TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 73 of 2019
Small Sunken Vessel in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a small vessel has sunk in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk centered on the following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35° 50'.287 014° 32'.752
The highest part of the vessel is just below the surface.
Masters of vessels navigating in the area are warned of this danger to give a wide berth and navigate with caution when in the vicinity.
Position is referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
Chart affected: BA 36
12th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 166 of 2019
Euromed Sailing Championship 2019 – Mellieħa Bay
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta Young Sailors Club will be holding the Euromed Sailing Championship 2019, between Thursday, 19th December, 2019, and Saturday 21st December, 2019.
The activity will take place in Mellieħa Bay and approaches, in an area delineated by the imaginary lines A to B and B to C as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Inflatable marker buoys shall be laid between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. daily during the three (3) days of the event.
The race management will be using VHF Channel 72 as a working channel with VHF Channel 71 as a reserve channel. As far as reasonably practicable, local traffic is requested to avoid these channels during the events.
All vessels 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.
Mariners are to note the above and give the area indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to give the right of way to the participants. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency on site are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 211A, 2538, 2537
12th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 167 of 2019
Christmas Charity Swim at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a Christmas charity swim will be held on Sunday, 29th December, 2019. The swim is estimated to commence at 9.30 a.m. and will finish at approximately 12.30 p.m. local time.
The Christmas charity swim will be held in Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan. The swimmers will start from off the pier by Independence Garden (point A), swim to an inflatable billboard (point B) and return to point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Support vessels will accompany the participating swimmers.
If the weather conditions are not good for the swim to take place, it will instead be held near the Neptunes waterpolo club on the same date and time. In this case the swimmers will jump from the southern part of the Neptunes waterpolo club (point C) and swim towards the billboard (point D) which will be placed on the rocks near the railings to indicate the exit point.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate well clear of the area during the stipulated date and time, giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12, support vessels and any enforcement agency in the area.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2538
12th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 168 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 54 of 2019 – Regarding Underwater Hazard alongside Quay at Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay – Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Underwater Hazard alongside Quay at Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay – Gozo has been removed.
Therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 54 of 2019 – re underwater hazard alongside quay at Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay – Gozo, is hereby CANCELLED.
Chart affected: BA 211
12th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 165 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 154 of 2019 – Regarding – PEACE MED – Shallow
Water Geophysical Survey
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the PEACE MED – shallow water geophysical survey has been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 154 of 2019 – re – PEACE MED – Shallow water geophysical survey is hereby CANCELLED.
10th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 162 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 118 of 2019 – regarding Repair of damaged Jetty at Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the repair works on the Jetty at Marsaxlokk have been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 118 of 2019 - re - Repair of damaged Jetty at Marsaxlokk is hereby CANCELLED.
6th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 163 of 2019
Geotechnical Investigation in the Grand Harbour, Valletta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Infrastructure Malta will be carrying out a Geotechnical Investigation in different areas within the Grand Harbour, Valletta. The investigation will commence on Friday, 6th December, 2019, and be completed by Friday, 28th February, 2020.
The work consists of a geotechnical investigation in areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be carried out from flat barges.
Area Start Date Completion Date
1 Thursday, 2nd January, 2020 Thursday, 30th January, 2020
2 Monday, 20th January, 2020 Friday, 28th February, 2020
3 Monday, 23rd December, 2019 Sunday, 5th January, 2020
4 Friday, 6th December, 2019 Tuesday, 31st December, 2019
The works will be coordinated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS), the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) at Transport Malta and the contractor on site.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed (no wake) and give the indicated areas a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency on site.
Charts affected: BA 177,2537, 2538
6th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 164 of 2019
Cable Laying between Malta (Il-Ramla tal-Mixquqa) and Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a cable will be laid out between Malta (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa) and Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż).
The cable will be laid out by the cable laying vessel Teliri along the route from A to B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). This laying will start on Friday, 6th December, 2019, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 14th December, 2019.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35° 56'.060 014° 20'.626 Malta (Il-Ramla tal-Mixquqa)
B 36° 00'.957 014° 16'.769 Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż)
During the cable laying operation divers will be deployed.
Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed at slow speed while navigating in the above areas. They are to give the cable laying vessel Teliri a wide berth of at least 1.5 km as she will be restricted in manoeuvrability.
Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
6th December, 2019
Notice to Mariners No. 72 of 2019
Maritime Exercise by the Armed Forces of Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a maritime exercise on Thursday, 5th December, 2019, from 6.30 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. (5.30 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. UTC).
The maritime exercise will be held within the area joining the points A, B, C and D as shown hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 36º 07'.000 014º 30'.000
B 36º 07'.000 014º 36'.000
C 35º 57'.000 014º 36'.000
D 35º 57'.000 014º 30'.000
If due to inclement weather conditions the maritime exercise cannot be carried out in the above mentioned area, it will be held within the area joining the points, W, X, Y and Z as shown hatched in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), on the same date and time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
W 35º 57'.000 014º 12'.000
X 35º 57'.000 014º 18'.000
Y 35º 55'.000 014º 18'.000
Z 35º 55'.000 014º 12'.000
In view of the above all vessels in the vicinity of the exercise areas must proceed with caution, they are advised to give the exercise areas a wide berth and comply with all instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area, Malta VTS (Malta Coastal Station) on VHF Channel 69 and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 194, 2124, 2537 and 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
4th December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 160 of 2019
Santa Swimming Event in Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a Santa Swimming event will be held on Sunday, 8th December, 2019. The swimming event is estimated to commence at 10.00 a.m. and will finish at approximately noon local time.
The Santa Swimming event will start from the Grand Hotel Excelsior Marina point A, to Manoel Island point B, then to Ta' Xbiex Waterpolo club point C and finally back to the Grand Hotel Excelsior Marina point A, as shown on chart on Transport Malta (www.transport.gov.mt).
Support vessels will accompany the participating swimmers.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate well clear of the area during the stipulated date and time, giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agencies in the area.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2538
3rd December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 161 of 2019
Diving Survey at Ċirkewwa Breakwater
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that, weather permitting, a diving survey of the Ċirkewwa breakwater armour and adjacent armour next to Berth 3 will be held on Thursday, 5th December, 2019.
In view of the above a wide berth is to be given to the above mentioned areas.
Chart affected: BA 211
3rd December, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 157 of 2019
Seabed Diving Survey at Il-Magħluq in Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a seabed diving survey will be carried out in the area (as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), at Il-Magħluq in Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk.
The survey will start on Monday, 2nd December, 2019, and will be completed by Wednesday, 15th January, 2020.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to give the above area a wide berth of at least 50m.
They are also to comply with instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Chart affected BA 36
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
29th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 158 of 2019
Ground Fireworks Next to Dock 1 – Cospicua
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a ground fireworks display in connection with the feast of Our Lady of Conception will be let off from along the edge of Dock 1 in Cospicua as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The display will be held on Saturday 7th December, 2019, from 11.00 p.m.
All vessels are warned to keep clear and maintain a minimum distance of not less than 50 meters from point A (as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) during the above-mentioned display.
Vessels moored within 50 metres from point A (as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed and the area kept clear during the displays. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the abovementioned date and times.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Chart affected BA 177
29th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 159 of 2019
Slipway Next to Bush and Gorbachev Monument – Restricted
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the slipway next to the Bush and Gorbachev monument cannot be used due to road closure in line with Police requirements.
