TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2021
ROV Survey off Ras il-Qala, Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a survey will be carried out with the use of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This survey will be carried out by the vessel Atlantis II and her ancillary equipment.
Weather permitting the survey is planned to be carried out between Tuesday, 12th January, 2021 and Sunday, 31st January, 2021, within the area A, B, C and D as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 36° 01'.750 14° 20'.110
B 36° 01'.807 14° 20'.297
C 36° 01'.679 14° 20'.373
D 36° 01'.617 14° 20'.180
Since the vessel Atlantis II will be towing an ROV, she will be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when the above-mentioned vessel is sighted and maintain a safe distance of 500m from the vessels.
Mariners are also notified to abide by any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537
12th January, 2021
Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2021
Conduct of Small craft inside Maltese Harbours
The Authority for Transport in Malta draws the attention of masters, owners and operators of small craft, including but not limited to yachts, fishing vessels, craft used for water sports and craft under sail and/or under oars.
Such vessels are not to impede the passage of, or hinder the manoeuvre of, larger commercial vessels inside any part of the Maltese ports, declared under Article 3 of the Ports and Shipping Act (Chapter 352 of the Laws of Malta), and the approaches thereto.
Without prejudice to any other legal provisions, including those of the laws mentioned hereunder, special reference is being made to:
(i) Regulation 21 of the Ports Regulations (S.L. 499.01);
(ii) Rule 9 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as enacted under the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta).
Enforcement action will be immediately taken in the event of non-compliance, without prejudice to any other legal action.
Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.
8th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2021
Underwater Hazard at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to bring to the attention of all mariners, the danger of blocks and sharp pointed metal objects less than 1 metre below the sea surface at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa.
Due to the above, the area enclosed between the points A, B, C and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt), is to be avoided.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 55'.808 014º 20'.645
B 35º 55'.741 014º 20'.648
C 35º 55'.734 014º 20'.681
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta urges swimmers to use caution when swimming in the above indicated area.
Notice to Mariners No. 121 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts affected: BA 2537, 2538
8th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2021
Benthic Survey in Gżira, Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a benthic survey will be carried out at Gzira in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett. The survey will start with immediate effect and will be completed by Monday, 15th February, 2021 (weather permitting) in the area shown hatched in magenta on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
The benthic survey will be carried out by ROV which will be operated from land. Scuba divers will also be deployed to take samples and confirm findings.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when in the vicinity.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 177
8th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2021
Lay Up of Rig Key Singapore
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the rig Key Singapore has been laid up with immediate effect and until further notice in the following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 55'.400 014º 49'.300
A safety zone of radius 500m centered on the above position has been established, restricted to all unauthorized vessels.
Positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
Charts affected: BA 194, 2123, 2124
8th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2021
Small Sunken Vessel in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a small vessel has sunk in Id-Daħla ta' tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, centered on the following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35° 54'.308 014° 30'.450
A navigational aid buoy with light flashing Al.Oc.BuY.3s has been placed close to the above-mentioned position.
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.
Charts Affected: BA 117
8th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 153 of 2020
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 131 of 2019, re Long Term Maintenance Repairs, Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Long term maintenance repairs, Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd, have been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No .131 of 2019, re Long term maintenance repairs, Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd, is hereby CANCELLED.
5th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 154 of 2020
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2020, re repair works on St Angelo Bridge
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Repair works on St Angelo Bridge, have been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2020, re Repair works on St Angelo Bridge is hereby CANCELLED.
5th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 155 of 2020
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019, re Infrastructure Malta Works in Various Localities
in Malta and Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Infrastructure Malta works in various localities in Malta and Gozo have been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019, re Infrastructure Malta works in various localities in Malta and Gozo is hereby CANCELLED.
5th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2021
Cumulative List of Local Notices to Mariners for 2021
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the following Notices to Mariners are still in force:
1. Local Notice to Mariners No. 122 of 2018
Re: Land Reclamation and Construction Works in Gżira, Marsamxett Harbour
2. Local Notice to Mariners Nos 12, 17 and 26 of 2019 and Nos. 51 and 73 of 2020
Re: Dredging at Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
3. Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2019
Re: Infrastructure Malta works at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo
4. Local Notice to Mariners No. 93 of 2019
Re: Misuse of distress signals
5. Local Notice to Mariners Nos 2, 26 and 132 of 2020
Re: Restricted areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks
6. Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2020
Re: Berthing and mooring of vessels along breakwaters, jetties and slipways
7. Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2020
Re: Speed restricted in close proximity to small craft, mooring areas and marinas
8. Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2020
Re: Entry restriction in St George's Bay, St Julian's
9. Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2020
Re: Safe distance from diver's flags signal
10. Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2020
Re: Noise levels on board commercial vessels
11. Local Notice to Mariners No. 10 of 2020
Re: Use of il-Moll ta' Buġibba by commercial vessels
12. Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2020
Re: Refurbishment of slipway adjacent to Cold War Memorial Monument at Birżebbuġa in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk
13. Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2020
Re: Installation of snorkelling trail at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa and at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa
14. Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020
Re: Re-construction work of two jetties in Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas
15. Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2020
Re: Shallow patch in front of slipway at Wied il-Buni in Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa
16. Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2020
Re: Studies on light-induced seabird ship strikes in the Maltese waters by BirdLife Malta
17. Local Notice to Mariners No. 107 of 2020
Re: Repair works on slipway at Ir-Ramla ta' Wied Musa in ċirkewwa
5th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2021
Cumulative List of Notices to Mariners for 2021
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the following Notices to Mariners are still in force.
1. Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019
Re: Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges
2. Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020
Re: Information and Promulgation of Notices to Mariners
3. Notice to Mariners Nos 20 and 29 of 2020
Re: Derelict vessel on anchor – hazard to navigation
4. Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2020
Re: Interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS)
5. Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2020
Re: Life Arcipelagu Garnija Project – restrictions areas around Malta
6. Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020
Re: Restricted Area between il-Ponta tal-Aħrax and Daħlet ix-Xilep
7. Notice to Mariners No. 53 of 2020
Re: Marsaxlokk Lighthouse, Dellimara Point – light unreliable
5th January, 2021
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2020
Amendment to Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2020
regarding Seabed Survey around the Spoil Ground
Reference is being made to Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2020.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that due to adverse weather conditions, Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2020 regarding seabed survey around the spoil ground, is being amended as follows:
The completion date is now being extended to Sunday, 31st January, 2021.
All other information included in Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2020 will remain valid.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 177, 194
31st December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 62 of 2020
ROV survey – East of Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a survey will be carried out with the use of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). This survey will be carried out by the vessel Nickina.
Weather permitting the survey is planned to start with immediate effect and will be completed by Wednesday, 6th January, 2021.
The survey area is centred on the following position and has a radius of 1 NM.
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35° 55'.372 014° 49'.278
The actual survey is expected to take about 1 day.
Since the vessel Nickina will be towing an ROV, she will be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. Therefore, the above-mentioned area is a No-Go Zone.
Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when the above-mentioned vessel is sighted and maintain a safe distance of 1NM from the vessels.
Mariners are also notified to abide by any instructions issued by Malta VTS on VHF Channel 16, 69 and Valletta Port Control, (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 194, 2123, 2124
31st December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2020
Cancel Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2020 re Works on the slipway next to the Malta Canoe Federation in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the works on the slipway next to the Malta Canoe Federation in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett have been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2020 re works on the slipway next to the Malta Canoe Federation in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett is hereby CANCELLED.
29th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 151 of 2020
Fireworks (Stoppini) Display from Pinto Wharf 1 and 2 at the Grand Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that fireworks (stoppini) will be let off from Pinto Wharf 1 and 2 at the Grand Harbour.
The fireworks will be let off from the edge of the wharf (seaward side) on Thursday, 31st December, 2020, starting at 11.59 p.m. for about 10 minutes.
Mariners are informed that a safety distance of 10 meters from the letting off site at The Grand Harbour is required.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 177
29th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 152 of 2020
Fireworks Display from the Foreshore off the
Corinthia St George's Hotel, St Julian's
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a 10 minute fireworks display will be held from the foreshore off the Corinthia St George's Hotel in St. Julian's on Thursday, 31st December, 2020. The display will be centred in the approximate following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35°55'.753 014°29'.516
The fireworks display will take place between 11.59 p.m. and 00.10 a.m.
Masters of vessels are advised to keep 100m off the coast along this Hotel during the abovementioned date and time. Any boats berthed within 100m radius from the abovementioned position are to be removed.
Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (VTS).
Chart affected: BA 177
29th December, 2020
Notice to Mariners No. 59 of 2020
Chart Correction - New Breakwater at Il-Qrejten in Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk
Reference is made to BA Charts 36 – Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that a new breakwater has been established at Il-Qrejten in Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk.
