TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2019

Diving Survey in Lazzaretto and Tas-Sliema Creek, Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out in the area enclosed by the imaginary lines between A – B, C – D and intermediate coast (shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), in Marsamxett Harbour, between Friday, 24th May, 2019, and Thursday, 30th May, 2019, weather permitting.

Position          Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

A                     35º54'.195       014º29'.812

B                     35º54'.182       014º29'.747

C                     35º54'.273       014º29'.847

D                     35º54'.303       014º29'.809

The survey will be carried out by scuba divers displaying the international code of signals flag A.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when navigating in the above indicated area. They are to give the above support vessel a wide berth of at least 100m. They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

24th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019

Beacon Pole on Il-Ġebla ta' Ħajra C Destroyed

Reference is made to BA Charts 36 – Marsaxlokk.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the beacon pole on Il-Gebla ta' Ħajra in position:

Latitude (N)                Longitude (E)

36º 49'.746                  014º 32'.846

has been destroyed.

Chart affected BA 36.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

24th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges –

from 3rd to 6th June, 2019 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice from Monday, 3rd to Thursday, 6th June, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area (LM-D6) is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

            Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A         35º 55'.540      014º 28'.320 (Centre point on land), a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B         35º 59'.460      014º 27'.150 and

C         35º 58'.290      014º 32'.190

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, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be strictly observed.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

24th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019

Environmental Survey off Dellimara – Core sampling

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that core sampling will be carried out off Dellimara.

The core sampling works will be carried out in the area of Il-Ponta tat-Tawwalija at points A and B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

                        Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35º 49'.472      014º 33'.828

B                     35º 49'.478      014º 33'.899

Weather permitting the works are expected to commence with immediate effect and completed by Friday, 31st May, 2019.

Works will be carried out from a flat barge which will be accompanied by a small tug boat. The barge may deploy anchors to hold it in position and may remain in the area during the night and it will display the signals in accordance with the Collisions Regulations.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and very slow speed and give the indicated positions a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Chart affected: BA 36

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 47 of 2019

Filming from Rinella - Malta Film Studios –

Clear Horizon

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels that filming activities will take place in Rinella – Malta Film Studios.

The filming will take place from Tuesday, 21st May, 2019, to Friday, 30th May, 2019 (excluding weekends).

In view of the above a clear horizon is required for filming purposes.

Mariners navigating in the indicated area on the mentioned dates are requested to keep watch on VHF Channel 12 and cooperate with the crew and enforcement personnel in the area.

Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2019

 Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019 Regarding Repair Works on Il-Moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019 regarding repair works on Il-Moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl, the area has been extended to that shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Due to the above works, with immediate effect, the slipway cannot be used until further notice.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the hatched area are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle as soon as possible. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area 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.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019 will remain valid and unchanged.

Charts affected: BA 211A, 211B

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019

Conservation Areas around Wrecks – Updated May 2019

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has set a number of conservation areas around wrecks.

In view of the above, mariners are to note that conservation areas have been established as indicated below:

Location                      Wreck                          Point         Latitude (N)                                   Longitude (E)

Wied iż-Żurrieq           Um el Faroud              A              35° 49'.200                                    014° 26'.917

                                                                        B              35° 49'.150                                     014° 27'.200

                                                                        C              35° 49'.067                                    014° 27'.067

                                                                        D              35° 49'.083                                    014° 26'.833

Off Xatt l-Aħmar        MV Xlendi                  A              36° 01'.067                                    014° 16'.967

                                    Cominoland                B              36° 01'.083                                     014° 17'.367

                                    Karwela                       C              36° 00'.867                                     014° 17'.367

                                                                        D              36° 00'.867                                    014° 16'.983

Marsaskala                  Tug St Michael           A              35° 52'.100                                    014° 34'.550       

                                    Tug 10                         B              35° 51'.900                                     014° 34'.650

                                                                        C              35° 51'.817                                     014° 34'.417

                                                                        D              35° 52'.017                                    014° 34'.300

Off Qawra Point         Imperial Eagle            A               35° 57'.983                                   014° 26'.033

