TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2022

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 31st January, 2022 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Monday, 31st January, 2022, with extended hours from 4.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m. (local time).

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

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35° 59'.460 014° 27'.150 and

C 35° 58'.290 014° 32'.190

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

During the Live Firing Practice, red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m), will be flown from the shore limits. After sunset, instead of the red flags, there will be red lights and there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limits of the area. Mariners are warned to keep, as a minimum, 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags or safety vessels are sighted.

Moreover, any instructions given on VHF channels 12 and/or 16 by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) and by the Armed Forces of Malta, are to be strictly observed.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

25th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2022

Malta and Tunisia NAVTEX Service – is Temporarily Suspended

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta (O) and Tunisia (T) NAVTEX service is temporarily suspended.

While every effort is being made to resume transmitting NAVTEX messages as soon as possible, during the period of no transmission, Malta Navigational Warnings will be promulgated by voice, on radio, as follows:

Malta Vessel Traffic Service (Malta VTS) on VHF Channel 16 at 10.03 a.m., 4.03 p.m. and 9.03 p.m. (UTC) daily.

21st January, 2022

Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2022

Chart Correction – New coastline and pontoons configuration and Corrected Soundings

at Il-Port tal-Imġarr, Gozo

Reference is made to BA Charts 211D – Gozo – Il-Port tal-Imġarr

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that dredging works and alterations to the coastline and pontoons configuration at Il-Port tal-Imġarr, Gozo, have been completed.

The new coastline and pontoons configuration and the corrected depths are as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Chart affected: BA 211D

18th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2022

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 24th January, 2022 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice on Monday, 24th January, 2022, with extended hours from 4.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m. (local time).

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

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35° 59'.460 014° 27'.150 and

C 35° 58'.290 014° 32'.190

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

During the Live Firing Practice Red Flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. After sunset instead of the red flags there will be red lights and there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit of the area. Mariners are warned to keep, as a minimum, 4 nautical miles off the coast when the red flags /lights or the safety vessels are sighted.

Moreover, any instructions given on VHF channels 12 and/or 16 by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) and the Armed Forces of Malta are to be strictly observed.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

18th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2022

Conservation Areas around Wrecks – Updated January 2022

The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has set several conservation areas around wrecks that are lying, on the sea bottom, within Maltese territorial waters.

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

Lokazzjoni Bastiment Punt Latitudni (T) Lonġitudni (L)

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

Lil hinn mix-Xatt MV Xlendi A 36° 01'.067 014° 16'.967

l-Aħmar Cominoland B 36° 01'.083 014° 17'.367

Off Xatt l-Aħmar Karwela C 36° 00'.867 014° 17'.367

D 36° 00'.867 014° 16'.983

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

Tug 10 B 35° 51'.916 014° 34'.642

P33 C 35° 51'.858 014° 34'.479

D 35° 52'.017 014° 34'.399

Lil hinn mill- Imperial Eagle A 35° 57'.983 014° 26'.033

Ponta tal-Qawra B 35° 57'.833 014° 26'.233

Off Qawra point C 35° 57'.683 014° 26'.033

D 35° 57'.833 014° 25'.850

Lil hinn Rożi A 35° 59'.224 014° 19'.645

miċ-Ċirkewwa P29 B 35° 59'.148 014° 19'.555

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

D 35° 59'.491 014° 19'.588

E 35° 59'.387 014° 19'.716

Lil hinn minn Blenheim A 35° 50'.267 014° 34'.467

Xrobb l-Għaġin bomber B 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.667

Off Xrobb l-Għaġin C 35° 49'.950 014° 34'.467

D 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.283

Lil hinn mill-ponta Bristol A 35° 55'.617 014° 30'.183

tal-Exiles Beaufighter B 35° 55'.467 014° 30'.367

Off Exiles point C 35° 55'.300 014° 30'.183

D 35° 55'.467 014° 29'.983

Lil hinn mill-ponta Tug 2 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

ta' San Ġiljan 100m radius centred on

Off il-Ponta ta' 35° 55'.228 014° 29'.927

San Ġiljan

Entratura ta' P 31 200m radju iċċentrat fuq

Nofsinhar ta' 200m radius centred on

Bejn il-Kmieni 36° 00'.540 014° 19'.387

South entrance

of Blue Lagoon

Lil hinn mill-Ponta Anadrian 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

ta' San Ġorġ 100m radius centred on

Off Saint George's 35° 56'.967 014° 30'.466

Point

Lil hinn mill-Ponta Barkun 1

tal-Qawra Barge 1 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

Off Il-Ponta 100m radius centred on

Tal-Qawra 35° 58'.743 014° 29'.606

Lil hinn mill-Ponta Barkun 2

tal-Qawra Barge 2 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

Off Il-Ponta 100m radius centred on

Tal-Qawra 35° 58'.684 014° 28'.735

Lil hinn minn Ras Scotts Craig 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

il-Qammieħ 100m radius centred on

Off Ras 35° 57'.853 014° 20'.000

Il-Qammieħ

Lil hinn minn

Daħlet ix-Xile MV Pippo 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

Off Daħlet 100m radius centred on

ix-Xile 35° 59'.184 014° 23'.702

Lil hinn minn HMS Stubborn 100m radju iċċentrat fuq

Selmunett 100m radius centred on

Off Selmunett 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. 41 of 2019 is hereby SUPERSEDED

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

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM.

14th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2022

Ranking Event for SB20 Class of Sailing Boats

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a ranking event for SB20 class of sailing boats will be held on Saturday, 15th and Sunday, 16th January, 2022, in Marsamxett Harbour.

Races shall be held from 10.00 a.m. till 2.30 p.m. (local time) on both days.

The ranking event shall be held over two (2) adjacent upwind/downwind courses, within the area A, B and C, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta (www.transport.gov.mt).

The courses shall be defined by big yellow inflatable marks (waypoints) around which the competitors shall have to sail.

The safety RHIB Pelagos, will be assisting during the event. The organisers will be directing the races from onboard the safety RHIB.

Masters of all craft, not directly involved in this ranking event, are asked to keep clear of the turning marks and to cooperate with the organisers. They are further instructed to fully comply with Rule 18 (COLREGS 1972) and to 'keep out of the way' of the sailing vessels participating in the event.

All mariners are to observe any instructions that may be given by the event organisers safety craft and on VHF Channels 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart effected: BA 177

14th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2022

Repair Works on the Light at the Breakwater Head in St George's Bay, Birżebbuġa

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that repair works will be carried out on the light at the breakwater head in St George's Bay, Birżebbuġa.

The repair works are expected to start on Tuesday 18th January, 2022; therefore, the light will be UNLIT until further notice.

All mariners are also advised, when approaching the breakwater, to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at very slow speed (no wake). They are to cooperate with the contractor and to comply with any instructions issued on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

14th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2022

Misuse of Distress Signals

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that, in line with the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGS), as amended, all mariners should be familiar in the use and in the ability to recognise and relay when necessary 'Distress Signals'. All vessels shall, prior to their launch and use, be provided with adequate means of making effective distress signals by day and night.

The distress signals shall be used ONLY for the purpose of indicating distress at sea and the need of immediate assistance. The misuse of any signal, or the use of other signals which may be confused with any of the below, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

COLREGS Annex IV – Distress Signals is being reproduced below.

COLREGS 1972, as amended – Annex IV – Distress signals

1. The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of assistance:

(a) a gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute;

(b) a continuous sounding with any fog signalling apparatus;

(d) a signal made by any signalling method consisting of the group ··· --- ··· (SOS) in the Morse Code;

(e) a signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word “MAYDAY";

(f) the International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C.;

(g) a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball;

(h) flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, etc.);

(i) a rocket parachute flare or hand flare showing a red light;

(j) a smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke;

(k) slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side;

(l) a distress alert by means of digital selective calling (DSC) transmitted on:

(i) VHF channel 70, or

(ii) MF/HF on the frequencies 2187.5 kHZ, 8414.5 kHZ, 4207.5 kHZ, 6312 kHZ, 12577 kHZ or 16804.5 kHZ;

(m) a ship-to-shore distress alert transmitted by the ship's Inmarsat or other mobile satellite service provider ship earth station;

(n) signals transmitted by emergency position indicating radio beacons;

(o) approved signals transmitted by radiocommunication systems, including survival craft radar transponders.

2. The use or exhibition of any of the foregoing signals except for the purpose of indicating distress and need of assistance and the use of other signals which may be confused with any of the above signals, is prohibited.

3. Attention is drawn to the relevant sections of the International Code of Signals, the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Volume III and the following signals:

(a) a piece of orange coloured canvas with either a black square and circle or other appropriate symbol (for identification from the air);

(b) a dye marker.

In addition, the Ports and Yachting Directorate notifies that the use of any signals similar to, or the use of other signals which may be confused with, any of the above signals for reasons that DO NOT relate to indicating distress and the need for assistance, are to be pre-notified to the Authority in its functions of a Port Authority accordingly.

All mariners are reminded that the improper use of distress signals and failure to respond to or relay a distress signal is deemed as an offence and liable, upon conviction, to a fine (multa) or imprisonment or both.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 93 of 2019 is hereby superseded

14th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2022

Chart Correction – Conservation Area at Marsaskala

Reference is made to BA Chart 2538 – Malta

and BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk and Approaches

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following changes have been made to the Conservation Area at Il-Ponta taż-Żonqor in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert limit of conservation area, joining: 35° 52'.080 014° 34'.473

35° 52'.100 014° 34'.550

35° 51'.916 014° 34'.642

35° 51'.858 014° 34'.479

35° 52'.017 014° 34'.399

Delete old limit, joining: 35° 52'.080 014° 34'.473

35° 52'.100 014° 34'.550

35° 51'.900 014° 34'.650

35° 51'.817 014° 34'.417

35° 52'.017 014° 34'.300

Charts affected: BA 2538, 36

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

14th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2022

Cumulative List of Local Notices to Mariners for 2022

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following Local Notices to Mariners are some of the ones still in force.

1. Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 2, 26, 132 of 2020 and 182 of 2021

Re: Restricted areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks

2. Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2020

Re: Berthing and mooring of vessels along breakwaters, jetties and slipways

3. Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2020

Re: Speed restricted in close proximity to small craft, mooring areas and marinas

4. Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2020

Re: Entry restriction in St George's Bay – St Julian's

5. Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2020

Re: Safe distance from diver's flags signal

6. Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2020

Re: Noise levels on board commercial vessels

7. Local Notice to Mariners No. 10 of 2020

Re: Use of Il-Moll ta' Buġibba by commercial vessels

8. Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2021

Re: Conduct of Small Craft inside Maltese harbours

9. Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2021

Re: Refurbishment works on slipway and adjacent jetty at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna

10. Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2021

Re: Refurbishment works along the quays and stairs at Tal-Għażżelin in Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

11. Local Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2021

Re: Removal of sand from Il-Magħluq for the re-nourishment of the beach close by

12. Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2021

Re: Refurbishment work on Marfa breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna

13. Local Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2021

Re: Demarcation of Designated Areas in Xemxija (Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl)

14. Local Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 2021

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

15. Local Notice to Mariners No. 95 of 2021

Re: Illicit discharges

16. Local Notice to Mariners No. 100 of 2021

Re: Refurbishment works on the breakwater at St Georges Bay, Birżebbuġa

17. Local Notice to Mariners No. 120 of 2021

Re: Official Nautical Charts and Notices to Mariners

18. Local Notice to Mariners No. 153 of 2021

Re: Refurbishment works on a slipway at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara

19. Local Notice to Mariners No. 154 of 2021

Re: Refurbishment works on a slipway at Triq il Luzzu, Qawra

20. Local Notice to Mariners No. 155 of 2021

Re: Dredging at Birżebbuġa next to Triq San Patrizju (Fishermen Platform)

21. Local Notice to Mariners No. 160 of 2021

Re: Reconstruction works on the dilapidated pier at Għajn Rażul, St Paul's Bay

4th January, 2022

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2022

Cumulative List of Notices to Mariners for 2022

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following Notices to Mariners are some of the ones still in force.

1. Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020

Re: Information and Promulgation of Notices to Mariners

2. Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2020

Re: Life Arċipelagu Garnija Project – Restrictions areas around Malta

3. Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020

Re: Restricted Area between Ponta tal-Aħrax and Daħlet ix-Xilep

4. Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2021

Re: Lay up of rig Key Singapore

5. Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2021

Re: Radio Frequency Interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS)

6. Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2021

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

7. Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2021

Re: Amendment to Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2008 – re – Designated VHF channels for maritime communications

8. Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021

Re: Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges

4th January, 2022

Local Notice to Mariners No. 207 of 2021

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

Reference is made to Local Notices to Mariners Nos 24, 60, 129 and 176 of 2021.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that due to unfavourable circumstances the work will not be completed within the time as planned. The completion date is therefore being extended to end of March 2022.

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

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021 will remain valid.

Local Notices to Mariners Nos 60, 129 and 176 of 2021 are hereby CANCELLED.

Chart affected: BA 177

31st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 205 of 2021

Fireworks Display from Fort Ricasoli in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a fireworks display will be let off from Fort Ricasoli, point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt)) on the following date and time:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.886 014° 31'.437

On Friday, 31st December, 2021, from midnight till 00.10 a.m.

Mariners are to keep a safe distance of at least 200 metres from the position indicated. They are also to maintain a wide berth and to comply with any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 when entering and navigating into the Grand Harbour, close to or at the time of the display.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart effected: BA Chart 177

28th December, 2021

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Local Notice to Mariners No. 206 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 regarding Peace Med Submarine Cable Laying of Malta Branching Unit – Inshore

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that due to unforeseen weather conditions the work will not be completed in time, therefore the completion date is being extended to Saturday, 22nd January, 2022.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 will remain valid.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 191 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

28th December, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 200 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 012, 17 and 26 of 2019 and Nos 51 and 73 of 2020 regarding Dredging and Other Works at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo

Reference is made to BA Chart 211 – Plans in the Maltese Islands

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Dredging and other works at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners Nos 12, 17 and 26 of 2019 and Nos 51 and 73 of 2020 have been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners Nos 12, 17 and 26 of 2019 and Nos 51 and 73 of 2020 are hereby CANCELLED.

24th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 201 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 152 of 2021 regarding Shifting of boulders at Xgħajra

Reference is made to BA Chart 2538 – Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Shifting of boulders at Xgħajra mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 152 of 2021 has been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 152 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

24th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 202 of 2021

Fireworks (Stage Pyrotechnics) Display from Pinto Wharf 1 and 2 at the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that fireworks (Stage Pyrotechnics) will be let off from Pinto Wharf 1 and 2 at the Grand Harbour (point A as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

The short fireworks display will be let off from the edge of the wharf (seaward side) on Friday, 31st December, 2021 starting at 11.58 p.m. for about 10 minutes.

Mariners are informed that a safety distance of 15 meters from the letting off site at The Grand Harbour is required.

Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with

Chart affected: BA 177

24th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 203 of 2021

Removal of Temporary Pontoons along the Main Breakwater in Mġarr Harbour, Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that the temporary pontoon established by Local Notice to Mariners number 23 of 2020 is being removed, any day, between Monday, 3rd January, 2022 and Saturday 15th January 2022.

The removal of the temporary pontoons will involve the engagement of divers. The pontoon will then be loaded onto the work barge MV Gold Dredger which will transport it to the Grand Harbour where it will be unloaded onto the land.

During the removal and loading on to the MV Gold Dredger a safety distance of 25m from the pontoon is requested, shown as A, B, C and D as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). During the diving operations the barge will exhibit the flag 'A' and any other signals deemed necessary, in accordance with the Regulations for the prevention of Collisions at sea, COLREGS 72 as amended.

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at very slow speed giving the indicated areas a wide berth and cooperate with the contractor. They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and to co-operate with the contractor and any Enforcement Personnel on site.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2020 regarding Laying of Temporary pontoons along the Main Breakwater in Mgarr Harbour , Gozo, is hereby CANCELLED

Chart affected: BA 211

24th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 204 of 2021

Submerged boat at Il-Magħluq, Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk – Hazard to Navigation

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk and Approaches

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the semi-submerged vessel mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 175 of 2021 in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk in the vicinity of:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 50'.410 014° 32'.761

has now foundered and lies below the surface on the sea bottom.

Whilst every effort is being made to refloat the vessel as soon as possible, mariners are to give a wide berth of at least 30m, from the above position which is indicated by a small buoy.

They are to navigate with caution and keep a sharp lookout when navigating in the vicinity.

Due to the above Local Notice to mariners No. 175 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED

Position in: WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected: BA Chart 36

24th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2021

Cancellation of Notice to Mariners No 41 of 2021 regarding Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light mentioned in Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021 has been repaired and is functioning properly.

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

24th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 194 of 2021

Drilling of Two (2) boreholes (Sediment Testing) in St Julian's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the drilling of two (2) boreholes (sediment testing) will be carried out in St Julian's Bay.

The drilling works will be carried out at points S1 and S2 as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

S1 35° 54'.993 014° 29'.662

S2 35° 55'.020 014° 29'.652

The works, which will take one day to be completed, will be carried out any day between Tuesday, 21st December, 2021 and Friday, 31st December, 2021, depending on weather conditions.

Works will be carried out from the barge Bezz V which will be accompanied by the tugboat Tug 46. The barge may deploy anchors to hold it in position and will be exhibiting the appropriate lights and shapes in accordance with the requirements of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Colregs) 1972.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and at very slow speed and give the indicated vessels a wide berth.

They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

21st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 195 of 2021

Fireworks Display in Rinella Bay, Kalkara – The Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that fireworks will be let off in Rinella Bay, Kalkara Creek – The Grand Harbour (shown as point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), on the date and times as follows:

On Sunday, 26th December, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till noon.

In view of the above, mariners are requested to give a wide berth of 200 meters from point A in Rinella Bay, Kalkara (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)). All vessels within 200 meters radius from point A are to be removed on the abovementioned date and time of the display.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

21st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 196 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2021 Regarding marine works off Ħondoq

ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo

Reference is made to BA Chart 211 – Plans in the Maltese Islands

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the marine works off Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2021 have been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

21st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 197 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020 Regarding Re-construction Works of Two Jetties in Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas

Reference is made to BA Chart 2538 – Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the re-construction works of two jetties in Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020 have been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020 is hereby CANCELLED.

21st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 198 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2020 regarding shallow patch in front of slipway at Wied il-Bumi in Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Shallow patch in front of slipway at Wied il-Bumi in Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2020 has been removed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2020 is hereby CANCELLED.

21st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 199 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2021 regarding Establishment of an Organised Mooring Area in Lazzaretto Creek – Marsamxett Harbour

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the establishment of an organised mooring area in Lazzaretto Creek – Marsamxett Harbour, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2021 has been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

21st December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 191 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 re PEACE MED Submarine Cable Laying of Malta Branching Unit – Inshore

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 192 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2020 regarding the Refurbishment of Slipway Adjacent to Cold War Memorial Monument at Birzebbuġa, in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the refurbishment of slipway adjacent to Cold War Memorial Monument at Birzebbuġa in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2020 has been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2020 is hereby CANCELLED

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 193 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021 Regarding Maintenance Dredging

Works at Salina Bay

Reference is made to BA Chart 211B – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Maintenance dredging works at Salina Bay mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021 have been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2021

Chart Correction – Coastline (Ferry Landing) in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following changes have been made to the coastline in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert new coastline, joining (a) 35° 54'.524 014° 30'.310

35° 54'.514 014° 30'.303

35° 54'.512 014° 30'.308

35° 54'.501 014° 30'.300

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.309

35° 54'.509 014° 30'.319

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.344

(b) 35° 54'.499 014° 30'.348

Delete old coastline, joining (a) to (b) above

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 55'.490 014° 29'.850

IS UNRELIABLE.

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2021

Chart Correction – Coastline (Ferry Landing) in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard at il-Port Il-Kbir

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following changes have been made to the coastline in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard at Il-Port il-Kbir.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert new coastline, joining (a) 35° 54'.524 014° 30'.310

35° 54'.514 014° 30'.303

35° 54'.512 014° 30'.308

35° 54'.501 014° 30'.300

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.309

35° 54'.509 014° 30'.319

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.344

(b) 35° 54'.499 014° 30'.348

Delete old coastline, joining (a) to (b) above

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 191 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 re PEACE MED Submarine Cable Laying of Malta Branching Unit – Inshore

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 192 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2020 regarding the Refurbishment of Slipway Adjacent to Cold War Memorial Monument at Birzebbuġa, in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2020 is hereby CANCELLED

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 193 of 2021

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021 Regarding Maintenance Dredging

Works at Salina Bay

Reference is made to BA Chart 211B – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Maintenance dredging works at Salina Bay mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021 have been completed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2021 is hereby CANCELLED.

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2021

Chart Correction – Coastline (Ferry Landing) in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following changes have been made to the coastline in Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert new coastline, joining (a) 35° 54'.524 014° 30'.310

35° 54'.514 014° 30'.303

35° 54'.512 014° 30'.308

35° 54'.501 014° 30'.300

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.309

35° 54'.509 014° 30'.319

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.344

(b) 35° 54'.499 014° 30'.348

Delete old coastline, joining (a) to (b) above

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2021

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 55'.490 014° 29'.850

IS UNRELIABLE.

17th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2021

Chart Correction – Coastline (Ferry Landing) in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard at il-Port Il-Kbir

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following changes have been made to the coastline in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard at Il-Port il-Kbir.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert new coastline, joining (a) 35° 54'.524 014° 30'.310

35° 54'.514 014° 30'.303

35° 54'.512 014° 30'.308

35° 54'.501 014° 30'.300

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.309

35° 54'.509 014° 30'.319

35° 54'.496 014° 30'.344

(b) 35° 54'.499 014° 30'.348

Delete old coastline, joining (a) to (b) above

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

17th December, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 190 of 2021

Ranking Event for SB20 Class of Sailing Boats

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta would like to notify mariners that a ranking event for SB20 class of sailing boats will be held on Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th December, 2021.