Charts affected: BA 36, 2538
29th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 2nd December, 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, 2nd December, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. (Local Time).
The exercise area (LM-D6) is delineated by sector ABC.
From Position A
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º55’.540 014º28’.320 (Centre point on land),
a radius of 4 nautical miles to points
B 35º59’.460 014º27’.150 and
C 35º58’.290 014º32’.190
During the live firing practice, red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels are sighted.
Moreover, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.
Charts affected:BA 2538, 2537, 194
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
29th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 154 of 2019
PEACE MED – Shallow Water Geophysical Survey
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a PEACE MED - Shallow water geophysical survey will be carried out within Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands).
The survey will be carried out by the vessel WILFRED along the imaginary line from A to B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). The survey will start on Sunday, 24th November, 2019, working only during daylight.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35° 56’.058 014° 20’.638 point on land
B 35° 55’.860 014° 20’.287
The survey will be carried out using a multibeam echo sounder, a sub-bottom profiler and a towed sde scan sonar which will make the Wilfred restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed with caution and slow speed (no wake) while navigating in the above area. They are to give the Wilfred a wide berth of at least 100m.
Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 2537, 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
22nd November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 155 of 2019
Swim between Comino and Il-Bajja ta’ Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a swim between Comino and Il-Bajja ta’ Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo) will be held on Friday, 22nd November, 2019.
The participants will depart from Comino point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 10.00 a.m. They will swim to Il-Bajja ta’Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo) point B on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt),
The swim should be completed by 11.00 a.m.
A support vessel will accompany the participating swimmers.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed (no wake) and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time, giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538
22nd November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 156 of 2019
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019 - Temporary Mooring of Several Fish Farm Cages
at il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the fish farm cages mentioned as item A (Off Qrejten Point), have been removed while those fish farm cages mentioned in item B (NW of existing San Luċjan Fish Farm) are still in the given position.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019 will remain.
Chart affected: BA 36
22nd November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 29th November, 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 Friday, 29th November, 2019, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels are sighted.
Moreover, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
22nd November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 152 of 2019
Filming of Hartwig Seeler at Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar and Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar – Keep Clear
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and operators of vessels that filming will be carried out at Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar and Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar in Gozo.
The filming will be carried out at:
Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar between Monday, 25th November, 2019, and Monday, 2nd December, 2019 from 6.00 a.m. till 8.30 p.m. on each day.
Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar on Monday, 25th November, 2019, and Monday, 2nd December, 2019, from 6.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m. on each day.
Due to the above filming the area at Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar (as shown hatched on chart A found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and the area at Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar (as shown hatched on chart B on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be kept clear from any vessels during the above mentioned dates and times during the filming.
Mariners are to take note of the above and comply with any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency on site.
Chart affected: BA 253
19th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 153 of 2019
Survey in Various Areas in Malta and Gozo in Connection with Medkey Habitat Campaign
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that in connection with the Medkey Habitat campaign, surveys will be carried out in various parts in Malta and Gozo.
The vessel SIMO will be used to operate the various types of surveys which include the use of single/multibeam echo sounder, side scan sonar, grab (for sampling), a towed camera/ROV and scuba divers. This survey will start with immediate effect and is expected to be completed by Friday 15th January, 2020.
The surveys will be carried out within the areas formed by joining the points and the intermediate coastline, shown hatched on charts on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
On chart 1 (Gozo)
Area Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Bajja tar-Ramla A 36° 04'.390 014° 16'.054
B 36° 03'.937 014° 17'.456
Bajja ta' San Blas B 36° 03'.937 014° 17'.456
C 36° 03'.544 014° 18'.614
Bajja ta' Daħlet Qorrot D 36° 03'.433 014° 18'.718
E 36° 03'.005 014° 19'.159
Ponta tal-Ħotba għal Tal-Fessej F 36° 00'.968 014° 16'.635
G 36° 00'.681 014° 16'.635
H 36° 00'.681 014° 15'.692
I 36° 01'.225 014° 13'.323
Dwejra J 36° 02'.193 014° 11'.171
K 36° 02'.193 014° 11'.041
L 36° 03'.909 014° 11'.023
M 36° 03'.909 014° 11'.086
On chart 2 (Malta)
Area Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Bajja tal-Mellieħa A 35° 59'.294 014° 22'.584
B 35° 58'.288 014° 22'.767
San Pawl il-Baħar C 35° 57'.822 014° 23'.878
D 35° 57'.429 014° 25'.042
Bajja tas-Salina E 35° 57'.593 014° 25'.813
F 35° 57'.291 014° 25'.985
Irdum Majjiesa għal Għar Lapsi G 35° 49'.101 014° 27'.974
H 35° 48'.452 014° 26'.375
I 35° 49'.428 014° 24'.874
J 35° 52'.635 014° 19'.964
K 35° 54'.074 014° 19'.009
L 35° 56'.683 014° 19'.010
M 35° 56'.684 014° 19'.944
Filfla N 35° 47'.766 014° 25'.030
O 35° 46'.736 014° 25'.037
P 35° 46'.729 014° 23'.687
Q 35° 47'.759 014° 23'.679
Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed at slow speed (no wake) while navigating in the above areas. They are to give the vessel SIMO a wide berth of 500m, since she will be towing equipment behind and therefore restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538
Position referred to WGS 84 DATUM
19th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 149 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 15 and 48 of 2019 Regarding Repair Works on il-Moll tal-Fekruna, Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the repair works on il-Moll tal-Fekruna, Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl, have now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 15 and 48 of 2019 are hereby CANCELLED.
15th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2019
OTILLO - Swimrun World Series 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the OTILLO Swimrun World Series 2019 will be held between Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th November, 2019. There will be safety boats in each individual swim at all times.
On Saturday, 23rd November, 2019, the Spirit Malta and the Experience Malta races will be held, starting and finishing at Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands). There will be approximately 200 participants.
The swimming part of these races will follow the route (as shown on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be as follows:
Swim between points Start and finish time of the individual swim
from A to B 11.00 a.m. and 11.55 a.m.,
from C to D 10.55 a.m. and 12.20 p.m.,
from E to F 11.05 a.m. and 12.45 p.m.,
from G to H 11.45 a.m. and 1.20 p.m. and
from C to B 12.25 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
On Sunday, 24th November, 2019, the World Series Malta race will be held, starting in Valletta and finishing at Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands). There will be approximately 300 participants.
The swimming part of this race will follow the route (as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be as follows:
Swim between points Start and finish time of the individual swim
from A to B 800 a.m. and 8.30 a.m.,
from C to D 8.10 a.m. and 8.45 a.m.,
from E to F 8.20 a.m. and 9.10 a.m.,
from G to H 8.30 a.m. and 9.20 a.m.,
from I to J 8.50 a.m. and 10.30 a.m.,
from K to L 9.15 a.m. and 11.10 a.m.,
from M to N 9.35 a.m. and noon,
from O to P 10.15 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.,
from Q to R 10.45 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.,
from S to T 11.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.,
from U to V 11.20 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.,
from W to X 11.50 a.m. and 3.50 p.m. and
from Y to Z 12.05 p.m. and 4.40 p.m.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed. They are to keep well clear of the areas during the stipulated date and times, giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537 and 2538
15th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 151 of 2019
Diving Survey at Id-Daħla ta' Lazzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out in the area (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) at Id-Daħla ta' Lazzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.