The breakwater is formed by joining the following positions and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
from 35º 50'.139 014º 32'.745 Coast
to 35º 50'.155 014º 32'.790
to 35º 50'.157 014º 32'.788
to 35º 50'.159 014º 32'.79
to 35º 50'.153 014º 32'.796
to 35º 50'.136 014º 32'.746 Coast
Furthermore, a light has been established at the end of the breakwater in the following position
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 50'.153 014º 32'.794
The characteristics of the light are: Fl(2).R.5s 11m 7M
Positions referred to: WGS 84 DATUM
Chart affected: BA Chart 36
24th December, 2020
Notice to Mariners No. 60 of 2020
Chart Correction – New Pontoon at Gżira Gardens Marina in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that a new floating pontoon has been established at Gżira Gardens Marina in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
The pontoon has been established in the following positions:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Insert from 35º 54'.096 014º 29'.789
floating to 35º 54'.133 014º 29'.819
pontoon
Positions referred to: WGS 84 DATUM
Charts affected: BA Chart 177
24th December, 2020
Local Notice to Mariners No. 149 of 2020
Diving Survey of the Seabed at Xemxija in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a diving survey of the seabed will be held at Xemxija in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl.
The survey will be held within the area formed by joining the imaginary lines between the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35° 57'.005 014° 23'.198 Coast
B 35° 56'.921 014° 23'.269 Buoy
C 35° 56'.855 014° 23'.151 Buoy
D 35° 56'.920 014° 23'.096 Coast
Buoys may be placed at points B and C to indicate the outer limit of the survey area.
The diving surveys will take place on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020, all day.
The survey will be carried out by scuba divers and will be accompanied by the support vessel displaying the international code of Signals flag “A".
A safety zone of 50m round the support vessel is to be kept during the survey.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when navigating close to above indicated area.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 211
22nd December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 145 of 2020
Coring at Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl, near Buġibba Breakwater
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that coring operations will be carried out in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl, close to the breakwater at Buġibba. The coring operations will be carried out from the barge BEZZ V which will be assisted by two (2) tugboats. The vessels will display appropriate lights and shapes in compliance with the requirements of the International Regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea 1972 (COLREGS) as amended.
The coring operations in this area are scheduled to commence on Monday, 4th January, 2021, and, weather permitting, are estimated to be completed by Saturday, 20th January, 2021. Several cores will be lifted from within the area joining the points A, B, C, D, E, F, G and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35° 57'.151 014° 24'.531
B 35° 57'.166 014° 24'.448
C 35° 57'.086 014° 24'.327
D 35° 57'.042 014° 24'.322
E 35° 57'.024 014° 24'.351
F 35° 57'.064 014° 24'.447
G 35° 57'.082 014° 24'.428
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring buoy within the above-mentioned areas, are to remove such mooring buoys and associated ground tackle with immediate effect and by not later than Sunday, 3rd January, 2021.
Any vessels and moorings that are left within the marked 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 during the removal of the said vessels and mooring arrangements.
Due to the above-mentioned works, navigation within the said areas will be restricted and entry will only be permitted following agreement and permission from the contractor on site.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, and shall navigate with caution and at slow speed, when in the vicinity of the marked area. They are to give the area a wide berth due to the ropes and sinkers which will be holding the barge in position.
They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Chart affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538
18th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 146 of 2020
Swim from Ħondoq ir-Rummien – Gozo, to Ir-Ramla tat-Torri – Armier, Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a swim from Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo, to Ir-Ramla tat-Torri, Armier, Malta, will be held on Sunday, 20th December, 2020.
The swimmers will depart from Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo (point A) at approximately 9.30 a.m. and arrive at Ir-Ramla tat-Torri, Armier, Malta (point E) at approximately 1.30 p.m. They will be following the route along the points A, B, C, D and E as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
There will be two support vessels accompanying the swimmers.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at slow speed (no wake) and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time and giving the swimmers and the support vessels a wide berth.
All mariners are to adhere closely to any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and/or by the maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537
18th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 147 of 2020
Swim from Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa – Malta, to Ħondoq ir-Rummien – Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a swim from Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa, Malta, to Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo, will be held on Sunday 20th December, 2020.
The swimmer will depart from Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa, Malta (point A) at approximately 9.30 a.m. and arrive at Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo (point F) at approximately 1.30 p.m. He will be following the route along the points A, B, C, D, E and F as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The support vessel 'Just Add Water' will accompany the swimmer.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at slow speed (no wake) and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time and giving the swimmer a wide berth.
All mariners are to adhere closely to any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or by the maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537
18th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 148 of 2020
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2020 re Coring at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, near Valletta to Tas-Sliema ferry landing place
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2020 regarding Coring at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, near Valletta to Tas-Sliema ferry landing place, is being amended as follows:
The completion date is now being extended to Saturday 23rd January, 2021.
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2020 will remain valid.
Chart affected: BA 177
18th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 58 of 2020
Cancel Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2020 – re Works in progress – Breakwater at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten
in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk
Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the works on the breakwater at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk has been completed.
Therefore, Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2020 – re works in progress – Breakwater at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk, is hereby CANCELLED.
18th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 143 of 2020
Swim from Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo, to Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa, Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a swim from Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo, to Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa, Malta, will be held on Saturday, 19th December, 2020.