Races shall be held from 10.00 a.m. till 2.30 p.m. (local time) on both days.

The ranking event shall be held over two (2) adjacent upwind / downwind courses, within the area A, B and C, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The courses shall be defined by big yellow inflatable marks (waypoints) around which the competitors shall have to sail.

The safety RHIB “PELAGOS" will be assisting during the event. The organisers will be directing the races from onboard the safety RHIB.

If due to bad weather conditions the activities cannot be held on the above-mentioned dates, they will be held on Saturday, 8th and Sunday, 9th January, 2022 at the same times.

Masters of all craft, not directly involved in this Ranking Event, are asked to keep clear of the turning marks and to cooperate with the organisers. They are further instructed to fully comply with Rule 18 (COLREGS 1972) and to 'keep out of the way' of the sailing vessels participating in the event.

All mariners are to observe any instructions that may be given by the event organisers safety craft and on VHF Channels 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart effected: BA 177

10th December, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 189 of 2021

Malta Young Sailors Club – Euromed International

Regatta – Mellieha Bay – December 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta Young Sailors Club will be holding the Euromed Sailing Championship 2021, between Friday, 10th December, 2021 and Tuesday, 21st December, 2021.

The activity will take place in Mellieħa Bay and its approaches, in an area delineated by the imaginary lines A to B and B to C as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Inflatable marker buoys, to indicate the racecourse within the above-mentioned area, shall be laid between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., on each day of the activity.

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

Mariners are to note the above and are to give the area indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to fully comply with Rule 18 (COLREGS 1972) and to 'keep out of the way' of the sailing vessels participating in the Regatta. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 211, 2538, 2537.

7th December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 188 of 2021

Diving Survey Along the Quay at Fuel Wharf in Grand Harbour

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

The diving survey will take place between Monday, 6th December, 2021 and Saturday, 18th December, 2021 (both days included) and will be held close to the quay. A safety distance of 10m from the quays is requested during the survey dates, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Due to this survey the use of the quays will be restricted and must be coordinated with the diving team on site

During the dive the diving team will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.

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

They are to coordinate with the diving team on site and comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16.

Chart affected: BA 177

3rd December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2021

Chart Correction – Coastline (Aqualuna Lido) at The Strand Gżira in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

Reference is made to Chart BA 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that the following changes have been made to the coastline at The Strand Gżira in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert new coastline, joining: (a) 35° 54'.449 014° 29'.957

35° 54'.438 014° 29'.948

35° 54'.422 014° 29'.944

35° 54'.403 014° 29'.922

35° 54'.399 014° 29'.900

(b) 35° 54'.393 014° 29'.889

Delete old coastline, joining (a) to (b) above

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

3rd December, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 185 of 2021

Hydrographic (Multi-beam) Survey in Marsaxlokk Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a hydrographic (multi-beam) survey will be carried out in Marsaxlokk Bay.

The multibeam hydrographic survey will be held between Tuesday, 30th November, 2021 and Tuesday, 21st December, 2021, and will be within the area as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The survey will be carried out in all areas of Marsaxlokk Bay that are accessible and safe for the survey vessel to manoeuvre.

The support vessels Beezer will be used during the survey, therefore a wide berth of 25m is requested. The support vessel will be moving slowly and will display the international code of Signals flag D during the survey.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed. All vessels are to give the support vessel Beezer a wide berth and cooperate with the survey team.

They are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16, by Marsaxlokk VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

30th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 186 of 2021

Santa Swimming Event in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a Santa swimming event will be held on Sunday 5th December 2021. The swimming event is estimated to commence at 10.00 a.m. and will finish at approximately noon.

The event will start from the Grand Hotel Excelsior Marina point A, to Manoel Island point B, then to the Ta' Xbiex waterpolo club point C and finally back to the Grand Hotel Excelsior Marina point A, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Support vessels will accompany the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate well clear of the area during the stipulated date and time, giving the swimmers a wide berth.

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

Charts affected: BA 177

30th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 187 of 2021

Drilling of Two (2) Boreholes (Sediment Testing) in St Julian's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the drilling of two (2) boreholes (sediment testing) will be carried out in St Julian's Bay.

The drilling works will be carried out at points S1 and S2 as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

S1 35° 54'.993 014° 29'.662

S2 35° 55'.020 014° 29'.652

The works will be carried out on Tuesday 7th December 2021 weather permitting.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and at very slow speed and give the indicated vessels a wide berth.

They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

30th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 184 of 2021

PEACE MED Submarine Cable Laying of Malta Branching Unit – Inshore

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the inshore part of the Malta Branching of the PEACE MED Submarine Cable will be laid in Golden Sands Bay (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa).

The cable will be laid out by the vessels Drago and Frank along the route from A to B as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). The laying of the branching cable will commence on Sunday, 21st November, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 19th December, 2021.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 56’.044 014° 20’.619 On land (Sandy beach)

B 35° 55’.804 014° 20’.103

Divers will be assisting in these works and will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag A.

The vessels Drago and Frank will be exhibiting the appropriate lights and shapes in accordance with the requirements of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) 1972.

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 vessels Drago and Frank a wide berth of at least 50m.

They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

19th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 181 of 2021

Infrastructure Malta - Ferry Landing in Bormla

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will be continuing with the construction works at Machinery Wharf in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard in the Grand Harbour.

The works will continue with immediate effect and are expected to be completed by 15th March, 2022.

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. A no entry/keep clear zone is to be observed at all times. The zone is marked A, B, C, D, E, F, and includes the intermediate coastline, up to approximately 10m from the quay, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are to seek information about any operating restrictions from Transport Malta and are to coordinate with the contractors on site, when necessary. 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 on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

12th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 182 of 2021

Danger due to Falling Rocks at Xrobb l-Għaġin

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that due to excavation works being carried out at Xrobb l-Għaġin, falling rocks and boulders could pose a danger to human life.

Due to the existence of this danger, all mariners and swimmers/divers are to keep at least 100m away from the approximate position A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 50'.646 014° 34'.103

Mariners are to note the above information and shall observe the 100m safety zone. They are required to navigate with caution and at slow speed when navigating close to the area.

They are to comply with instructions given on VHF Channel 12, 14 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 36, 2538

12th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 183 of 2021

Fireworks Display (Chinese Cakes) from the Foreshore off Grand Hotel Excelsior

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a Chinese Cakes fireworks display will be held from the foreshore off the Grand Hotel Excelsior on Friday, 12th November, 2021. The display will be centred at Point A (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) in the approximate following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35°53'.902 14°30'.282

The fireworks display will take place from 7.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m.

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

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

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

Chart affected: BA 177

12th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 178 of 2021

Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk – November 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to notify mariners that the Birżebbuġa Sailing Club will be holding regattas for dinghies on Saturday, 13th November, 2021, and Sunday, 14th November, 2021.

Races shall be held between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. (local time) on both days.

Class races shall be held over two (2) adjacent upwind/downwind courses, centred in the selected sailing area depending on the prevailing weather conditions. Areas can be found on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) showing areas A, B and C.

The courses shall be defined by orange inflatable marks (waypoints) of about 1.5 meters in height and around which the competitors shall have to sail.

Races will be held when no merchant vessel traffic is scheduled to enter or depart from the Malta Freeport Terminals.

Masters of all craft, not directly involved in this Sailing Regattas, are asked to keep clear of the racing area, especially at each of the turning marks. All mariners are to observe any instructions that may be given by the race organisers safety craft and on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS.

Charts affected: BA 36, 2538

9th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 179 of 2021

Rehearsal – Audio visual Floating Structure to be used in connection with the Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2022

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that rehearsals using an audio visual floating structure that is to be used in connection with the Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2022 will be held off Barriera Wharf in the Grand Harbour.

The rehearsals will be held on Wednesday, 10th November, 2021, between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m.

The floating structure will be laid within the area A, B, C and D (approximately 25m from the coast) as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The vessel S-17202 will be assisting the organisers during the activity.

As part of the activity there will also be a fire-engine pumping water into the sea.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution, at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity of the area of activity, on the stipulated dates and times. They are to give the indicated position and the floating structure a wide berth and cooperate with the organiser accordingly.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

9th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 180 of 2021

Filming at Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax and Wied iż-Żurrieq – SISI

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and owners of vessels, that filming activities will take place near Coral Lagoon at Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax and at Wied iż-Żurrieq.

The one-day filming near Coral Lagoon at Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax, will be carried out from the approximate position A, as shown on chart 1 on Transport Malta (www.transport.gov.mt), between Tuesday, 9th November, 2021 and Saturday, 13th November, 2021, between 6.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.

The one-day filming at Wied iż-Żurrieq will be carried out from the approximate positions B, C, D as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). The filming sessions will be carried out between Saturday, 13th November, 2021 and Thursday, 18th November, 2021 from 6.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m.

A RHIB, carrying registration number S-21569 and a safety RHIB, carrying registration number SSR105573 will be assisting during the filming sessions. All vessels are to give the RHIBs a wide berth during the abovementioned dates and times.

Mariners and owners of vessels are informed that, for filming purposes, a clear horizon is being requested. Consequently, vessels in the vicinity, will not be allowed to drop anchor or remain underway whilst filming is taking place in the area.

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

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

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

9th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2021

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges (LMD-1) November, 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges between Monday, 15th November, 2021 and Friday, 19th November, 2021. The firing practice will take place between 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. local time, (7.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. UTC).

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

From Position A:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 55'.900 014° 28'.533 and

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36° 03'.620 014° 24'.100 and

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36° 00' .150 014° 37'. 600

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

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

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

X 35° 59'.651 014° 26'.381

Y 35° 57'.239 014° 31'.385

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

Charts affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

9th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 173 of 2021

Removal of Concrete Blocks from near Slipway at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that works to remove concrete blocks from near the slipway at Il-Ponta tal-Qrejten, works will be carried out between Thursday, 4th November and Saturday, 6th November, 2021.

The works consist of the removal of concrete blocks from inside the approximate area A, B, C and D as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Divers will be assisting and will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag “A".

Due to these works the slipway cannot be used and no vessel is allowed to berth on either side of the slipway and jetty next to it while the work is being carried out.

Mariners navigating in the area, are to proceed with caution and at very slow (no wake) speed. They are to give the above areas a wide berth and are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16, by Marsaxlokk VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

5th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 174 of 2021

OTILLO – Swimrun World Series 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the OTILLO Swimrun World Series 2021 will be held between Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November, 2021. There will be safety boats in each individual swim at all times.

On Saturday, 6th November, 2021, the Spirit Malta 2021 and the Experience Malta 2021 races will be held, they will be starting and finishing at Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands). There will be approximately 300 participants taking part in the races.

