Source: https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Government%20Gazette/Notice%20to%20Mariners/Pages/Notice-to-Mariners.aspx
Timestamp: 2019-05-24 12:09:55
Document Index: 281776100

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Local Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2019
Diving Survey in Lazzaretto and Tas-Sliema Creek, Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out in the area enclosed by the imaginary lines between A – B, C – D and intermediate coast (shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), in Marsamxett Harbour, between Friday, 24th May, 2019, and Thursday, 30th May, 2019, weather permitting.
A 35º54'.195 014º29'.812
B 35º54'.182 014º29'.747
C 35º54'.273 014º29'.847
D 35º54'.303 014º29'.809
The survey will be carried out by scuba divers displaying the international code of signals flag A.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when navigating in the above indicated area. They are to give the above support vessel a wide berth of at least 100m. They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019
Beacon Pole on Il-Ġebla ta' Ħajra C Destroyed
Reference is made to BA Charts 36 – Marsaxlokk.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the beacon pole on Il-Gebla ta' Ħajra in position:
36º 49'.746 014º 32'.846
Chart affected BA 36.
Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges –
from 3rd to 6th June, 2019 – Extended Hours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice from Monday, 3rd to Thursday, 6th June, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).
The exercise area (LM-D6) is delineated by sector ABC.
From Position A
A 35º 55'.540 014º 28'.320 (Centre point on land), a radius of 4 nautical miles to points
B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and
C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190
During the live firing practice red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.
Moreover, any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be strictly observed.
Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019
Environmental Survey off Dellimara – Core sampling
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that core sampling will be carried out off Dellimara.
The core sampling works will be carried out in the area of Il-Ponta tat-Tawwalija at points A and B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 49'.472 014º 33'.828
B 35º 49'.478 014º 33'.899
Weather permitting the works are expected to commence with immediate effect and completed by Friday, 31st May, 2019.
Works will be carried out from a flat barge which will be accompanied by a small tug boat. The barge may deploy anchors to hold it in position and may remain in the area during the night and it will display the signals in accordance with the Collisions Regulations.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and very slow speed and give the indicated positions a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 47 of 2019
Filming from Rinella - Malta Film Studios –
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels that filming activities will take place in Rinella – Malta Film Studios.
The filming will take place from Tuesday, 21st May, 2019, to Friday, 30th May, 2019 (excluding weekends).
In view of the above a clear horizon is required for filming purposes.
Mariners navigating in the indicated area on the mentioned dates are requested to keep watch on VHF Channel 12 and cooperate with the crew and enforcement personnel in the area.
Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2019
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019 Regarding Repair Works on Il-Moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019 regarding repair works on Il-Moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl, the area has been extended to that shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Due to the above works, with immediate effect, the slipway cannot be used until further notice.
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the hatched area are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle as soon as possible. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019 will remain valid and unchanged.
Charts affected: BA 211A, 211B
Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019
Conservation Areas around Wrecks – Updated May 2019
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has set a number of conservation areas around wrecks.
In view of the above, mariners are to note that conservation areas have been established as indicated below:
Location Wreck Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
Wied iż-Żurrieq Um el Faroud A 35° 49'.200 014° 26'.917
B 35° 49'.150 014° 27'.200
C 35° 49'.067 014° 27'.067
D 35° 49'.083 014° 26'.833
Off Xatt l-Aħmar MV Xlendi A 36° 01'.067 014° 16'.967
Cominoland B 36° 01'.083 014° 17'.367
Karwela C 36° 00'.867 014° 17'.367
D 36° 00'.867 014° 16'.983
Marsaskala Tug St Michael A 35° 52'.100 014° 34'.550
Tug 10 B 35° 51'.900 014° 34'.650
C 35° 51'.817 014° 34'.417
D 35° 52'.017 014° 34'.300
Off Qawra Point Imperial Eagle A 35° 57'.983 014° 26'.033
B 35° 57'.833 014° 26'.233
C 35° 57'.683 014° 26'.033
D 35° 57'.833 014° 25'.850
Off Ċirkewwa Rożi A 35° 59'.224 014° 19'.645
P29 B 35° 59'.148 014° 19;.555
C 35° 59'.299 014° 19'.365
D 35° 59'.491 014° 19'.588
E 35° 59'.387 014° 19'.716
Off Xrobb l-Għaġin Blenheim A 35° 50'.267 014° 34'.467
bomber B 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.667
C 35° 49'.950 014° 34'.467
D 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.283
Off Exiles Point Bristol A 35° 55'.617 014° 30'.183
Beaufighter B 35° 55'.467 014° 30'.367
C 35° 55'.300 014° 30'.183
D 35° 55'.467 014° 29'.983
Off Il-Ponta ta' Tug 2 100m radius centred on
San Ġiljan 35° 55'.228 014° 29'.927
South entrance P 31 200m radius centred on
Of Blue Lagoon 36° 00'.540 014° 19'.387
Off Saint George's Anadrian 100m radius centred on
Point 35° 56'.967 014° 30'.466
Off Il-Ponta Barge 1 100m radius centred on
tal-Qawra 35° 58'.743 014° 29'.606
Off Il-Ponta Barge 2 100m radius centred on
tal-Qawra 35° 58'.684 014° 28'.735
Off Ras Scotts Craig 100m radius centred on
il-Qammieħ 35° 57'.853 014° 20'.000
Off Daħlet MV Pippo 100m radius centred on
ix-Xilep 35° 59'.184 014° 23'.702
Off Selmunett HMS Stubborn 100m radius centred on
35° 58'.958 014° 26'.772
These areas are considered as "NO STOPPING AREAS". Anchoring is allowed to divers' vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHF channel 12. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals are shown at all times. Furthermore, spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.
Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019 is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts Affected: BA 177, 194, 211A, 211B, 2537, 2538
Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019
Special Mark Buoys Delineating the 200 and 300 metre Speed Restriction Zones
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that in addition to the permanent speed limit buoys, special marker buoys will be placed around the Maltese Islands to delineate the 200 and 300 metre speed restriction zones (10 Knots and 5 Knots) from the shore. The placement of the buoys is seasonal, from June to October, but may still be in place after this date.
BA Chart: 2537, 211A, 194
Special Mark Buoys 1.5 metres in diameter, fitted with a light flashing yellow 1 every 4 seconds and a 2 nautical miles range, shall be placed in the following positions:
Bays Speed Latitude Longitude
A 1 Marsalforn 10 Knots 36º 04'.564 14º 15'.843
A 2 Comino 10 Knots 36º 01'.303 14º 20'.379
A 3 Qawra 10 Knots 35º 57'.732 14º 25'.817
A 4 Dragonara Pt 10 Knots 35º 55'.729 14º 29'.748
A 5 Dragut Pt 10 Knots 35º 54'.500 14º 31'.007
BA Chart: 2537, 2538, 211A, 211B, 36, 194
Further to the above, yellow cylindrical buoys which are 0.9 metres in diameter, flashing yellow 1 every 4 seconds and having a 2 nautical miles range, will be placed in the following positions:
B 1 Ramla l-Ħamra 10 Knots 36º 03'.827 14º 17'.018
B 3 Santa Marija 10 Knots 36º 01'.216 14º 20'.108
B 4 San Niklaw 10 Knots 36º 01'.264 14º 19'.804
B 11 Ċirkewwa 10 Knots 35º 59'.059 14º 19'.789
B 12 Little Armier 10 Knots 35º 59'.627 14º 21'.602
B 13 Armier 10 Knots 35º 59'.527 14º 21'.460
B 14 Mellieħa 10 Knots 35º 59'.153 14º 22'.681
B 15 Mellieħa 10 Knots 35º 58'.809 14º 21'.921
B 16 Mellieħa 10 Knots 35º 58'.466 14º 21'.400
B 20 Mellieħa 10 Knots 35º 58'.190 14º 21'.987
B 21 Mellieħa 10 Knots 35º 58'.394 14º 22'.711
B 22 Il-Mixquqa 10 Knots 35º 55'.965 14º 20'.464
B 23 Għajn Tuffieha 10 Knots 35º 55'.800 14º 20'.495
B 24 Il-Ġnejna 10 Knots 35º 55'.473 14º 20'.354
B 25 Il-Gżejjer North 10 Knots 35º 58'.076 14º 23'.974
B 26 Il-Gżejjer South 10 Knots 35º 57'.942 14º 24'.601
B 28 Ras il-Għallis 10 Knots 35º 57'.400 14º 25'.968
B 29 San Ġiljan 10 Knots 35º 55'.221 14º 29'.857
B 30 Marsascala 10 Knots 35º 51'.907 14º 34'.432
B 31 San Tumas 10 Knots 35º 51'.320 14º 34'.331
B 32 Xorb l-Għaġin 10 Knots 35º 50'.298 14º 34'.030
B 33 St Peter's Pool 10 Knots 35º 49'.903 14º 33'.897
B 34 Delimara 10 Knots 35º 49'.388 14º 33'.857
The following buoys placed at Mġarr ix-Xini – Gozo, Blue Lagoon – Comino, Mellieħa – off the beach, and Xemxija inner, delineate a 5 knots maximum speed limit.
B 2 Mġarr ix-Xini 5 knots 36º 00'.906 14º 16'.445
B 5 Blue Lagoon outer 5 knots 36º 01'.004 14º 19'.226
B 6 Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots 36º 00'.973 14º 19'.345
B 7 Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots 36º 00'.962 14º 19'.327
B 8 Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots 36º 00'.920 14º 19'.356
B 9 Blue Lagoon Fairway 5 knots 36º 00'.852 14º 19'.401
B 17 Mellieħa 5 knots 35º 58'.398 14º 21'.247
B 18 Mellieħa 5 knots 35º 58'.269 14º 21'.299
B 19 Mellieħa 5 knots 35º 58'.133 14º 21'.480
B 27 Xemxija 5 Knots 35º 57'.027 14º 23'.508
Buoys indicate the speed that should never be exceeded and in any case mariners are reminded to proceed at a safe speed at all times subject to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
Mariners are further reminded that it is prohibited to moor any vessel to any of the above buoys or any other buoy owned by the Authority.
All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2019
RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta on Saturday, 18th May, 2019, from 11.30 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. and Sunday, 19th May, 2019 from 10.00 a.m. till 4.30 p.m., off Tas-Sliema.
This activity will be held within the area A, B, C, D, E and F as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
2m inflatable buoys will be used to indicate the exact course.
A 35º 55'.435 014º 30'.447
B 35º 54'.798 014º 31'.422
C 35º 54'.454 014º 31'.167
D 35º 54'.633 014º 30'.826
E 35º 54'.910 014º 30'.515
F 35º 55'.178 014º 30'.093
If the activity cannot be held in this area due to inclement weather, it will be held inside Marsamxett Harbour on the same dates and times.
Mariners are to note the above and give the area indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to coordinate with the support vessels on site and give the right of way to the participants. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2019
Repair of Slipway at Ġnejna Bay
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair work on the slipway at Ġnejna Bay will be carried out from Monday, 20th May, 2019, until further notice.
Due to the above mentioned repair work, the quay will not be accessible on the above mentioned dates.
