2021

Swimming Round Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there will be three (3) different swims around Gozo on three (3) separate days.

On each of the swims, the swimmer will depart from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, point A, towards Il-Port ta' Imġarr, point B.  The swim from A to B, is estimated to take approximately 30 minutes.  The swimmer will then continue to Point C, across the entrance to Mġarr Harbour, and it is estimated that this will take approximately 15 minutes.   The swimmer will then continue swimming in a clockwise direction around Gozo from point C back to point A in approximately eleven hours and fifteen minutes.  Points A, B and C are as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The swims will be held on the following dates and times:

On Monday, 31st May, 2021, the swim will start at 3.15 a.m. and it is expected to be completed by 3.15 p.m.

On Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, the swim will start at 1.00 a.m. and it is expected to be completed by 1.00 p.m.

On Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, the swim will start at 11.00 p.m. and it is expected to be completed by Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021, at 11.00 a.m.

The swimmer will be accompanied, at all times, by the support vessel (RHIB) Palawan.

If due to inclement weather conditions the swims cannot be held as scheduled, they will be held as follows:

On Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, the swim will start at 3.15 a.m. and it is expected to be completed by 3.15 p.m.

On Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021, the swim will start at 1.00 a.m. and it is expected to be completed by 1.00 p.m.

On Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021, the swim will start at 11.00 p.m. and it is expected to be completed by Thursday, 3rd June, 2021, at 11.00 a.m.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake), they are to give a wide berth to the swimmer and the accompanying support vessel.  All ferries and other vessels shall not enter and/or depart from Mġarr Ħarbour, when the swimmer will be transiting the entrance to the harbour i.e. between points B and C.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Charts affected: 211, 2537

25th May, 2021

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TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 57 of 2021

Filming at Għajn Tuffieħa Bay – Jetski

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and owners of vessels that filming activities will take place at Għajn Tuffieħa Bay in position A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The filming will be carried out from Wednesday 26th May to Friday, 28th May, 2021, from 7.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m. The days may be extended to Sunday, 30th May, 2021.

The vessel CHIKO will be assisting during the filming and all vessels are to give her a wide berth during the above-mentioned dates and times.

If due to adverse weather conditions the filming cannot be carried out in the above  position A, it will be held at any one of the following: Santa Marija Bay, Comino, in position B; or l-Aħrax Bay in position C; or Mġiebaħ Bay in position D.

Mariners and owners of vessels are informed that a clear horizon is being requested, therefore no vessel in the vicinity will be allowed to drop anchor or remain underway whilst filming is taking place in the respective areas.

Mariners navigating in the vicinity of the indicated areas on the mentioned dates and times are to keep watch on VHF Channel 12/16 and are to cooperate with the filming crew and/or enforcement personnel in the area.

Any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12/16 by Valletta VTS are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

21st May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 58 of 2021

Diving Survey at Fuel Wharf in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a diving survey will be held at Fuel Wharf in the Grand Harbour.

The diving surveys will take place on any day between Monday, 24th May and Friday, 28th May, 2021.

During the dive, the diving team will be assisted by the vessel Goldfinder, which will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'. A safety distance from the support vessel is required.

The dive will be carried out in the approximate position A, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Latitude (N)                 Longitude (E)

35° 53'.007                 014° 30'.253

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 177

21st May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 59 of 2021

Filming at Ġnejna Bay – Blackout

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and owners of vessels, that filming activities will take place at Ġnejna Bay in either position A (on the sandy beach) or in position B (next to the slipway) as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The filming will be carried out between Monday, 24th May and Tuesday, 25th May, 2021, from 3.00 a.m. till 10.00 a.m.

An RHIB, carrying registration number S-21569 will be assisting during the filming, all vessels are to give her a wide berth during the above-mentioned dates and times.

Mariners and owners of vessels are informed that a clear horizon is being requested therefore no vessel in the vicinity, will be allowed to drop anchor or remain underway whilst filming is taking place in the area.

Mariners navigating in the vicinity of the indicated area on the mentioned dates and times are to keep watch on VHF Channel 12/16 and are to cooperate with the filming crew and/or enforcement personnel in the area.

Any instructions issued on VHF channel 12/16 by Valletta VTS are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

21st May, 2021

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2021

Zones Reserved for Swimmers in Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners, owners of vessels and bathers regarding the following restrictions in respect of designated zones reserved for swimmers.

These restrictions shall be in place from the date indicated for each area and until Thursday, 30th September, 2021.

Mariners and owners of vessels moored within the zones reserved for swimmers are requested to remove their vessels and mooring buoys immediately. Any vessels and mooring buoys left in these areas will be removed. No liability whatsoever will be borne by Transport Malta for any damage to vessels or any damage/loss of mooring buoys and ground tackle that are left in these areas.

The zones reserved for swimmers will be indicated by coloured marker buoys and ropes. The ropes may be kept afloat by marker floats in location up to 2 weeks after the abovementioned dates.

Several bays have access to the beach through launching lanes which will also be marked by floats. Vessels shall only enter through these lanes. No vessel is to be moored inside or in the approaches to the entrance of these lanes as indicated on the charts found on Transport Malta website  (https://www.transport.gov.mt) unless authorised by Transport Malta. Such lanes shall be used solely for embarking and disembarking of passengers and by commercial and water sports vessel operators.

No vessels or objects which may endanger the safety of bathers, including any type of fishing gear/implements, shall be used within a swimmers' zone.

The boundaries of these Swimmers' Zones are as follows:

1. Blue Lagoon, Comino: Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2021

2. Mġarr ix-Xini, Gozo: Refer to Figure 2    

Lines joining points 2_A, 2_B and 2_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

2_A                    36° 01'.214     14° 16'.271

2_B                    36° 01'.164     14° 16'.331

2_C                    36° 01'.172     14° 16'.341

3. Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi, Gozo: Refer to Figure 3        

A wire rope between points 3_A (on Quay) and 3_B (near Slipway) and the intermediate coastline. 