                                                                        B               35° 57'.833                                    014° 26'.233

                                                                        C               35° 57'.683                                    014° 26'.033

                                                                        D               35° 57'.833                                   014° 25'.850

Off Ċirkewwa             Rożi                             A              35° 59'.224                                   014° 19'.645

                                    P29                              B               35° 59'.148                                   014° 19;.555

                                                                        C               35° 59'.299                                    014° 19'.365

                                                                        D               35° 59'.491                                   014° 19'.588

                                                                        E                35° 59'.387                                   014° 19'.716

Off Xrobb l-Għaġin   Blenheim                      A                35° 50'.267                                  014° 34'.467

                                   bomber                         B                35° 50'.117                                   014° 34'.667

                                                                        C                35° 49'.950                                   014° 34'.467

                                                                        D                35° 50'.117                                  014° 34'.283

Off Exiles Point         Bristol                          A                35° 55'.617                                  014° 30'.183

                                  Beaufighter                   B                35° 55'.467                                   014° 30'.367

                                                                        C                35° 55'.300                                   014° 30'.183

                                                                        D               35° 55'.467                                   014° 29'.983

Off Il-Ponta ta'           Tug 2                                      100m radius centred on

San Ġiljan                                                                   35° 55'.228                                         014° 29'.927

South entrance P 31                                                    200m radius centred on

Of Blue Lagoon                                                          36° 00'.540                                         014° 19'.387

Off Saint George's      Anadrian                                100m radius centred on

Point                                                                            35° 56'.967                                         014° 30'.466

Off Il-Ponta                 Barge   1                                  100m radius centred on

tal-Qawra                                                                    35° 58'.743                                         014° 29'.606

Off Il-Ponta                 Barge   2                                  100m radius centred on

tal-Qawra                                                                     35° 58'.684                                        014° 28'.735

Off Ras                        Scotts Craig                             100m radius centred on

il-Qammieħ                                                                 35° 57'.853                                         014° 20'.000

Off Daħlet                   MV Pippo                               100m radius centred on

ix-Xilep                                                                          35° 59'.184                                       014° 23'.702

Off Selmunett             HMS Stubborn                       100m radius centred on

                                                                                    35° 58'.958                                          014° 26'.772

These areas are considered as "NO STOPPING AREAS". Anchoring is allowed to divers' vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHF channel 12.  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 shown at all times. Furthermore, 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.

Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019 is hereby CANCELLED.

Charts Affected: BA 177, 194, 211A, 211B, 2537, 2538

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM.      

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019

Special Mark 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.

BA Chart: 2537, 211A, 194

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                

A 1                              Marsalforn                   10 Knots         36º 04'.564     14º 15'.843

A 2                              Comino                       10 Knots         36º 01'.303     14º 20'.379

A 3                              Qawra                         10 Knots         35º 57'.732     14º 25'.817

A 4                              Dragonara Pt              10 Knots         35º 55'.729     14º 29'.748

A 5                              Dragut Pt                    10 Knots         35º 54'.500     14º 31'.007

BA Chart: 2537, 2538, 211A, 211B, 36, 194

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       

B 1                              Ramla l-Ħamra            10 Knots         36º 03'.827      14º 17'.018

B 3                              Santa Marija                10 Knots         36º 01'.216      14º 20'.108

B 4                              San Niklaw                 10 Knots         36º 01'.264      14º 19'.804

B 11                            Ċirkewwa                    10 Knots         35º 59'.059      14º 19'.789

B 12                            Little Armier               10 Knots         35º 59'.627      14º 21'.602

B 13                            Armier                         10 Knots         35º 59'.527      14º 21'.460

B 14                            Mellieħa                      10 Knots         35º 59'.153      14º 22'.681

B 15                            Mellieħa                      10 Knots         35º 58'.809      14º 21'.921

B 16                            Mellieħa                      10 Knots         35º 58'.466      14º 21'.400

B 20                            Mellieħa                      10 Knots         35º 58'.190      14º 21'.987

B 21                            Mellieħa                      10 Knots         35º 58'.394      14º 22'.711

B 22                            Il-Mixquqa                  10 Knots         35º 55'.965      14º 20'.464