Mariners navigating close to the above slipway, on the above mentioned dates, are to navigate at very slow speed so as not to make any wake.
Chart Affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538
Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 27th and 28th May, 2019 – Extended hours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Monday, 27th and Tuesday, 28th May, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).
A 35º 55'.540 014º 28'.320 (Centre point on land),
a radius of 4 nautical miles to points
Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194
Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM
Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – from 22nd to 24th May, 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice from Wednesday, 22nd to Friday, 24th May, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).
Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2019
Works in Progress – Breakwater at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten at Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a works in progress area will be established at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk.
The works will consist of the construction of a breakwater and works are expected to start on Wednesday, 15th May, 2019.
The area will be delineated by the lines joining the points A, B, C, D and E.
A 35º 50'.144 014º 32'.744 Land
B 35º 50'.170 014º 32'.797 Buoy
C 35º 50'.170 014º 32'.819 Buoy
D 35º 50'.138 014º 32'.819 Buoy
E 35º 50'.117 014º 32'.750 Land
A silt curtain will be deployed joining the points A, B, C, D and E, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and it will remain in position until the completion of the project.
Three lit up special mark buoys flashing yellow will be laid at points B, C and D.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and very slow speed and give the indicated area a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Charts affected: BA 36
Local Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019
Zones Reserved for Swimmers in Malta and Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies the general public, mariners and owners of vessels regarding the following restrictions in respect of designated zones reserved for swimmers.
These restrictions shall be in place from the date indicated for each area and until Monday, 30th September, 2019.
Mariners and owners of vessels moored within the zones reserved for swimmers are requested to remove their vessels and mooring buoys immediately. Any vessels and mooring buoys left in these areas will be removed. No liability whatsoever will be borne by Transport Malta for any damage to vessels or any damage/loss of mooring buoys and ground tackle that are left in these areas.
The zones reserved for swimmers will be indicated by coloured marker buoys and ropes. The ropes may be kept afloat by marker floats in location up to 2 weeks after the above mentioned dates.
Several bays have access to the beach through launching lanes which will also be marked by floats. Vessels shall only enter through these lanes. No vessel is to be moored inside or approaches to the entrance of these lanes as indicated on the charts shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) unless authorised by Transport Malta. Such lanes shall be used solely for embarking and disembarking of passengers and by commercial and water sports vessel operators.
No vessels or objects which may endanger the safety of bathers, including any type of fishing gear/implements, shall be used within a swimmers' zone.
The boundaries of these Swimmers' Zones are as follows:
1. Blue Lagoon, Comino: Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018
2. Mġarr ix-Xini, Gozo: Refer to Figure 2
Lines joining points 2A, 2B, 2C and the intermediate coastline.
Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
2A 36° 01'.214 14° 16'.271
2B 36° 01'.164 14° 16'.331
2C 36° 01'.172 14° 16'.341
3. Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi, Gozo: Refer to Figure 3
A wire rope between points 3A (on Quay) and 3B (near Slipway) and the intermediate coastline.
3A 36º 01'.839 14º 12'.986
3B 36º 01'.836 14º 12'.997
The boundary of this swimmer zone in Xlendi is a wire rope between points 3C (sandy beach), 3D (off the jetty) and 3E (near Churchill Bar) and the intermediate coastline.
3C 36° 01'.828 14° 13'.022
3D 36° 01'.818 14° 13'.003
3E 36° 01'.784 14° 13'.021
Furthermore, lines joining points 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I and 3J and the intermediate coastline delineates another zone.
3F 36º 01'.781 14º 13'.007
3G 36º 01'.789 14º 12'.993
3H 36º 01'.770 14º 12'.900
3I 36º 01'.747 14º 12'.876
3J 36º 01'.737 14º 12'.892
4. Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar, Gozo: Refer to Figure 4
Line joining points 4A (SW of slipway) and 4B (steps) and the intermediate coastline to the Southwest of this line.
4A 36º 04'.624 14º 15'.112
4B 36º 04'.596 14º 15'.192
5. Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn, Gozo: Refer to Figure 5
Line joining points 5A, 5B 5C and 5D and the Intermediate coastline of this line and line joining points 5E and 5F and the Intermediate coastline South of this line.
5A 36º 04'.505 14º 15'.515
5B 36º 04'.505 14º 15'.533
5C 36º 04'.344 14º 15'.538
5D 36º 04'.332 14º 15'.485
5E 36º 04'.314 14º 15'.493
5F 36º 04'.344 14º 15'.622
6. Il-Bajja ta' San Blas, Gozo: Refer to Figure 6
Line joining points 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D and the intermediate coastline to the Southwest of this line.
6A 36º 03'.488 14º 17'.965
6B 36º 03'.489 14º 17'.975
6C 36º 03'.465 14º 18'.060
6D 36º 03'.419 14º 18'.070
7. Ir-Ramla, Gozo: Refer to Figure 7
Line joining points 7A, 7B, 7C and 7D and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.
7A 36º 03'.693 14º 16'.917
7B 36º 03'.754 14º 16'.879
7C 36º 03'.784 14º 17'.165
7D 36º 03'.725 14º 17'.182
8. Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo: Refer to Figure 8
Line joining points 8A, 8B and 8C and the intermediate coastline.
8 A 36º 01'.673 14º 19'.368
8 B 36º 01'.639 14º 19'.387
8 C 36º 01'.615 14º 19'.338
9. Il-Bajja ta' San Niklaw, Comino: Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018
10. Il-Bajja ta' Santa Marija, Comino (inner): Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018
11. Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Refer to Figure 11
Line joining points 11A, 11B ,11C and 11D and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.
11A 35º 59'.390 14º 21'.353
11B 35º 59'.399 14º 21'.397
11C 35º 59'.413 14º 21'.523
11D 35º 59'.387 14º 21'.566
12. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Refer to Figure 12
Line joining points 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D and the intermediate coastline to the North West of this line and line joining points 12E, 12F, 12G and 12H and the intermediate coastline to the South West of this line.
A minimum safety/navigable clearance distance of 5 metres from these lines is to be maintained.
12A 35º 58'.530 14º 21'.254
12B 35º 58'.514 14º 21'.267
12C 35º 58'.437 14º 21'.120
12D 35º 58'.460 14º 21'.098
12E 35º 58'.429 14º 21'.039
12F 35º 58'.364 14º 21'.104
12G 35º 58'.005 14º 21'.292
12H 35º 57'.980 14º 21'.349
13. Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa (It-Tunnara): Refer to Figure 13
Line joining points 13A, 13B and 13C and the intermediate coastline.
13A 35º 58'.017 14º 21'.429
13B 35º 58'.027 14º 21'.458
13C 35º 58'.007 14º 21'.471
14. Il-Bajja tal-Imġiebaħ: Refer to Figure 14
Line joining points 14A and 14B and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.
14A 35º 58'.101 14º 22'.858
14B 35º 58'.094 14º 23'.021
15. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Selmun): Refer to Figure 15
Line joining points 15A and 15B and the intermediate coastline to the South of this line.
15A 35º 58'.033 14º 23'.814
15B 35º 57'.847 14º 23'.828
16. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna) − Refer to Figure 16
Line joining points 16A and 16B and the intermediate coastline to the West of this line.
16A 35º 57'.177 14º 23'.333
16B 35º 57'.147 14º 23'.357
17. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Xemxija): Refer to Figure 17
Line joining points 17A, 17B, 17C and 17D and the intermediate coastline.
17A 35º 56'.911 14º 23'.089
17B 35º 56'.897 14º 23'.107
17C 35º 56'.872 14º 23'.078
17D 35º 56'.875 14º 23'.057
18. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għajn Rażul – Veċċja Breakwater): Refer to Figure 18
Line joining points 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 18E, 18F, 18G and 18H and the intermediate coastline.
18A 35º 56'.904 14º 23'.584
18B 35º 56'.950 14º 23'.560
18C 35º 56'.922 14º 23'.459
18D 35º 56'.863 14º 23'.502
18E 35º 56'.833 14º 23'.492
18F 35º 56'.858 14º 23'.495
18G 35º 56'.843 14º 23'.444
18H 35º 56'.832 14º 23'.445
The area between the imaginary line 18E and 18F and the coast East of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2016.
19. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għażżelin): Refer to Figure 19
Line joining points 19A, 19B, 19C, 19D and 19E and the intermediate coastline.
19A 35º 56'.975 14º 24'.010
19B 35º 56'.996 14º 24'.013
19C 35º 57'.028 14º 24'.144
19D 35º 57'.016 14º 24'.289
19E 35º 56'.938 14º 24'.297
The area between the imaginary line A and B and the coast Southwest of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2017.
20. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Buġibba Square): Refer to Figure 20
Line joining points 20A, 20B and 20C and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line and line joining points 20D, 20E and 20F and the intermediate coastline to the South West of this line.
20A 35º 57'.213 14º 24'.892
20B 35º 57'.198 14º 24'.804
20C 35º 57'.136 14º 24'.834
20D 35º 57'.128 14º 24'.832
20E 35º 57'.197 14º 24'.789
20F 35º 57'.187 14º 24'.718
21. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar, Buġibba (opposite Dolmen Hotel): Refer to Figure 21
Lines joining points 21A, 21B, 21C and 21D and the intermediate coastline and line joining points 21E, 21F and 21G and the intermediate coastline.
21A 35° 57'.405 14° 25'.044
21B 35° 57'.312 14° 24'.973
21C 35° 57'.292 14° 25'.024
21D 35° 57'.277 14° 25'.022
21E 35° 57'.288 14° 24'.954
21F 35° 57'.260 14° 24'.933
21G 35° 57'.230 14° 24'.961
21H 35° 57'.227 14° 24'.948
21I 35° 57'.225 14° 24'.927
21J 35° 57'.218 14° 24'.909
22. Il-Qawra: Refer to Figure 22
Lines joining points 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D and 22E, and the intermediate coastline.
22A 35° 57'.562 14° 25'.742
22B 35° 57'.561 14° 25'.742
22C 35° 57'.560 14° 25'.602
22D 35° 57'.433 14° 25'.602
22E 35° 57'.432 14° 25'.586
23. Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Coastline Hotel): Refer to Figure 23
Line joining points 23A and 23B and the intermediate coastline to the South East.
23A 35º 56'.954 14º 25'.703
23B 35º 56'.925 14º 25'.652
24. Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ (San Ġiljan): Refer to Figure 24
Line joining points 24A, 24B, 24C and 24D and the intermediate coastline.
24A 35º 55'.578 14º 29'.264
24B 35º 55'.631 14º 29'.307
24C 35º 55'.549 14º 29'.348
24D 35º 55'.525 14º 29'.309
25. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (opposite Cavalieri Hotel): Refer to Figure 25
Line joining points 25A, 25B and 25C and the intermediate coastline.
25A 35º 55'.130 14º 29'.583
25B 35º 55'.139 14º 29'.681
25C 35º 55'.149 14º 29'.680
26. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (St Julian's): Refer to Figure 26
A rectangular line joining points 26A, 26B, 26C and 26D and the intermediate coastline.