The survey will start on Tuesday, 19th November, 2019, and will be completed by Tuesday, 3rd December, 2019.
The support vessel 'Julie Pearl' will be assisting the diver during the survey and will be displaying the international code of Signals flag 'A'.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, and navigate with caution and slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to give the above area a wide berth of at least 50m. 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
15th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2019
Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 19th November, 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 Tuesday, 19th November, 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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels are sighted.
Moreover, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
15th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2019
Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 21st November, 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 Thursday, 21st November, 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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels are sighted.
Moreover, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
15th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 146 of 2019
Infrastructure Malta seabed sampling in the Grand Harbour, Valletta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Infrastructure Malta will be carrying out seabed sampling in different areas within the Grand Harbour, Valletta. The sampling is to start on Monday, 11th November, 2019, and be completed by Friday, 22nd November, 2019.
The work consists of sediment collection using the vessels Sea Wolf II (flat barge) and Beezer (workboat) which will be carrying out the sampling with the use of a grab and coring equipment.
The sampling will be carried out within the areas A, B, C, D and E (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)). The works will be coordinated by the Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and the contractor. Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) will be transmitting information on a day to day basis regarding the working areas.
Masters and operators of vessels are to seek information from Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) about operating restrictions from Transport Malta and also coordinate with the contractors on site in the locations indicated above.
They are also advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and give the indicated areas a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency on site.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538
8th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 147 of 2019
Diving Survey at Il-Magħluq in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out in the area (as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), at Il-Magħluq in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk.
The survey will start with immediate effect and will be completed by Friday, 15th November, 2019.
A support vessel will be assisting the diver during the survey and 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 slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to give the above area a wide berth of at least 50m. They are to comply with instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Chart affected: BA 36
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
8th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 148 of 2019
Malta Sailing Federation Dinghy National Championship
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be organising the Malta Sailing Federation Dinghy National Championship on Saturday, 9th November, and Sunday, 10th November, 2019, from 10.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. each day, off Tas-Sliema.
This activity will be held within area 1 as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
If the activity cannot be held in area 1 due to inclement weather, it will be held inside Marsamxett Harbour in area 2 and area 3 (as shown on attached chart) 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
8th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 67 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 14th November, 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 Thursday, 14th November, 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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 Nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels are sighted.
Moreover, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
8th November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 145 of 2019
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2019 - Repair Works on Slipway and Adjacent Quay in Birżebbuġa
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2019.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that due to the placing of a silt curtain, no vessel will be allowed to enter within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), unless authorised by Transport Malta.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2019 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2019 will remain.
Chart affected: BA 177
1st November, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 143 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019 – Re – Infrastructure Malta Works at Marfa
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the works carried out by Infrastructure Malta at Marfa have now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019 Re – Infrastructure Malta works at Marfa is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538
25th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 144 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019 – Re Refurbishment of Slipway and Adjacent Quay at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that the refurbishment work on the slipway and adjacent quay at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan have now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019 re refurbishment of slipway and adjacent quay at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538
25th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2019
Repair Works on Slipway and Adjacent Quay in Birżebbuġa
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that refurbishment work on the slipway and adjacent quay in Birżebbuġa next to the Malta Freeport Terminal (as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will start on Monday, 28th October, 2019.
Due to the abovementioned refurbishment, the slipway and quay will not be accessible both by land and sea from 28th October, 2019, and until further notice.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to obey any instructions issued by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14 and any Enforcement Agency.
Chart affected: BA 36
22nd October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 142 of 2019
Sea Bed Clean-up in San Pawl il-Baħar
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Malta Gaming Authority will be organising a sea bed clean-up at San Pawl il-Baħar in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
This event will be held on Monday, 28th October, 2019, from 10.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m.
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 and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211B, 2537
22nd October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 139 of 2019
Swim in Dockyard Creek, Vittoriosa/Cospicua – Grand Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that part of the Super League event will be held in Dockyard Creek Vittoriosa/Cospicua. This event is a Triathlon race which includes a swimming event which will be held on:
On Saturday, 19th October, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., and
On Sunday, 20th October, 2019 from 7.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.
The swimming events will both be held along the imaginary line A, B, C and D as shown dashed in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Marker buoys will be laid at points B and C, which will indicate the turning points.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 53'.077 014º 31'.249
B 35º 53'.081 014º 31'.215
C 35º 53'.128 014º 31'.233
D 35º 53'.124 014º 31'.274
Mariners without a permit from the organisers are instructed not to enter the above restricted area on the mentioned date and times stated above. They are to cooperate with the organizers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2537 and 2538
18th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 140 of 2019
Quay in Id-Daħla ta' Rinella, The Grand Harbour – Keep Clear
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and operators of vessels that the part of the quay at Id-Daħla ta' Rinella in The Grand Harbour will be used as an operational base for the filming of L'Incredibile Storia Dell' Isola Delle Rose.
The filming will be carried out outside The Grand Harbour off Kalkara on Friday, 18th October, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.
Due to the above the part of the quay shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) is to be kept clear on Friday, 18th October, 2019, from 6.30 a.m. till 8.00 p.m.
Mariners are to take note of the above and are not to leave any vessel berthed to the quay on the mentioned date and time.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.
Charts affected: BA 177
18th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 64 of 2019
Live firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 24th October, 2019 – Extended hours with the use of Pyrotechnics, Grenades and Flares
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 Thursday, 24th October, 2019, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).
All day the exercise will also include the use of Pyrotechnics, Grenades and Flares.
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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 Nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels 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
18th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 65 of 2019
Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 21st and 22nd October 2019 – Extended hours with the use of Pyrotechnics, Grenades and Flares
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, 21st and Tuesday, 22nd October 2019, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 7.00 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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels 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
18th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2019
Gozo to Malta International Open Water Swimming Races 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Gozo to Malta international open water swimming races will be held on Sunday, 20th October, 2019.
Participants will depart from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo), point A on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 8.00 a.m. They will swim to the east of Comino and then to Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Malta, point B on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). The race is expected to be completed by 11.30 a.m.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 36º 01'.665 014º 19'.349
B 35º 59'.171 014º 20'.804
Il-Fliegu ta' Ghawdex will be restricted to navigation from 7.30 a.m. till 9.00 a.m. and Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 8.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m.
Another race will be held in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna on the same day between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Participants will start from point X, swim to point Y, then to point Z and back to point X (as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
X 35º 59'.173 014º 20'.804
Y 35º 59'.354 014º 20'.598
Z 35º 59'.383 014º 20'.652
If due to bad weather the race cannot be held between Gozo and Malta all races will either be held at Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa (as shown on chart 3 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) or at Tas-Sliema (as shown on chart 4 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), depending on the wind direction. In both cases the swimmers will start from point A, swim to point B, then to point C and back to point A.
Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 56'.041 014º 20'.643
B 35º 56'.011 014º 19'.991
C 35º 55'.589 014º 20'.039
Tas-Sliema
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 54'.689 014º 30'.497
B 35º 55'.183 014º 30'.788
C 35º 54'.927 014º 30'.224
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed, they are to keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537 and 2538
15th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 135 of 2019
Winter Open Sea Swimming Race – 12th October, 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a Winter Open Sea Swimming Race will be held at Il-Bajja ta’ San Ġorġ – Birżebbuġa.