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

3_A                    36º 01'.839     14º 12'.986

3_B                    36º 01'.836     14º 12'.997

The boundary of this swimmer zone in Xlendi is a wire rope between points 3_C (sandy beach), 3_D (off the jetty) and 3_E (near Churchill Bar) and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

3_C                    36° 01'.828     14° 13'.022 

3_D                    36° 01'.818     14° 13'.003 

3_E                    36° 01'.784     14° 13'.021 

Furthermore, lines joining points 3_F, 3_G, 3_H, 3_I and 3_J and the intermediate coastline delineate another zone.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

3_F                     36º 01'.781     14º 13'.007

3_G                    36º 01'.789     14º 12'.993

3_H                    36º 01'.770     14º 12'.900

3_I                     36º 01'.747     14º 12'.876

3_J                     36º 01'.737     14º 12'.892

4. Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar, Gozo: Refer to Figure 4        

Line joining points 4_A (SW of slipway) and 4_B (steps) and the intermediate coastline to the Southwest of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

4_A                    36º 04'.624     14º 15'.112

4_B                    36º 04'.596     14º 15'.192

5. Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn, Gozo:        Refer to Figure 5                               

Line joining points 5_A, 5_B 5_C and 5_D and the Intermediate coastline of this line and line joining points 5_E and 5_F and the intermediate coastline South of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

5_A                    36º 04'.505     14º 15'.515

5_B                    36º 04'.505     14º 15'.533

5_C                    36º 04'.344     14º 15'.538

5_D                    36º 04'.332     14º 15'.485

5_E                    36º 04'.314     14º 15'.493

5_F                     36º 04'.344     14º 15'.622

6. Ir-Ramla, Gozo: Refer to Figure 6                                                   

Line joining points 6_A, 6_B, 6_C and 6_D and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

6_A                    36º 03'.693     14º 16'.917

6_B                    36º 03'.754     14º 16'.879

6_C                    36º 03'.784     14º 17'.165

6_D                    36º 03'.725     14º 17'.182

7. Il-Bajja ta' San Blas, Gozo: Refer to Figure 7

Line joining points 7_A, 7_B, 7_C and 7_D and the intermediate coastline to the Southwest of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

7_A                    36º 03'.488     14º 17'.965

7_B                    36º 03'.489     14º 17'.975

7_C                    36º 03'.465     14º 18'.060

7_D                    36º 03'.419     14º 18'.070

8. Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo: Refer to Figure 8                       

Line joining points 8_A, 8_B and 8_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

8 _A                   36º 01'.673     14º 19'.368

8 _B                   36º 01'.639     14º 19'.387

8 _C                   36º 01'.615     14º 19'.338

9. Il-Bajja ta' San Niklaw, Comino: Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2021                       

10. Il-Bajja ta' Santa Marija, Comino (inner): Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2021

11. Ċirkewwa: Refer to Figure 11

Line joining points 11_A and 11_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

11_A                  35º 59'.242     14º 19'.777

11_B                  35º 59'.245     14º 19'.863    

12. Marfa (Ir-Ramla tal-Bir): Refer to Figure 12

Line joining points 12_A and 12_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

12_A                  35º 59'.171     014º 20'.755

12_B                  35º 59'.166     014º 20'.741

13. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa (Ramlet il-Qortin): Refer to Figure 13

Line joining points 13_A, 13_B, and 13_C and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

13_A                  35º 59'.222     014º 21'.021

13_B                  35º 59'.265     014º 21'.048

13_C                  35º 59'.251     014º 21'.105

14. Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Refer to Figure 14

Line joining points 14_A, 14_B ,14_C and 14_D and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

14_A                  35º 59'.390     14º 21'.353

14_B                  35º 59'.399     14º 21'.397

14_C                  35º 59'.413     14º 21'.523

14_D                  35º 59'.387     14º 21'.566

15. It-Torri l-Abjad: Refer to Figure 15

Line joining points 15_A and 15_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

15_A                  35º 59'.604     14º 21'.873

15_B                  35º 59'.496     14º 21'.855

16. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Refer to Figure 16 

Line joining points 16_A, 16_B, 16_C and 16_D and the intermediate coastline to the North West of this line and line joining points 16_E, 16_F, 16_G and 16_H and the intermediate coastline to the South West of this line.

A minimum safety/navigable clearance distance of 5 metres from these lines is to be maintained.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

16_A                  35º 58'.530     14º 21'.254

16_B                  35º 58'.514     14º 21'.267

16_C                  35º 58'.437     14º 21'.120

16_D                  35º 58'.460     14º 21'.098

16_E                  35º 58'.429     14º 21'.039

16_F                   35º 58'.364     14º 21'.104

16_G                  35º 58'.005     14º 21'.292

16_H                  35º 57'.980     14º 21'.349

17. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa (It-Tunnara): Refer to Figure 17                            

Line joining points 17_A, 17_B and 17_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

17_A                  35º 58'.017     14º 21'.429

17_B                  35º 58'.027     14º 21'.458

17_C                  35º 58'.007     14º 21'.471

18. Il-Bajja tal-Imġiebaħ: Refer to Figure 18

Line joining points 18_A, 18_B, 18_C and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

18_A                  35º 58'.089     014º 22'.889

18_B                  35º 58'.099     014º 22'.890

18_C                  35º 58'.094     014º 23'.021

19. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Selmun): Refer to Figure 19                  

Line joining points 19_A and 19_B and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

19_A                  35º 58'.033     14º 23'.814

19_B                  35º 57'.847     14º 23'.828

20. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna): Refer to Figure 20          

Line joining points 20_A and 20_B and the intermediate coastline to the West of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

20_A                  35º 57'.177     14º 23'.333

20_B                  35º 57'.147     14º 23'.357

21. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Xemxija): Refer to Figure 21    

Line joining points 21_A, 21_B, 21_C and 21_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

21_A                  35º 56'.911     14º 23'.089

21_B                  35º 56'.897     14º 23'.107

21_C                  35º 56'.872     14º 23'.078

21_D                  35º 56'.875     14º 23'.057

22. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għajn Rażul – Veċċja Breakwater): Refer to Figure 22

Line joining points 22_A, 22_B, 22_C and 22_D and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 22_E, 22_F, 22_G and 22_H and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

22_A                  35º 56'.904     14º 23'.584

22_B                  35º 56'.950     14º 23'.560

22_C                  35º 56'.922     14º 23'.459

22_D                  35º 56'.863     14º 23'.502

22_E                  35º 56'.833     14º 23'.492

22_F                   35º 56'.858     14º 23'.495

22_G                  35º 56'.843     14º 23'.444

22_H                  35º 56'.832     14º 23'.445

The area between the imaginary line 22_E and 22_F and the coast East of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020.

23. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għażżelin): Refer to Figure 23  

Line joining points 23_A, 23_B, 23_C, 23_D and 23_E and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

23_A                  35º 56'.975     14º 24'.010

23_B                  35º 56'.996     14º 24'.013

23_C                  35º 57'.028     14º 24'.144

23_D                  35º 57'.016     14º 24'.289

23_E                  35º 56'.938     14º 24'.297

The area between the imaginary line A and B and the coast Southwest of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020.

24. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Buġibba Square): Refer to Figure 24                

Line joining points 24_A, 24_B and 24_C and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line and line joining points 24_D, 24_E and 24_F and the intermediate coastline to the South West of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

24_A                  35º 57'.213     14º 24'.892

24_B                  35º 57'.198     14º 24'.804

24_C                  35º 57'.136     14º 24'.834

24_D                  35º 57'.128     14º 24'.832

24_E                  35º 57'.197     14º 24'.789

24_F                   35º 57'.187     14º 24'.718

25. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar, Buġibba (opposite Dolmen Hotel): Refer to Figure 25

Lines joining points 25_A, 25_B, 25_C and 25_D and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 25_E, 25_F and 25_G and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 25_H, 25_I and 25_J and the intermediate coastline.   

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

25_A                  35° 57'.405     14° 25'.044

25_B                  35° 57'.312     14° 24'.973

25_C                  35° 57'.292     14° 25'.024

25_D                  35° 57'.277     14° 25'.022

25_E                  35° 57'.288     14° 24'.954

25_F                   35° 57'.260     14° 24'.933

25_G                  35° 57'.230     14° 24'.961

25_H                  35° 57'.227     14° 24'.948

25_I                   35° 57'.225     14° 24'.927

25_J                   35° 57'.218     14° 24'.909

26. Qawra: Refer to Figure 26                       

Lines joining points 26_A, 26_B, 26_C, 26_D and 26_E, and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

26_A                  35° 57'.562     14° 25'.742

26_B                  35° 57'.561     14° 25'.742

26_C                  35° 57'.560     14° 25'.602

26_D                  35° 57'.433     14° 25'.602

26_E                  35° 57'.432     14° 25'.586

27. Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Suncrest Hotel): Refer to Figure 27

Line joining points 27_A, 27_B, 27_C and 27_D and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

27_A                  35º 57'.244     14º 25'.458

27_B                  35º 57'.259     14º 25'.535

27_C                  35º 57'.196     14º 25'.529

27_D                  35º 57'.154     14º 25'.481

28. Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite ex Coastline Hotel): Refer to Figure 28    

Line joining points 28_A and 28_B and the intermediate coastline to the South East.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

28_A                  35º 56'.954     14º 25'.703

28_B                  35º 56'.925     14º 25'.652

29. Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ (San Ġiljan): Refer to Figure 29

Line joining points 29_A, 29_B, 29_C and 29_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

29_A                  35º 55'.578     14º 29'.264

29_B                  35º 55'.593     14º 29'.307

29_C                  35º 55'.549     14º 29'.348

29_D                  35º 55'.525     14º 29'.309

30. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (opposite Cavalieri Hotel): Refer to Figure 30         

Line joining points  30_A, 30_B and 30_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

30_A                  35º 55'.122     14º 29'.578

30_B                  35º 55'.139     14º 29'.681

30_C                  35º 55'.149     14º 29'.680

31. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (St Julian's): Refer to Figure 31                   

A rectangular line joining points 31_A, 31_B, 31_C and 31_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

31_A                  35º 55'.074     14º 29'.569

31_B                  35º 55'.090     14º 29'.580

31_C                  35º 55'.009     14º 29'.667

31_D                  35º 54'.994     14º 29'.642

32. Il-Bajja ta' Spinola (Balluta Bay): Refer to Figure 32

Line joining points 32_A and 32_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

32_A                  35º 54'.899     14º 29'.628

32_B                  35º 54'.883     14º 29'.674

33. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (Tas-Sliema): Refer to Figure 33

Line joining points 33_A, 33_B, 33_C, 33_D and 33_E and the intermediate coastline of this line and the line joining points 33_F, 33_G and 33_H and the intermediate coastline South of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

33_A                  35º 54'.912     14º 29'.831

33_B                  35º 54'.970     14º 29'.820

33_C                  35º 55'.080     14º 29'.830

33_D                  35º 55'.133     14º 29'.872

33_E                  35º 55'.124     14º 29'.925

33_F                   35° 54'.924     14° 29'.746

33_G                  35° 54'.930     14° 29'.747

33_H                  35° 54'.925     14° 29'.817

34. Tas-Sliema (Font Għadir): Refer to Figure 34

Line joining points 34_A, 34_B and 34_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

34_A                  35º 54'.971     14º 30'.297

34_B                  35º 54'.940     14º 30'.381

34_C                  35º 54'.928     14º 30'.373

35. Tigné: Refer to Figure 35

Line joining points 35_A, 35_B, 35_C and 35_D and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

35_A                  35º 54'.321     014º 30'.706

35_B                  35º 54'.311     014º 30'.689

35_C                  35º 54'.356     014º 30'.619

35_D                  35º 54'.367     014º 30'.629

36. Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch): Refer to Figure 36

Line joining points 36_A, 36_B, 36_C, 36_D and 36_E and the intermediate coastline to the North of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

36_A                  35° 51'.979     14° 34'.073

36_B                  35° 51'.974     14° 34'.074

36_C                  35° 51'.975     14° 34'.225

36_D                  35° 51'.996     14° 34'.432

36_E                  35° 52'.028     14° 34'.507

The area between the imaginary lines joining the points A to B to C and the coast North of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020.

37. Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (opposite ex Jerma Hotel): Refer to Figure 37

The lines joining the points 37_A, 37_B, 37_C, 37_D and 37_E and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

37_A                  35° 51'.913     14° 34'.099

37_B                  35° 51'.917     14° 34'.103

37_C                  35° 51'.894     14° 34'.260

37_D                  35° 51'.802     14° 34'.385

37_E                  35° 51'.698     14° 34'.529

38. Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas (Outer): Refer to Figure 38

Line joining points 38_A, 38_B, 38_C and 38_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

38_A                  35° 51'.287     14° 33'.938

38_B                  35° 51'.255     14° 33'.943

38_C                  35° 51'.270     14° 34'.110

38_D                  35° 51'.416     14° 34'.276

39. Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas (Inner): Refer to Figure 39

Line joining points 39_A, 39_B, and 39_C and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

39_A                  35º 51'.216     014º 33'.798

39_B                  35º 51'.215     014º 33'.809

39_C                  35º 51'.163     014º 33'.804

40. Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Refer to Figure 40

Line joining points 40_A, 40_B, 40_C and 40_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

40_A                  35° 50'.490     14° 34'.029

40_B                  35° 50'.465     14° 33'.968

40_C                  35° 50'.394     14° 34'.033

40_D                  35° 50'.415     14° 34'.150

41. St Peter's Pool: Refer to Figure 41

Line joining points 41_A and 41_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

41_A                  35º 49'.981     14º 33'.735

41_B                  35º 49'.965     14º 33'.745

42. Il-Kalanka tat-Tumbrell: Refer to Figure 42

Line joining points 42_A, and 42_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

42_A                  35º 49'.869     014º 33'.737

42_B                  35º 49'.832     014º 33'.726

43. Il-Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Refer to Figure 43

Line joining points 43_A and 43_B and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

43_A                  35° 49'.435     14° 33'.665

43_B                  35° 49'.388     14° 33'.625

44. Marsaxlokk: Refer to Figure 44

Line joining points 44_A, 44_B, 44_C, 44_D, 44_E and 44_F and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

44_A                  35º 50'.105     14º 32'.752

44_B                  35º 50'.102     14º 32'.761

44_C                  35º 50'.017     14º 32'.724

44_D                  35º 49'.960     14º 32'.822

44_E                  35º 49'.936     14º 32'.803

44_F                   35º 49'.939     14º 32'.797

45. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Qajjenza): Refer to Figure 45

Line joining points 45_A, 45_B, 45_C and 45_D and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

45_A                  35º 49'.918     14º 32'.051

45_B                  35º 49'.907     14º 32'.056

45_C                  35º 49'.950     14º 32'.164

45_D                  35º 49'.960     14º 32'.158

46. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (San Ġorġ): Refer to Figure 46

Line joining points 46_A and 46_B and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

46_A                  35° 49'.947     14° 31'.893

46_B                  35° 49'.879     14° 31'.862

47. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Pretty Bay): Refer to Figure 47

Line joining points from 47_A (Southern most part of old breakwater jetty), 47_B and 47_C (the South East part of the waterpolo pitch) and the intermediate coastline.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

47_A                  35º 49'.408     14º 31'.770

47_B                  35º 49'.417     14º 31'.822

47_C                  35º 49'.517     14º 31'.865

48. Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Refer to Figure 48

Line joining points 48_A, 48_B, 48_C and 48_D and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

48_A                  35º 55'.214     14º 20'.499

48_B                  35º 55'.244     14º 20'.482

48_C                  35º 55'.287     14º 20'.585

48_D                  35º 55'.283     14º 20'.619

49. Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Refer to Figure 49

Line joining points 49_A 49_B and 49_C and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

49_A                  35º 55'.782     14º 20'.698

49_B                  35º 55'.801     14º 20'.588

49_C                  35º 55'.717     14º 20'.496

50. Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands): Refer to Figure 50

Line joining points 50_A, 50_B and 50_C and the intermediate coastline to the North East of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

50_A                  35º 56'.074     14º 20'.616

50_B                  35º 56'.002     14º 20'.488

50_C                  35º 55'.896     14º 20'.577

51. Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa (Paradise Bay): Refer to Figure 51

Line joining points 51_A, 51_B and 51_C and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

51_A                  35º 58'.916     14º 19'.920

51_B                  35º 58'.962     14º 19'.898

51_C                  35º 58'.970     14º 19'.974

The ropes with buoys to indicate the swimmer zones will be laid as follows:

On Saturday, 22nd May, 2021 – effective date Saturday, 22nd May, 2021

Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Figure 16

Between Saturday, 22nd May, 2021, and Monday, 31st May, 2021 – effective date Saturday, 22nd May, 2021

Ir-Ramla – Gozo: Figure 6

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar – Buġibba (opposite Dolmen Hotel): Figure 25

Il-Qawra: Figure 26

Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Suncrest Hotel): Figure 27

Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Eex Coastline Hotel): Figure 28

Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ (San Giljan): Figure 29

taS-Sliema (Font Għadir): Figure 34

Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Figure 49

Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa (Paradise Bay): Figure 51

between Monday, 31st May, 2021 and Saturday, 5th June, 2021 – Effective date Monday, 31st May, 2021

Mġarr ix-Xini – Gozo: Figure 2

Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi – Gozo: Figure 3

Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar – Gozo: Figure 4

Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn – Gozo: Figure 5

Il-Bajja ta' San Blas – Gozo: Figure 7

Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien – Gozo: Figure 8

Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Figure 11

Marfa (Ir-Ramla tal-Bir): Figure 12

Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa (Ramlet il-Qortin): Figure 13

Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Figure 14

Torri l-Abjad: Figure 15

Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa – It-Tunnara: Figure 17

Il-Bajja tal-Imġiebaħ: Figure 18

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Selmun): Figure 19

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna): Figure 20

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Xemxija): Figure 21

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għajn Rażul – Veċċja Breakwater): Figure 22