26A 35º 55'.074 14º 29'.569
26B 35º 55'.090 14º 29'.580
26C 35º 55'.009 14º 29'.667
26D 35º 54'.994 14º 29'.642
27. Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (Tas-Sliema): Refer to Figure 27
Line joining points 27A, 27B, 27C, 27D and 27E and the intermediate coastline of this line and the line joining points 27F, 27G and 27H and the intermediate coastline South of this line.
27A 35º 54'.912 14º 29'.831
27B 35º 54'.970 14º 29'.820
27C 35º 55'.080 14º 29'.830
27D 35º 55'.133 14º 29'.872
27E 35º 55'.124 14º 29'.925
27F 35° 54'.924 14° 29'.746
27G 35° 54'.930 14° 29'.747
27H 35° 54'.925 14° 29'.817
28. Tas-Sliema (Font Għadir): Refer to Figure 28
Line joining points 28A, 28B and 28C and the intermediate coastline.
28A 35º 54'.971 14º 30'.297
28B 35º 54'.940 14º 30'.381
28C 35º 54'.928 14º 30'.373
29. Ta' Xbiex (Marsamxett): Refer to Figure 29
Line joining points 29A, 29B 29C and 29D and the intermediate coastline to the West of this line.
29A 35° 53'.946 14° 30'.044
29B 35° 53'.942 14° 30'.062
29C 35° 53'.889 14° 30'.045
29D 35° 53'.893 14° 30'.027
30. Valletta − Waterpolo Pitch (Marsamxett): Refer to Figure 30
Line joining points 30A, 30B and 30C and the intermediate coastline to the East of this line.
30A 35° 54'.070 14° 30'.638
30B 35° 54'.138 14° 30'.724
30C 35° 54'.130 14° 30'.733
31. Il-Bajja tar-Rinella: Refer to Figure 31
Line joining points 31A and 31B and the intermediate coastline to the East of this line.
31A 35º 53'.656 14º 31'.629
31B 35º 53'.584 14º 31'.609
32. Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch): Refer to Figure 32
Line joining points 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D and 32E and the intermediate coastline to the North of this line.
32A 35° 51'.979 14° 34'.073
32B 35° 51'.974 14° 34'.074
32C 35° 51'.975 14° 34'.225
32D 35° 51'.996 14° 34'.432
32E 35° 52'.028 14° 34'.507
The area between the imaginary lines joining the points A to B to C and the coast North of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2017.
33. Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (opposite Ex Jerma Hotel): Refer to Figure 33
The lines joining the points 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D and 33E and the intermediate coastline.
33A 35° 51'.913 14° 34'.099
33B 35° 51'.917 14° 34'.103
33C 35° 51'.894 14° 34'.260
33D 35° 51'.802 14° 34'.385
33E 35° 51'.698 14° 34'.529
34. Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas: Refer to Figure 34
Line joining points 34A, 34B, 34C and 34D and the intermediate coastline.
34A 35° 51'.287 14° 33'.938
34B 35° 51'.255 14° 33'.943
34C 35° 51'.270 14° 34'.110
34D 35° 51'.416 14° 34'.276
35. Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Refer to Figure 35
Line joining points 35A, 35B, 35C and 35D and the intermediate coastline.
35A 35° 50'.490 14° 34'.029
35B 35° 50'.465 14° 33'.968
35C 35° 50'.394 14° 34'.033
35D 35° 50'.415 14° 34'.150
36. Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Refer to Figure 36
Line joining points 36A and 36B and the intermediate coastline.
36A 35° 49'.435 14° 33'.665
36B 35° 49'.388 14° 33'.625
37. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (San Ġorġ): Refer to Figure 37
Line joining points 37A and 37B and the intermediate coastline.
37A 35° 49'.947 14° 31'.893
37B 35° 49'.879 14° 31'.862
38. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa: Refer to Figure 38
Line joining points from 38A (Southernmost part of old breakwater jetty), 38B and 38C (the South East part of the waterpolo pitch) and the intermediate coastline.
38A 35º 49'.408 14º 31'.770
38B 35º 49'.417 14º 31'.822
38C 35º 49'.517 14º 31'.865
39. Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Refer to Figure 39
Line joining points 39A, 39B, 39C and 39D and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line.
39A 35º 55'.214 14º 20'.499
39B 35º 55'.244 14º 20'.482
39C 35º 55'.287 14º 20'.585
39D 35º 55'.283 14º 20'.619
40. Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Refer to Figure 40
Line joining points 40A 40B and 40C and the intermediate coastline to the South East of this line.
40A 35º 55'.782 14º 20'.698
40B 35º 55'.801 14º 20'.588
40C 35º 55'.717 14º 20'.496
41. Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands): Refer to Figure 41
Line joining points 41A, 41B and 41C and the intermediate coastline to the North East of this line.
41A 35º 56'.074 14º 20'.616
41B 35º 56'.002 14º 20'.488
41C 35º 55'.896 14º 20'.577
42. Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa (Paradise Bay): Refer to Figure 42
Line joining points 42A, 42B and 42C and the intermediate coastline of this line.
42A 35º 58'.916 14º 19'.920
42B 35º 58'.962 14º 19'.898
42C 35º 58'.970 14º 19'.974
43. Tigné: Refer to Figure 43
Line joining points 43A, 43B, 43C and 43D and the intermediate coastline of this line.
43A 35º 54'.321 14º 30'.706
43B 35º 54'.311 14º 30'.689
43C 35º 54'.356 14º 30'.619
43D 35º 54'.367 14º 30'.629
44. Marsaxlokk: Refer to Figure 44
Line joining points 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D, 44E and 44F and the intermediate coastline of this line.
44A 35º 50'.105 14º 32'.752
44B 35º 50'.102 14º 32'.761
44C 35º 50'.017 14º 32'.724
44D 35º 49'.960 14º 32'.822
44E 35º 49'.936 14º 32'.803
44F 35º 49'.939 14º 32'.797
45. Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Refer to Figure 45
Line joining points 45A and 45B and the intermediate coastline of this line.
45A 35º 59'.242 14º 19'.777
45B 35º 59'.245 14º 19'.863
46. Spinola Bay (Balluta Bay): Refer to Figure 46
Line joining points 46A and 46B and the intermediate coastline of this line.
46A 35º 54'.899 14º 29'.628
46B 35º 54'.883 14º 29'.674
47. Salina Bay (Suncrest Hotel): Refer to Figure 47
Line joining points 47A, 47B, 47C and 47D and the intermediate coastline of this line.
47A 35º 57'.244 14º 25'.458
47B 35º 57'.259 14º 25'.535
47C 35º 57'.196 14º 25'.529
47D 35º 57'.154 14º 25'.481
48. Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Qajjenza): Refer to Figure 48
Line joining points 48A, 48B, 48C and 48D and the intermediate coastline of this line.
48A 35º 49'.918 14º 32'.051
48B 35º 49'.907 14º 32'.056
48C 35º 49'.950 14º 32'.164
48D 35º 49'.960 14º 32'.158
49. St Peter's Pool: Refer to Figure 49
Line joining points 49A and 49B and the intermediate coastline of this line.
49A 35º 49'.981 14º 33'.735
49B 35º 49'.965 14º 33'.745
50. Kalkara: Refer to Figure 50
Line joining points 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D and the intermediate coastline of this line.
50A 35º 53'.450 14º 31'.225
50B 35º 53'.452 14º 31'.228
50C 35º 53'.418 14º 31'.271
50D 35º 53'.411 14º 31'.263
51. Marfa (Ir-Ramla tal-Bir): Refer to Figure 51
Line joining points 51A, 51B, 51C and 51D and the intermediate coastline of this line.
51A 35º 59'.163 14º 20'.744
51B 35º 59'.166 14º 20'.744
51C 35º 59'.162 14º 20'.758
51D 35º 59'.151 14º 20'.762
52. It-Torri l-Abjad: Refer to Figure 52
Line joining points 52A and 52B and the intermediate coastline of this line.
52A 35º 59'.604 14º 21'.873
52B 35º 59'.496 14º 21'.855
53. Santa Maria Bay – Comino (inner): Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018
The swimmer zones will be laid as follow:
On Thursday, 23rd May, 2019:
Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Figure 12
Between Thursday, 23rd May, 2019, and Saturday, 1st June, 2019:
Ir-Ramla – Gozo: Figure 7
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar – Buġibba (opposite Dolmen Hotel): Figure 21
Il-Qawra: Figure 22
Il-Bajja tas-Salina (opposite Coastline Hotel): Figure 23
Il-Bajja ta' San Ġorġ (San Ġiljan): Figure 24
Tas-Sliema (Font Għadir): Figure 28
Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Figure 40
Il-Bajja taċ-Ċirkewwa (Paradise Bay): Figure 42
Salina Bay (Suncrest Hotel): Figure 47
Between Saturday, 1st June, 2019, and Thursday, 6th June, 2019:
Mġarr ix-Xini – Gozo: Figure 2
Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi – Gozo: Figure 3
Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar – Gozo: Figure 4
Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn – Gozo: Figure 5
Il-Bajja ta' San Blas – Gozo: Figure 6
Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien – Gozo: Figure 8
Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Figure 11
Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa – It-Tunnara: Figure 13
Il-Bajja tal-Imgiebaħ: Figure 14
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Selmun): Figure 15
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna): Figure 16
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Xemxija): Figure 17
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għajn Rażul – Veċċja Breakwater): Figure 18
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Għażżelin): Figure 19
Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Buġibba Square): Figure 20
Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (opposite Cavalieri Hotel): Figure 25
Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (St Julian's): Figure 26
Ix-Xatt ta' Spinola (Tas-Sliema): Figure 27
Ta' Xbiex (Marsamxett): Figure 29
Valletta – Waterpolo Pitch (Marsamxett): Figure 30
Il-Bajja tar-Rinella: Figure 31
Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch): Figure 32
Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala (opposite Ex Jerma Hotel): Figure 33
Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas: Figure 34
Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Figure 35
Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Figure 36
Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (San Ġorġ): Figure 37
Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa: Figure 38
Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Figure 39
Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands): Figure 41
Tigné: Figure 43
Marsaxlokk: Figure 44
Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Figure 45
Spinola Bay (Balluta Bay): Figure 46
Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa (Qajjenza): Figure 48
St Peter's Pool: Figure 49
Kalkara: Figure 50
Marfa (Ir-Ramla tal-Bir): Figure 51
It-Torri l-Abjad: Figure 52
For ease of reference chartlets depicting swimmers' zones and launching lanes can be viewed on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).
Mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel or object with any marker buoy, ropes and related gear, delineating the swimmers' zones.
Parts of charts may be viewed on the abovementioned website.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019 – Regarding Seabed clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the seabed clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara has been cancelled and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019 regarding seabed clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2019
Seabed clean-up at Il-Moll tal-Fekruna
in Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation near Il-Moll tal-Fekruna in Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl, within the area A, B, C and D shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Saturday, 11th May, 2019.
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 Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 211, 2537
Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019
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 refurbishment work on the slipway and adjacent quay at Il-Bajja ta’ San Ġiljan (shown circled and hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will start with immediate effect and will remain valid until further notice.