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 49’.932 014º 31’.850
B 35º 49’.873 014º 31’.924
C 35º 49’.938 014º 31’.931
on Saturday, 12th October, 2019, from 2.30 p.m. till 4.00 p.m.
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 and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF channel 14 and any Enforcement Agency.
Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538
11th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2019
Sea Bed Clean Up in San Pawl il-Baħar
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta Gaming Authority will be organising a sea bed clean-up at San Pawl il-Baħar in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
This event will be held on Wednesday, 16th October, 2019, from 10.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m.
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 and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211B, 2537
11th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 137 of 2019
Repair and Upgrading Works at Marsaskala Quays Close to Waterpolo Pitch
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair and upgrading works will be carried out on two parts of the quay at Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaskala.
The works will start with immediate effect and will be completed by Wednesday, 31st January, 2020.
The works will be carried out within the areas as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Two silt curtains will be laid along the points A, B, C and D and the other along the points E, F and G for the duration of the works.
These works will include diving operations.
Masters and vessel operators are instructed to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at very slow speed (no wake) when approaching the area and that the quay cannot be used.
They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Charts affected: BA 36, 2538
11th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2019
Refurbishment of fishermen's slipway and adjacent quay at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that refurbishment work on the fishermen's slipway and adjacent quay at Mġarr Harbour - Gozo (as shown hatched on chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will start with immediate effect and is expected to be completed by Thursday, 10th October, 2019.
Due to the above mentioned refurbishment, the slipway and quay will not be accessible.
Mariners are to note the above and proceed with caution and at a slow speed when in the vicinity of the slipway while the refurbishment is being carried out.
Chart affected: BA 211
8th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 130 of 2019
Filming at Marsaxlokk Port and Għar Lapsi – Vanishing Wake
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and sea vessel operators that filming activities will take place at Marsaxlokk Port and Għar Lapsi.
Filming will start on Wednesday, 2nd October, 2019, and should be completed by Friday, 8th November, 2019.
Filming will be carried out from the following locations as shown on charts found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and also while transiting between the same locations:
Chart 1 – Marsaxlokk (Sunday market area)
Chart 2 – Marsaxlokk (next to the power station)
Chart 3 – Marsaxlokk (Il-Magħluq sandy beach)
Chart 4 – Għar Lapsi (Slipway and Open sea)
Chart 5 – Open sea between Marsaxlokk Port and Għar Lapsi
A clear horizon is requested from where filming is being carried out at the time, during the dates and times listed above.
The vessel MFA7277 and a decommissioned luzzu (to be used as prop) will be used during filming and are to be given a wide berth when sighted.
Mariners are requested to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed in the vicinity of the above areas. They are to cooperate with the organisers and Maritime Enforcement officers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Charts affected: BA 36, 2538
4th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 131 of 2019
Long Term Maintenance Repairs
Marsaxlokk Harbour – Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that long term maintenance repairs on the quay cranes on both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 North Quay are now in progress.
Each crane being repaired will be boomed in the 45 degrees angle for around 10 to 15 days. The first cranes are intended to be repaired on bollard 33, thus extra caution is needed during berthing and departing of vessels.
In view of the above works, mariners are to get authorisation from Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd before making any use of this quay and to give the above area a wide berth. Masters navigating in the vicinity are to keep a sharp lookout, proceed with caution and very slow speed. Vessels are to comply with instructions as issued by Marsaxlokk VTS (Marsaxlokk Port Control) on VHF Channel 14.
Chart affected: BA 36
4th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 132 of 2019
Quay in Id-Daħla ta' Rinella, The Grand Harbour – Keep Clear
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and operators of vessels that the quay at Id-Daħla ta' Rinella in The Grand Harbour will be used as an operational base for the filming of 'L'Incredibile Storia Dell'Isola Delle Rose'.
Due to the above the quay is to be kept clear on Tuesday, 8th October, 2019, from 6.30 a.m. till 8.00 p.m.
Mariners are to take note of the above and not to leave any vessel berthed to the quay.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 177
4th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 133 of 2019
Filming – L'Incredibile Storia Dell'Isola delle Rose
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and sea vessel operators that filming activities will take place outside The Grand Harbour off Kalkara and at Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa.
Filming will be carried out outside The Grand Harbour off Kalkara on Tuesday, 8th October, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m.
Filming will also be carried out within the area A, B, C and D (as shown hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), on Tuesday, 14th October, 2019, from 6.30 a.m. till 8.00 p.m.
A clear horizon is requested within the angle between the lines D to E and C to F. Any vessels that are moored within the area C, D, E and F (as shown hatched in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), are to be removed during the date and time listed above.
In case of bad weather conditions on any of the above mentioned dates the filming will be carried out at Paradise Bay on the same dates and times.
Mariners are requested to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed, in the vicinity of the above areas. They are to cooperate with the organisers and any maritime enforcement agency in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538
4th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 63 of 2019
Live firing practice exercise at Sea – Gunex 02/2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct live firing practice exercises at sea off Pembroke Ranges and in the south of Malta between Monday, 14th October, 2019 and Wednesday, 16th October, 2019; with Thursday, 17th October, 2019, and Friday, 18th October, 2019, scheduled as reserve dates.
The firing exercise will take place between 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. local time, (5.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. UTC) on the above mentioned dates.
The exercise will take place within the areas as mentioned below.
Off Pembroke Ranges
The firing exercise will be held within the area joining the points A, B, C, D, E and F as shown hatched on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 59'.838 014º 25'.847
B 36º 03'.490 014º 23'.728
C 36º 04'.309 014º 28'.924
D 36º 03'.023 014º 33'.978
E 35º 59'.945 014º 37'.664
F 35º 57'.088 014º 31'.589
At the South of Malta
The exercise will be held within a circular area of 8 Nautical Mile Radius, centred on point Z:
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Z 35º 30'.500 014º 11'.000
as shown hatched on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
In view of the above all vessels in the vicinity of the exercise areas must proceed with caution, they are advised to give the exercise areas a wide berth and comply with all instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area, Malta VTS (Malta Coast Radio Station) on VHF Channel 69 and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF Channel 12.
Chart affected: BA 194, 2124, 2537 and 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
4th October, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2019
Roberts Cup – Como to Malta Seaplane Rally – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Malta Seaplanes Association in collaboration with Aero Club Como will be organising the Roberts Cup – Como to Malta Seaplanes Rally between Friday, 4th October, 2019 and Sunday, 6th October, 2019. Part of the rally will be held in the Grand Harbour.
The flying displays over the Grand Harbour will be held as follows:
On Friday, 4th October, 2019, from 4.00 p.m. till 5.00 p.m.
On Saturday, 5th October, 2019, from 10.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. till 5.00 p.m.
On Sunday, 6th October, 2019, from 10.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m. and from 3.00 p.m. till 5.00 p.m.
All timings are in local time.
The displays will consist mainly of landing and take-off maneuvers and will be held within the area A, B, C and D, as shown hatched in magenta on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Mariners are hereby informed that during the dates and times mentioned above traffic movements may be restricted.
Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) will be managing the movement of vessels, on VHF Channel 12.
Mariners are to navigate with caution and to keep a sharp lookout when in the vicinity to the above-mentioned area. They are to obey any instructions that are issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12, and Maritime Enforcement vessels in the area.
Positions are in WGS 84 Datum.