The swimmer will depart from Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo (point A) at approximately 9.00 a.m. and arrive at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa, Malta (point F) at approximately noon. He will be following the route along the points A, B, C, D, E and F as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
The support vessel 'Just Add Water' will accompany the swimmer.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at slow speed (no wake) and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time and giving the swimmer a wide berth.
All mariners are to adhere closely to any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or by the maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537
15th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 144 of 2020
Malta Young Sailors Club, Dinghy Sailing Regatta, Mellieħa Bay – 18th December, 2020
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta Young Sailors Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta, between Friday 18th December and Sunday 20th December, 2020.
The activity will take place in Mellieħa Bay and approaches, in an area delineated by the imaginary lines A, B, C, D and E as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
Inflatable marker buoys to indicate the racecourse within the above-mentioned area shall be laid from 8.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., on each day of the activity.
All vessels that are not involved in the activity are to keep well clear from the competing boats and follow any instructions given by the race officials and support vessels.
Mariners are to note the above and are to give the area indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to fully comply with Rule 18 (COLREGS 1972) and to 'keep out of the way' of the sailing vessels participating in the regatta. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2538, 2537
15th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 57 of 2020
Replacing of Navigational Aid Buoys around
the Maltese Islands
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that, as part of the maintenance programme, the navigational aid buoys located around the Maltese Islands are to be replaced.
The following buoys will be replaced:
Buoy Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Għallis North Cardinal Buoy 35° 57'.310 014° 26'.840
Outer Munxar East Cardinal Buoy 35° 50'.982 014° 35'.940
Cominotto West Cardinal Buoy 36° 00'.930 014° 18'.920
Comino West Cardinal Buoy 36° 01'.040 014° 19'.200
Marsalforn East Cardinal Buoy 36° 04'.496 014° 15'.557
Marsaxlokk South Cardinal Buoy (Taqtiegħa) 35° 48'.890 014° 33'.680
Marsaxlokk Dellimara West Cardinal Buoy 35° 49'.302 014° 33'.230
Ellis Reef South Cardinal Buoy 35° 49'.551 014° 32'.213
Marsaxlokk Bengħajsa East Cardinal Buoy 35° 48'.030 014° 33'.550
Marsaxlokk Isolated Danger – Bern 35° 49'.359 014° 31'.890
Valletta Harbour Fairway Buoy 35° 54'.748 014° 32'.511
Imgerbeb Point Starboard Buoy 35° 53'.838 014° 31'.143
Senglea Point Port Buoy 35° 53'.488 014° 30'.826
St Angelo Point Port Buoy 35° 53'.593 014° 31'.010
Marsamxett Yellow Speed Marker Buoy 35° 53'.925 014° 30'.132
The work will be carried out by the vessels Goldfinder and Gold Dredger which will be displaying lights and shapes as per COLREGS.
The replacing of the buoys will start with immediate effect and is expected to be completed by 31st March, 2021, weather permitting.
Due to the lifting and lowering of the navigational aids and associated mooring components, the above-mentioned vessels will remain stationery, once in position.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and to proceed at slow speed. When the above-mentioned vessels are sighted, they are to be given a wide berth.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12, Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14 and/or by any enforcement agency on site are to be complied with.
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 211, 2537, 2538, 194
15th December, 2020
Local Notice to Mariners No. 142 of 2020
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2020 - Coring at Id-Daħla tal-Imsida in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2020.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that whilst all works have been completed, the departure of the barge BEZZ V will not be taking place, as planned, due to adverse weather conditions.
The departure of the barge BEZZ V from Id-Daħla tal-Imsida is now planned to take place by latest Sunday, 20th December, 2020 and again will be coordinated as in previous arrangements listed in Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2020, which will remain in force.
Chart affected: BA 177, 2538
11th December, 2020
Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2020
Malta Young Sailors Club, Dinghy Sailing Regatta, Mellieħa Bay – 5th December, 2020
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Malta Young Sailors Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta, between Saturday, 5th December, 2020 and Sunday 6th December, 2020.
The activity will take place in Mellieha Bay and approaches, in an area delineated by the imaginary lines A, B, C, D and E as shown on Chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
Inflatable marker buoys to indicate the racecourse within the above-mentioned area shall be laid, from 8.00 a.m. till 6.30 p.m. on both days of the activity.
All vessels that are not involved in the activity are to keep well clear from the competing boats and follow any instructions given by the race officials and support vessels.
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 or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 211, 2538, 2537.
4th December, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2020
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 15th December, 2020 - 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, 15th December, 2020 with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 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 instead of the Red Flags there will be Red Lights and 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
4th December, 2020
Local Notice to Mariners No. 139 of 2020
RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta on Saturday, 28th November, 2020, from 11.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., and Sunday, 29th November, 2020, from 10.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., off Tas-Sliema.