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 177, 2537, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2019
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 Regarding Semi-submerged 8m Vessel in Tas-Sliema Creek, Marsamxett Harbour – Hazard to
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the semi-submerged 8m vessel in Tas-Sliema Creek, Marsamxett Harbour, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 in the approximate position:
35º 54'.332 014º 29'.925
Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 is hereby cancelled.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019
Seabed Clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Saturday, 11th May, 2019.
Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2019
Chart Correction – Pontoons at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida in Marsamxett Harbour
Reference is made to BA Charts 177 – Valletta Harbours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes to the pontoons at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida in Marsamxett Harbour.
The outer limit of the pontoons has been shifted.
1) The northern pontoon from: 35º 53'.837 014º 30'.070
to: 35º 53'.844 014º 30'.062
2) The southern pontoon from: 35º 53'.815 014º 30'.035
to: 35º 53'.816 014º 30'.033
Charts affected: BA Chart 177
Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 10th May 2019 – Extended hours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice on Friday 10th May 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (local time).
Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2019
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019 regarding Benthic Survey at Barrieri Wharf – Grand Harbour – Valletta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public, that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019 regarding Benthic survey off Barrieri Wharf in Grand Harbour, that due to inclement weather this survey has been postponed to Monday, 29th April, 2019. If for some reason this is not carried out, the survey may be done on the following dates:
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019 will remain valid and unchanged.
Mariners are to note the above and give the area a wide berth when the support vessel 'Atlantis II' is sighted in the area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Local Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2019
Powerboat Races in St Paul's Bay - April 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that powerboat races will be held in St Paul's Bay from Friday, 26th April, 2019, to Sunday, 28th April, 2019, between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., weather permitting.
Navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the imaginary lines between points S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, as shown in blue on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. each day.
A number of mega buoys will be laid within the area in the following positions A, A1, B, C, C1, D, E, F, G, H and I for the races as indicated on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour
A 35º 57'.277 014º 24'.364 Chequered
A1 35º 57'.205 014º 24'.397 Chequered
B 35º 57'.336 014º 24'.642 Yellow
C 35º 57'.675 014º 25'.182 Yellow
C1 35º 57'.637 014º 25'.228 Green
D 35º 57'.845 014º 25'.076 Yellow
E 35º 57'.872 014º 24'.838 Yellow
F 35º 57'.508 014º 24'.423 Red
G 35º 57'.209 014º 23'.754 Yellow
H 35º 57'.144 014º 23'.757 Yellow
I 35º 57'.109 014º 23'.814 Yellow
The mega buoys will be replaced by other buoys during the night and will have a yellow flashing light.
The quay below Tarragon Restaurant is to be kept clear during the above mentioned date and time.
Mariners are instructed not to enter the restricted area on the dates and times stated above. 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 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019
Temporary Mooring of Several Fish Farm Cages
at Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that with immediate effect several fish farm cages of 50m diameter each have been noted in the following approximate positions:
A 35°50'.043 014°32'.966
off Qrejten Point
B 35°49'.697 014°32'.387
NW of existing San Luċjan
The cages are UNLIT and are a hazard to navigation.
Masters of vessels are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance from the above positions.
Mariners are to note the above and navigate with caution and slow speed.
Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019
Environmental Survey off Dellimara
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that an Environmental Survey will be held off Dellimara.
The survey will be carried out within the area A, B, C, D and E, as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 50'.094 014º 33'.840
B 35º 49'.433 014º 35'.054
C 35º 48'.436 014º 34'.471
D 35º 48'.996 014º 33'.460
E 35º 49'.141 014º 33'.541
Weather permitting, the survey is expected to commence on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019, and is expected to be completed by mid May, 2019.
The vessels 'Odin Finder' and 'Wilfred' will be used during the survey.
Mariners and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout and give the above vessels a wide berth as they will have restricted manoeuvrability.
Instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14 are to be complied with.
Chart affected: BA 36, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 33 of 2019
Cancellation Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019
– Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115
of 2018 – Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge,
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019 – Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 – Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge, Grand Harbour – Valletta, all lights on the foot bridge and the navigational lights on the middle pillar have been repaired and are now RE-LIT.
Masters and vessel operators are reminded that all other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 will remain valid.
Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – Sunday,
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 Sunday, 28th April, 2019, at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time.
The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.
A 35º 55'.540 14º 28'.320
(Centre point on land),
B 35º 59'.460 14º 27'.150 and
C 35º 58'.290 14º 32'.190
During the Live Firing Practice red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep a minimum of 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2019
Zones reserved for swimmers in Comino
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies all bathers, mariners and owners of vessels that the following arrangements will be made for Blue Lagoon, Santa Maria Bay and San Niklaw Bay in the North Comino Channel for the period between 1st May, 2019, and 15th October, 2019.
1a) Blue Lagoon Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt))
No vessels or objects which may endanger the safety of bathers, including any type of fishing gear/implements, shall be used within a swimmers' zone. The swimmers' zone is being reserved exclusively for bathers and is delineated by the following coordinates:
1A 36º 00'.893 014º 19'.281 (Shore)
1B 36º 00'.898 014º 19'.289
1C 36º 00'.825 014º 19'.351
1D 36º 00'.846 014º 19'.440
1E 36º 00'.854 014º 19'.448 (Shore)
1F 36º 00'.751 014º 19'.471 (Shore)
1G 36º 00'.740 014º 19'.390 (Shore)
1b) Mooring areas for Commercial vessels
Two (2) mooring areas are being assigned for commercial vessels. The boundaries of these mooring areas are delineated by the following coordinates:
4 36º 01'.004 014º 19'.397 (Shore)
5 36º 00'.965 014º 19'.332 (Buoy)
6 36º 00'.927 014º 19'.364
7 36º 00'.974 014º 19'.425 (Shore)
8 36º 00'.920 014º 19'.458 (Shore)
9 36º 00'.941 014º 19'.433
10 36º 00'.904 014º 19'.383
11 36º 00'.859 014º 19'.421
12 36º 00'.866 014º 19'.439 (Shore)
1c) Fairway
A fairway has been established as indicated in the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) Figure 1 and in the following positions. Special marks fitted with a yellow light flashing every 5 seconds will be placed at points 1, 2, 3 and 5.
1 36º 00'.852 014º 19'.401 (Buoy)
2 36º 00'.913 014º 19'.346 (Buoy)
3 36º 00'.952 014º 19'.310 (Buoy)
9a) San Niklaw Bay Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 9 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt))
9A 36º 01'.008 014º 19'.735 (Shore)
9B 36º 01'.005 014º 19'.749 (Shore)
9C 36º 01'.001 014º 19'.766
9D 36º 01'.039 014º 19'.773
9E 36º 01'.037 014º 19'.820 (Shore)
9b) Fairway
The fairway was established by Notice to Mariners No 7 of 2017 and is to be used solely for navigation and should otherwise be kept clear.
10a) Santa Maria Bay (Inner) Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 10 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).
10A 36º 00'.996 014º 20'.180 (Shore)
10B 36º 01'.001 014º 20'.185
10C 36º 00'.997 014º 20'.247
10D 36º 00'.984 014º 20'.249 (Shore)
10b) Fairway
The fairway was established by Notice to Mariners No 8 of 2017 and is to be used solely for navigation and should otherwise be kept clear.
53) Santa Maria Bay (Outer) Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 53 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)
53A 36º 01'.089 14º 20'.289 (Shore)
53B 36º 01'.134 14º 20'.301 (Shore)
A minimum safety clearing distance of 5 metres from the swimmers' zone is to be maintained.
Nylon ropes supported by floats will delineate the swimmers' zone and may remain in place two weeks after the stipulated date.
For the benefit and safety of all bathers and mariners, Transport Malta urges all visitors and commercial vessels to adhere to these arrangements. Enforcement Officers will be constantly patrolling the area.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with caution and at slow speed in the North Comino Channel at Blue Lagoon and Santa Maria Bay. They are also reminded that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel to any of the marker buoys, swimmers' zone delineation markers and related gear belonging to Transport Malta.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 29 of 2019
Sea Bed Clean-up Near Ċirkewwa
South Quay - 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a sea bed clean-up operation near the Cirkewwa south quay in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Sunday, 14th April, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and noon.
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 and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing in Cospicua
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start construction works at Machinery Wharf in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard in The Grand Harbour on Monday, 22nd April, 2019.
These works will include the use of vessels/barges/workboats and divers. Temporary shutter works over water and below sea level, as well as a silt curtain will be installed. In view of the above, a 30m safety zone around the working area is to be maintained.
The work is expected to be completed by November 2019.
A silt curtain will be laid along the lines A, B, C, D, E and F (shown hatched in blue). This will indicate the work area and will have lights at the mentioned points.
A circular area, shown hatched in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be used as a turning circle for the vessels/barges/workboat, hence is to be kept free at all times.
Masters and operators of vessels are informed that no vessel will be allowed to berth alongside that section of the quay while works are in progress.
They are to seek information about operating restrictions from Transport Malta and coordinate with the contractors on site. Further details about these works can be obtained from Infrastructure Malta on (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).
They are also advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and very 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 Enforcement Personnel on site.
Charts affected: BA 177
Local Notice to Mariners No. 31 of 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a fireworks display will be held in Grand Harbour on Tuesday 30th April, 2019.
Fireworks will be let off from a row of pontoons and a barge placed off St Angelo Point.
A copy of part of BA Chart 177 showing arrangement of pontoons and the barges is found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
On Sunday, 28th April, 2019, at 7.30 a.m., a barge will berth alongside the quay at Id-Daħla tar-Rinella in Kalkara. It will remain berthed there until Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, at 10.00 a.m.
Vessel owners moored in Rinella Bay are to remove their vessels from Saturday evening, 27th April, 2019, to Wednesday, 1st May, 2019. Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any damage caused to vessels that are left within Rinella Bay on the mentioned dates and times.
The pontoon sinkers will be laid in position on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, at 9.00 a.m., at points X, Y and Z while the pontoons will be placed along the lines X-Y and Y-Z, on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, from 2.00 p.m. onwards, and will be removed immediately after the displays finish.
The barge and sinkers off St Angelo Point in position W will be towed loaded with fireworks and placed in position on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, after 4.30 p.m.
Another barge, which will be lit up, is to be used as a stage and will be placed in position V, off Barriera Wharf, on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019 at 5.00 p.m. and will be removed by Wednesday, 1st May, 2019, before 8.00 a.m.
Barriera Wharf and Lascaris Wharf are to be clear of all vessels from Monday, 29th April, 2019, at 8.00 a.m., to Wednesday, 1st May, 2019, at 8.00 a.m.
The fireworks will be let off on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, between 7.00 p.m. and 10.45 p.m., local time (5.00 p.m. and 8.45 p.m. UTC)
In view of the above, mariners are informed that part of Grand Harbour, between the imaginary lines A - B, C - D, E - F, G - H and the intermediate coastline (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be closed to all vessels.
The port closure and prohibited area will be effective as of Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, from 4.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., local time (2.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. UTC).