The swimming part of the Experience Malta 2021 will follow the route (as shown on the chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be as follows:

Swim between points; start and finish time of the individual swim

from 1A to 1B from 12.10 p.m. till 1.44 p.m.,

from 1C to 1D from 12.20 p.m. till 2.12 p.m., and

from 1E to 1F from 12.36 p.m. till 2.30 p.m.

The swimming part of the Sprint Malta 2021 will follow the route (as shown on the chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be as follows:

Swim between points; start and finish time of the individual swim

from 2A to 2B from 12.10 p.m. till 1.05 p.m.,

from 2C to 2D 12.40 p.m. till 2.00 p.m.,

from 2E to 2F 1.07 p.m. till 3.00 p.m.,

from 2G to 2B 1.18 p.m. till 3.30 p.m., and

from 2H to 2A 1.34 p.m. till 4.00 p.m.

On Sunday, 7th November, 2021, the World Series Malta 2021 race will be held, the race will be starting and finishing at Il-Bajja tal-Mixquqa (Golden Sands). There will be approximately 300 participants taking part in the race.

The swimming part of this race will follow the route (as shown on chart 3 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be as follows:

Swim between points; start and finish time of the individual swim

from 3A to 3B from 8.20 a.m. till 8.55 a.m.,

from 3C to 3D from 8.30 a.m. till 9.20 a.m.,

from 3E to 3B from 8.40 a.m. till 9.40 a.m.,

from 3F to 3G from 9.15 a.m. till 10.50 a.m.,

from 3H to 3I from 9.15 a.m. till 10.55 a.m.,

from 3J to 3K from 9.45 a.m. till 12.15 p.m.,

from 3L to 3M from 10.00 a.m. till noon,

from 3N to 3O from 10.30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m.,

from 3P to 3Q from 10.50 a.m. till 2.00 p.m.,

from 3R to 3S from 10.55 a.m. till 2.30 p.m.,

from 3T to 3U from 11.05 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.,

from 3V to 3W from 11.25 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.,

from 3X to 3Y from 11.45 a.m. till 3.50 p.m., and

from 3Z to 3A from 12.20 p.m. till 4.30 p.m.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed, they are to keep well clear of the areas during the stipulated dates and times, giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth. Mariners are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and any enforcement personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537 and 2538

5th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 175 of 2021

Semi Submerged Boat at Il-Magħluq, Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk – Hazard to Navigation

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk and Approaches.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there is a semi-submerged vessel in Il-Magħluq, Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk, in the vicinity of:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 50'.409 014º 32'.784

Whilst every effort is being made to rectify as soon as possible, mariners are to give a wide berth of at least 30m, navigate with caution and keep a sharp lookout when navigating in the vicinity.

Position in: WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected: BA 36

5th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 176 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners Nos 24, 60

and 129 of 2021 re Extension of Ro-Ro Ramp between Deep Water Quay and Wine Wharf

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners Nos 24, 60 and 129 of 2021.

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

Local Notice to Mariners Nos 24, 60 and 129 of 2021 are to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

5th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 177 of 2021

Diving Survey at Barriera Wharf – Il-Port il-Kbir

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that a diving surveys will be taking place at Barriera Wharf, Il-Port il-Kbir.

The diving survey will take place on Tuesday, 9th November, 2021, from noon till 2.00 p.m., within the area bounded by the imaginary line A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.758 014° 30'.869

B 35° 53'.754 014° 30'.881

C 35° 53'.665 014° 30'.828

D 35° 50'.671 014° 30'.813

During the diving survey, the diving team will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag A.

A safety zone of 50m around the survey area is to be kept during the survey.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

5th November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 172 of 2021

Repair Works by Infrastructure Malta on Mġarr Quay Edge, Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that repair works by Infrastructure Malta on the edge of the Mġarr Quay, Gozo, will be carried out.

The work will be carried out in three phases as follows:

Phase 1 will consist of the repair works on the quay between points A and D and will commence on Wednesday, 3rd November, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 31st December, 2021. For the duration of these works, a silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary lines between A, B, C and D, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Due to the above the berth along A to D will not be accessible, and the berth between D and E will have limited access.

Phase 2 will consist of the repair works on the quay between points E and H and will commence once Phase 1 is finished, on or about Tuesday, 4th January, 2022. Phase 2 is expected to be completed by mid-February 2022. For the duration of these works a silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary lines between points E, F, G and H, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Due to the above the berth along E to Z will not be accessible, and the berth between D and E will have limited access.

Phase 3 will consist of the repair works on the quay between points D and E and will start once phase 2 is completed, about mid-February 2022. Phase 3 is expected to be completed by Saturday, 30th April, 2022. For the duration of these works a silt curtain will be laid along the imaginary lines between D, C, F and E, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Due to the above, the berth along the points D to E will not be accessible.

These works will include the use of divers and various vessels which may include barges and workboats. A working area of 20m from the silt curtain will therefore be required and is to be kept clear, at all times, when works are in operation.

Mariners operating in the area, 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).

All mariners 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 cooperate with the organisers and to comply with any instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

2nd November, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 168 of 2021

Dredging of Inert Material in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that dredging of inert material will be carried out at the Grand Harbour.

The dredging works will be carried out within the area A, B, C and the intermediate coastline at Deep Water Quay 3 and 4, as shown on chart found on Malta Transport website (www.transport.gov.mt). All vessels are instructed to keep out of this area when the dredging works are in progress.

The dredging works will commence on Monday 1st November and are expected to be completed by Monday, 22nd November, 2021.

Crane dredger Sea Dragon will be loading the inert dredged material onto the hopper barge Sea Hopper, which when fully loaded, will sail to the dumping area to discharge the dredged material; the barge will then return to the Grand Harbour. The safety work boat Betty will be assisting, as necessary, throughout the dredging works.

The vessels engaged in the dredging works will be exhibiting the appropriate lights and shapes in accordance with the requirements of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) 1972.

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at very slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity and give the above-mentioned vessels a wide berth when sighted.

They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Chart affected: BA 177

29th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 169 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2021 regarding Underwater Survey in Il-Bajja

ta' Marsalforn, Gozo

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2021 will remain valid.

Charts affected: BA 211 and 2537

29th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 170 of 2021

Coastal Rowing Beach Sprint at Mellieħa Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the University of Malta Rowing Club will be organising a coastal rowing club beach sprint at Mellieħa Bay.

The activity will be held on Saturday, 6th November, 2021, between 8.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. within the area A, B, C and D as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 58'.282 014° 20'.991

B 35° 58'.309 014° 21'.164

C 35° 58'.243 014° 21'.180

D 35° 58'.217 014° 21'.017

During the activity, the participants will have to row around a series of 6 marker buoys which will be purposely laid within the above-mentioned area.

If due to inclement weather conditions the activity cannot be held in the above-mentioned locality, it will be held at Għar Aħmar, Marsaxlokk, on the same date and times.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution, at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity of the area of activity, on the stipulated date. They are to give the indicated area a wide berth and cooperate with the organiser.

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

Charts affected: BA 211 and 2537

29th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 171 of 2021

Repair Works to Concrete Wall at Qui-Si-Sana at Il-Fortina

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair work will be carried out on the damaged concrete wall at Qui-Si-Sana at Il-Fortina.

The works will start on Wednesday, 3rd November, 2021 and is expected to be completed by Monday, 31st January, 2022.

A silt curtain will be laid from points A to B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). A safety distance, of at least 10m from the silt curtains, shall be maintained at all times.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 54'.501 14° 30'.708

B 35° 54'.497 14° 30'.716

Some of the works will be carried out by scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag “A".

Mariners and vessel operators are to navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Mariners are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 177

29th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 166 of 2021

Adventure Event Gozo and Malta (Rat Race Events)

30th October 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a swimming/kayaking activity forming part of the Rat Race Events will be held on Saturday 30th October, 2021.

The event will consist of two swimming/kayaking parts (as shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and a running part on Comino.

The first part will start at 6.00 a.m. from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo (point A) and finishes at 7.30 a.m. at Wied Ternu, Comino (point B) passing through Blue Lagoon.

During part of the race the participants will run a short way over Comino.

The second part will start at 7.30 a.m. from Wied Ternu, Comino (point B) and finishes at 10.00 a.m. at Marfa (close to Il-Palazz tal-Marfa), Malta (point C).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36° 01'.674 014° 19'.348

B 36° 00'.320 014° 20'.169

C 35° 59'.211 014° 20'.551

Il-Fliegu ta' Ghawdex will be restricted to navigation from 6.00 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. and Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.

The participants will be assisted by personnel and vessels from Emergency Response Rescue Corps (ERRC).

On the stipulated date and times, mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity of the activity. They are to cooperate, at all times, with the organisers.

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

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

26th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 167 of 2021

Seabed Clean-up at Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard, Isla Side

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation by divers in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard, Isla side, within the area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Saturday, 30th October, 2021, between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

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 cooperate with the organisers and to comply with any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA177

26th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 165 of 2021

Xterra Swim Event in Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa – Part of Triathlon

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a Xterra swimming event which is part of a triathlon will be held at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa.

The swim will be held within the area A, B, C and D (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), on Saturday, 23rd October, 2021, from 9.30 a.m. till 10.30 a.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 56'.069 014° 20'.619

B 35° 56'.026 014° 20'.417

C 35° 55'.953 014° 20'.474

D 35° 56'.021 014° 20'.656

Marker buoys will be placed at approximate positions B and C.

A personal water craft (jet ski) of the Red Cross Society will be available for safety reasons and to assist swimmers, as necessary.

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

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

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

22nd October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 163 of 2021

Audio Visual and Floating Structure in connection with Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2022 – Rehearsal

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that an audio visual and floating structure rehearsal in connection with Valletta Pageant of the Seas 2022 event will be held off Barriera Wharf in the Grand Harbour.

The rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, 19th, Wednesday; 20th; and Tuesday, 26th October, 2021, from 6.00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m. on each day.

The floating structure will be laid within the area A, B, C and D (approximately 25m from the coast) as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The vessel S-17202 will be assisting the organisers during the activity.

As part of the activity as part of the show, on Tuesday, 26th October, 2021, there will also be a fire-engine pumping water into the sea.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution, at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity of the area of activity, on the stipulated dates and time. They are to give the indicated position and vessel a wide berth and cooperate with the organiser.

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

Chart Affected: BA 177

19th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 164 of 2021

Adventure Event Gozo and Malta (Rat Race Events)

23rd October, 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a kayaking activity forming part of the Rat Race Events will be held on Saturday, 23rd October 2021.

The event will consist of two kayaking parts (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and a running part on Comino.

The first part will start at 6.00 a.m. from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo (point A) and finish at 7.30 a.m. at Wied Ternu, Comino (point B) passing through Blue Lagoon. Then the participants will run a short way on Comino.

The second part will start at 7.30 a.m. from Wied Ternu – Comino (point B) and finish at 10.00 a.m. at Marfa (close to Il-Palazz tal-Marfa), Malta (point C).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36° 01'.674 014° 19'.348

B 36° 00'.320 014° 20'.169

C 35° 59'.211 014° 20'.551

Il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex will be restricted to navigation from 6.00 a.m. till 7.30 a.m. and Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 7.30 a.m. till 10.00 a.m.