Chart affected: BA Chart 177, 2538
27th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2019
Spear fishing Competition
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Malta Skin Divers Club will be organising a spear fishing competition which will be held on two days, Saturday, 5th October, 2019 and Sunday, 13th October, 2019, starting at 8.30 a.m. and finishing at 2.30 p.m. on both days.
The competition will take place in either of the following three areas depending on the wind direction:
Area A – West of Malta as shown on Chart A found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt),
Area B – North-West of Malta as shown on Chart B found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt),
Area C – South-East of Malta as shown on Chart C found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
If due to adverse weather conditions the competition cannot be held on the above mentioned day it will be held on Saturday, 19th October, 2019 and on Saturday, 26th October, 2019 at the same time.
The competitors will be assisted by support vessels and there will be safety vessels also within the area.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed (no wake), they are also keep well clear of the area where the activity is being held during the stipulated time giving the competitors and support vessels a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 or Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14 and any maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 36, 211, 2537 and 2538
27th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 128 of 2019
Filming between the Southern Part of Gozo and the Northern Part of Malta – Sea of Time – October 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and sea vessel operators that filming activities will take place between the southern part of Gozo and the northern part of Malta.
Filming will start on Monday, 30th September, 2019 and should be completed by Thursday, 17th October, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m. everyday.
Filming will be carried out from the following locations (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and also while transiting between the same locations:
Point A – Ras in-Niexfa
Point B – Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa
Point C – Ras in-Newwiela
Point D – Il-Port tal-Imġarr
Point E – Ras il-Qala
Point F – Daħlet ix-Xilep
Point G – Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa
A clear horizon is requested from where filming is being carried out at the time, during the dates and times listed above.
The vessels Abbot, Mahana and MV Grecale will be used during the filming and are to be given a wide berth when spotted.
Mariners are requested to keep a sharp look out and navigating at slow speed, in the vicinity of the above areas. They are to cooperate with the organisers and Maritime Enforcement officers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 2537, 211.
27th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2019
Birżebbuġa Regatta – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Birżebbuġa Local Council will be organising regatta races in Birżebbuġa, Marsaxlokk Harbour.
The regatta races will be held on Sunday, 29th September, 2019, from 1.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m., and will take place within the area A, B, C and D as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Any vessels which are within the designated area are to be removed.
No vessels will be allowed to cross the race course during the races.
Races will be held when no merchant traffic is scheduled to enter or depart from the Malta Freeport terminals.
Mariners are requested to keep a sharp look out and navigating at slow speed (no wake), in the vicinity of the above area. They are to cooperate with the organizers and any maritime enforcement assets in the area. Moreover, they are to obey any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Charts affected: BA 36, 2538
27th September, 2019
Local Notice to Mariners No. 125 of 2019
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding the Rolex Middle Sea Race on Saturday, 19th October, 2019. In addition a coastal race will also be held on Wednesday, 16th October, 2019.
The race programme is as follows:
a) Wednesday, 16th October, 2019
The coastal race starts at 10.00 a.m.
The start is from Marsamxett Harbour, at an imaginary line from the tower of Il-Fortizza ta' Tignè to the corner of the bastion on the western side of Il-Fossa in Valletta. When they exit Marsamxett Harbour they will proceed, depending on the weather conditions, either to Comino and/or Gozo or to Munxar and/or Filfa and finish at Marsamxett Harbour.
Mariners are requested to keep the Marsamxett fairway clear during the start of the coastal race and to keep a sharp lookout during the remaining hours of Wednesday, 16th October, 2019.
b) Saturday, 19th October, 2019
The Rolex Middle Sea Race starts at approximately 11.00 a.m.
The start is from Grand Harbour, at an imaginary line from an inflatable buoy near Saint Angelo Point to the Valletta Saluting Battery mast.
The yachts shall then proceed in a North Easterly direction along the Channel in Grand Harbour to an inflatable buoy, bearing the sponsor's logo, positioned outside the Saint Elmo Breakwater. The buoy shown as 1 on the chart that can be found on Transport Malta's website (www.transport.gov.mt) will be in the following approximate position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 54'.160 014º 31'.540
The yachts shall then proceed in a North Westerly direction towards St George's shoals where a second inflatable buoy bearing the sponsor's logo will be positioned. The buoy shown as 2 on the chart that can be found on Transport Malta's website (www.transport.gov.mt) will be in the following approximate position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 55'.650 014º 30'.070
They will follow the course as shown on Chart 1 that can be found on Transport Malta's website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The yachts shall than proceed in a North North Easterly direction towards Sicily.
Mariners are to navigate with caution and to keep a sharp lookout when in the vicinity of the above-mentioned courses and positions and, when sighted, give the participants a wide berth.
They are also to keep at least 200m away from the inflatable buoys 1 and 2 mentioned above.
Mariners are advised that on Saturday, 19th October, 2019, between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. or such time as may be communicated by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12, if earlier, the Grand Harbour shall be closed for all traffic not directly related to the race.
During these times all other vessels shall be required to remain within designated areas in the inner harbour up to Ras Ħanżir, in Dockyard Creek, Kalkara Creek and Rinella Bay. (Areas are shown hatched in magenta on Chart 2).
No vessel will be allowed at the quay next to the fish market as this quay is being reserved for emergency vessels only.
Mariners are instructed to cooperate with the organizers and maritime enforcement officers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Positions are in WGS 84 Datum
Chart affected BA Chart 177
24th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 121 of 2019
Building of raft at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a group of scouts will be building a raft at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan.
Weather permitting, the raft will be built and moored at Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan in the approximate area shown marked with a red X on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
This activity will be held on Saturday, 28th September, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m.
All vessels navigating within the bay are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake), and give the raft a wide berth.
Chart affected: BA 177
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
20th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 122 of 2019
Malta – Comino – Malta Swimming Event
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a Malta – Comino – Malta swimming event will be held on Saturday, 28th September, 2019.
Participants will depart from Ir-Ramla tal-Armier point A, at approximately 9.00 a.m. They will swim to point B, C and then point D back in Ir-Ramla tal-Armier (as shown on chart 1 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).
The swim is to be completed by noon.
If the event cannot be held as stated above due to bad weather conditions it will be held on the same date and time at either Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa (as shown on chart 2 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) or at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (as shown on chart 3 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) depending on wind direction.
Support vessels will accompany the participating swimmers.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538
20th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 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 Monday, 30th September, 2019 to Monday, 28th October, 2019 (including 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.
20th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2019
Filming at Rinella (Malta Film Studios) using Flares
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels that flares will be used as part of filming activities in Rinella – Malta Film Studios.
The filming includes the use of pyrotechnics (parachute bright white flares) and will be taking place between Tuesday, 1st October, 2019 at 6.00 p.m. and Wednesday, 2nd October, 2019 at 4.00 a.m.
Mariners are to take note and be informed regarding the above activity and are requested to keep watch on VHF Channel 12/16.
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, 194
20th September, 2019
RANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 119 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 108
of 2019 – regarding Emergency Repair Works
on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo Sewage Outfall
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall, have been completed.
Therefore Local Notice to Mariners No 108 of 2019 – re Emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall, is hereby CANCELLED.
13th September, 2019
Local Notice to Mariners No. 118 of 2019
Repair of Damaged Jetty at Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair works will be carried out on the jetty at Xatt is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk.
The works will start on Monday, 15th September, 2019, within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A diver may be involved in the works.
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area of 10 meters from the jetty, are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle with an immediate effect and not later than Sunday, 15th September, 2019.