B 23                            Għajn Tuffieha            10 Knots         35º 55'.800      14º 20'.495

B 24                            Il-Ġnejna                     10 Knots         35º 55'.473      14º 20'.354

B 25                            Il-Gżejjer North          10 Knots         35º 58'.076      14º 23'.974

B 26                            Il-Gżejjer South          10 Knots         35º 57'.942      14º 24'.601

B 28                            Ras il-Għallis              10 Knots         35º 57'.400      14º 25'.968

B 29                            San Ġiljan                   10 Knots         35º 55'.221      14º 29'.857

B 30                            Marsascala                   10 Knots         35º 51'.907      14º 34'.432

B 31                            San Tumas                   10 Knots         35º 51'.320      14º 34'.331

B 32                            Xorb l-Għaġin             10 Knots         35º 50'.298      14º 34'.030

B 33                            St Peter's Pool            10 Knots         35º 49'.903      14º 33'.897

B 34                            Delimara                      10 Knots         35º 49'.388      14º 33'.857

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       

B 2                              Mġarr ix-Xini              5 knots            36º 00'.906      14º 16'.445

B 5                              Blue Lagoon outer      5 knots            36º 01'.004      14º 19'.226

B 6                              Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots            36º 00'.973      14º 19'.345

B 7                              Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots            36º 00'.962      14º 19'.327

B 8                              Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots            36º 00'.920      14º 19'.356

B 9                              Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots            36º 00'.852      14º 19'.401

B 17                            Mellieħa                      5 knots            35º 58'.398      14º 21'.247

B 18                            Mellieħa                      5 knots            35º 58'.269      14º 21'.299

B 19                            Mellieħa                      5 knots            35º 58'.133      14º 21'.480

B 27                            Xemxija                      5 Knots           35º 57'.027      14º 23'.508

Buoys indicate the speed that should never be exceeded and in any case mariners are reminded to proceed at a safe speed at all times 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 or any other buoy owned by the Authority.

All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.      

17th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2019

RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta on Saturday, 18th May, 2019, from 11.30 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. and Sunday, 19th May, 2019 from 10.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m., off Tas-Sliema.

This activity will be held within the area A, B, C, D, E and F as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

2m inflatable buoys will be used to indicate the exact course.

Point  Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A         35º 55'.435      014º 30'.447  

B         35º 54'.798      014º 31'.422

C         35º 54'.454      014º 31'.167  

D         35º 54'.633      014º 30'.826

E          35º 54'.910      014º 30'.515  

F          35º 55'.178      014º 30'.093

If the activity cannot be held in this area due to inclement weather, it will be held inside Marsamxett Harbour on the same dates and times.

Mariners are to note the above and give the area indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to coordinate with the support vessels on site and give the right of way to the participants. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.

 Chart Affected: BA Chart 177 

17th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2019

Repair of Slipway at Ġnejna Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair work on the slipway at Ġnejna Bay will be carried out from Monday, 20th May, 2019, until further notice.

Due to the above mentioned repair work, the quay will not be accessible on the above mentioned dates.

Mariners navigating close to the above slipway, on the above mentioned dates, are to navigate at very slow speed so as not to make any wake.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538

17th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 27th and 28th May, 2019 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Monday, 27th and Tuesday, 28th May, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area (LM-D6) is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

            Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A          35º 55'.540     014º 28'.320 (Centre point on land),

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B         35º 59'.460      014º 27'.150 and

C         35º 58'.290      014º 32'.190

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, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be strictly observed.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

17th May, 2019

Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – from 22nd to 24th May, 2019

Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice from Wednesday, 22nd to Friday, 24th May, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area (LM-D6) is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

            Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A          35º 55'.540     014º 28'.320 (Centre point on land),

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B         35º 59'.460      014º 27'.150 and

C         35º 58'.290      014º 32'.190

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, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be strictly observed.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

10th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2019

Works in Progress – Breakwater at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten at Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a works in progress area will be established at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk.

The works will consist of the construction of a breakwater and works are expected to start on Wednesday, 15th May, 2019.

The area will be delineated by the lines joining the points A, B, C, D and E.