A 35º 53’.590 014º 30’.699
B 35º 53’.458 014º 30’.831
C 35º 53’.417 014º 30’.937
D 35º 53’.512 014º 31’.031
E 35º 53’.541 014º 31’.155
F 35º 53’.545 014º 31’.359
G 35º 53’.720 014º 31’.541
H 35º 53’.840 014º 31’.112
V 35º 53’.766 014º 30’.957
W 35º 53’.666 014º 30’.957
X 35º 53’.736 014º 31’.008
Y 35º 53’.715 014º 30’.914
Z 35º 53’.647 014º 30’.867
During the event shipping movements in Grand Harbour will be restricted. No vessel will be allowed within the restricted area, except by arrangement through the organising Committee/Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS).
All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 200 metres from the barge while it is being towed.
Authorised crafts are to give the display pontoons and barges a wide berth of at least 200m. No movements whatsoever will be allowed during the actual displays.
Mariners are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and Maritime Enforcement Officers that will be in the area.
Positions are in WGS 84 DATUM
Notice to Mariners No. 31 of 2019
Live Gunnery Firing Practice Exercise
at Sea – 15th to 16th April, 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice exercise at sea in the South of Malta between Monday, 15th April, 2019, and Tuesday, 16th April, 2019.
The live gunnery firing practice exercise will take place between 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. local time (5.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. UTC).
The exercise will be held within a circular area of 8 nautical mile radius, centred on point Z:
Position Z: Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
35º 30’.500 014º 11’.000
As shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
In view of the above all vessels in the vicinity must proceed with caution. They are advised to give the exercise areas a wide berth and comply at all times with any instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF Channel 12.
Charts affected: BA 2123 and 2124
Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2019
Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges from 15th to 18th April, 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges from Monday, 15th April, 2019, to Thursday, 18th April, 2019. The firing practice will take place between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. UTC).
The exercise will take place within the area enclosed by the points A, B and C as follows:
From Position A:
35º 55’.900 014º 28’.533
thence on a bearing of 335 True x 8.5 nautical miles to:
36º 03’.620 014º 24’.100
thence on an arc of a circle radius 8.5 nautical miles centred on position A to:
36º 00’ .150 014º 37’. 600
thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.
All vessels in the vicinity must proceed with caution and keep at least eight and a half nautical miles (8.5NM) off the Pembroke Coast on the dates and times indicated.
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 are to be complied with at all times.
Charts affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538
Notice to Mariners No. 33 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke
Ranges – Sunday, 21st April, 2019
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 Sunday, 21st April, 2019, at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time.
A 35º 55’.540 14º 28’.320 (Centre point
on land),
B 35º 59’.460 14º 27’.150 and
C 35º 58’.290 14º 32’.190
Local Notice to Mariners No. 26 of 2019
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019
Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour - Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that due to the silt curtain mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019 regarding Dredging at Mgarr Harbour – Gozo, the slipways next to the jetties within the area cannot be used.
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 12 and 17 of 2019 will remain valid.
Chart Affected: BA 211D, 211A, 2537
Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019
Benthic Survey at Barriera Wharf
in the Grand Harbour - Valletta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a benthic survey will be carried out at Barriera Wharf in the Grand Harbour - Valletta, between Friday 12th April 2019 and Saturday, 13th April, 2019 (weather permitting) in the area shown hatched in magenta on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
If due to bad weather the benthic survey cannot be held on the above-mentioned dates it will be carried out either between Monday, 22nd April, 2019 and Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019 or between Thursday, 25th April, 2019 and Friday, 26th April, 2019.
The benthic survey will be carried out by scuba divers. The support vessels Atlantis II will be used during the survey. The support vessel will be moving slowly and will display the international code of Signals flag “A” when diving is taking place.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and give the above support vessels a wide berth. Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2019
Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing in Tas-Sliema
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start construction works at Id-Daħla ta’ Tas-Sliema in Il-Port ta’ Marsamxett on Monday, 8th April, 2019.
The work will start on Monday, 8th April, 2019, and is expected to be completed by April, 2020.
Works will be carried out in 2 phases.
Phase 1 will start on Monday, 8th April, 2019, the silt curtain will be deployed along the lines joining the points A, B, C and D, shown in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), and will remain until the end of the project.
Phase 2 will start on Monday, 4th November, 2019, another silt curtain will be deployed along the lines joining the points E, F and G, shown in green on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), and will then remain in position until the end of the project.
While the silt curtains are deployed they will be lit up along the mentioned lines.
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 Sunday, 14th April, 2019, at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time.
Comino West Cardinal Buoy – Re-Established
Reference is made to BA Charts 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Comino West Cardinal Buoy in position:
36º 01’.040 014º 19’.200
Flashing Quick 9 every 15 seconds, has been RE-ESTABLISHED.
Mariners are advised that Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2019 is hereby being CANCELLED.
Chart effected: BA 211A
Local Notice to Mariners No. 25 of 2019
Geophysical Surveys between Gozo and Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that geophysical surveys will be carried out between Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż) and Malta (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa).
The surveys will be carried out by the R/V OGS Explora on the below route and as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). These surveys will start on Monday, 1st April, 2019, and are expected to be completed by 14th April, 2019.
Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa 35º 56’.063 014º 20’.616
35º 55’.959 014º 20’.102
35º 55’.939 014º 19’.007
35º 56’.230 014º 18’.482
35º 56’.609 014º 18’.238
Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo 36º 00’.949 014º 16’.773
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 R/V OGS Explora a wide berth of at least 1 km as it will be towing equipment behind.
Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Chart affected: BA 211 A
Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 29th March, 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 March, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (local time).
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
Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2019
SatCan Rocket Launch Event
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that a SatCan rocket launch event will be carried out from Pembroke ranges on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019, between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
Due to the above mariners are informed that they are to keep out of the area A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) during the above-mentioned date and time.
A 35º 56’.244 014º 27’.755
B 35º 56’.804 014º 28’.191
C 35º 56’.613 014º 29’.486
D 35º 55’.841 014º 29’.447
If due to poor weather conditions, the event cannot be held on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019, the event will be held on Friday, 29th March, 2019.
Mariners are to note the above and keep away from the area. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12, are to be complied with.
Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019
Fitting of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Equipment on Commercial Vessels Employed in Diving Activities and Access to Historic Wrecks
Transport Malta would like to bring to the attention of owners, operators, masters and crew of commercial vessels employed in diving activities that Heritage Malta and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage have set a number of conditions relating to the carriage of divers to and from historical wrecks, including registration with Heritage Malta. Additionally, in order for Heritage Malta to consider and accept commercial vessels for the provision of such services, all vessels must be equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment. Vessels not complying with the Commercial Vessel Regulations (S.L. 499.23) are not permitted to engage in diving operations on historical wrecks.
In view of the above, Transport Malta hereby notifies that with effect from 1st May, 2019, all commercial vessels intending on carrying out diving operations on historical wrecks must be fitted with AIS, obtain the necessary permits from Heritage Malta and obtain clearance from VTS Valletta.
This requirement also has the purpose to assist VTS personnel in monitoring and coordinating the movements of maritime traffic in order to enhance safety of navigation and the security and the efficiency of marine operations and shipping movements; and is in line with the provisions described in the Commercial Vessels Regulations (S.L. 499.23).
The AIS required to be fitted must be capable, as a minimum, of transmitting AIS signals. Once fitted, the AIS equipment and transponder must be switched on and operational at all times. AIS may only be switched off in exceptional circumstances where the Master considers this to be necessary in the interest of safety and security of his vessel.
As a minimum, the equipment should transmit the name of the vessel, speed, course, position, vessel type and dimensions. Other additional information (depending on the size of the vessel) must also be transmitted; for example, the call sign and the MMSI number.
Compliance with this requirement is mandatory as from the date indicated above. Non-compliance will entail the prohibition of stopping/diving on these sites and/or navigation in general, without prejudice to other applicable penalties and legal proceedings.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2019
Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk – April 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta would like to notify mariners that the Birżebbuġa Sailing Club shall be holding their annual Spring Regatta for dinghies on Saturday, 6th April, 2019, and Sunday, 7th April, 2019.
Class races shall be held over two (2) adjacent upwind/downwind courses, centred in the selected sailing area depending on the weather conditions at the time. Chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) showing areas A, B and C.
The courses shall be defined by inflatable marks about 1.5 metres high around which the competitors shall have to sail.
Races will be held when no merchant traffic is scheduled to enter or depart from the Malta Freeport Terminals.
Masters of all craft not directly involved in this Sailing Regatta are asked to keep clear of the racing area, especially at each of the turning marks, and observe any instructions that may be given by the Race Organisers safety craft and by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2019
31st March Regatta in the Grand Harbour − Valletta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the 31st March Regatta will be held in the Grand Harbour on Sunday, 31st March, 2019. Sinkers and marker buoys will be laid as follows:
1. On Saturday, 30th March, 2019, 3 sinkers with yellow flashing marker buoys will be laid in the following positions.
Position	Latitude (N)	Longitude (E)
(A) 35°53’.550 014°30’.917
(B) 35°53’.490 014°30’.824
(C) 35°53’.443 014°30’.750
A sinker only will be placed in mid channel between Laboratory Wharf and Deep Water Quay in the following position:
(D) 35°53’.173 014°30’.356
2. On Sunday 31st March 2019, as from 8.00 a.m.:
(a) a sinker and marker buoy will be placed at point (H) off Magazine Wharf, in the following position:
(H) 35°53’.216 014°30’.712
(b) wire ropes with floats will be laid in the following positions:
(i) from buoy (A) off St Angelo Point to buoy (B) near Senglea Point.
(ii) from buoy (B) near Senglea Point to buoy (C) Senglea Point opposite the entrance to French Creek.
(iii) from buoy (C) Senglea Point opposite the entrance to French Creek to buoy (H) off Magazine Wharf.
(iv). from approximately the South West corner at Ras Ħanżir II – bollard 12 (F) to bollard 22 at Deep Water Quay (G), as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
(v) a buoy will also be placed at (D) above to support the starting line.
3. The finish is the imaginary line from buoy (A) off St Angelo Point to point (E) corner of Lascaris Wharf.
(E) 35°53’.640 014°30’.791
4. The wire ropes, floats and buoys mentioned in 2 above will be removed on completion of the Regatta at approximately 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, 31st March, 2019.
5. The sinkers and marker buoys mentioned in 1 above will then be removed on Monday, 1st April, 2019.
6. Spectators will only be permitted within the area bound by buoy (B), (C) and (H) shown hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) AND/OR 150m North-East from the finish line (A) off St Angelo Point to (E) corner of Lascaris Wharf, mentioned in 3, at all times.
Masters of all vessels are notified that on Sunday, 31st March, 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 spectators line mentioned in 3 above, which is 150m North-East of the finish line. Small vessels in ‘The 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 Grand Harbour, except by special permission.
Chart effected: BA 177
Local Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2019
Round Malta World Record Attempt
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a round Malta world record attempt will be held on Saturday, 30th March, 2019, weather permitting. The start of the race will be from point A, off Tas-Sliema at 8.00 a.m. and will finish at point A1, off Tas-Sliema at approximately 8.45 a.m. If due to inclement weather, the attempt is cancelled, another attempt will take place on the 6th April, 2019, in line with the below information.
Two lit buoys will be laid in position A and A1, on the 29th March, 2019, and will be replaced by two yellow mega buoys on the 30th March, 2019, to indicate the start/finish gate as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 55’.168 014º 30’.346 Yellow
A1 35º 55’.107 014º 30’.271 Yellow
The course will run in a counter-clockwise direction round Malta.