This activity will be held within the area A, B, C, D, E and F as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
2m inflatable buoys will be used to indicate the exact course.
Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 55'.435 014º 30'.447
B 35º 54'.798 014º 31'.422
C 35º 54'.454 014º 31'.167
D 35º 54'.633 014º 30'.826
E 35º 54'.910 014º 30'.515
F 35º 55'.178 014º 30'.093
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
27th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 140 of 2020
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12
of 2019 Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo (South)
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo, further dredging will be carried out within the area enclosed by the imaginary line joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 36° 01'.490 014° 17'.922 B 36° 01'.530 014° 17'.903
C 36° 01'.466 014° 17'.855 D 36° 01'.452 014° 17'.874
The works are expected to start on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2020, and be completed by 31st December, 2020. A silt curtain will be laid along the above-mentioned imaginary lines.
In view of the above vessels berthed in this area are to be removed immediately. Any vessel and mooring that is left in this area will be removed by the contractor. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.
The AFM vessels will be shifted to within the area E, F, G, H and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt). No vessel can enter this area. Access for entering and departing of AFM vessels from their berth must always keep clear.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
E 36° 01'.433 014° 17'.853
F 36° 01'.442 014° 17'.863
G 36° 01'.460 014° 17'.839
H 36° 01'.451 014° 17'.830
Mariners are to keep out of the area and advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and very slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the indicated areas. They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on Channel 12 and any enforcement personnel on site.
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 will remain valid.
Chart affected: BA 211
27th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 53 of 2020
Marsaxlokk Lighthouse,
Dellimara Point – Unreliable Light
Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – 'Marsaxlokk and Approaches' and 'Marsaxlokk'
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Marsaxlokk Lighthouse Dellimara, Point Light flashing 2 every 12 seconds Fl(2)12s in the following position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 49'.300 14º 33'.538
has had its lenses damaged and therefore the range is UNRELIABLE
Position in WGS 84 Datum
Charts affected: BA Chart 36, 2538, 194
27th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 54 of 2020
Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 10th
December 2020 – 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, 10th December, 2020, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 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 instead of the Red Flags there will be Red Lights and 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
27th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2020
Seabed survey around the spoil ground
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a marine survey will be carried out with the use of the following equipment: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) side-scan sonar, multibeam and a Van Veen grab. This survey will be carried out by the vessels Atlantis II and Wilfred, they will be displaying lights and shapes as per COLREGS.
The survey area is bounded by the following coordinates.
Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 53'.854 014º 31'.797
B 35º 54'.686 014º 32'.335
C 35º 55'.316 014º 31'.354
D 35º 56'.431 014º 31'.904
E 35º 57'.102 014º 32'.996
F 35º 54'.770 014º 36'.630
G 35º 53'.703 014º 36'.030
H 35º 53'.047 014º 34'.836
I 35º 52'.998 014º 33'.374
Weather permitting the survey will start on Tuesday, 1st December, 2020, and will be completed by Thursday, 31st December, 2020.
Since the vessels Atlantis II and Wilfred will be towing equipment and sometimes stationary, they will be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when the above-mentioned vessels are sighted and give a wide berth and observe a 500 metres radius restricted zone which will be implemented around the vessels Atlantis II and Wilfred.
Mariners are also notified to abide with any instructions from Valletta Port Control, (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 177, 194.
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
27th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2020
Coring at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, Near Valletta – Tas-Sliema Ferry Landing Place
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that coring will be carried out in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, near Valletta – Tas-Sliema ferry landing place.
The coring will be carried out form the barge BEZZ V which will be assisted by two (2) tugboats and will display lights and shapes as per COLREGS.
The coring is scheduled to start on Monday, 7th December, 2020 and be completed by Saturday, 19th December, 2020, weather permitting. This work will be coordinated with the Valletta – Tas-Sliema ferry operator as this service cannot be interrupted.
Several cores will be carried out within the area joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website: (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35° 54'.069 014° 30'.639
B 35° 54'.103 014° 30'.602
C 35° 54'.074 014° 30'.521
D 35° 54'.031 014° 30'.523
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the above-mentioned area, are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle with immediate effect and not later than Sunday, 6th December, 2020.
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.
Due to the above-mentioned works, navigation within the said area is restricted and entry is only allowed in agreement with the contractor on site.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when in the vicinity, they are to give the area a wide berth due to ropes and sinkers which will be holding the barge in position.
They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538
24th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 137 of 2020
RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta on Saturday 21st November and Sunday 22nd November, 2020, from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., both days, off Tas-Sliema.
This activity will be held within the area A, B, C, D E and F as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
2m inflatable buoys will be used to indicate the exact course.
Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 55'.435 014º 30'.447
B 35º 54'.798 014º 31'.422
C 35º 54'.454 014º 31'.167
D 35º 54'.633 014º 30'.826
E 35º 54'.910 014º 30'.515
F 35º 55'.178 014º 30'.093
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
20th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2020
Live Firing Practice at the Pembroke Ranges – 25th and 26th November, 2020 – 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 25th and Thursday 26th November 2020 with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 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 instead of the red flags there will be red lights and 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
20th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 52 of 2020
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 2nd December, 2020 – 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, 2nd December, 2020, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 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 instead of the red flags there will be red lights and 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
20th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2020
Coring at Id-Daħla tal-Imsida in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that coring will be carried out at Id-Daħla tal-Imsida (Ta' Xbiex side) in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett. The work is scheduled to start on Saturday, 28th November, 2020, and be completed by Saturday, 12th December, 2020.
The coring will be carried out form the barge BEZZ V which will be assisted by two (2) tug boats and will display lights and shapes as per COLREGS.
The coring will be carried out within the area joining the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
1 35° 53'.821 014° 29'.590
2 35° 53'.809 014° 29'.598
3 35° 53'.811 014° 29'.614
4 35° 53'.826 014° 29'.650
5 35° 53'.838 014° 29'.646
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the above-mentioned area, are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle with immediate effect and not later than Friday, 27th November, 2020.
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.
Due to the size of BEZZ V and it having to be towed to position, all vessels moored along the quay from point 5 to point 6 (next to Mamma Mia), from point 7 to point 8 (at Il-Ponta Tal-Pietà) and the outer 30m of pontoons G, H and M (shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on Saturday, 28th November, 2020 from 7.00 a.m. till noon and again on Saturday, 5th December, 2020 while BEZZ V is entering and departing Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
5 35° 53'.838 014° 29'.646
6 35° 53'.845 014° 29'.664
7 35° 53'.772 014° 29'.700
8 35° 53'.764 014° 29'.856
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and stay as far to the south of the fairway as possible due to sinkers that hold barge in position, they are to give the area a wide berth.
They are to navigate and comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Chart affected: BA 177
17th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 131 of 2020
ROV Survey of Cable – from Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq out to Sea
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a survey will be carried out with the use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This survey will be carried out by the vessel Mare Rosa and her ancillary equipment.
Weather permitting the survey is planned to be carried out between Friday, 6th November, 2020 and Wednesday, 11th November, 2020, along the line A-B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt):
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35° 56'.435 14° 27'.342 (Coast)
B 35° 57'.618 14° 28'.062
The actual survey is expected to take about 1 day.
Since the vessel Mare Rosa will be towing an ROV, she will be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when the above-mentioned vessel is sighted and maintain a safe distance of 500m from the vessel.
Mariners are also notified to abide by any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control, (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 2537, 2538
6th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 132 of 2020
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020 regarding Restricted Areas round Malta due to
Danger of Falling Rocks
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020 regarding Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks, the following area is to be added to the list.
Rdum il-Bies – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl – An area of 50m radius centred on the following approximate position, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 57'.708 014º 23'.766
All conditions and advice mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020 will remain valid and will apply to this area also.
Chart affected: BA 211B
6th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 133 of 2020
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2020 regarding Benthic Survey in Gżira, Marsamxett Harbour
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No 123 of 2020.
The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that the date of completion of the Benthic survey in Gżira, Marsamxett Harbour, has been extended until Monday, 30th November, 2020.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2020 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2020 will remain.
Chart affected: BA 177
6th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2020
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2020 regarding Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing
in Tas-Sliema
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2020 regarding Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing in Tas-Sliema, is being amended with the following:
The completion date is now being extended to end of March, 2021.
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2020 will remain valid.
Chart affected: BA 177
6th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 135 of 2020
Re-installation of Floating Pontoons in Il-Magħluq,
Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that floating pontoons will be re-installed at Il-Magħluq, Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk.
The preparation and re-installation of the floating pontoons will take place between Friday, 6th November, 2020, and Saturday, 21st November, 2020.
The assembling and re-installation of the pontoons will be carried out by scuba divers and will be accompanied by the support vessels MV Gold Dredger, MV Goldfinder and Anselma, and they will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.
Due to the re-installation, the area A, B, C, D and E (as shown hatched on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will be used as a working area, therefore this is a restricted area for the duration of the works.
Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35°50.393 014°32'.769 Coast
B 35°50.398 014°32'.754
C 35°50.427 014°32'.771
D 35°50.395 014°32'.861
E 35°50.357 014°32'.839 Coast
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 cooperate with the contractor on site and comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Chart affected: BA 36
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
6th November, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2020
Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 9th, 11th and 12th November, 2020 – 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, 9th, Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th November, 2020, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 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 red lights instead of the red flags, as well as two safety vessels with blue lights on each side to indicate the limit. Mariners are warned to keep 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
3rd November, 2020
Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2020
Chart correction – Malta-Gozo Fibre Optic
Submarine Cable
Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Għawdex (Gozo), Kemmuna (Comino) and the Northern Part of Malta.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a fibre optic cable has been laid along the following route:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
From Malta
(Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa) 35°56'.060 014°20'.626
till 35°55'.965 014°20'.335
till 35°55'.934 014°20'.091
till 35°56'.071 014°18'.915
till 35°56'.138 014°18'.721
till 35°56'.274 014°18'.527
till 35°56'.782 014°18'.066
till 35°59'.764 014°17'.066
till 36°00'.669 014°16'.881
till 36°00'.673 014°16'.785
till 36°00'.761 014°16'.841
to Gozo 36°00'.962 014°16'.717
(Ras il-Ħobż)
Charts affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538, 211A
Positions referred to: WGS 84 Datum.
30th October, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 128 of 2020
Diving surveys at Il-Ponta Tal-Pietà in Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that diving surveys will be held at Il-Ponta Tal-Pietà in Marsamxett Harbour, within the area A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
The diving surveys will take place between Saturday, 31st October, 2020, and Saturday, 14th November, 2020.
The surveys will be carried out by scuba divers and will be accompanied by the support vessels Goldfinder and Gold Dredger, and they will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.
A safety zone of 50m round the support vessel Goldfinder and Gold Dredger is to be kept during the surveys.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when navigating in the above indicated area. They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Chart affected: BA 177
30th October, 2020
Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2020
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 Thursday, 5th November, 2020, to Tuesday, 10th November, 2020 (including the weekend), from 6.00 a.m. till 1.00 a.m. (the next day) everyday.
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.
27th October, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Local Notice to Mariners No. 117 of 2020
Marine Works off Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that marine works will be carried out off Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo.
The works will be carried out from the Barge Sea Wolf and will consist also the laying of a circular silt Curtain centred in position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
A 35º 01'.598 014º 19'.427
The silt curtain will be laid with a radius of 40m and will surround the flat barge Sea Wolf.
The works are expected to start with immediate effect and are expected to be completed by 20th November. These works will be carried out by divers who will be displaying the international code of signals flag 'A'.
Mariners are to note the above and navigate at slow speed (no wake) and they are to give this area a wide berth.
Chart affected: BA 211
2nd October, 2020
Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2020
LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija Project – Restrictions on Areas around Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that as part of the LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija project, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has established a number of restrictions, in line with:
The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42).
The Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Flora, Fauna and Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L 549.44).
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Marine Policy Framework Regulations (S.L. 549.62).
Blue Grotto – Qrendi – Chart 1
Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary line 1F to 1G and the intermediate coastline - No navigation and no anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels and local commercial vessels operating in the area. Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.
Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 1A to 1B to 1C to 1D to 1E, the imaginary line 1F to 1G and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory lights and sounds. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
1A 35° 49'.213 014° 27'.724
1B 35° 48'.984 014° 27'.570
1C 35° 48'.938 014° 27'.382
1D 35° 49'.037 014° 27'.128
1E 35° 49'.140 014° 27'.182
1F 35° 49'.165 014° 27'.334
1G 35° 49'.192 014° 27'.574
Cominotto – Blue Lagoon – Chart 2
Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary lines 2C to 2B to 2D and the intermediate coastline – No anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels. Maximum speed 3 knots. Only compulsory lights and sounds. All year round and at all time.
Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 2A to 2B to 2C and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory lights and sounds. Maximum speed 10 knots. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
2A 36° 00'.222 014° 19'.472
2B 36° 00'.638 014° 19'.206
2C 36° 00'.731 014° 19'.370
2D 36° 00'.716 014° 19'.156
Dwejra – Gozo – Chart 3
Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary lines 3A to 3B to 3C to 3D to 3E and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory sounds and lights allowed. Maximum speed 5 knots. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
3A 36° 02'.729 014° 11'.366
3B 36° 02'.721 014° 11'.288
3C 36° 02'.809 014° 11'.220
3D 36° 02'.871 014° 11'.243
3E 36° 02'.886 014° 11'.294
Majjistral NHP – Chart 4
Shown in red – All transiting traffic to maintain a minimum distance of 100 m from the cliff. All year round and at all time. Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 4A to 4B to 4C to 4D to 4E and the intermediate coastline - Only compulsory light and sounds. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
4A 35° 56'.678 014° 19'.905
4B 35° 56'.826 014° 19'.360
4C 35° 57'.223 014° 19'.663
4D 35° 57'.828 014° 19'.364
4E 35° 58'.115 014° 19'.586
Migra l-Ferħa – Chart 5
Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary line 5A to 5B and the intermediate coastline – No navigation and no anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels. Only compulsory light and sounds. All year round and at all time.