Position           Latitude (N)    Longitude (E)

A                     35º 50'.144      014º 32'.744    Land

B                     35º 50'.170      014º 32'.797    Buoy

C                     35º 50'.170      014º 32'.819    Buoy

D                     35º 50'.138      014º 32'.819    Buoy

E                      35º 50'.117      014º 32'.750    Land

A silt curtain will be deployed joining the points A, B, C, D and E, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and it will remain in position until the completion of the project.

Three lit up special mark buoys flashing yellow will be laid at points B, C and D.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and very slow speed and give the indicated area a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Charts affected: BA 36

10th May, 2019

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019

Zones Reserved for Swimmers in Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies the general public, mariners and owners of vessels 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 Monday, 30th September, 2019.

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 above mentioned 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 approaches to the entrance of these lanes as indicated on the charts shown on Transport Malta website (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. 27 of 2018

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

Lines joining points 2_A, 2_B, 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 delineates 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. Il-Bajja ta' San Blas, Gozo: Refer to Figure 6

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

6_A                    36º 03'.488      14º 17'.965

6_B                    36º 03'.489      14º 17'.975

6_C                    36º 03'.465      14º 18'.060

6_D                    36º 03'.419      14º 18'.070

7. Ir-Ramla, Gozo: Refer to Figure 7                                                   

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

7_A                    36º 03'.693      14º 16'.917

7_B                    36º 03'.754      14º 16'.879

7_C                    36º 03'.784      14º 17'.165

7_D                    36º 03'.725      14º 17'.182

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. 27 of 2018                 

10. Il-Bajja ta' Santa Marija, Comino (inner): Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018  

11. Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Refer to Figure 11

Line joining points 11_A, 11_B ,11_C and 11_D and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

11_A                  35º 59'.390      14º 21'.353

11_B                  35º 59'.399      14º 21'.397

11_C                  35º 59'.413      14º 21'.523

11_D                  35º 59'.387      14º 21'.566

12. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Refer to Figure 12 

Line joining points 12_A, 12_B, 12_C and 12_D and the intermediate coastline to the North West of this line and line joining points 12_E, 12_F, 12_G and 12_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)

12_A                  35º 58'.530      14º 21'.254

12_B                  35º 58'.514      14º 21'.267

12_C                  35º 58'.437      14º 21'.120

12_D                  35º 58'.460      14º 21'.098

12_E                  35º 58'.429      14º 21'.039

12_F                   35º 58'.364      14º 21'.104

12_G                  35º 58'.005      14º 21'.292

12_H                  35º 57'.980      14º 21'.349

13. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa (It-Tunnara): Refer to Figure 13                            

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

Points             Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

13_A                  35º 58'.017      14º 21'.429

13_B                  35º 58'.027      14º 21'.458

13_C                  35º 58'.007      14º 21'.471

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

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

14_A                  35º 58'.101      14º 22'.858

14_B                  35º 58'.094      14º 23'.021

15. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Selmun): Refer to Figure 15                  

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

15_A                  35º 58'.033      14º 23'.814

15_B                  35º 57'.847      14º 23'.828

16. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna) − Refer to Figure 16        

Line joining points 16_A and 16_B and the intermediate coastline to the West of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

16_A                  35º 57'.177      14º 23'.333

16_B                  35º 57'.147      14º 23'.357

17. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Xemxija): Refer to Figure 17    

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

17_A                  35º 56'.911      14º 23'.089

17_B                  35º 56'.897      14º 23'.107

17_C                  35º 56'.872      14º 23'.078

17_D                  35º 56'.875      14º 23'.057

18. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għajn Rażul – Veċċja Breakwater): Refer to Figure 18

Line joining points 18_A, 18_B, 18_C and 18_D and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 18_E, 18_F, 18_G and 18_H and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

18_A                  35º 56'.904      14º 23'.584

18_B                  35º 56'.950      14º 23'.560

18_C                  35º 56'.922      14º 23'.459

18_D                  35º 56'.863      14º 23'.502

18_E                  35º 56'.833      14º 23'.492

18_F                   35º 56'.858      14º 23'.495

18_G                  35º 56'.843      14º 23'.444

18_H                  35º 56'.832      14º 23'.445

The area between the imaginary line 18_E and 18_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. 78 of 2016.