The attempt will start from the start/finish gate at 8.00 a.m., arrive at Ċirkewwa point at about 8.09 a.m., Filfla at about 8.21 a.m., Marsaxlokk East cardinal mark at about 8.27 a.m. and back at the start/finish gate at about 8.45 a.m.
During the times noted above, mariners in the area are to navigate with extreme caution, at a safe speed and keep off the indicated course as noted on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Moreover, they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.
Charts effected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538
Notice to Mariners No. 26 of 2019
Ranges – 3 and 4 April, 2019
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, 3rd and Thursday, 4th April, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).
Charts effected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2019
Diving and Geophysical Surveys between Gozo and Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a diving and geophysical survey will be carried out between Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż) and Malta (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa).
The surveys will be carried out by divers in the areas shown hatched in red on charts found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). These surveys will start on Monday, 18th March, 2019, and are expected to be completed by Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019.
Position Latitude (N)	Longitude (E)
Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa 35º 56’.018 014º 20’.527
Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo	36º 00’.941	014º 16’.758
The diving and research survey will be carried out with the use of an RHIB. During the survey the support vessel (RHIB) will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag ‘A’ and ‘D’ as it will also have restricted maneuverability.
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 support vessel a wide berth of at least 200 metres.
Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2019
Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – Re-Established
Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds (pole mounted) in the following position:
Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2019 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.
Chart Affected: BA Chart 177, 2537, 2538, 194
Notice to Mariners No. 25 of 2019
Valletta Harbours – St Elmo Breakwater Head
Green Light – Re-lit
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Valletta, St Elmo Breakwater Head Green light flashing quick green in the following position:
35º 54’.159 014º 31’.526
is now RE-LIT.
Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2019 is hereby CANCELLED.
Chart Affected: BA Chart 177, 2538, 2537, 194
Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2019
Comino West Cardinal Buoy – Destroyed
Flashing quick 9 every 15 seconds, has been destroyed.
Charts affected BA 2537, 2538, 194.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo
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 a silt curtain was installed on Monday, 4th March, 2019, between the points A, B, C and D as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Due to the above all vessels within the area hatched in green between pontoons A and D are to be removed immediately, since access will be closed.
No liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss or damage made to any vessel, moorings and associated ground tackle if left lying in the area after the stipulated date.
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 will remain valid.
Charts affected: BA 211D, 211A, 2537
Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019
Semi-Submerged 8m Vessel in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there is a semi-submerged 8m catamaran in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir, in the vicinity of:
35º 53’.392 014º 31’.384
Whilst every effort is being made to remove this vessel, mariners are to navigate with caution, keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there is a semi-submerged 8m Sailing Yacht in Id-Daħla ta’ Tas-Sliema, Il-Port ta’ Marsamxett, in the approximate position:
35º 54’.332 014º 29’.925
Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018
Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge,
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 – Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge, Grand Harbour – Valletta, all lights on the foot bridge and the navigational lights on the middle pillar are UNLIT.
Masters and vessel operators are reminded that all other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 will remain.
Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2019
Għallis North Cardinal Buoy – Re-Established
Reference is made to BA Charts 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the northern part of Malta and 2538 – Malta.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Għallis North Cardinal Buoy in position:
35º 57’.310 14º 26’.840
Flashing Quick has been RE-ESTABLISHED.
Mariners are advised that Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019 is hereby being CANCELLED.
Charts effected: BA 2537, 2538, 194
Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2019
Green Light – LIGHT UNRELIABLE
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Valletta St Elmo breakwater head green light flashing quick green in the following position:
is now LIGHT UNRELIABLE
Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 is hereby CANCELLED
Mariners are to note the above and navigate with great caution.
Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019
Għallis North Cardinal Buoy – Destroyed
Reference is made to BA Charts 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the northern part of Malta and 2538 - Malta.
Flashing quick, has been destroyed.
Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019
Valletta Harbours – St Elmo Breakwater Head Green Light – UNLIT
Charts affected: BA Chart 177, 2538, 2537, 194
Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2019
Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – Destroyed
is DESTROYED and only about 0.5m of the bottom part is above the water.
This may be submerged at times.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 and No. 41 of 2018 regarding refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq cancelled
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq has now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 and No. 41 of 2018 regarding refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq are hereby cancelled.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019
Repair Works on Il-Moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair works will be carried out on Il-moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl.
The works will start on Wednesday, 27th February, 2019 within the area shown hatched on the chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A diver may be involved in the works.
Due to weather limitations the work will be in progress until further notice.
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle as soon as possible. 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.
Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.
Masters and vessel operators are instructed to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at very slow speed when approaching the area and that the quay cannot be used.
They are to comply with any instructions as given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel12.
Chart Affected: BA 211A, 211B
Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019
Infrastructure Malta Works in Various
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta works with regards to major repairs of marine structures, and related dredging, will start as from Friday, 15th February, 2019, in various localities in Malta and Gozo.
Marsaxlokk dredging will be carried out in phases within the area shown as site A on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Marsaxlokk replenishment will be carried out within the area shown as site B on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
At the localities below, the work will mostly consist of major repairs of quays, jetties and piers. Works at each location will be carried out in phases, where possible. For safety reasons, the section of the quays, jetties and piers where works are being carried out will be inaccessible both from the land and sea-side.
Work will be carried out in the following localities as listed below:
Marsaskala – Chart 2
Santa Marija Bay, Comino – Chart 3
Ballutta Bay, St Julians – Chart 4
Gżira Promenade – Chart 5
Marfa – Chart 6
Mġarr, Gozo – Chart 7
Cirkewwa (berth 1 north and the south quay) – Chart 8
Mġarr ix-Xini, Gozo – Chart 9
Buġibba – Chart 10
San Tumas Bay jetties – Chart 11
The works may include the use of vessels/barges/workboats, erection of temporary works over water and below sea level, divers and the placing of a silt curtain.
Masters and operators of vessels are to seek information about operating restrictions from Transport Malta and coordinate with the contractors on site in the locations indicated above. Further details about works at each site can be obtained from Infrastructure Malta on (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).
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 Enforcement Personnel on site.
Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538
Grand Harbour Marina Green Fairway Buoy –
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Grand Harbour Marina green fairway buoy in position:
Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing
35º 53’.362 14º 31’.059 Fl(2)G.5s
Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2018 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.
Infrastructure Malta Works at Marfa
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019 (Infrastructure Malta works in various localities in Malta and Gozo).
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start works at Marfa (chart 6 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) on Friday, 15th February, 2019.
These works will include the use of vessels/barges/workboats and divers. Temporary shutter works over water and below sea level, as well as a silt curtain will be installed. In view of the above, a 50m safety zone around the breakwater is to be maintained.
Masters and operators of vessels are informed that during these works no vessel will be allowed to berth alongside the Marfa breakwater, hence arrangements are made for them to use the Comino ferry berth at Ċirkewwa. This is to be used only for unloading and loading. No vessel is to remain berthed alongside the Comino berth once the vessel has been loaded/unloaded.
Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that dredging and quay upgrading works will be carried out at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo.
These works will be carried out in phases within the area between the red line and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Phase 1 (dredging) will be carried out within the area shown hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and will start on Monday, 4th March, 2019.
All vessels, moorings and related ground tackle lying in this area are to be removed immediately and not later than Friday, 22nd February, 2019.
No liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss or damage made to any vessel, moorings and associated ground tackle if left lying in the area after the stipulated date
Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2019
Infrastructure Malta works at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start works at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo (chart 7 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on Friday 15th February 2019.
Works at Mgarr Harbour will be done in phases as follows:
Phase 1: works on the head with a duration of 2.5 months – Section A.
Phase 2: works on berth 2 with a duration of 2.5 months once the head is ready – Section B.
Phase 3: works on berth 3; works on this part will start in October 2019 – Section C.
Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019
Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light –
35º 55’.490 014º 29’.850
Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.
Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019
Mellieħa Bay Reef Isolated Danger
Light – RE-LIT
Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Mellieha Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light Flashing 2 every 5 seconds in the following position:
35º 58’.310 014º 21’.520 Fl(2)5s
Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts Affected: BA 211A, 194, 2537, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2019
Fireworks – Feast of St Paul –
Valletta – 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that in connection with the Titular Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck, a fireworks display will be let off from the foreshore at Il-Ponta ta’ Sant’Iermu, Valletta, from approximately the following position:
A 35° 54’.163 14° 31’.226
The dates and times of the fireworks from the above position are as follows:
On Saturday, 9th February, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.
On Sunday, 10th February, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from 11.45 a.m. till 12.10 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. till 9.00 p.m.
Mariners are to note the above, give the position indicated a wide berth and a safe distance of at least 200m (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)). They are further instructed to contact Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 when navigating in or out of the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour on the above dates and times. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) are to be complied with.
Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019
Chart Correction – AIS Buoy
Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta and BA Chart 2538 – Malta.
Delete symbol: Yellow buoy with AIS close to	(a) 35° 54’.720 014° 32’.380
Delete legend: Fl(5)Y.20s left of (a) above
Delete legend: AIS left of (a) above
Charts Affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538
Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2019
Chart Correction – Chimneys in Valletta
and Marsaxlokk Harbours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes at Masra in Il-Port il-Kbir, Valletta.
1) Delete symbol	35° 52’.940 014° 29’.948 (a)
centred on 35° 52’.910 014° 30’.025 (b)
2) Delete legend: CHIMNEY near (a) above
Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes at Dellimara in Marsaxlokk Harbour.
1) Delete symbol centred on 35° 50’.032 014° 33’.428 (c)
2) Delete legend: (W Lts) CHIMNEY (154) (c) above
Positions in WGS 84 Datum. Chart
Chart Affected: BA Chart 177, 36
Notice to Mariners No. 14 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 11th and 12th February, 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 11th and Tuesday 12th February, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).
Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019
Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges on Wednesday, 6th February, 2019, with Friday, 8th February, 2019, being a reserve date. The firing pratice will take place from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. UTC).
The exercise will take place within the area enclosed by the points A, B & C as follows:
35º 55’.900 014º 28’.530
36º 03’.600 014º 24’.100
36º 00’ .150 014º 37’. 450
Chart affected BA 194, 2537 and 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2019
Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk – February 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Birżebbuġa Sailing Club shall be holding their annual Autumn Regatta for dinghies on Saturday, 2nd February and Sunday, 3rd February, 2019.
Class races shall be held over two (2) adjacent upwind/downwind courses, centered in the selected sailing area depending on the weather conditions at the time. A chart showing areas A, B and C is found on Transport Malta's website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Masters of all craft not directly involved in this Sailing Regatta are asked to keep clear of the racing area, especially at each of the turning marks and observe any instructions that may be given by the race organisers safety craft and by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019
In view of the above, mariners are to note that conservation areas have been established within the points as follows:
Wied iż-Żurrieq Um el Faroud A 35° 49'.200 014° 26'.917 B 35° 49'.150 014° 27'.200
These areas are considered as "NO STOPPING AREAS". Anchoring is allowed to divers' vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHF channel 12. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals, are shown at all times. Furthermore, spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.
Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2008 and 8 of 2019 are hereby cancelled.
Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM
Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2019
Further to Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 129
of 2018 and 4 of 2019 – Regarding Sediment
Sampling from Seabed at
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 129 of 2018 and 4 of 2019 regarding sediment sampling from seabed at different localities, sampling will also be carried out from the following two points shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):
B1 35º 54’.016 14º 30’.567
B2 35º 54’.069 14º 30’.644
All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 129 of 2018 and 4 of 2019 will remain valid.
Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019
Air Gunnery Exercise on AW139 Helicopter
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct an Air Gunnery Exercise in the South of Malta.
The exercise will be held within a circular area of 8 Nautical Mile Radius, centred on point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)):
A 35° 30’.500 014° 11’.000
The exercise will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. UTC) on the following dates:
Monday, 4th February, 2019;
Tuesday, 5th February, 2019;
Monday, 11th February, 2019; and
Tuesday, 12th February, 2019.
In view of the above all vessels in the vicinity must proceed with caution. They are advised to give the exercise areas a wide berth and comply at all times with any instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control Channel 12).
Notice to Mariners No. 10 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 5 and 6 February 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, 5th February, 2019, while Wednesday, 6th February, 2019, being a reserve date, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).
A 35º 55’.540 014º 28’.320
(Centre point on
Local Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2019
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018
Re - Sediment Sampling from Seabed
at Different Localities
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the sediment sampling from seabed at different localities completion date has been extended until Friday, 15th February, 2019.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018 will remain.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2019
Marine Ecological Surveys in Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that, weather permitting, Marine Ecological Surveys will be carried out in Marsamxett Harbour (Fortina Hotel area) on Friday, 18th January, 2019.
The survey will be carried out using a drone for filming the seabed and divers to take sediment samples and will be carried out within the area A, B, C, D, E, F and the intermediate coastline as shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.
Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2019
Wied iż-Żurrieq Um el Faroud A 35° 49.200’ 014° 26.917’
B 35° 49.150’ 014° 27.200’
C 35° 49.067’ 014° 27.067’
D 35° 49.083’ 014° 26.833’
Off Xatt l-Aħmar MV Xlendi A 36° 01.067’ 014° 16.967’
Cominoland B 36° 01.083’ 014° 17.367’
Karwela C 36° 00.867’ 014° 17.367’
D 36° 00.867’ 014° 16.983’
Marsaskala Tug St Michael A 35° 52.100’ 014° 34.550’
Tug 10 B 35° 51.900’ 014° 34.650’
C 35° 51.817’ 014° 34.417’
D 35° 52.017’ 014° 34.300’
Off Qawra Point Imperial Eagle A 35° 57.983’ 014° 26.033’
B 35° 57.833’ 014° 26.233’
C 35° 57.683’ 014° 26.033’
D 35° 57.833’ 014° 25.850’
Off Ċirkewwa Rożi A 35° 59.224’ 014° 19.645’
P29 B 35° 59.148’ 014° 19.555’
C 35° 59.299’ 014° 19.365’
D 35° 59.491’ 014° 19.588’
E 35° 59.387’ 014° 19.716’
Off Xrobb l-Għaġin Blenheim bomber A 35° 50.267’ 014° 34.467’
B 35° 50.117’ 014° 34.667’
C 35° 49.950’ 014° 34.467’
D 35° 50.117’ 014° 34.283’
Off Exiles Point Bristol Beaufighter A	35° 55.617’ 014° 30.183’
B 35° 55.467’ 014° 30.367’
C 35° 55.300’ 014° 30.183’
D 35° 55.467’ 014° 29.983’
Off Il-Ponta ta’ Tug 2 100m radius centred on
San Ġiljan 35° 55’.228 014° 29’.927
of Blue Lagoon 36° 00’.540 014° 19’.387
These areas are considered as “NO STOPPING AREAS”. Anchoring is allowed to divers’ vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHS channel 12. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals are shown at all times. Furthermore, spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.
Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2008 is hereby cancelled.
Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 23rd
and 24th January, 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, 23rd and Thursday, 24th January, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).
A 35º 55’.540 014º 28’.320 (Centre Point
Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that, weather permitting, a Marine Ecological Survey will be carried out in Marsamxett Harbour (Sliema Ferries), starting with immediate effect and is expected to be concluded by end of January 2019.
The survey, which will include the use of divers, will be held within the safety zone shown hatched in red on chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
M.V. Atlantis II will be assisting in the survey operations and will display Alpha Flag in accordance with International Code of Signals when divers are in the water.
Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with the survey team on board the M.V. Atlantis II and with Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, minimum speed and give the survey vessel a wide berth.
Cumulative List of Notices to Mariners for 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the following Notices to Mariners are still in force.
1. Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2017
Re: Information and promulgation of Notices to Mariners
2. Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2017
Re: Special marker buoys indicating a wreck − seasonal
3. Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2018
Re: Merkanti East, Cardinal Light - Destroyed
4. Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2018
Re: Mellieha Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light – Unlit
Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice all through the year (except Sundays) at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m., local time.
A 35º 55’.540 14º 28’.320 (Centre point on land),
Limits are indicated on BA charts 194, 2537 and 2538.
Moreover, they must obey instructions from Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
This notice is to supersede Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2015.
Charts affected BA 2538, 2537, 194.
Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2019
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 14 and 19 January 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 with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m., local time, on Monday, 14th and Saturday, 19th January, 2019.
Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2019
Remove Tuna Farm North East off Malta, Insert Foul Area
Reference is made to BA Charts 194, 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes to the tuna farm near Sikka l-Bajda off Mellieħa Bay.
1) Delete symbol: indicating fish farm centred on: (a) 35° 58’.500 014° 25’.320
2) Delete 4 buoys including legend close to (a) above
3) Insert symbol: indicating foul area centred on (a) above
Charts Affected: BA Chart 194, 211A, 211B, 2537, 2538
Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2019
Chart Correction - Tuna Farm North East off Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners of the following changes to the tuna farms near Sikka l-Bajda off Mellieħa Bay.
1) Delete dashed line joining points:
36° 00’.653 014° 25’.178
36° 00’.325 014° 25’.701
35° 59’.821 014° 26’.176
35° 59’.821 014° 26’.861
36° 00’.540 014° 25’.908
36° 00’.868 014° 25’.382
2) Insert dashed line joining points:
(a) 36° 00’.238 014° 26’.280
(b) 36° 00’.069 014° 26’.096
(c) 36° 00’.303 014° 25’.667
(d) 36° 00’.577 014° 25’.274
(e) 36° 00’.765 014° 25’.426
(f) 36° 00’.604 014° 26’.003
3) Insert symbol: buoy at position:
(f) above
4) Insert legend: Fl.Y.5s close to:
5) Insert symbol: fish farm in position
36° 00’.454 014° 25’.835
Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2019
Chart Correction – Port Hand Buoy at Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal
Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Port Hand Buoy at Ċirkewwa ferry terminal flashing red every 5 Seconds (Fl.R.5s) in position:
35° 59’.369 014° 19’.875
has been PERMANENTLY DISCONTINUED
Position referred to WGS 84 DATUM
Chart affected: BA chart 211A
Local Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2019
Cumulative List of Local Notices to Mariners for 2019
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the following Local Notices to Mariners are still in force:
1. Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 46 and 53 of 2014
Re: Use of Il-Moll ta' Buġibba
2. Local Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2014
Re: Berthing and mooring of vessels along breakwaters, jetties and slipways
3. Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2015
Re: Speed restricted in close proximity of small crafts, mooring areas and marinas
4. Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2016
Re: Entry restriction in St George's Bay – St Julians
5. Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2016
Re: Prohibited use of illegal and unsafe landing places in Blue Lagoon, Comino.
6. Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2017
Re: Safe distance from diver's flags signal
7. Local Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2017
Re: Noise levels on board commercial vessels
8. Local Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2018
Re: Conduct of small craft inside Maltese harbours
9. Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 and 41 of 2018
Re: Refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
10. Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 115 of 2018
Re: Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge, Grand Harbour – Valletta
11. Local Notice to Mariners No. 121 of 2018
Re: Underwater hazard at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa
12. Local Notice to Mariners No. 122 of 2018
Re: Land reclamation and construction works in Gżira – Marsamxett Harbour
13. Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2018
Re: Grand Harbour Marina green fairway buoy – Temporary removed
14 Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018
Re: Repair works on quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino
Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019
Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta would like to bring to the attention of all mariners of the danger of falling rocks in caves and from cliff faces, due to the geological structure of the Maltese Islands.
The following areas (shown hatched) are restricted to both vessels and swimmers and should be avoided:
Il-Ponta ta' Dellimara – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 1 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 49'.430 014º 33'.381
B 35º 49'.165 014º 33'.539
Blue Grotto limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 2 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 49'.272 014º 27'.415
B 35º 49'.307 014º 27'.455
Il-Veċċja – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 3 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 56'.833 014º 23'.492
B 35º 56'.858 014º 23'.495
Qala tal-Għażżelin – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 4 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 56'.967 014º 24'.121
B 35º 56'.964 014º 24'.129
Il-Ponta taż-Żonqor – Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 5 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 52'.001 014º 34'.291
B 35º 52'.004 014º 34'.334
C 35º 52'.017 014º 34'.368
Dawret ix-Xatt – Xgħajra – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 6 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 53'.129 014º 33'.148
B 35º 53'.121 014º 33'.152
C 35º 53'.113 014º 33'.158
Il-Munxar, Marsaskala – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 7 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 50'.970 014º 34'.300
B 35º 50'.677 014º 34'.067
Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 8 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 55'.325 014º 20'.643
B 35º 55'.310 014º 20'.644
Tignè – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 9 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 54'.507 014º 30'.720
B 35º 54'.493 014º 30'.732
Xorb l-Għaġin Il-Ħoffriet – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C and the intermediate coastline and the imaginary line D to E to F and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 10 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 50'.313 014º 33'.722
B 35º 50'.267 014º 33'.766
C 35º 50'.248 014º 33'.831
D 35º 50'.344 014º 33'.761
E 35º 50'.323 014º 33'.824
F 35º 50'.285 014º 33'.853
Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C to D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 11 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 51'.320 014º 34'.041
B 35º 51'.340 014º 34'.113
C 35º 51'.420 014º 34'.142
D 35º 51'.426 014º 34'.231
Il-Għar Għana – Kemmuna – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 12 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 36º 01'.106 014º 19'.469
B 36º 01'.100 014º 19'.495
L-Imġiebaħ – Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 13 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 58'.132 014º 22'.841
B 35º 58'.089 014º 22'.88
Mariners are informed that a rope supported by black and white buoys may be placed along all the imaginary lines mentioned above.
This Local Notice to Mariners is to replace the following which are hereby CANCELLED:
Local Notice to Mariners Nos.