The participants will be assisted by personnel and vessels from Emergency Response Rescue Corps. (ERRC).

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

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

19th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 159 of 2021

Rolex Middle Sea Race – 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding the Rolex Middle Sea Race on Saturday, 23rd October, 2021. In addition, a coastal race will also be held on Wednesday, 20th October, 2021.

The race programme is as follows:

a. Wednesday, 20th October, 2021

The coastal race starts at 10.00 a.m.

The start is from Marsamxett Harbour, at an imaginary line from the tower of Il-Fortizza ta' Tigné to the corner of the bastion on the western side of Il-Fossa in Valletta. When they exit Marsamxett Harbour they will proceed, depending on the weather conditions, either to Comino and/or Gozo or to Munxar and/or Filfa and finish at Marsamxett Harbour.

Mariners are requested to keep the Marsamxett fairway clear during the start of the coastal race between 9.45 a.m. and 10.45 a.m. and to keep a sharp lookout during the remaining hours of Wednesday, 20th October, 2021.

b. Saturday, 23rd October, 2021

The Rolex Middle Sea Race starts at approximately 11.00 a.m.

The start is from the Grand Harbour, at an imaginary line from an inflatable buoy near Saint Angelo Point to the Valletta Saluting Battery mast.

The yachts shall then proceed in a north-easterly direction along the Channel in the Grand Harbour to an inflatable buoy, bearing the sponsor's logo, positioned outside the Saint Elmo Breakwater. The buoy shown as 1 on charts 1 and 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) will be in the following approximate position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 54'.160 014º 31'.540

The yachts shall then proceed in a north-westerly direction towards St George's shoals where a second inflatable buoy, bearing the sponsor's logo will be positioned. The buoy shown as 2 (as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will be in the following approximate position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55'.650 014º 30'.070

They will follow the course as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)

The yachts shall than proceed in a north north-easterly direction towards Sicily.

Mariners and spectators are to navigate with caution and to keep a sharp lookout when in the vicinity of the above-mentioned courses and, when sighted, give the participants a wide berth.

They are also to keep at least 200m away from the inflatable buoys 1 and 2 mentioned above.

Mariners are advised that on Saturday, 23rd October, 2021, from 9.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m., or such time as may be communicated on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS, if earlier, the Grand Harbour shall be closed for all traffic not directly related to the race.

During these times all other vessels shall be required to remain within designated areas in the inner harbour up to Ras Ħanżir, in Dockyard Creek, Kalkara Creek and Rinella Bay. (areas are shown on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

No vessel will be allowed at the quay next to the fish market as this quay is being reserved for emergency vessels only.

Mariners are instructed to cooperate with the organisers and Maritime Enforcement officers in the area. Moreover, they are to obey any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and /or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Positions are in WGS 84 Datum.

Charts affected: BA Chart 177, 2537, 2538.

8th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 160 of 2021

Re-construction Works on the Dilapidated Pier at Għajn Rażul, St Paul's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the public that re-construction works on the dilapidated pier at Għajn Rażul, St Paul's Bay, will commence with immediate effect and will continue until further notice.

Throughout the duration of the works, a safety distance of 30m from point A has been established, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). A silt curtain will be laid within the said area.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.407 014° 31'.509

Part of the work will be carried out by divers and they will be displaying the international code of Signals Flag A.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, proceed with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS

Chart affected: BA 211

8th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 154 of 2021

Refurbishment Works on Two Adjacent Slipways at Triq il Luzzu, Qawra

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the public that refurbishment work on two adjacent slipways located at Triq il-Luzzu, Qawra, will start with immediate effect, and will continue until further notice.

Throughout the duration of the works, a silt curtain will be laid along a radius of 30m from point A, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 57'.341 014° 25'.488

Any vessels moored within the above-mentioned area are to be removed with immediate effect.

Part of the work will be carried out by divers, and they will be displaying the international code of Signals Flag A.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

5th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 155 of 2021

Dredging at Birżebbuġa Next to Triq San Patrizju (Fishermen's Platform)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance dredging will be carried out at Birżebbuġa next to Triq San Patrizju (Fishermen's Platform).

Throughout the duration of the works, a silt curtain will be laid along a radius of 30m from point A, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 49'.305 014° 31'.821

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

Any vessels moored within the above-mentioned area are to be removed with immediate effect.

The platform will not be accessible while the works are in progress.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16, by Marsaxlokk VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 36

5th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 157 of 2021

Vikings Sailing Club Regattas Outside Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners that the 'Vikings Sailing Club' will be organising sailing regattas off Valletta Harbours, within the areas A and B, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The activities will be held as follows:

On Saturday, 9th October, 2021, from 8.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., and

On Sunday, 10th October, 2021, from 8.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m.

Orange inflatable marker buoys, to indicate the racecourse within the above-mentioned areas, shall be laid, from 8.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., on each day of the races.

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

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

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

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

Charts affected: BA 177, 2538, 2537.

5th October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 149 of 2021

Extension of Quay at Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that works will be carried out to extend part of the quay at Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

The works are scheduled to start on Thursday, 30th September, 2021, and expected to be completed by Thursday, 30th June, 2022.

Throughout the duration of the works, a silt curtain will be laid along the line joining the points A, B, C and D, approximately 20m from the shore, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The vessels Gold Dredger and Goldfinder will be participating in the extension works, therefore the area delineated by the imaginary line A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline (as shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be considered as a working area. Only vessels involved in the works are permitted to enter.

Marker buoys with lights will be placed in positions B and C to indicate the outer limit of the area.

Divers will be assisting in these works and will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag A.

Masters and vessel operators are instructed to cooperate with the contractor on site. They are to keep a sharp lookout, keep well clear and proceed at very slow speed (no wake) on the above-mentioned dates.

Moreover, any instructions given on VHF Channels 12 and 16 by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) and/or by any enforcement agency on site, are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

1st October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 150 of 2021

Underwater Survey in Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn – Għawdex

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a marine survey will be carried out with the use of the following equipment: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), multibeam, sub-bottom profiling, drop-cam video footage and divers. This survey will be carried out by the vessel St Joseph IV, which will be displaying lights and shapes as per COLREGS.

The survey area is bounded by the points A, B, C, D, E and the intermediate coastline as seen on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36º 04'.564 014º 15'.465

B 36º 04'.579 014º 15'.605

C 36º 04'.553 014º 15'.673

D 36º 04'.470 014º 15'.735

E 36º 04'.431 014º 15'.747

Weather permitting the whole survey will start on Friday 1st October 2021, but as regards the inner area shown hatched, the work will start on Friday, 8th October, 2021. All the work will be completed by Monday, 1st November, 2021.

Due to the nature of her work and in accordance with Rule 3 (g) (ii) of the Collision Regulations, the vessel “St. Joseph IV", will be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and will be exhibiting the appropriate lights and day signals.

Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution and at very slow speed (no wake) in the area, they are to cooperate with the contractor on site, give the above-mentioned vessels a wide berth and observe a 50 metres radius restricted zone.

All mariners are to obey any instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

1st October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 151 of 2021

Swimming Activity being Part of the Maltese Islands Swim Run Race

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a swimming activity forming part of the Maltese Islands Swim Run Race will be held on Sunday, 3rd October, 2021.

The race will consist of two swims (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

The first part will start at 8.45 a.m. from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien – Gozo (point A) and finish at 9.15 a.m. at Il-Bajja ta' San Niklaw – Comino (point B).

The second part will start at 9.30 a.m. from Wied Ternu – Comino (point C) and finish at 10.30 a.m. at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir – Malta (point D).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36° 01'.674 014° 19'.348

B 36° 01'.005 014° 19'.757

C 36° 00'.320 014° 20'.169

D 35° 59'.195 014° 20'.782

Il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex will be restricted to navigation from 8.15 a.m. till 9.45 a.m. and Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 9.00 a.m. till 11.00 a.m.

The swimmers will be assisted by the vessel MFC-6658 and the Red Cross Society will be providing water rescue and ambulance services.

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

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

1st October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 152 of 2021

Shifting of Boulders at Xgħajra

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that works to shift boulders at Xgħajra will be taking place in the area as indicated on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). The boulders that have been shifted by heavy seas will be transferred back to the coastline from the centre of the area.

The shifting of the boulders is expected to start with immediate effect and will continue until further notice.

Underwater operations will be carried out by divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag “A".

The divers will be assisted by the vessel Gold Finder which, due to the nature of her work, and in accordance with Rule 3 (g) (ii) of the Collision Regulations, will be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and will be exhibiting the appropriate lights and day signals.

While the work is being carried out the area centred on point A and a radius of 80m is to be kept clear.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.118 014° 33'.149

In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area, are to proceed with caution and at very slow (no wake) speed. They are to give the above areas a wide berth, cooperate with the contractor on site and comply with any instructions as may be given on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and/or any enforcement personnel on site.

Chart affected: BA 2538

1st October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 153 of 2021

Refurbishment works on a Slipway at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the public that refurbishment work on a slipway at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara will start with immediate effect and will continue until further notice.

Throughout the duration of the works, a silt curtain will be laid along a radius of 30m from point A, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.407 014° 31'.509

Part of the work will be carried out by divers and they will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the above indicated area. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site. The slipway will not be accessible while the works are in progress.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

1st October, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 147 of 2021

Filming at Different Localities Round Malta – LIBERAME

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and owners of vessels, that filming activities will take place at different localities around Malta.

The filming is expected to be carried out as follows:

From Monday, 27th September, 2021, to Friday, 1st October, 2021, between 6.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.

Filming will take place outside Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa from points A and B as shown on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and close to Daħlet ix-Xilep in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa from point C as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

If adverse weather conditions do not permit filming in any of the above areas, the filming will take place in any of the following locations on the same dates and times:

Outside Rinella from points D and E as shown on chart 3 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) or from off Il-Ponta taż-Żonqor from points F and G as shown on chart 4 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) or from Il-Ħoffriet from points H and I as shown on chart 5 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The following vessels will be taking part in the filming and all other vessels are to keep away from them during the filming and while in transit:

Farfalla 1, Nautical One, Wilfred, S21569, S22630 and SSR105573

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

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

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

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

24th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 148 of 2021

Charity Swim Round Gozo – Victory Kitchen

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a Charity Swim round Gozo – Victory Kitchen will take place on Tuesday, 28th September, 2021.

The two swimmers will depart from Ħondoq ir-Rummien, point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) at 3.00 a.m., and will swim along the route in a clockwise direction. The swim is expected to be completed by 5.00 p.m.

The support vessels Palawann and Our Pearl will be assisting the swimmers during the swim.

If due to inclement weather conditions the swim cannot be held on the above-mentioned date, it will be held on Wednesday, 29th September, 2021, at the same time.

During the stipulated date and time, mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout, proceed at slow speed and to keep well clear of the area, giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth.