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

Line joining points 19_A, 19_B, 19_C, 19_D and 19_E and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

19_A                  35º 56'.975      14º 24'.010

19_B                  35º 56'.996      14º 24'.013

19_C                  35º 57'.028      14º 24'.144

19_D                  35º 57'.016      14º 24'.289

19_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. 17 of 2017.

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

Line joining points 20_A, 20_B and 20_C and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line and line joining points 20_D, 20_E and 20_F and the intermediate coastline to the South West of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

20_A                  35º 57'.213      14º 24'.892

20_B                  35º 57'.198      14º 24'.804

20_C                  35º 57'.136      14º 24'.834

20_D                  35º 57'.128      14º 24'.832

20_E                  35º 57'.197      14º 24'.789

20_F                   35º 57'.187      14º 24'.718

21. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar, Buġibba (opposite Dolmen Hotel): Refer to Figure 21

Lines joining points 21_A, 21_B, 21_C and 21_D and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 21_E, 21_F and 21_G and the intermediate coastline.   

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

21_A                  35° 57'.405     14° 25'.044

21_B                  35° 57'.312     14° 24'.973

21_C                  35° 57'.292     14° 25'.024

21_D                  35° 57'.277     14° 25'.022

21_E                  35° 57'.288     14° 24'.954

21_F                   35° 57'.260     14° 24'.933

21_G                  35° 57'.230     14° 24'.961

21_H                  35° 57'.227     14° 24'.948

21_I                   35° 57'.225     14° 24'.927

21_J                   35° 57'.218     14° 24'.909

22. Il-Qawra: Refer to Figure 22                   

Lines joining points 22_A, 22_B, 22_C, 22_D and 22_E, and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

22_A                  35° 57'.562     14° 25'.742

22_B                  35° 57'.561     14° 25'.742

22_C                  35° 57'.560     14° 25'.602

22_D                  35° 57'.433     14° 25'.602

22_E                  35° 57'.432     14° 25'.586

23. Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Coastline Hotel): Refer to Figure 23         

Line joining points 23_A and 23_B and the intermediate coastline to the South East.

Points  Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

23_A                  35º 56'.954      14º 25'.703

23_B                  35º 56'.925      14º 25'.652

24. Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ (San Ġiljan): Refer to Figure 24

Line joining points 24_A, 24_B, 24_C and 24_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

24_A                  35º 55'.578      14º 29'.264

24_B                  35º 55'.631      14º 29'.307

24_C                  35º 55'.549      14º 29'.348

24_D                  35º 55'.525      14º 29'.309

25. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (opposite Cavalieri Hotel): Refer to Figure 25         

Line joining points 25_A, 25_B and 25_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

25_A                  35º 55'.130      14º 29'.583

25_B                  35º 55'.139      14º 29'.681

25_C                  35º 55'.149      14º 29'.680

26. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (St Julian's): Refer to Figure 26                   

A rectangular line joining points 26_A, 26_B, 26_C and 26_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

26_A                  35º 55'.074      14º 29'.569

26_B                  35º 55'.090      14º 29'.580

26_C                  35º 55'.009      14º 29'.667

26_D                  35º 54'.994      14º 29'.642

27. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (Tas-Sliema): Refer to Figure 27

Line joining points 27_A, 27_B, 27_C, 27_D and 27_E and the intermediate coastline of this line and the line joining points 27_F, 27_G and 27_H and the intermediate coastline South of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

27_A                  35º 54'.912      14º 29'.831

27_B                  35º 54'.970      14º 29'.820

27_C                  35º 55'.080      14º 29'.830

27_D                  35º 55'.133      14º 29'.872

27_E                  35º 55'.124      14º 29'.925

27_F                   35° 54'.924     14° 29'.746

27_G                  35° 54'.930     14° 29'.747

27_H                  35° 54'.925     14° 29'.817

28. Tas-Sliema (Font Għadir): Refer to Figure 28

Line joining points 28_A, 28_B and 28_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