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.
A silt curtain will be laid within the 10 meters area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The jetty cannot be used. Masters and vessel operators are instructed to navigate at very slow speed that no wake must be done. And keep a sharp lookout at all times.
All vessel operators are to comply with any instructions as given by Marsaxlokk VTS on VHF Channel 14.
10th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 117 of 2019
Enemed Voomquest UIM V2 World
Championship Event
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that V2 Powerboat races will be held in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (South Comino Channel) between Friday, 20th September, 2019, and Sunday, 22nd September, 2019.
Navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the lines joining points U, V, W, X, Y and Z and the intermediate coastline, as shown on Chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), from 9.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m. on each day:
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour
U 35º 59'.834 014º 21'.831 Shore
V 35º 59'.972 014º 21'.857 Red
W 36º 00'.295 014º 21'.449 Red
X 35º 59'.862 014º 19'.964 Red
Y 35º 59'.348 014º 20'.071 Red
Z 35º 59'.238 014º 20'.112 Shore
A number of buoys will be laid within the area in the following positions A, A1, B, C, D, E, F and G for the races as indicated on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour
A 35º 59'.368 014º 20'.639 Chequered
A1 35º 59'.312 014º 20'.646 Chequered
B 35º 59'.898 014º 21'.660 Yellow
C 36º 00'.101 014º 21'.468 Yellow
D 35º 59'.820 014º 20'.890 Red
E 35º 59'.895 014º 20'.401 Yellow
F 35º 59'.708 014º 20'.155 Yellow
G 35º 59'.381 014º 20'.239 Yellow
The buoys will be left in position during the night and will have a yellow flashing light.
Owners of vessels moored within the restricted area, in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (South Comino Channel) are to remove their vessels from Friday, 20th September, 2019 to Sunday, 22nd September, 2019. Any vessels left in this area during the stipulated 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.
If due to inclement weather conditions the races cannot be held in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (South Comino Channel) they will be held in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa on the same days and times.
If the races are to be held in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa, navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the lines joining the points V, W, X, Y, Z and U as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour
U 35º 58'.404 014º 21'.172 Red
V 35º 58'.039 014º 21'.343 Red
W 35º 58'.453 014º 23'.045 Red
X 35º 58'.815 014º 23'.110 Red
Y 35º 59'.006 014º 22'.698 Red
Z 35º 58'.718 014º 22'.327 Red
Also a number of buoys will be laid within the area in the following positions: A, A1, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I for the races as indicated on Chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour
A 35º 58'.450 014º 21'.650 Chequered
A1 35º 58'.516 014º 21'.613 Chequered
B 35º 58'.380 014º 21'.380 Yellow
C 35º 58'.264 014º 21'.370 Yellow
D 35º 58'.200 014º 21'.480 Yellow
E 35º 58'.420 014º 22'.670 Red
F 35º 58'.542 014º 22'.897 Yellow
G 35º 58'.762 014º 22'.948 Yellow
H 35º 58'.874 014º 22'.726 Yellow
I 35º 58'.666 014º 22'.370 Red
The buoys will be left in position during the night and will have a yellow flashing light.
Owners of vessels moored within the restricted area, in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa are to remove their vessels from Friday, 20th September, 2019 to Sunday, 22nd September, 2019. Any vessels left in this area during the stipulated 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.
Mariners are instructed not to enter the restricted area on the mentioned dates and times stated above and navigate with caution and slow speed. They are to cooperate with the organizers and Maritime Enforcement officers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 194, 211A, 2537 and 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
6th September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 116 of 2019
Azimut Yacht Rendez-vous Event at Ir-Ramla
tal-Armier, Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that an Azimut Yacht Rendez-vous event will be held at Ir-Ramla tal-Armier, Malta.
The event will be held on Friday, 6th September, 2019, between noon and midnight, within the area delineated by the imaginary lines joining points A, B, C and D as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 59'.494 014º 21'.385
B 35º 59'.494 014º 21'.556
C 35º 59'.413 014º 21'.523
D 35º 59'.400 014º 21'.403
Due to the above event, navigation within the above area will be restricted and no vessel is to be left moored within the area during the above mentioned date and time.
All vessels navigating within the bay are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) and give the above mentioned area a wide berth.
If due to adverse weather conditions the event cannot be held at Ir-Ramla tal-Armier, it will be held at Il-Moll tat-Tiben (Marina di Valletta) in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
3rd September, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 112 of 2019
Firework Displays in Grand Harbour – Senglea Feast – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that firework displays will be let off from 2 barges next to eachother moored 200m off Il-Ponta ta' Bighi, centered on position Y in chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Y 35°53'.632 014°31'.281
The firework displays will be let off on the following dates and times:
On Friday, 6th September, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 9.45 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
On Saturday, 7th September, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.30 p.m., from 6.00 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. and from 9.45 p.m. till 11.45 p.m.
On Sunday, 8th September, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 11.15 p.m.
The barges will be moored in position on Wednesday, 4th September, 2019, and will be removed on Monday, 9th September, 2019. They will be left in position during the night and will be lit. A wide berth of 200 meters is requested from the barges on these days as the barges will be loaded with fireworks.
Owners on vessels moored in Rinella Bay are to remove their vessels from Wednesday, 4th September, 2019 to Monday, 9th September, 2019.
Transport Malta will accept no Liabilities whatsoever for any damage caused to vessels that are left within Rinella Bay and vessels within the 200m safety zone from the barges in the mentioned dates.
Mariners are to navigate with caution and slow speed. They are to obey any instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Positions are referred to WGS 84 Datum.
Chart affected BA Chart 177.
30th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 113 of 2019
Building of raft with slide at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa, Golden Bay
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Mosta Scout Group will be building a raft with a slide at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa, Golden Bay.
Weather permitting the raft will be built and moored at ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa, Golden Bay within the area shown hatched on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
This activity will be held on Monday, 2nd September, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.
All vessels navigating within the bay are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake), and give the raft a wide berth.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
30th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 114 of 2019
Cancellation Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2019 – Regarding Temporary Fairway in Santa Maria
Bay – Comino
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the fairway in Santa Marija Bay – Comino has been reinstated as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2017.
Therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2019 – re Temporary fairway in Santa Maria Bay – Comino is hereby CANCELLED.
30th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2019
8th September Regatta in Grand Harbour - Valletta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the 8th September Regatta will be held in the Grand Harbour. Sinkers and marker buoys will be laid as follows:
1. On Friday, 6th and/or Saturday, 7th September, 2019, 3 sinkers with yellow flashing marker buoys will be laid in the following positions.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
(B) 35°53'.573 014°30'.952
(C) 35°53'.490 014°30'.824
(D) 35°53'.443 014°30'.750
2. On Sunday, 8th September, 2019, as from 8.00 a.m., wire ropes with floats will be laid in the following positions:
(i) from buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant' Anġlu to point (C) North of Il-Ponta tal-Isla.
(ii) from buoy (C) North of Il-Ponta tal-Isla to point (D) West of Il-Ponta tal-Isla opposite the entrance to Id-Daħla tal-Franċiżi Bastion.
(iii) from point (A) ashore on Barriera Wharf to buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant' Anġlu.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
(A) 35°53'.740 014°30'.850
(iv) from bollard 8 at Ras Ħanżir II point (E) to bollard 26 at Deep Water Quay point (F), as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
3. The wire ropes, floats and buoys mentioned in 2 above will be removed on the completion of the Regatta at approximately 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, 8th September, 2019.