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għażżelin): Figure 23

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Buġibba Square): Figure 24

Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (opposite Cavallieri Hotel): Figure 30

Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (St Julian's): Figure 31

Il-Bajja ta' Spinola (Balluta Bay): Figure 32

Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (Tas-Sliema): Figure 33

Tigné: Figure 35

Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch): Figure 36

Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (opposite ex Jerma Hotel): Figure 37

Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas (Outer): Figure 38

Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas (Inner): Figure 39

Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Figure 40

St Peter's Pool: Figure 41

Kalanka tat-Tumbrell: Figure 42

Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Figure 43

Marsaxlokk: Figure 44

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Qajjenza): Figure 45

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (San Ġorġ): Figure 46

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Pretty Bay): Figure 47

Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Figure 48

Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands): Figure 50

For ease of reference, charts depicting swimmers' zones and launching lanes can be viewed on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

While the effective dates of the swimmer zones are those indicated above, due to the current situation the deployment of the ropes and buoys indicating the swimmer zones may be delayed.

Mariners are advised to keep a good lookout and navigate with caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity of the above-mentioned areas. They are also reminded that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel or object with any marker buoy, ropes and related gear delineating the swimmer's zones.

A minimum safety distance of 5 metres from the swimmers' zone is to be maintained.

For the benefit and safety of all bathers and mariners, Transport Malta urges all visitors and commercial vessels to adhere to these arrangements. Enforcement Officers will be regularly patrolling the area. Any offender, on conviction, shall be liable to the fines (multa) as laid down in the second column to the Third Schedule of the Small Ships Regulations, as amended.

All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Parts of charts may be viewed on the abovementioned website.

18th May, 2021

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2021

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 regarding Designated Restricted Areas

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners, owners of vessels and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 regarding Designated Restricted Areas, the following areas have also been established as  designated restricted areas to navigation:

1. In Marsamxett Harbour (Ta' Xbiex area), the area joining the points 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 1 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

1A                   35° 53'.946     014° 30'.044

1B                   35° 53'.942     014° 30'.062

1C                   35° 53'.889     014° 30'.045

1D                   35° 53'.893     014° 30'.027

2. In Marsamxett Harbour (Valletta Water Polo Pitch area), the area joining the points 2A, 2B, 2C and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 2 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

2A                   35° 54'.070     014° 30'.638

2B                   35° 54'.138     014° 30'.724

2C                   35° 54'.130     014° 30'.733

3. In the Grand Harbour (Rinella Bay area), the area joining the points 3A, 3B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 3 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

3A                   35º 53'.656     014º 31'.629

3B                   35º 53'.584     014º 31'.609

4. In the Grand Harbour (Kalkara Creek – Toqba area – Birgu), the area joining the points 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 4 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

4A                   35º 53'.450     014º 31'.225

4B                   35º 53'.452     014º 31'.228

4C                   35º 53'.418     014º 31'.271

4D                   35º 53'.411     014º 31'.263

These designated restricted areas shall be in place with immediate effect until Thursday, 30th September, 2021.  They will be delineated by rope which will be kept afloat by coloured marker floats and may be left in location up to 2 weeks after the closing date.

All the information and restrictions mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 will also apply to this area.

Position is referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 52 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021

re Laying of Silt Curtains in Il-Bajja tal-Balluta

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that due to unfavourable weather conditions the work will not be completed in time, therefore the completion date is being extended to Friday, 4th June, 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 53 of 2021

Maintenance Work on Pontoons at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that maintenance works will be carried out on the pontoon at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida.

The works are to start on Tuesday, 18th May, 2021, and are expected to be completed by Friday, 11th June, 2021.

The maintenance work which involves the use of scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A', will be carried out within the area bounded by the imaginary line joining the points A, B, C, D, E and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at very slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity and are to give the mentioned areas a wide berth. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 54 of 2021

Repair Work on Terminal 1 North at Malta Freeport Terminals

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that repair works will be carried out on Terminal 1 North at Malta Freeport Terminals – Marsaxlokk Harbour.

Work will start from Tuesday, 1st June, 2021, and are expected to be completed by Thursday, 15th July, 2021.

The work consists of replacing corroded chains on all the fenders on Terminal 1 North.

Some of the work will be carried out by scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A', while the works are being carried out.

Masters and vessel operators are instructed that they are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed (No Wake) and give the above-mentioned area a wide berth. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Masters of all vessels are also advised to keep a constant watch on VHF channel 14 and/or 16 for any new information which will be advised by Marsaxlokk VTS. They are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 Regarding  Designated Restricted Areas

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021.

The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that in Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 there is a typing error in the co-ordinates of points K, U and V.

The correct co-ordinates should read as follows:

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

K                     35° 55'.449     014° 29'.672  

U                     36° 01'.142     014° 17'.273  

V                     36° 01'.145     014° 17'.306

Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 will remain valid.

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2021

Major Exercise by Oiltanking in Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a major exercise will be carried out in Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk. The exercise will test for COMAH and ISPS preparedness and will be held at Oiltanking Jetty 1 on Thursday, 20th May, 2021.

The exercise will start at approximately 9.00 a.m. and should be completed by noon. It will simulate a fire, oil spill and injured personnel therefore it will involve the use of emergency response teams, booms, and vessels.

Mariners are to take note of this exercise and be informed that no vessel will be allowed to enter between the breakwater and the Freeport Terminal, unless authorised to do so.

They are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

18th May, 2021

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TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2021

Demarcation of Designated Areas in Xemxija (Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Authority for Transport in Malta, hereby notifies all mariners that the Authority will be, in the coming weeks, laying down the necessary navigational aids demarcating the different designated areas in Xemxija to facilitate navigation and ensure the safety thereof.

No mooring or anchoring is allowed in the area bounded by the imaginary lines A1, A, B, B1, C, D, E, F (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) by any vessel unless such is covered by a permit or other authorisation of the Authority. Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within this area without the Authority's permission are to remove such vessels, moorings and associated tackle.