28_A                  35º 54'.971      14º 30'.297

28_B                  35º 54'.940      14º 30'.381

28_C                  35º 54'.928      14º 30'.373

29. Ta' Xbiex (Marsamxett): Refer to Figure 29

Line joining points 29_A, 29_B 29_C and 29_D and the intermediate coastline to the West of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

29_A                  35° 53'.946     14° 30'.044

29_B                  35° 53'.942     14° 30'.062

29_C                  35° 53'.889     14° 30'.045

29_D                  35° 53'.893     14° 30'.027

30. Valletta − Waterpolo Pitch (Marsamxett): Refer to Figure 30

Line joining points 30_A, 30_B and 30_C and the intermediate coastline to the East of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

30_A                  35° 54'.070     14° 30'.638

30_B                  35° 54'.138     14° 30'.724

30_C                  35° 54'.130     14° 30'.733

31. Il-Bajja tar-Rinella: Refer to Figure 31

Line joining points 31_A and 31_B and the intermediate coastline to the East of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

31_A                  35º 53'.656      14º 31'.629

31_B                  35º 53'.584      14º 31'.609

32. Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch): Refer to Figure 32

Line joining points 32_A, 32_B, 32_C, 32_D and 32_E and the intermediate coastline to the North of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

32_A                  35° 51'.979     14° 34'.073

32_B                  35° 51'.974     14° 34'.074

32_C                  35° 51'.975     14° 34'.225

32_D                  35° 51'.996     14° 34'.432

32_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. 19 of 2017.

33. Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (opposite Ex Jerma Hotel): Refer to Figure 33

The lines joining the points 33_A, 33_B, 33_C, 33_D and 33_E and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

33_A                  35° 51'.913     14° 34'.099

33_B                  35° 51'.917     14° 34'.103

33_C                  35° 51'.894     14° 34'.260

33_D                  35° 51'.802     14° 34'.385

33_E                  35° 51'.698     14° 34'.529

34. Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas: Refer to Figure 34

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

34_A                  35° 51'.287     14° 33'.938

34_B                  35° 51'.255     14° 33'.943

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

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

35. Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Refer to Figure 35

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

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

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

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

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

36. Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Refer to Figure 36

Line joining points 36_A and 36_B and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

36_A                  35° 49'.435     14° 33'.665

36_B                  35° 49'.388     14° 33'.625

37. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (San Ġorġ): Refer to Figure 37

Line joining points 37_A and 37_B and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

37_A                  35° 49'.947     14° 31'.893

37_B                  35° 49'.879     14° 31'.862

38. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa: Refer to Figure 38

Line joining points from 38_A (Southernmost part of old breakwater jetty), 38_B and 38_C (the South East part of the waterpolo pitch) and the intermediate coastline.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

38_A                  35º 49'.408      14º 31'.770

38_B                  35º 49'.417      14º 31'.822

38_C                  35º 49'.517      14º 31'.865

39. Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Refer to Figure 39

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

39_A                  35º 55'.214      14º 20'.499

39_B                  35º 55'.244      14º 20'.482

39_C                  35º 55'.287      14º 20'.585

39_D                  35º 55'.283      14º 20'.619

40. Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Refer to Figure 40

Line joining points 40_A 40_B and 40_C and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

40_A                  35º 55'.782      14º 20'.698

40_B                  35º 55'.801      14º 20'.588

40_C                  35º 55'.717      14º 20'.496

41. Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands): Refer to Figure 41

Line joining points 41_A, 41_B and 41_C and the intermediate coastline to the North East of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

41_A                  35º 56'.074      14º 20'.616

41_B                  35º 56'.002      14º 20'.488

41_C                  35º 55'.896      14º 20'.577

42. Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa (Paradise Bay): Refer to Figure 42

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

42_A                  35º 58'.916      14º 19'.920

42_B                  35º 58'.962      14º 19'.898

42_C                  35º 58'.970      14º 19'.974

43. Tigné: Refer to Figure 43

Line joining points 43_A, 43_B, 43_C and 43_D and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

43_A                  35º 54'.321      14º 30'.706

43_B                  35º 54'.311      14º 30'.689

43_C                  35º 54'.356      14º 30'.619

43_D                  35º 54'.367      14º 30'.629

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. Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Refer to Figure 45