Shown in blue – All transiting traffic to maintain a minimum distance of 100 m from the cliff. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
5A 35° 52'.084 014° 21'.095
5B 35° 52'.232 014° 20'.978
Santa Marija Caves – Chart 6
Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary line 6E to 6F and the intermediate coastline – No anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels. Maximum speed 3 knots. Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.
Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 6A to 6B to 6C to 6D, the imaginary line 6E to 6F and the intermediate coastline – No stopping and no anchoring zone of 0.5 NM except for fishing and diving vessels. Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
6A 36° 01'.141 014° 20'.400
6B 36° 01'.475 014° 20'.761
6C 36° 01'.248 014° 21'.080
6D 36° 00'.914 014° 20'.716
6E 36° 00'.960 014° 20'.665
6F 36° 01'.116 014° 20'.427
St Paul's Islands – Chart 7
Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary lines 7A to 7B, the imaginary line 7C to 7D and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory lights and sound. Maximum speed 5 knots. All year round and at all time.
Shown in blue – Formed by the circle of radius 0.5NM centred on point 7E – Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
7A 35° 57'.838 014° 23'.951
7B 35° 57'.812 014° 23'.864
7C 35° 58'.066 014° 23'.824
7D 35° 57'.970 014° 24'.066
7E 35° 57'.985 014° 24'.176
Ta' ċenċ – Chart 8
Shown in red – All transiting vessels to maintain a minimum distance of 100m from the cliffs. All year round and at all time.
Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 8A to 8B to 8C to 8D to 8E to 8F and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory sounds and lights allowed. Maximum speed 10 knots. All year round and at all time.
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
8A 36° 00'.952 014° 16'.260
8B 36° 00'.448 014° 16'.330
8C 36° 00'.197 014° 15'.744
8D 36° 00'.835 014° 12'.796
8E 36° 01'.285 014° 12'.469
8F 36° 01'.560 014° 12'.865
Action will be taken against anybody not observing these restrictions.
Mariners are also reminded to 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.
Charts affected: BA 194, 211, 2537
25th September, 2020
TRANSPORT MALTA
Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020
Restricted Area between Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax
and Daħlet ix-Xilep
The Ports and Yachting Dirctorate, Transport Malta, notifies that as part of an EU LIFE project, aimed at protecting the Yelkouan Shearwaters (Garnija), seabirds that breed on cliffs, a restricted area is established. One such breeding area is located at L-Irdum tal-Madonna on the cliffs between Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax and Daħlet ix-Xilep. The L-Irdum tal-Madonna breeding colony has been designated as a Special Protection Area because Malta has 10% of the world's population of Yelkouan Shearwaters and is internationally important for these birds. Light and noise can easily disturb the birds and cause them to desert the colony.
The buffer zone to the Special Protection Area (SPA) (about 1.1 Nautical Mile from shore) lies between the following imaginary points and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
(A) 35°59'.268 14°22'.574
(B) 35°59'.231 14°23'.759
(C) 36°00'.624 14°23'.088
(D) 36°00'.874 14°22'.692
(E) 35°59'.901 14°22'.057
In view of the above Masters of all vessels and craft are to adhere to the following conduct while transiting the area all year round
Lights, other than lights prescribed in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) have to be switched off and no loud noise, other than sound signals prescribed in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs), from vessels is allowed whilst moving along this stretch of coast.
Pleasure cruises operating as Boat Parties are obliged to follow the above guideline and switch off all lights and music while passing in the indicated area or otherwise keep clear from the buffer zone to the SPA.
The letting off of petards and other fireworks from sea is not allowed in the buffer zone to the SPA all year round.
The buffer zone to the SPA is a “no stopping zone" for all vessels other than vessels carrying out fishing activities.
Fishing activities in the area using strong lights (lampara etc) are prohibited in line with Art.4 of the Fishery Regulations (SL425.01) and Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 concerning management.
Further to the above, the Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that as part of the LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija project, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has established a number of restrictions, in line with:
The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42)
The Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Flora, Fauna and Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L 549.44).
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Marine Policy Framework Regulations (S.L. 549.62).
As such, the area enclosed by the imaginary line X – Y and the intermediate coastline, shown hatched red on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), while all conditions mentioned above apply, no anchoring except for fishing and diving vessels is permitted. Maximum speed 3 knots.
Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
(X) 35°59'.584 14°22'.339
(Y) 35°59'.539 14°23'.361
Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2010 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts Affected: BA 211A, 2538, 2537, 194
25th September, 2020