                        Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A1                   35º 56'.934     014º 23'.258

A                     35º 56'.921     014º 23'.269

B                     35º 56'.855     014º 23'.151

B1                   35º 56'.869     014º 23'.140

C                     35º 56'.903     014º 23'.111

D                     35º 56'.935     014º 23'.161

E                      35º 56'.946     014º 23'.152

F                      35º 56'.982     014º 23'.217

Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area which are not covered by any permit or other authorisation from the Authority will be removed at the expense of their owner.

No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Chart affected: BA 211

14th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2021

Moorings within Xemxija (Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Authority for Transport in Malta, hereby notifies all mariners that the works described in Local Notice to Mariners 16/2021 have been suspended for an indeterminate period.

Further to Local Notice to Mariners 48/2021, the Authority has demarcated the different areas in this area with the appropriate buoys and special markings.

All mariners are advised that the area bounded by the imaginary lines A, B, C and D (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) is under the control and management of the Authority and in this respect no mooring, berthing or anchoring is allowed within such area unless such is covered by a permit or other authorisation of the Authority. 

Mariners are advised that those having a vessel berthed, moored or a mooring in this area, and wish to avail themselves of such facility, are to submit an application to the Authority for its consideration on the applicable Application for a Temporary Mooring Permit Form, which can be downloaded from the Authority's website (Form TM/PYD/078 Issue 1). Together with the application form, the applicant must submit documentary evidence that he/she were using a berth or mooring within the area over the past five years, including the GPS coordinates of such berth or mooring and the named vessel to be berthed or moored and the other documentation listed. Should the Authority accept the application, a temporary authorisation will be issued for the period of six months, and renewable for periods of six months each at the discretion of the Authority, until the planned works commence. The normal moorings-related terms and conditions will also be applicable.

Mariners are further advised that any authorisation may be terminated by the Authority at any time prior to expiry of the six-month periods by giving an advance notice in writing to the holder of such termination.

For the avoidance of any doubt, the authorisation shall be limited to the berthing or mooring of a named vessel with the identified berth or mooring. This authorisation and any rights associated therewith shall terminate immediately on the termination date of such authorisation. It is expressly being advised that such authorisation does not entitle the holder thereof to any rights whatsoever over the berth or mooring, or to continue berthing or mooring the vessel within this area or within any other area, including any right of first refusal or other preferential treatment.

Applications must be submitted to the Moorings and Berthing Unit of the Authority by 11th June, 2021, as per following details:

Moorings and Berthing Unit

Malta Transport Centre

Triq Pantar, Ħal Lija LJA 2021

Telephone numbers: 25554141/25554142/25554145/ 25554427

Email: (moorings.tm@transport.gov.mt)

Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday: 7.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7.30 a.m. - noon

Owners and vessels that are berthed or moored or have a berth or mooring within this area, who are not covered by any permit or other authorisation by the Authority, have already been advised to remove such in line with the provisions of Local Notice to Mariners 48/2021.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

14th May, 2021

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TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 47 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2021 re Diving Survey along the Quay at Il-Fekruna  in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2021.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that due to unforeseen circumstances the 1 day diving survey along the quay at Il-Fekruna in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl, will now be held on any day from the issue of this notice up to Sunday, 22nd May, 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 211

11th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 14 of 2021

Further to Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2021 regarding AUV Survey in 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that further to Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2021 of Transport Malta, re Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) survey, the survey will also include the below area.

The new area is formed by the imaginary line joining the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Position           Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

1                      35° 54'.561     14° 32'.174

2                      35° 53'.995     14° 33'.298

3                      35° 54'.088     14° 33'.385

4                      35° 53'.517     14° 34'.365

5                      35° 53'.507     14° 34'.599

6                      35° 53'.474     14° 34'.841

7                      35° 52'.690     14° 35'.181

8                      35° 51'.946     14° 36'.078

9                      35° 51'.801     14° 35'.697

10                    35° 52'.529     14° 34'.768

11                    35° 53'.247     14° 34'.402

12                    35° 53'.231     14° 34'.145

13                    35° 53'.838     14° 33'.195

14                    35° 54'.410     14° 32'.036

The survey of this area will start with immediate effect and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 20th November, 2021.

The survey area formed by joining the imaginary line 1, 2, 13 and 14 will be carried out on Friday, 14th May, 2021, from 10.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m.

Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when close to the above-mentioned area and give the vessel m/v Chiko a wide berth of 150m.

All the information in Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2021 will remain in force.

Moreover, any instructions given on VHF Channels 12, 14 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS, Marsaxlokk VTS and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.

Charts Affected: BA 2537, 2538, 194, 2123, 2124

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

11th May, 2021

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TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2021

Diving at the Approaches of the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a dive will be held within the approaches of the Grand Harbour.

The dive will be held on Saturday, 8th May, 2021, from 2.00 p.m. till 4.00 p.m.

During the dive the diving team will be assisted by the vessel OBOS – (S – 24068) which will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'. A safety distance of 100m radius from the support vessel is required.

The dive will be carried out in the approximate position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35° 54'.283                 014° 32'.535

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538

7th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2021

Repair works of the Slipway and Parts of Two Quays at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair work will be carried out on a slipway and on the quay next to the water polo pitch at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten in Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk.

The work will start on Thursday, 13th May, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 31st July, 2021.

A silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary line joining points A, B, C and D for the repair of the slipway, whilst another silt curtain along the imaginary line joining V, W, X, Y and Z next to the water polo pitch will be laid, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A safety distance, of at least 10m from the silt curtains, shall be maintained at all times.

Some of the works will be carried out by scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

The indicated slipway with adjacent quay, as well as the quay forming part of the water polo pitch, shall not be used during this period due to the silt curtain.

Mariners and vessel operators are to navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Mariners are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS.

Chart affected: BA 36

7th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2021

Underwater maintenance work on Berth 3 at Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that underwater maintenance work will be carried out on Berth 3 at the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal.

The work is scheduled to take place on Friday 7th May, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.

The maintenance work will be carried out by scuba divers and they will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

Due to the above-mentioned works no vessel shall be permitted to berth alongside the Berth 3 whilst the work is being carried out.