All mariners are to obey any instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Charts affected: BA 211 and 2537

24th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2021

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 5th to 7th October 2021 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice between Tuesday 5th and Thursday, 7th October, 2021, with extended hours from 4.30 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. (local time).

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

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35° 59'.460 014° 27'.150 and

C 35° 58'.290 014° 32'.190

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

During the live firing practice red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. After sunset instead of the red flags there will be red lights and there will be two safety vessels with blue lights on each side, to indicate the limit of the area. Mariners are warned to keep, as a minimum, 4 nautical miles off the coast when the red flags/lights or the safety vessels are sighted.

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

24th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 145 of 2021

Masters Beach Waterpolo Fundraising Charity Event

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a group of ex-National Waterpolo Team players will be organising a one-day fundraising charity event at Blue Lagoon in Comino. The event will be held on Saturday, 25th September, 2021, from 9.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.

For the event a makeshift waterpolo pitch will be set up inside the swimmer zone at Blue Lagoon.

If due to unfavourable weather on the day, the event cannot be held at the Blue Lagoon, it will be held on the same date and time at either San Niklaw Bay, Comino, within the swimmer zone, or at Mġarr ix-Xini Bay, Gozo, in the position as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

If due to unfavourable weather conditions the event cannot be held in any of the above-mentioned localities the event will be held on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021, at the same time, in either one of the above-mentioned localities.

All vessels navigating within the bay (Mġarr ix-Xini Bay) are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed, and give the waterpolo pitch a wide berth.

Charts effected: BA 211A, 2537

20th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 146 of 2021

Swimming event from Marfa, Malta, to Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a swimming event, starting from Malta and ending in Gozo, will be held on Monday, 27th September, 2021.

The participants will depart from Marfa – Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta), point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 6.45 a.m. They will swim to the east of Comino and proceed to Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo), point B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and are expected to complete the swim by 10.30 a.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 59'.248 014° 20'.691

B 36° 01'.665 014° 19'.353

They will be supported by an RHIB and a jet ski from the Malta Red Cross.

If the swimming event cannot be held on the date mentioned it will then be held on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021, at the same time.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated date and time, giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any maritime enforcement assets in the area

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

20th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 141 of 2021

Malta Fireworks Special – 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a fireworks display will be held in Grand Harbour on Monday, 20th September, 2021.

Fireworks will be let off from three barges placed off Bighi Point.

A copy of part of BA Chart 177 showing arrangement of the barges is found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

On Friday, 17th September, 2021 at 7.00 a.m., the barges will berth alongside the quay at Id-Daħla ta' Rinella in Kalkara. They will remain berthed there until Tuesday, 21st September, 2021 at 7.00 a.m.

Vessel owners moored in Rinella Bay are to remove their vessels and the area to remain clear from Friday, 17th September, 2021, at 7.00 a.m. to Tuesday, 21st September, 2021, at 7.00 a.m. 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 barges will be shifted and placed centred at position Y on Monday, 20th September, 2021 at 8.00 a.m. and shifted back to the quay at Id-Daħla ta' Rinella in Kalkara on the same day at 11.59 p.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Y 35º 53'.639 014º 31'.289

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 200 metres from the barges while they are either being towed or stationary.

Mariners are to comply with instructions and directions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Positions are in WGS 84 DATUM

Chart Affected: BA 177

17th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 142 of 2021

Malta International Airshow – Maritime Exclusion Zone – 2021

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta International Airshow will this year be held between Thursday, 23rd September, 2021 and Sunday, 26th September, 2021.

The displays will be held over the sea off Buġibba and Qawra.

In view of the above a Maritime Exclusion Zone, which will be delineated by the imaginary lines joining the points A, B, C, D and E as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 57'.193 014° 24'.476

B 35° 57'.582 014° 24'.232

C 35° 57'.931 014° 25'.132

D 35° 58'.283 014° 26'.032

E 35° 57'.900 014° 26'.272

Marker buoys will be laid in the above positions and no vessel will be allowed to proceed inside this area during the stipulated dates and times.

The date and times of the displays are as follows:

On Thursday, 23rd September, 2021 from 3.00 p.m. till 5.00 p.m.,

On Friday, 24th September, 2021 from 11.30 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.,

On Saturday, 25th September, 2021 from 3.00 p.m. till 6.30 p.m. and

On Sunday, 26th September, 2021 from 3.00 p.m. till 6.30 p.m.

Mariners are to comply with instructions and directions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Positions are in WGS 84 DATUM

Chart Affected: BA 177

17th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 143 of 2021

Water Sampling in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that water sampling will be carried out (weather permitting) within the Grand Harbour on Friday, 17th September, 2021, between 8.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.

Water sampling will be carried out from the following approximate positions A, B and C as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.782 014° 31'.081

B 35° 53'.977 014° 31'.329

C 35° 54'.125 014° 31'.496

The works will be carried out with the assistance of the vessel BEEZER.

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

The sampling will be carried with the use of a Niksin bottle, and the vessel will be unable to manoeuvre for the few minutes while the sampling is being carried out.

If due to weather conditions the sampling cannot be carried on the stated date it will be carried out either on Wednesday, 22nd or Thursday, 23rd September, 2021, at the same time.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed when navigating close to the above indicated area.

They are to comply with any instructions and directions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Chart affected: BA 177

17th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 144 of 2021

Filming at Different Localities in the Maltese Islands – Blinded

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and operators of vessels that filming will be carried out at different localities in the Maltese Islands.

The filming will be carried out at:

Cominotto on the following days:

On Wednesday, 22nd September, 2021, from 4.00 a.m. till 6.00 p.m.

On Thursday, 23rd September, 2021, from noon till 2.00 a.m. on Friday, 24th September, 2021.

On Friday, 24th September, 2021, from noon till 2.00 a.m. on Saturday, 25th September, 2021.

Slugs Bay, Mellieħa on Tuesday, 5th October, 2021, from 5.00 a.m. till 1.00 p.m.

Id-Daħla ta' Bemberin, Gozo, on Thursday, 23rd September, 2021, from 5.00 a.m. till 8.00 p.m.

Il-Ġebel tal-Ħalfa, Gozo, on Thursday, 23rd September, 2021, from 5.00 a.m. till 8.00 p.m.

Due to the above filming operations the area at Cominotto (as shown on chart A found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), the area at Slugs Bay, Mellieha (as shown on chart B found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), the area at Id-Daħla ta' Bemberin, Gozo (as shown on chart C found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and the area at Ġebel Ħalfa, Gozo (as shown on chart D found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), are to be kept clear from any vessels during the dates and times of the filming operations.

If due to weather conditions the filming operations cannot be held on the mentioned dates they will be held on any day up to Friday, 22nd October, 2021.

Mariners are to take note of the above, cooperate with the filming crew and comply with any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS, and any enforcement agency on site.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

17th September, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 139 of 2021

European Week Regatta in Grand Harbour, Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the European Week Regatta will be held in the Grand Harbour on the 25th September, 2021. Sinkers and marker buoys will be laid as follows:

1. On Friday, 24th September, 2021, 3 sinkers with yellow flashing marker buoys will be laid in the following positions:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(B) 35°53'.573 014°30'.952

(D) 35°53'.443 014°30'.750

2. On Saturday 25th September 2021 as from 8.00 a.m., wire ropes with floats will be laid in the following positions:

(i) from buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant'Anġlu to point (C) North of Il-Ponta tal-Isla.

(ii) from buoy (C) North of Il-Ponta tal-Isla to point (D) West of Il-Ponta tal-Isla, opposite the entrance to Id-Daħla tal-Franċiżi Bastion.

(iii) from bollard 8 at Ras Ħanżir II point (E) to bollard 26 at Deep Water Quay point (F), as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A virtual finish line is established from point (A) ashore on Barriera Wharf to buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant'Anġlu.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(A) 35°53'.740 014°30'.850

3. The wire ropes and floats mentioned in 2 above will be removed on the completion of the Regatta at approximately 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, 25th September, 2021.

4. The sinkers and marker buoys mentioned in 1 above will then be removed on Saturday, 25th September, 2021.

Masters of all vessels are notified that on Saturday 25th September, 2021, from 8.00 a.m. till about 1.00 p.m., incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth southwest of the imaginary line joining point (A) on Barriera Wharf and Fortizza Sant'Anġlu Flagstaff.

Vessels in the Marsa sea area will not be allowed to proceed beyond the starting line indicated in 2(iii) above after 8.00 a.m. No vessel will be allowed near the finishing line except those involved in the races. No movements of vessels will be allowed inside the Grand Harbour, except by special permission. All vessels are to keep a minimum distance of 5m away from the lines and floats mentioned in 2(i), 2(ii) and 2(iii).

Incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth southwest of the imaginary line which is 150m northeast of the virtual finish line (A) to (B). No vessel will be allowed to stay within this 150m area.

Masters of all vessels are also warned that the wire ropes and floats may cause a physical obstruction and consequently they are to navigate with extreme caution. Caution is also to be exercised when in the vicinity of such wire ropes and floats when these are being laid or removed.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

14th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 140 of 2021

Malta Young Sailors Club National Dinghy Championships, St Paul's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Malta Young Sailors Club will be holding National Dinghy Championship, between Saturday 18th September and Tuesday, 21st September, 2021.

The activity will take place in St Paul's Bay and approaches, in an area delineated by the imaginary lines A, B, C and D as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Inflatable marker buoys shall be laid, from 8.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., on all days of the activity, within the above-mentioned area to indicate the racecourse.

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

Mariners are to note the above and give the area indicated a wide berth. They are further instructed to keep out of the way of the participants. Any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any Enforcement Personnel on site are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2538, 2537.

14th September, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 139 of 2021

European Week Regatta in Grand Harbour, Valletta

1. On Friday, 24th September, 2021, 3 sinkers with yellow flashing marker buoys will be laid in the following positions:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(B) 35°53'.573 014°30'.952

(D) 35°53'.443 014°30'.750

2. On Saturday 25th September 2021 as from 8.00 a.m., wire ropes with floats will be laid in the following positions:

(i) from buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant'Anġlu to point (C) North of Il-Ponta tal-Isla.

(ii) from buoy (C) North of Il-Ponta tal-Isla to point (D) West of Il-Ponta tal-Isla, opposite the entrance to Id-Daħla tal-Franċiżi Bastion.

(iii) from bollard 8 at Ras Ħanżir II point (E) to bollard 26 at Deep Water Quay point (F), as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A virtual finish line is established from point (A) ashore on Barriera Wharf to buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant'Anġlu.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(A) 35°53'.740 014°30'.850

3. The wire ropes and floats mentioned in 2 above will be removed on the completion of the Regatta at approximately 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, 25th September, 2021.

4. The sinkers and marker buoys mentioned in 1 above will then be removed on Saturday, 25th September, 2021.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

14th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 140 of 2021

Malta Young Sailors Club National Dinghy Championships, St Paul's Bay

The activity will take place in St Paul's Bay and approaches, in an area delineated by the imaginary lines A, B, C and D as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Inflatable marker buoys shall be laid, from 8.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m., on all days of the activity, within the above-mentioned area to indicate the racecourse.