4. The sinkers and marker buoys mentioned in 1 above will then be removed on Monday, 9th September, 2019.
Masters of all vessels are notified that on Sunday, 8th September, 2019, between 9.00 a.m. and about 7.30 p.m., incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth South West of the imaginary line joining point (A) on Barriera Wharf and Forti Sant' Anġlu Flagstaff. Vessels in "Il-Marsa" sea area will not be allowed to proceed beyond the starting line indicated in 2(iv) above after 9.00 a.m. No vessel will be allowed near the finishing line except those involved in the races. No movements of vessels will be allowed inside the Grand Harbour, except by special permission. All vessels are to keep a minimum distance of 5m away from the lines and floats mentioned in 2(ii), 2(iii) and 2(iv).
Incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth South-West of the imaginary line which is 150m north-East of the finish line (A) to (B) mention in 2(i) above. No vessel will be allowed to stay within this 150m area.
Masters of all vessels are also warned that the wire ropes and floats may cause a physical obstruction and consequently they are to navigate with extreme caution. Caution is also to be exercised when in the vicinity of such wire ropes and floats when these are being laid or removed.
Mariners are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and enforcement personnel in the area.
Chart Affected: BA 177
30th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 60 of 2019
Cancellation of Notice to Mariners No 56 of 2019 Regarding Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy – Unlit
Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and The Northern Part of Malta.
BA Chart 2538 – Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy quick flashing in the following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 55'.470 014º 20'.090
has been RE-LIT
Cancel Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2019.
Position in WGS 84 Datum
Chart affected: BA 211, 2537, 194
30th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2019
Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 4th and 5th September, 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 Wednesday, 4th and Thursday, 5th September, 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. After sunset there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels 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
30th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 59 of 2019
Chart Correction – Floating Platform off Il-Ponta ta' Tas-Sliema – Seasonal
Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners that a 3.36m x 2.40m floating pontoon (shown in red on Trasnport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) has been placed centred on the approximate position A. The pontoon will be seasonal from 1st May to 30th September.
The approximate position is:
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 54'.882 014º 30'.449
Charts affected: BA Chart 177
Positions referred to: WGS 84 Datum.
27th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 108 of 2019
Emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and operators of vessels that emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall, are scheduled to commence as per below dates.
The repair works are scheduled to start on Sunday, 25th August, 2019 and should be completed by Wednesday, 28th August, 2019, weather permitting.
The repair works will be carried out within the following positions, shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 36°00'.973 014°16'.839
B 36°00'.853 014°16'.919
C 36°00'.799 014°16'.776
D 36°00'.919 014°16'.704
Divers will be engaged to carry out the repairs and will be assisted by the flat barge Bezz Rig 1 and the MV GoldDredger. They will be left in position all day and night, will be displaying the International Code Flag "A" and will be lit during the night.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution at slow speed and give a wide berth when in the vicinity. They are to keep out of the above mentioned area.
Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.
Chart affected: BA 2537
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
3rd August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 109 of 2019
BSJ - Sprint Triathlon Swim – 1st September, 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising Sprint Triathlon Swim at Salina Bay.
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'.112 014º 25'.763
C 35º 57'.100 014º 25'.783
on Sunday, 1st September, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 9.00 a.m.
A water ambulance, club RIB and paramedic's Jet Ski will be accompanying the participating swimmers.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by support vessels and Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any Enforcement Agency.
Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538
23rd August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 110 of 2019
Fireworks Displays in St Julian's Bay – San Girgor (Tas-Sliema)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that fireworks displays in connection with the feast of St Gregory will be let off from the jetty at point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on the following dates and times:
On Friday, 30th August, 2019, from 10.30 p.m. till 11.15 p.m.
On Saturday, 31st August, 2019, from 10.15 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.
On Sunday, 1st September, 2019, from 9.30 p.m. till 9.45 p.m.
All vessels and bathers are warned to keep clear and maintain a minimum distance of not less than 100 metres from the jetty (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) during the above-mentioned displays.
Vessels moored within 100 metres from point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed and the area kept clear during the displays. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above mentioned date and times.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Chart Affected BA 177
23rd August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 111 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018 – Re Repair Works on Quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the repair works on quay at Blue Lagoon - Comino has now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018 – re repair works on quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino is hereby CANCELLED.
23rd August, 2019
Local Notice to Mariners No. 103 of 2019
PAAT – Aquathlon – 28th August, 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that Pembroke Athleta Athletics and Triathlon will be organising an Aquathlon at Salina Bay.
The swims will be held along the course A, B, C, D and E (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'.112 014º 25'.763
C 35º 57'.100 014º 25'.783
D 35º 56'.958 014º 25'.695
E 35º 56'.923 014º 25'.695
on Wednesday, 28th August, 2019, between 2.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.
An ambulance on land, a water ambulance and paramedic's Jet Ski 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 and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by support vessels, Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538
20th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019
Fireworks Display – St Julian's Village Feast – St Julian's Bay – 2019 – from breakwater
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a firework display in connection with the feast of St Julian's will be let off from the breakwater at the entrance of ix-Xatt ta' Spinola.
The fireworks display will be let off from all along the breakwater mentioned above.
The displays will take place between Friday, 23rd August, 2019, at 11.55 p.m., and Saturday, 24th August, 2019, at 00.20 a.m.
All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 25 metres from the breakwater and any vessels moored within this area, shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), are to be removed during the above mentioned date and time.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area shown hatched on the above mentioned date and time.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Chart affected: BA 177
20th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 105 of 2019
Filming outside Marsamxett Harbour and inside the Grand harbour, Valletta – The Story of my Wife
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels, that filming activities will take place outside Marsamxett Harbour at point A (as indicated chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and at Boiler Wharf inside the Grand Harbour, Valletta.
The filming will take place on Friday, 23rd August, 2019, and Saturday, 24th August, 2019.
The filming involves the use of the vessel UTEC Surveyor as a prop and she will be towed by the tug boats Sea Wolf and Sea Jaguar whenever it has to be moved.
On Friday, 23rd August, 2019:
6.00 a.m. UTEC Surveyor will be towed from Cassar Shipyard to be moored at Boiler Wharf.
9.00 a.m. UTEC Surveyor towed from Boiler Wharf to outside Marsamxett Harbour where filming onboard the vessel will commence.
In the afternoon the UTEC Surveyor will be towed again to Boiler Wharf where filming will take place from arrival to midnight.
On Saturday, 24th August, 2019:
9.00 a.m. UTEC Surveyor towed from Boiler Wharf to outside Marsamxett Harbour where filming onboard the vessel will commence.
In the afternoon the UTEC Surveyor will be towed again to Boiler Wharf where filming will take place from arrival to midnight.
On Monday, 26th August, 2019:
In the afternoon the UTEC Surveyor will be towed back to Cassar Shipyard.
Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth while the UTEC Surveyor is being towed and while it is anchored at point A (as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).
Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538
20th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 106 of 2019
Filming at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa – The Story of my Wife
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels, that filming activities will take place at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa.
The filming will take place on Wednesday, 28th August, 201 from 8.00 p.m. till midnight.
Due to the filming the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) will be restricted and no vessel will be allowed to enter or stay moored within the area during the above mentioned date and time.
Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211
20th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 107 of 2019
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019 – Fireworks Display – St Julians Village Feast – St Julians Bay – 2019 – from Breakwater
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners, that the fireworks display will be held on Friday, 23rd August, 2019 from 10.45 p.m. till 11.15 p.m. instead of Friday, 23rd August, 2019, at 11.55 p.m., and Saturday, 24th August, 2019, at 00.20 a.m.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019 will remain.
Chart affected: BA 177
20th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 101 of 2019
Malta - Gozo – Malta Open Water Swimming Competition – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a Malta - Gozo – Malta open water swimming competition will be held on Saturday, 24th August, 2019.
A group of participants will depart from Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta), point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 6.30 a.m. They will swim to the east of Comino and then to Ġebel tal-Ħalfa (Gozo), point B on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and back to Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta) point A.
Another group of participants will depart from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo), point C on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 8.15 a.m. They will also swim to the east of Comino and finish at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta), point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The swims are to be completed by 11.30 a.m.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 59'.248 014º 20'.691
B 36º 01'.745 014º 19'.871
C 36º 01'.665 014º 19'.353
Individual support vessels will accompany all participating swimmers. Support vessels will be displaying a white and blue flag.
Il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex will be restricted to navigation from 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. and Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 9.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538
16th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 102 of 2019
Pageant of the Seas – 2020 (Technical Trial 28-08-2019)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a technical trial involving sailing boats in connection with the Valletta Pageant of the Seas – 2020 event will be held in the Grand Harbour on Wednesday, 28th August, 2019.
The technical trial will be carried out within the area enclosed by the imaginary lines joining the points A, B, C and D.
Mariners are informed that due to the above technical trial, part of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, will be restricted to all vessels from 9.00 p.m. until midnight local time, except to pre-notified vessels and those vessels with prior authorisation.
The restricted area is delineated by the imaginary lines joining the points T - U, V - W, X – Y and Y - Z and the intermediate coastline
Mariners are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.
Chart Affected: BA 177
16th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 57 of 2019
Interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that harmful interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS) has been reported by the Malta Communications Authority.
Due to this interference, the GNNS and the GPS service may be adversely affected.
Mariners are advised to use all available means to ascertain safety of navigation.
16th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 58 of 2019
Chart Correction – Fuelling Barge in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
Reference is made to BA Charts 177 – Valletta Harbours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes to the Fuelling Barge position in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.
Latitude (T) Longitude (L)
Latitudni (N) Lonġitudni (E)
1) Ħassar simbolu: irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 53'.831 014° 30'.153
Delete symbol: mooring buoy in position:
irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 53'.849 014° 30'.192
mooring buoy in position:
2) Ħassar legend: Fuelling Barge ċċentrat fuq: 35° 53'.840 014° 30'.172
Delete legend: Fuelling Barge centred on:
3) Daħħal simbolu: irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 53'.998 014° 30'.413
Insert symbol: mooring buoy in position:
irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 54'.012 014° 30'.433
mooring buoy in position:
4) Ħassar legend: Fuelling Barge ċċentrat fuq: 35° 54'.005 014° 30'.423
Insert legend: Fuelling Barge centred on:
Charts affected: BA Chart 177
Positions referred to: WGS 84 Datum.
16th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 99 of 2019
Rockestra Stunt – Mellieħa Bay (Għadira)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and swimmers that a Rockestra Stunt will be held in Mellieħa Bay (Għadira) on Friday, 16th August, 2019, at 11.00 a.m.
The stunt will involve an AFM helicopter circling Mellieħa Bay, and will hover over the area hatched in red (as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).
In view of the above, mariners and swimmers are informed to keep at a safe distance away and cooperate with the organisers.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Chart Affected: BA 211A, 2537, 2538
13th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 100 of 2019
Fireworks Display – St Julians Village Feast – St Julian's Bay
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a firework display in connection with the feast of St Julian's will be let off from 8 pontoons moored in St Julian's Bay.
The pontoons will be moored in a straight line with the first pontoon in position A and the last in position B (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), and will be moored in position 1 hour before each display and removed 1 hour after they finish.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35°55'.154 014°29'.613
B 35°55'.030 014°29'.702
The firework displays will take place on the following dates and times:
On Saturday, 24th August, 2019, from 9.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.
On Sunday, 25th August, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.
All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 60 metres from the pontoons and any vessels moored within this area are to be removed while the pontoons are being towed or moored in position.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Chart affected: BA 177
13th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2019
Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy – Unlit
Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta, and
BA Chart 2538 – Malta.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy Quick Flashing in the following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 55'.470 014º 20'.090
is UNLIT.
Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth.
Position in WGS 84 Datum.
Chart Affected: BA 211, 2537, 194
13th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 98 of 2019
Correction to Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019 re-Fireworks Display – Feast of Stella Maris from Manoel Island and The Strand
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019 regarding Fireworks Display – Feast of Stella Maris from Manoel Island and The Strand.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners and owners of vessels that there has been some change in the times the display from Manoel Island will be let off. The correct times are the following:
On Monday, 12th August, 2019, from 7.15 p.m. till 7.45 p.m.
On Friday, 16th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 10.15 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
On Saturday, 17th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.30 a.m., from noon till 12.20 p.m. and from 6.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.
On Sunday, 18th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 7.30 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
All other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019 will remain valid.
Chart affected: BA 177
9th August, 2019
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019
Fireworks Display – Feast of Stella Maris from Manoel Island and The Strand
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that fireworks will be let off from the foreshore of Manoel Island in Sliema Creek, centred on point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 54'.312 014º 30'.267
B 35° 54'.530 014° 30'.286
The fireworks displays will take place on the following dates and times:
On Monday, 12th August, 2019, from 6.30 p.m. till 8.00 p.m.
On Friday, 16th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 9.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
On Saturday, 17th August, 2019 from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m., from 6.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m. and from 9.30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.
On Sunday, 18th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 220 meters from the above mentioned position, point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), in Marsamxett Harbour will be prohibited during the dates and times of the fireworks displays as mentioned above. All craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on the above-mentioned dates and times of the fireworks displays.
Further to the above, a ground fireworks display will be held at The Strand, Tas-Sliema between Saturday, 17th August, 2019, at 11.00 p.m., and Sunday, 18th August, 2019, at 00.30 a.m. The ground fireworks display will be let off from point B, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 150 meters from the above mentioned position, point B on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), in Marsamxett Harbour will be prohibited during the date and times of the ground fireworks display as mentioned above. All craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on the above-mentioned dates and times of the ground fireworks displays.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.
Chart affected: BA 177
6th August, 2019
Local Notice to Mariners No. 95 of 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that aerial fireworks will be let off from Il-Ponta ta’ Sant’Iermu (point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on the dates and times as follows:
On Friday, 2nd August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 7.15 p.m.
On Saturday, 3rd August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m. and from noon till 12.15 p.m.
On Sunday, 4th August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m., from 7.15 p.m. till 8.00 p.m. and from 9.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
Vessels moored within 200 metres from point A are to be removed and the area kept clear during the displays. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above mentioned date and times.
Instructions and directions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any Enforcement Agency are to be complied with.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 96 of 2019
Filming from Rinella – Malta Film Studios – Clear Horizon – 5th to 10th August, 2019
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 Monday, 5th August, 2019, to Saturday, 10th August, 2019.
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.