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at very slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity and are to give the mentioned areas a wide berth. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 211

7th May, 2021

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​TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2021

Diving at the Approaches of the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a dive will be held within the approaches of the Grand Harbour.

The dive will be held on Saturday, 8th May, 2021, from 2.00 p.m. till 4.00 p.m.

During the dive the diving team will be assisted by the vessel OBOS – (S – 24068) which will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'. A safety distance of 100m radius from the support vessel is required.

The dive will be carried out in the approximate position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35° 54'.283                 014° 32'.535

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538

7th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2021

Repair works of the Slipway and Parts of Two Quays at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair work will be carried out on a slipway and on the quay next to the water polo pitch at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten in Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk.

The work will start on Thursday, 13th May, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 31st July, 2021.

A silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary line joining points A, B, C and D for the repair of the slipway, whilst another silt curtain along the imaginary line joining V, W, X, Y and Z next to the water polo pitch will be laid, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A safety distance, of at least 10m from the silt curtains, shall be maintained at all times.

Some of the works will be carried out by scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

The indicated slipway with adjacent quay, as well as the quay forming part of the water polo pitch, shall not be used during this period due to the silt curtain.

Mariners and vessel operators are to navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Mariners are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS.

Chart affected: BA 36

7th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2021

Underwater maintenance work on Berth 3 at Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that underwater maintenance work will be carried out on Berth 3 at the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal.

The work is scheduled to take place on Friday 7th May, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m.

The maintenance work will be carried out by scuba divers and they will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

Due to the above-mentioned works no vessel shall be permitted to berth alongside the Berth 3 whilst the work is being carried out.

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at very slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity and are to give the mentioned areas a wide berth. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 211

7th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2020 – Semi-Submerged Mooring Buoy in Marsamxett Harbour – Hazard to Navigation

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Semi-Submerged mooring buoy in Marsamxett Harbour mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2020 in the approximate position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

35º 54'.006                 014º 30'.427

is no longer a hazard to navigation.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2020 is hereby cancelled.

Position in: WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected: BA Chart 177

4th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2021 – Laying of Silt Curtains in Il-Bajja tal-Balluta

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2021.

The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that the works at this site will resume on Wednesday, 5th May, 2021, and are expected to be completed by Friday, 21st May, 2021.

The works involve the use of a flat barge, around which a silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary line A, B, C and D, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Lit up marker buoys will be laid in positions B and C.

Point               Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35° 54'.993     014° 29'.647

B                     35° 54'.983     014° 29'.666

C                     35° 54'.953     014° 29'.655

D                     35° 54'.959     014° 29'.629

Due to the presence of a silt curtain and that this will be a work area, no vessel shall be allowed to enter.

Mariners and vessel operators are to navigate with caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity. They are to comply with instructions issued by Valletta VTS on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

4th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2021 – Refurbishment Works on Quay next to Marfa Breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2021.

The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that the date of completion for the Refurbishment works on quay next to Marfa breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna, has been extended until Sunday, 20th June, 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

4th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2021

Refurbishment Works on Marfa breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that refurbishment works on the Marfa breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (Malta side) will start on Tuesday, 4th May, 2021, and will continue until further notice.

A silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary line A, B, C, D and E as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Lit up marker buoys will be laid at points B, C and D.

            Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

A         35º 59'.221                 014º 20'.642

B         35º 59'.257                 014º 20'.660

C         35º 59'.242                 014º 20'.697

D         35º 59'.214                 014º 20'.675

E          35º 59'.205                 014º 20'.652

Some of the work will be carried out by scuba divers and they will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

Due to the above-mentioned works no vessel shall enter the area; therefore no vessel will be allowed to berth alongside the breakwater whilst the work is being carried out.

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at very slow speed when in the vicinity and are to give the indicated areas a wide berth,  and they are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 211

4th May, 2021​

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2021

Laying of Silt Curtain next to Quay in Blue Lagoon, Comino

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that a silt curtain will be laid next to the quay in Blue Lagoon, Comino, in connection with works being carried on the quay and the adjoining foreshore.

Due to these works the silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary line A, B and C as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

The silt curtain will be laid on Friday, 30th April, 2021 and is expected to be removed by Friday, 21st May, 2021, weather permitting.

During this period the quay will be restricted with no berthing permitted.

Mariners are to note the above and navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake). They are to give the area a wide berth of at least 10m. They are to cooperate with the contractor and enforcement officers on site.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 and enforcement personnel present.

Chart affected: BA 211

30th April, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021

Designated Restricted Areas

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners, owners of vessels and the general public that the following designated restricted areas to navigation have been established:

1) In Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ, the area joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35° 55'.685     014° 29'.501

B                     35° 55'.666     014° 29'.519

C                     35° 55'.650     014° 29'.452

D                     35° 55'.650     014° 29'.436

2) In Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ, the area joining the points E, F, G, H and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

E                      35° 55'.575     014° 29'.570

F                      35° 55'.586     014° 29'.585

G                     35° 55'.590     014° 29'.598

H                     35° 55'.583     014° 29'.642  

3) At Il-Ponta tad-Dragunara, the area joining the points I, J, K, L and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 3 found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

I                       35° 55'.527     014° 29'.679

J                      35° 55'.499     014° 29'.704

K                     35° 55'.499     014° 29'.672  

L                      35° 55'.459     014° 29'.617  

4) In Il-Bajja tal-Balluta, the area joining the points M, N, O, P and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 4 found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

M                     35° 54'.931     014° 29'.627

N                     35° 54'.931     014° 29'.650

O                     35° 54'.898     014° 29'.650

P                      35° 54'.898     014° 29'.627

5) In Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, the area joining the points Q, R, S, T and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 5 found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

Q                     35° 53'.903     014° 30'.276

R                     35° 53'.916     014° 30'.279

S                      35° 53'.928     014° 30'.301

T                      35° 53'.925     014° 30'.320

6) At Xatt l-Aħmar - Gozo, the area joining the points U, V and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 6 found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

U                     36° 01'.143     014° 42'.726

V                     36° 01'.145     014° 42'.726

To always ensure safety, no vessel, craft or other object, whether equipped with an engine or not, is to enter these designated restricted areas. Furthermore, the use of fishing gear/implements is not allowed in these areas. 