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

Charts affected: BA 211, 2538, 2537.

14th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2021

Artistic Boat Trip Round Manoel Island

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that an artistic boat trip round Manoel Island will be held as follows:

Rehearsals will be held on Monday, 13th and Wednesday, 15th September, 2021, from 5.00 p.m. till 6.30 p.m., on both days.

The actual artistic boat trip will be held on:

Saturday, 18th September, 2021, from 4.00 p.m. till 5.30 p.m., and

Sunday, 19th September, 2021, from 10.00 a.m. till 11.30 a.m.

The activity consists of boat (dgħajjes tal-pass) trips departing from point A, navigating around Manoel Island in an anti-clockwise direction, and finishing at point B. During the trip, when in the area shown in blue on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), a number of swimmers will enter the water and carry out a short display of synchronised swimming.

Due to these activities mariners are to take note of the above and give the boats a wide berth. They are to navigate with caution and very slow speed (no wake) when close to the area and to keep clear of the area shown in blue. No vessel is to enter the area during the abovementioned dates and times.

Mariners are advised to cooperate with the organisers and any enforcement personnel on site.

They are to obey any instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Chart affected: BA 177

10th September, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 135 of 2021

Underwater Repair Works on the Quay at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that underwater repair works will be carried out along the quay at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara in the Grand Harbour.

The works will start on Monday, 13th September, 2021, and are expected to be completed by Friday, 31st December, 2021. The repair works will be held along the quay, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

During the dive the diving team will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.

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

They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS

Chart affected: BA 177

7th September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2021

Chart Correction – Foul Area (Lost anchor and chain)

Reference is made to BA Chart 2538 – Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that an anchor and chain were lost to the South-East of bunkering area 4, in the following approximate position:

Insert symbol (#) indicating a foul area with a 500m radius, in position.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 48’.724 014° 35’.994

Positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Charts affected: BA Chart 2538, 194

3rd September, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners Nos 24 and 60 of 2021 regarding Extension of Ro-Ro Ramp between Deep Water Quay and Wine Wharf

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners Nos 24 and 60 of 2021.

Local Notice to Mariners Nos 24 and 60 of 2021 are to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

27th August, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2021

Chart Correction – Coastline, Revetments and Walkways at Il-Ponta ta' Bighi in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that the following changes have been made at Il-Ponta ta' Bighi in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara.

A 2m wide walkway and revetments of the shoreline have been constructed as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert new coastline (outer), joining: (a) 35° 53'.528 014° 31'.382

35° 53'.526 014° 31'.388

35° 53'.522 014° 31'.384

35° 53'.517 014° 31'.393

35° 53'.523 014° 31'.397

35° 53'.518 014° 31'.401

(b) 35° 53'.520 014° 31'.403

Delete old coastline, joining (a) to (b) above

Insert new coastline (inner), joining: (c) 35° 53'.503 014° 31'.417

35° 53'.502 014° 31'.415

35° 53'.497 014° 31'.420

35° 53'.496 014° 31'.418

35° 53'.473 014° 31'.426

35° 53'.460 014° 31'.438

(d) 35° 53'.455 014° 31'.443

Delete old coastline, joining (c) to (d) above

Insert 2m wide footpath (centred on line) 35° 53'.519 014° 31'.401

joining : 35° 53'.503 014° 31'.416

Insert limit of revetment, joining: 35° 53'.502 014° 31'.416

35° 53'.502 014° 31'.415

35° 53'.500 014° 31'.414

35° 53'.474 014° 31'.424

35° 53'.461 014° 31'.436

35° 53'.461 014° 31'.437

Insert 2.5m wide pontoon (centred on line) 35° 53'.477 014° 31'.404

joining: 35° 53'.450 014° 31'.430

Delete 2.5m wide pontoon (centred on line) 35° 53'.484 014° 31'.414

joining : 35° 53'.474 014° 31'.424

Charts affected: BA 177, 2538

27th August, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 120 of 2021

Official Nautical Charts and Notices to Mariners

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to remind all mariners, including fishermen, and owners and operators of any type of vessel, that the official Nautical Charts of Malta and the Notices to Mariners issued by the Authority, from time to time, have the force of law and regulate navigation within Maltese ports, internal and territorial waters. They also contribute significantly towards safety at sea and the preservation of good order. Observation and compliance with this Notice always remains obligatory, during navigation, and when operating vessels.

Special attention is hereby directed at the 'no fishing', especially the use of trammel and gilling nets, and the 'no anchoring' restrictions within ports and their approaches. Official Nautical Charts can be obtained from authorised distributors in Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate further reminds that Notices to Mariners are published in the Government Gazette and are also accessible through the Authority's website and the NAWTIKA APP.

Enforcement and legal action in terms of law will be taken if there is a breach of or non-compliance with such official Nautical Charts and Notices to Mariners.

17th August, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2021

Further to Local Notice to Mariners Nos 50 and 98 of 2021 – Zones reserved for swimmers in Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners, owners of vessels and bathers that further to Local Notice to Mariners Nos 50 and 98 of 2021 regarding Zones reserved for swimmers in Malta and Gozo, the following area has been included:

53 Wied il-Għasri – Gozo refer to Figure 53

Line joining points 53_A and 53_B and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

53_A 36º 04'.795 014º 13'.730

53_B 36º 04'.794 014º 13'.741

All the information and restrictions mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners Nos 50 and 98 of 2021 remain valid and will also apply to this area.

Chart affected: BA 211

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

6th August, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 95 of 2021

Illicit Discharges

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to remind all mariners and operators of any type of vessel, including fishing vessels, and all operators and personnel of fish farms, breeding pens and cages and other aquaculture equipment, that it is prohibited to dispose of any type of waste into the marine environment.

Apart from the general domestic waste (for example plastics, food waste, paper, etc.), the disposal of any waste oils, mooring ropes, discarded fishing gear, tackle and any other types of substances and objects that may cause marine pollution, damage, or harm to aquatic life in the marine environment, the natural function of ecosystems and to biodiversity, is also prohibited. All waste should be disposed of ashore at the appropriate waste reception facilities.

All persons are also being reminded that the disposal of sewage within bays, yachting centres and ports is also prohibited.

Enforcement and legal action in terms of the law will be taken if any person is caught disposing of any type of waste in the marine environment or if there is sufficient evidence of any illegal disposal at sea.

16th July, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2021

Repair Works on Slipway and Adjacent Quay at Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair work will be carried out on a slipway and the adjacent quay at Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa.

The work on the slipway and the adjacent quay will start on Tuesday, 20th July, 2021, and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 31st October, 2021.

A silt curtain will be laid 10m off the coast within the area, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport. gov.mt). A safety distance, of at least 10m from the silt curtains, shall be maintained at all times.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 55'.417 14° 29'.633

Mariners are to note that due to these works the slipway cannot be used throughout the duration of the works.

Some of the works will be carried out by scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag A.

Mariners and vessel operators are to navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Mariners are to comply with instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 211

16th July, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 98 of 2021

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2021 - Zones reserved for swimmers in Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners, owners of vessels and bathers that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2021 regarding zones reserved for swimmers in Malta and Gozo, the following area has been included.

52. Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il-Baħar (Tal-Fekruna - Outer) refer to Figure 52

Line joining points 52_A, 52_B, 52_C and 52_D and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

52_A 35º 57'.037 014º 23'.273

52_B 35º 57'.031 014º 23'.277

52_C 35º 57'.025 014º 23'.262

52_D 35º 57'.032 014º 23'.258

All the information and restrictions mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2021 remain valid and will also apply to this area.

Chart affected: BA 211

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

16th July, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 92 of 2021

Cancel Local Notice to Mariners No. 75 of 2015

re-Removal of Vessels and Moorings at Qajjenza, Birżebbuġa

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that there is no more the need to deploy a boom in the area mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 75 of 2015.

Local Notice to Mariners No 075 of 2015 is hereby Cancelled.

Charts Affected: BA 36

9th July, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 87 of 2021

ROV Survey in id-Daħla Tal-Pietà

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a survey will be carried out at Id-Daħla Tal-Pietà, with the use of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The survey and the control of the ROV will be carried out remotely from land.

Weather permitting, the survey is planned to be carried out between Tuesday 6th July 2021 and Friday 16th July 2021, within the area formed by the imaginary line A, B, C and D as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport. gov.mt):

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 53'.578 14° 29'.824

B 35° 53'.593 14° 29'.836

C 35° 53'.589 14° 29'.806

D 35° 53'.574 14° 29'.853

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity, and are to cooperate with the contractor on site.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

6th July, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2021

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

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

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

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

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

Chart affected: BA 211

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

28th June, 2021

Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges

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

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

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35° 59'.460 14° 27'.150 and

C 35° 58'.290 14° 32'.190

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

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

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

22nd June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 81 of 2021

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

at Wied il-Buni, Birżebbuġa

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

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

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

Chart affected: BA 36

22nd June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 82 of 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 50'.383 014º 32'.762 Land

B 35º 50'.353 014º 32'.748 Buoy

C 35º 50'.347 014º 32'.767 Buoy

D 35º 50'.376 014º 32'.780 Land

E 35º 50'.338 014º 32'.911 Land

F 35º 50'.298 014º 32'.894 Buoy

G 35º 50'.292 014º 32'.913 Buoy

H 35º 50'.330 014º 32'.928 Land

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

Chart affected: BA 36

22nd June, 2021

Local Notice to Mariners No. 77 of 2021

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

tal-Azzarett in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

D 35°54'.069 014°29'.829 Coast

C 35°54'.129 014°29'.875 Buoy

X 35°54'.114 014°29'.918 Buoy

Y 35°54'.050 014°29'.868 Coast

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

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

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

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

18th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2021

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

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

Area 5

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

5A 36º 10'.470 014º 11'.620

5B 36º 08'.380 014º 20'.300

5C 36º 06'.240 014º 19'.450

5D 36º 07'.600 014º 13'.440

5E 36º 05'.660 014º 12'.590

5F 36º 05'.500 014º 13'.260

5G 36º 04'.920 014º 13'.010

5H 36º 05'.290 014º 11'.250

5I 36º 01'.980 014º 10'.090

5J 36º 02'.330 014º 18'.390

Area 6

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

6A 35º 53'.770 014º 17'.970

6B 35º 52'.410 014º 20'.190

6C 35º 51'.290 014º 19'.000

6D 35º 50'.170 014º 20'.640

6E 35º 49'.390 014º 19'.870

6F 35º 52'.030 014º 16'.070

Area 7

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

7A 35º 48'.860 014º 25'.110

7B 35º 48'.580 014º 25'.540

7C 35º 48'.440 014º 26'.400

7D 35º 46'.100 014º 26'.020

7E 35º 46'.250 014º 24'.910

7F 35º 45'.090 014º 24'.590

7G 35º 46'.200 014º 22'.230

Area 8

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

8A 35º 48'.330 014º 30'.030

8B 35º 48'.140 014º 31'.650

8C 35º 47'.260 014º 31'.530

8D 35º 47'.190 014º 32'.120

8E 35º 46'.960 014º 31'.530

6F 35º 47'.110 014º 31'.310

8G 35º 47'.270 014º 31'.320

8H 35º 47'.490 014º 29'.920

Area 9

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

9A 35º 46'.870 014º 27'.460

9B 35º 46'.840 014º 27'.780

9C 35º 45'.960 014º 27'.640

9D 35º 45'.980 014º 27'.330

Area 10

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

10A 35º 49'.600 014º 25'.690

10B 35º 49'.550 014º 26'.060

10C 35º 48'.620 014º 25'.480

10D 35º 48'.810 014º 25'.190

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

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

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

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

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

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

18th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2021

Chart Correction – New Configuration of the Bunkering Area 2

Reference is made to BA Chart 2538 – Malta.