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

45_A                  35º 59'.242      14º 19'.777

45_B                  35º 59'.245      14º 19'.863

46. Spinola Bay (Balluta Bay): Refer to Figure 46

Line joining points 46_A and 46_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

46_A                  35º 54'.899      14º 29'.628

46_B                  35º 54'.883      14º 29'.674

47. Salina Bay (Suncrest Hotel): Refer to Figure 47

Line joining points 47_A, 47_B, 47_C and 47_D and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

47_A                  35º 57'.244      14º 25'.458

47_B                  35º 57'.259      14º 25'.535

47_C                  35º 57'.196      14º 25'.529

47_D                  35º 57'.154      14º 25'.481

48. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Qajjenza): Refer to Figure 48

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

48_A                  35º 49'.918      14º 32'.051

48_B                  35º 49'.907      14º 32'.056

48_C                  35º 49'.950      14º 32'.164

48_D                  35º 49'.960      14º 32'.158

49. St Peter's Pool: Refer to Figure 49

Line joining points 49_A and 49_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

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

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

50. Kalkara: Refer to Figure 50

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

50_A                  35º 53'.450      14º 31'.225

50_B                  35º 53'.452      14º 31'.228

50_C                  35º 53'.418      14º 31'.271

50_D                  35º 53'.411      14º 31'.263

 51. Marfa (Ir-Ramla tal-Bir): Refer to Figure 51

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

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

51_A                  35º 59'.163      14º 20'.744

51_B                  35º 59'.166      14º 20'.744

51_C                  35º 59'.162      14º 20'.758

51_D                  35º 59'.151      14º 20'.762

52. It-Torri l-Abjad: Refer to Figure 52

Line joining points 52_A and 52_B and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points              Latitude (N)     Longitude (E)

52_A                  35º 59'.604      14º 21'.873

52_B                  35º 59'.496      14º 21'.855

53. Santa Maria Bay – Comino (inner): Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018

The swimmer zones will be laid as follow:

On Thursday, 23rd May, 2019:

Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Figure 12

Between Thursday, 23rd May, 2019, and Saturday, 1st June, 2019:

Ir-Ramla – Gozo: Figure 7

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar – Buġibba (opposite Dolmen Hotel): Figure 21

Il-Qawra: Figure 22

Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Coastline Hotel): Figure 23

Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ (San Ġiljan): Figure 24

Tas-Sliema  (Font Għadir): Figure 28

Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Figure 40

Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa (Paradise Bay): Figure 42

Salina Bay (Suncrest Hotel): Figure 47

Between Saturday, 1st June, 2019, and Thursday, 6th June, 2019:

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 6

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

Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Figure 11

Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa – It-Tunnara: Figure 13

Il-Bajja tal-Imgiebaħ: Figure 14

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Selmun): Figure 15

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna): Figure 16

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Xemxija): Figure 17

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għajn Rażul – Veċċja Breakwater): Figure 18

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

Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Buġibba Square): Figure 20

Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (opposite Cavalieri Hotel): Figure 25

Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (St Julian's): Figure 26

Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (Tas-Sliema): Figure 27

Ta' Xbiex (Marsamxett): Figure 29

Valletta – Waterpolo Pitch (Marsamxett): Figure 30

Il-Bajja tar-Rinella: Figure 31

Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch): Figure 32

Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (opposite Ex Jerma Hotel): Figure 33

Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas: Figure 34

Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Figure 35

Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Figure 36

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (San Ġorġ): Figure 37

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa: Figure 38

Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Figure 39

Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands): Figure 41

Tigné: Figure 43

Marsaxlokk: Figure 44

Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Figure 45

Spinola Bay (Balluta Bay): Figure 46

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Qajjenza): Figure 48

St Peter's Pool: Figure 49

Kalkara: Figure 50

Marfa (Ir-Ramla tal-Bir): Figure 51

It-Torri l-Abjad: Figure 52

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

Mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel or object with any marker buoy, ropes and related gear, delineating the swimmers' zones.

All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Parts of charts may be viewed on the abovementioned website.

10th May, 2019