These designated restricted areas shall be in place from Saturday, 1st May, 2021, until Thursday, 30th September, 2021. They will be delineated by ropes which will be kept afloat by coloured marker floats and may be left in location up to 2 weeks after the closing date.

Mariners and owners of vessels moored within these designated restricted areas are advised to remove their vessels and mooring buoys immediately. Any vessels and mooring buoys left in these areas may be removed by the respective operators. No liability whatsoever will be borne by Transport Malta for any damage to vessels or any damage/loss of mooring buoys and ground tackle that are left in these areas.

Mariners are informed that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel, craft or object to any marker buoy, ropes and related gear delineating the designated restricted areas.

Position is referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

30th April, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2021

Installation of floating pontoons at Id-Daħla tal-Azzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that two floating pontoons will be installed at Id-Daħla tal-Azzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

The preparation and installation of the floating pontoons will start on Monday, 3rd May, 2021, and should be completed by Wednesday 30th June, 2021, weather permitting.

Due to the installation of the pontoons, the area A, B, C and D (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will be used as a working area, therefore, for the duration of the works, this is to be considered as a no entry area. Safety buoys carrying a light will be placed in positions B and C to indicate the outer limits of the work area.

Point               Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35°54'.108      014°29'.778    Coast

B                     35°54'.145     014°29'.809    Buoy

C                     35°54'.129      014°29'.875    Buoy

D                     35°54'.069      014°29'.829    Coast

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle as soon as possible, but in any case, by not later than Sunday, 2nd May, 2021. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area after this date will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever, will be accepted by the Authority, for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to cooperate with the contractor on site and comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

Chart affected:  BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

30th April, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2021

Underwater Filming at Comino P31 Wreck Site

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and sea vessel operators that underwater filming activities will take place at the area known as Il-Matz in Comino, at the P31 wreck site, on the following dates and times:

On Sunday, 2nd May, 2021, from 6.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m.;

On Monday, 3rd May, 2021, from 6.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m.; and

On Tuesday, 4th May, 2021, from 6.00 p.m. till midnight.

The filming will be carried out by scuba divers who will be accompanied by the support vessels Julie Pearl, Atlantis II and Hera II.  All the accompanying vessels will be displaying the international code of Signals flag 'A'.

During the filming, all unauthorised vessels are to keep clear of the area and shall keep outside of a safety zone of 100m radius around the support vessels Julie Pearl, Atlantis II and Hera II.

Mariners and vessel operators are to keep watch on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, keep a sharp look out and navigate at slow speed when in the vicinity of the above area during the mentioned dates and times. They are to comply with instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

Charts affected: BA 211 and 2537

30th April, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2021

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds (pole mounted) in the following position:

Latitude (N)             Longitude (E)

35º 55'.490              014º 29'.850

Is UNRELIABLE.

30th April, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2021

Diving Survey along the Coast in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a diving survey will be held along the coast in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

The diving surveys will take place along the coast as follows:

On Thursday, 29th April, 2021, from 9.00 a.m. till noon, at The Strand from point A to point B.

On Thursday, 29th April, 2021, from 1.00 p.m. till 4.00 p.m., at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida, Ta' Xbiex, from point C to point D.

On Friday, 30th April, 2021, from 9.00 a.m. till noon, along the coast between Hay Wharf and the Excelsior hotel from point E to point F.

The diving survey will be held close to the coast, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). During the dive the diving team will be displaying the international code of Signals flag 'A".

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area.

They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

Chart affected: BA 177

27th April, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2021

Diving Survey along the Quay at Il-Fekruna

in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a diving survey will be held along the quay at Il-Fekruna in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl.

The diving surveys, which is a 1 day survey, will take place any day between Wednesday 28th April, 2021, and Wednesday 12th May, 2021, and will be held close to the quay between points A and B, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

During the dive the diving team will be displaying the international code of Signals flag 'A'.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area.

They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

Chart affected: BA 211

27th April, 2021

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TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 33 of 2021

Filming in Different Localities round Malta – War Sailor

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and owners of vessels that filming activities will take place in different localities around Malta.

The filming will be held as follows:

From Tuesday, 27th April to Tuesday, 4th May, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.00 p.m.

Within 1 nautical mile from the coast between Rinella and Il-Ponta taż-Żonqor, in front of Jerma Hotel and also at Il-Ħoffriet.

Filming will take place outside Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa if, on any date, adverse weather conditions do not permit filming in any of the above areas.

On Wednesday, 5th May, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m.

From the wharf towards a barge moored alongside at Barriera Wharf seaward of Fish Market. On the same day there will also be filming of a Submarine (U-Boat) passing beneath the Siege Bell Monument at Il-Ponta tal-Imgerbeb.

On Thursday, 6th May, 2021, from 2.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m.

Filming will be carried out at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa.

Mariners and owners of vessels are informed that a clear horizon is being requested, therefore no vessel in the vicinity will be allowed to drop anchor or remain underway while filming is taking place in the respective areas.

Mariners navigating in the vicinity of the indicated areas on the mentioned dates and times are requested to keep watch on VHF Channel 12/16 and are to cooperate with the filming crew and/or enforcement personnel in the area.

Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12/16 are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538

23rd April, 2021

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TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2021

Laying of Silt Curtains in Il-Bajja tal-Balluta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that small silt curtains will be laid in Il-Bajja tal-Balluta due to works being carried out along the coast.

With immediate effect small silt curtains will be laid within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). They will be removed again by Friday, 12th February, 2021, weather permitting.

Mariners are to note the above and navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake). They are to give the area a wide berth of at least 20m.

All vessels are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

22nd January, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2021

Cancel Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2021 re small sunken vessel in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema

at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the vessel has been lifted out of the water and has been removed ashore. The navigational aid buoy, indicating the location of the wreck, has also been removed.

Therefore, Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2021 re  small sunken vessel in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, is hereby CANCELLED

22nd January, 2021

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