30 of 2015 – Blue Grotto, falling rocks;
58 of 2015 – Falling Rocks at Il-Ponta ta' Dellimara;
2 of 2016 – Further to Notice 30 of 2015 falling rocks, Blue Grotto;
78 of 2016 – Restricted area at il-Veċċja – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl;
17 of 2017 – Restricted area at Qala tal-Għażżenin – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl;
19 of 2017 – Restricted area at il-Ponta taż-Żonqor – Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala;
28 of 2017 – Restricted area at Dawret ix-Xatt – Xgħajra;
101 of 2017 – Falling Rocks at il-Munxar, Marsaskala;
117 of 2017 – Falling Rocks at Ġnejna Bay;
57 of 2018 – Restricted area at Tignè;
99 of 2018 – Restricted area at Xorb l-Għaġin – Il-Ħoffriet;
102 of 2018 – Restricted Area at Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas;
104 of 2018 – Restricted Area at Għar Għana in Comino;
106 of 2018 – Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks;
110 of 2018 – Restricted Area at L-Imġiebaħ – Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa;
114 of 2018 – Restricted Area at Xorb l-Għaġin – Il-Ħoffriet, laying of floats.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and owners of vessels that the above list is not comprehensive as such, mariners are to give special attention when entering any cave and to keep at a safe distance from cliff faces all round the Maltese Islands.
Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 194, 211A, 211B, 1537, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2018
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2018 regarding Abandoned Nets in Grand Harbour - Danger to Navigation
Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.
Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2018
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice from Wednesday, 2nd January, 2019, to Wednesday, 9th January, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. (Local Time) and on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).
During the live firing practice, red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.
Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2018
Geophysical surveys in Marsaxlokk Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a geophysical survey will be carried out inside Marsaxlokk Harbour. The survey will start on Thursday, 3rd January, 2019, and is expected to be completed by Wednesday, 9th January, 2019.
The survey will be carried out using the vessel BELLETRIX, which will have restricted manoeuvrability.
Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and give way to the vessel during the survey. They are to give the vessel a wide berth of at least 100 metres.
Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF channel 14.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2018
Abandoned Nets in Grand Harbour - Danger
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies all mariners that trammel nets have been abandoned in and just outside the Grand Harbour and considered a hazard to navigation.
There are two nets of trammel nets abandoned which are just below the sea surface.
One net is between point A and point B while the other is between point C and point D, as indicated on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A 35º 54’.042 014º 31’.170
B 35º 54’.023 014º 31’.163
C 35º 54’.177 014º 31’.240
D 35º 54’.182 014º 31’.285
Lit buoys will be placed to indicate these hazards.
Mariners are advised to keep well clear of these positions due to the hazard to navigation these trammel nets pose.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 135 of 2018
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, 30th December, 2018. 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 the 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 and the support vessels in the area.
Charts affected: BA 177, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2018
Fireworks Display in Rinella Bay,
Kalkara – The Grand Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that fireworks will be let off from Rinella Bay, Kalkara – The Grand Harbour (points as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) on the date and times as follows:
In Rinella Bay, Kalkara (point A):
On Sunday, 30th December, 2018, from 8.00 a.m. till noon.
In view of the above, mariners are informed to give a wide berth of 200 meters from Rinella Bay, Kalkara (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) point A).
Masters and vessel operators are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 137 of 2018
Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018
Re - Marine Ecological Surveys in Valletta Harbour
and in Marsamxett Harbour
Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the completion date of the Marine Ecological Surveys in the Grand Harbour, Valletta and in Marsamxett Harbour, has been extended until Friday, 4th January, 2019.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018 will remain.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 132 of 2018
Sediment Sampling from Seabed at Rinella Bay
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that sediment samples will be taken from the seabed at Rinella Bay in the Grand Harbour, between Friday, 21st December, 2018, and Monday, 31st December, 2018.
The sampling shall be carried out within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The work consists of taking samples of seawater and marine sediment using the vessel Atlantis II and will also involve the use of divers. The vessel will display 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 and give the vessel and divers a wide berth. Masters and operators are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 133 of 2018
Local Notice to Mariners No 126 of 2018 Regarding Underwater Surveys at Ċirkewwa – Cancelled
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the underwater surveys at Cirkewwa have been completed.
Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.
Charts effected: BA 221A, 2537, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 130 of 2018
Maintenance Works on Slipways within Marsaxlokk Bay
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that maintenance works are being carried out on the slipways in Marsaxlokk Bay, within the area enclosed by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The works are expected to start with immediate effect and will be completed by the end of March 2019.
Work will be carried out on not more than 3 slipways at the same time so the other slipways can still be used. Mariners are to coordinate with the contractor on site as to which slipways cannot be used on the particular day.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and give the areas a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.
Chart affected BA 36
Local Notice to Mariners No. 131 of 2018
Aerial Fireworks Display – Valletta 18 Official Closing Ceremony
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a 15 minute display of aerial fireworks in connection with the Valletta 18 official closing ceremony will be held on Saturday, 15th December, 2018, between 7.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m., from point A as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 200 meters from position A will be prohibited and all craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) are to be removed on the above-mentioned date and time of the aerial firework displays.
Instructions and directions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.
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.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018
Sediment Sampling from Seabed in Different Localities
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that sediment samples will be taken from the seabed at different localities, starting with immediate effect and to be completed by Friday, 18th January, 2019.
The sampling shall be carried out from the workboat Goldfinder and will take place at points A, B, C and D, as shown on charts found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
A (chart 1) 35º 53’.026 14º 31’.231
B (chart 2) 35º 54’.042 14º 30’.594
C (chart 3) 35º 54’.516 14º 30’.310
D (chart 4) 36º 01’.465 14º 17’.886
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring in the vicinity of the above mentioned points are to coordinate with the contractor to shift temporarily while the work is in progress in the area.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when in the vicinity and to give the workboat a wide berth.
They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Chart affected: BA 177, 211D
Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2018
Amendment to Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018
Re - Maintenance Work on Lighthouses
Reference is made to Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018.
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance works on the lighthouses have been rescheduled.
Works will start on Monday, 17th December, 2018, and will be completed by Saturday, 22nd December, 2018.
Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018 is to be amended accordingly.
All other information mentioned in Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018 will remain.
Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018
Maintenance Work on Lighthouses
Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk and Approaches
BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours
BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance work will be carried out on the following lighthouses:
1) Delimara Lighthouse at Il-Ponta ta’ Delimara in Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk
35º 49’.300 014º 33’.538 Fl(2) 12s
2) Saint Elmo Lighthouse at Il-Ponta ta’ Sant’ Iermu in Grand Harbour
35º 54’.159 014º 31’.526 Q.G.
3) Giordan Lighthouse in Gozo
36º 04’.330 014º 13’.100 Fl.7.5s
Work will start on Monday, 10th December, 2018, and be completed by Saturday, 15th December, 2018.
Due to the maintenance works the above lighthouses will be UNRELIABLE on the mentioned dates.
Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2018
St. Angelo Point Port Buoy –
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the St Angelo Point Port lateral mark in position:
35º 53’.593 14º 31’.010 Q(3)R.5s
Notice to Mariners No 39 of 2018 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 128 of 2018
Sailing Regatta off Bighi in
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the RMYC will be organising the Sports Boats Act 8 regatta off Bighi in Rinella Bay, Kalkara, Grand Harbour.
The regatta races will be held on Saturday, 8th December, 2018, and Sunday, 9th December, 2018, between 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Four (4) buoys will be laid in positions A, B, C and D, as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), to delineate the race area at 10.00 a.m. and removed at 2.30 p.m. on each day.
Any vessel which is within the designated area has to be removed.
No vessel will be allowed to enter the designated area unless by special permission issued by Transport Malta.
The positions of the buoys will be as follows:
A 35º 53’.930 14º 31’.350
B 35º 53’.671 14º 31’.137
C 35º 53’.514 14º 31’.275
D 35º 53’.723 14º 31’.522
Mariners are advised to obey instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and by enforcement personnel in the vicinity of the regatta.
Part of BA Chart 177 is found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2018
Underwater Survey at Ċirkewwa
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that underwater surveys will be held at Ċirkewwa quays.
The underwater surveys will be carried as follows:
i. Ċirkewwa Breakwater Wave Breakers
ii. North Quay (Berth no. 1)
iii. North Quay (Berth no. 2)
iv. North Quay (Berth no. 3) (including all supporting piers)
iv. South Quay
v. Comino Berth
Weather permitting, the underwater surveys will commence on Monday, 3rd December, 2018, between 7.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., and will take a total of around 20 days to complete.
The two areas, hatched on chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), are designated as a safety zone, which extends 50m off the survey area.
An Alpha flag will be hoisted during the duration of the dive, according to the International Code of Signals.
Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone and should keep a safety distance of 50 meters from the nearest point of land. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with the survey team on site and with Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Mariners are also advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at slow speed and give a wide berth at all times.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018
Marine Ecological Surveys in Valletta Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that, weather permitting, marine ecological surveys will be carried out in Valletta Harbour (Cospicua Dock No. 1) and in Marsamxett Harbour (Sliema Ferries and Marsamxett Waterpolo Pitch), between Monday, 10th December, 2018, and Friday 21st December, 2018, in the areas shown hatched in red on charts shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
M.V. Atlantis II will be assisting in the surveys operations and will follow the International code of signals by hoisting an Alpha Flag when divers are in the water.
Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with the survey team onboard the M.V. Atlantis II and with the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 125 of 2018
Santa Swimming Event in Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a Santa swimming event will be held on Saturday 1st December, 2018. The swimming event is estimated to commence at 10.30 a.m. and will finish at approximately noon, local time.
The Santa swimming event will start from the Hotel Excelsior Marina point A, to Manoel Island point B, then to Ta’ Xbiex Water Polo club point C and finally back to the Hotel Excelsior Marina point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
AFM 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 instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat in the area.
Charts effected: BA 177, 2538
Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2018
St Angelo Point Port Buoy – Temporarily Removed
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the St Angelo Point Port buoy in position:
Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2018
Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 5th and 6th December 2018 – Extended hours
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2015, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 5th, and Thursday, 6th December, 2018, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).
Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2018
Grand Harbour Marina Green Fairway Buoy – Temporarily Removed
Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018
Repair Works on Quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair works will be carried out on the quay at Blue Lagoon in Comino.
The works will start on Monday, 3rd December, 2018, within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
Masters and vessel operators are instructed that they are to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed when approaching the quay.
They are to comply with any instructions as given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.
Chart Affected: BA 211A
Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2018
Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges between 29th November, 2018, and 1st December, 2018
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing exercise from the Pembroke Ranges between Thursday, 29th November, 2018, and Saturday, 1st December, 2018. The firing exercise will take place from 8.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m. UTC).
Instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with at all times.
Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2018
Mellieħa Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light – UNLIT
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Mellieħa Bay reef isolated danger light flashing 2 every 5 seconds in the following position:
35º 58'.310 014º 21'.520 Fl(2)5s
is DAMAGED and UNLIT
Charts effected: BA 211A, 194, 2537, 2538
Local Notice to Mariners No. 122 of 2018
Land Reclamation and Construction Works in Gżira – Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that land reclamation and construction works at Triq ix-Xatt, Gżira, are expected to start on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.
Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area bounded by the imaginary line A, B, C, D and the coastline (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to remove such moorings and associated tackle by Monday, 26th November, 2018. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area after 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 and moorings.
In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area are to navigate with caution and very slow 'no wake' speed. They are to give the above area a wide berth and comply with instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 or by Transport Malta officials and other Enforcement Agencies.
9th November, 2018​