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Insert limit of bunkering area, pecked line, joining:

(a) 35º 52'.522 014º 35'.421

(b) 35º 53'.041 014º 35'.063

(d) 35º 52'.768 014º 35'.828

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

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

35º 53'.334 014º 35'.461

35º 53'.034 014º 35'.061

35º 53'.638 014º 35'.061

35º 53'.440 014º 35'.455

35º 53'.037 014º 35'.762

35º 53'.237 014º 35'.164

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

Charts affected: BA 36, 194, 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

18th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2021

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

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55'.490 014º 29'.850

has been REPAIRED.

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

18th June, 2021

Transport Malta

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2021

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

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

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

Off Xlendi (Gozo)

Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park (Gozo)

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36º 01'.364 014º 12'.494

B 36º 01'.526 014º 12'.628

C 36º 01'.637 014º 12'.299

D 36º 01'.518 014º 12'.215

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

Wreck Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Buffer Area

(Radius)

Lil hinn mill-Ponta tal-Qawra

Off Il-Ponta tal-Qawra

JU88 35° 58'.484 014° 27'.982 250 m

Lil hinn mill-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan

Off Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan

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

Lil hinn mill- Port il-Kbir (Valletta)

Off Il-Port il-Kbir (Valletta)

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

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

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

Lil hinn mill-Bajja ta' Marsaskala

Off Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JU88 35° 53'.117 014° 37'.976 150 m

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

Lil hinn mill-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

Off Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

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

Lil hinn mill-Ponta ta' Benagħajsa

Off Il-Ponta ta' Benagħajsa

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

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

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

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

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

Drifting vessels and swimming will be allowed.

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

Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 2537, 2538

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM

11th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2021

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

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

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

VHF Channels¹ Purpose of Communication

Ch 09 Pilotage and Mooring and Pilot Launch

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

primary basis)

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

Ch 11 Navigational Warnings/Weather Broadcasts

Ch 12 Valletta VTS

Ch 13 Terminals and Marinas

Ch 14 Marsaxlokk VTS

Ch 20 Navigational Assistance/Special instructions to a specific ship

Ch 22 Emergency Ops/Oil Pollution, etc.

Ch 68 Towage

Ch 69 Malta VTS

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

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

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

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

11th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2021

Radio Frequency Interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies Mariners that while Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), harmful to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS), has already been reported for some time by the Malta Communications Authority, it has recently been reported that the intensity of the interference has now increased substantially.

Due to this interference, the GNSS and the GPS service may be adversely affected. GNSS signals are very weak and vulnerable to interference; a phenomenon where other radio signals disrupt the GNSS signals causing reduced positioning accuracy, or even the complete lack of position availability.

When experiencing RFI, mariners are advised to use all available means to ascertain the position of the vessel, and GNSS and GPS navigating systems are not to be relied upon during coastal navigation.

Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2020 is hereby cancelled.

8th June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2021

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55'.490 014º 29'.850

Is UNRELIABLE.

1st June, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 2021

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

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

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 54'.320 014° 30'.134

B 35° 54'.327 014° 30'.133

C 35° 54'.328 014° 30'.144

D 35° 54'.318 014° 30'.146

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

Chart affected: BA 177

28th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2021

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

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

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

Bays Speed Latitude Longitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bays Speed Latitude Longitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bays Speed Latitude Longitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 62 of 2021

Designated Restricted Areas – Consolidated List

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A1 36° 01'.142 014° 17'.273

A2 36° 01'.145 014° 17'.306

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

B1 35° 55'.685 014° 29'.501

B2 35° 55'.666 014° 29'.519

B3 35° 55'.650 014° 29'.452

B4 35° 55'.650 014° 29'.436

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

C1 35° 55'.575 014° 29'.570

C2 35° 55'.586 014° 29'.585

C3 35° 55'.590 014° 29'.598

C4 35° 55'.583 014° 29'.642

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

D1 35° 55'.527 014° 29'.679

D2 35° 55'.499 014° 29'.704

D3 35° 55'.449 014° 29'.672

D4 35° 55'.459 014° 29'.617

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

E1 35° 54'.931 014° 29'.627

E2 35° 54'.931 014° 29'.650

E3 35° 54'.898 014° 29'.650

E4 35° 54'.898 014° 29'.627

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

F1 35° 54'.816 014° 30'.477

F2 35° 54'.756 014° 30'.451

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

G1 35° 53'.946 014° 30'.044

G2 35° 53'.942 014° 30'.062

G3 35° 53'.889 014° 30'.045

G4 35° 53'.893 014° 30'.027

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

H1 35° 53'.903 014° 30'.276

H2 35° 53'.916 014° 30'.279

H3 35° 53'.928 014° 30'.301

H4 35° 53'.925 014° 30'.320

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

I1 35° 54'.070 014° 30'.638

I2 35° 54'.138 014° 30'.724

I3 35° 54'.130 014° 30'.733

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

J1 35º 53'.450 014º 31'.225

J2 35º 53'.452 014º 31'.228

J3 35º 53'.418 014º 31'.271

J4 35º 53'.411 014º 31'.263

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

K1 35º 53'.656 014º 31'.629

K2 35º 53'.584 014º 31'.609

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

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

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

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

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

Position is referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

25th May, 2021

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2021

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

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1A 35° 53'.946 014° 30'.044

1B 35° 53'.942 014° 30'.062

1C 35° 53'.889 014° 30'.045

1D 35° 53'.893 014° 30'.027

2. In Marsamxett Harbour (Valletta Water Polo Pitch area), the area joining the points 2A, 2B, 2C and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 2 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

2A 35° 54'.070 014° 30'.638

2B 35° 54'.138 014° 30'.724

2C 35° 54'.130 014° 30'.733

3. In the Grand Harbour (Rinella Bay area), the area joining the points 3A, 3B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 3 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

3A 35º 53'.656 014º 31'.629

3B 35º 53'.584 014º 31'.609

4. In the Grand Harbour (Kalkara Creek – Toqba area – Birgu), the area joining the points 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 4 on the Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

4A 35º 53'.450 014º 31'.225

4B 35º 53'.452 014º 31'.228

4C 35º 53'.418 014º 31'.271

4D 35º 53'.411 014º 31'.263

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

All the information and restrictions mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 will also apply to this area.

Position is referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2021

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 Regarding Designated Restricted Areas

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021.

The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that in Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 there is a typing error in the co-ordinates of points K, U and V.

The correct co-ordinates should read as follows:

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

K 35° 55'.449 014° 29'.672

U 36° 01'.142 014° 17'.273

V 36° 01'.145 014° 17'.306

Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2021 will remain valid.

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

18th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2021

Demarcation of Designated Areas in Xemxija (Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Authority for Transport in Malta, hereby notifies all mariners that the Authority will be, in the coming weeks, laying down the necessary navigational aids demarcating the different designated areas in Xemxija to facilitate navigation and ensure the safety thereof.

No mooring or anchoring is allowed in the area bounded by the imaginary lines A1, A, B, B1, C, D, E, F (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) by any vessel unless such is covered by a permit or other authorisation of the Authority. Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within this area without the Authority's permission are to remove such vessels, moorings and associated tackle.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A1 35º 56'.934 014º 23'.258

A 35º 56'.921 014º 23'.269

B 35º 56'.855 014º 23'.151

B1 35º 56'.869 014º 23'.140

C 35º 56'.903 014º 23'.111

D 35º 56'.935 014º 23'.161

E 35º 56'.946 014º 23'.152

F 35º 56'.982 014º 23'.217

Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area which are not covered by any permit or other authorisation from the Authority will be removed at the expense of their owner.

No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

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

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Chart affected: BA 211

14th May, 2021

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2021

Moorings within Xemxija (Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Authority for Transport in Malta, hereby notifies all mariners that the works described in Local Notice to Mariners 16/2021 have been suspended for an indeterminate period.

Further to Local Notice to Mariners 48/2021, the Authority has demarcated the different areas in this area with the appropriate buoys and special markings.

All mariners are advised that the area bounded by the imaginary lines A, B, C and D (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) is under the control and management of the Authority and in this respect no mooring, berthing or anchoring is allowed within such area unless such is covered by a permit or other authorisation of the Authority.

Mariners are advised that those having a vessel berthed, moored or a mooring in this area, and wish to avail themselves of such facility, are to submit an application to the Authority for its consideration on the applicable Application for a Temporary Mooring Permit Form, which can be downloaded from the Authority's website (Form TM/PYD/078 Issue 1). Together with the application form, the applicant must submit documentary evidence that he/she were using a berth or mooring within the area over the past five years, including the GPS coordinates of such berth or mooring and the named vessel to be berthed or moored and the other documentation listed. Should the Authority accept the application, a temporary authorisation will be issued for the period of six months, and renewable for periods of six months each at the discretion of the Authority, until the planned works commence. The normal moorings-related terms and conditions will also be applicable.

Mariners are further advised that any authorisation may be terminated by the Authority at any time prior to expiry of the six-month periods by giving an advance notice in writing to the holder of such termination.

For the avoidance of any doubt, the authorisation shall be limited to the berthing or mooring of a named vessel with the identified berth or mooring. This authorisation and any rights associated therewith shall terminate immediately on the termination date of such authorisation. It is expressly being advised that such authorisation does not entitle the holder thereof to any rights whatsoever over the berth or mooring, or to continue berthing or mooring the vessel within this area or within any other area, including any right of first refusal or other preferential treatment.

Applications must be submitted to the Moorings and Berthing Unit of the Authority by 11th June, 2021, as per following details:

Moorings and Berthing Unit

Malta Transport Centre

Triq Pantar, Ħal Lija LJA 2021

Telephone numbers: 25554141/25554142/25554145/ 25554427

Email: (moorings.tm@transport.gov.mt)

Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday: 7.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7.30 a.m. - noon

Owners and vessels that are berthed or moored or have a berth or mooring within this area, who are not covered by any permit or other authorisation by the Authority, have already been advised to remove such in line with the provisions of Local Notice to Mariners 48/2021.

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

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

14th May, 2021