TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 119 of 2019

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 108

of 2019 – regarding Emergency Repair Works

on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo Sewage Outfall

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall, have been completed.

Therefore Local Notice to Mariners No 108 of 2019 – re Emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall, is hereby CANCELLED.

13th September, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 118 of 2019

Repair of Damaged Jetty at Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair works will be carried out on the jetty at Xatt is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk.

The works will start on Monday, 15th September, 2019, within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A diver may be involved in the works.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area of 10 meters from the jetty, are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle with an immediate effect and not later than Sunday, 15th September, 2019.

Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

A silt curtain will be laid within the 10 meters area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The jetty cannot be used. Masters and vessel operators are instructed to navigate at very slow speed that no wake must be done. And keep a sharp lookout at all times.

All vessel operators are to comply with any instructions as given by Marsaxlokk VTS on VHF Channel 14.

10th September, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 117 of 2019

Enemed Voomquest UIM V2 World

Championship Event

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that V2 Powerboat races will be held in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (South Comino Channel) between Friday, 20th September, 2019, and Sunday, 22nd September, 2019.

Navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the lines joining points U, V, W, X, Y and Z and the intermediate coastline, as shown on Chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), from 9.30 a.m. till 6.00 p.m. on each day:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour

U 35º 59'.834 014º 21'.831 Shore

V 35º 59'.972 014º 21'.857 Red

W 36º 00'.295 014º 21'.449 Red

X 35º 59'.862 014º 19'.964 Red

Y 35º 59'.348 014º 20'.071 Red

Z 35º 59'.238 014º 20'.112 Shore

A number of buoys will be laid within the area in the following positions A, A1, B, C, D, E, F and G for the races as indicated on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour

A 35º 59'.368 014º 20'.639 Chequered

A1 35º 59'.312 014º 20'.646 Chequered

B 35º 59'.898 014º 21'.660 Yellow

C 36º 00'.101 014º 21'.468 Yellow

D 35º 59'.820 014º 20'.890 Red

E 35º 59'.895 014º 20'.401 Yellow

F 35º 59'.708 014º 20'.155 Yellow

G 35º 59'.381 014º 20'.239 Yellow

The buoys will be left in position during the night and will have a yellow flashing light.

Owners of vessels moored within the restricted area, in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (South Comino Channel) are to remove their vessels from Friday, 20th September, 2019 to Sunday, 22nd September, 2019. Any vessels left in this area during the stipulated date will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels.

If due to inclement weather conditions the races cannot be held in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna (South Comino Channel) they will be held in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa on the same days and times.

If the races are to be held in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa, navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the lines joining the points V, W, X, Y, Z and U as shown on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour

U 35º 58'.404 014º 21'.172 Red

V 35º 58'.039 014º 21'.343 Red

W 35º 58'.453 014º 23'.045 Red

X 35º 58'.815 014º 23'.110 Red

Y 35º 59'.006 014º 22'.698 Red

Z 35º 58'.718 014º 22'.327 Red

Also a number of buoys will be laid within the area in the following positions: A, A1, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I for the races as indicated on Chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour

A 35º 58'.450 014º 21'.650 Chequered

A1 35º 58'.516 014º 21'.613 Chequered

B 35º 58'.380 014º 21'.380 Yellow

C 35º 58'.264 014º 21'.370 Yellow

D 35º 58'.200 014º 21'.480 Yellow

E 35º 58'.420 014º 22'.670 Red

F 35º 58'.542 014º 22'.897 Yellow

G 35º 58'.762 014º 22'.948 Yellow

H 35º 58'.874 014º 22'.726 Yellow

I 35º 58'.666 014º 22'.370 Red

The buoys will be left in position during the night and will have a yellow flashing light.

Owners of vessels moored within the restricted area, in Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa are to remove their vessels from Friday, 20th September, 2019 to Sunday, 22nd September, 2019. Any vessels left in this area during the stipulated date will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels.

Mariners are instructed not to enter the restricted area on the mentioned dates and times stated above and navigate with caution and slow speed. They are to cooperate with the organizers and Maritime Enforcement officers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 194, 211A, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

6th September, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 116 of 2019

Azimut Yacht Rendez-vous Event at Ir-Ramla

tal-Armier, Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that an Azimut Yacht Rendez-vous event will be held at Ir-Ramla tal-Armier, Malta.

The event will be held on Friday, 6th September, 2019, between noon and midnight, within the area delineated by the imaginary lines joining points A, B, C and D as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 59'.494 014º 21'.385

B 35º 59'.494 014º 21'.556

C 35º 59'.413 014º 21'.523

D 35º 59'.400 014º 21'.403

Due to the above event, navigation within the above area will be restricted and no vessel is to be left moored within the area during the above mentioned date and time.

All vessels navigating within the bay are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) and give the above mentioned area a wide berth.

If due to adverse weather conditions the event cannot be held at Ir-Ramla tal-Armier, it will be held at Il-Moll tat-Tiben (Marina di Valletta) in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

3rd September, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 112 of 2019

Firework Displays in Grand Harbour – Senglea Feast – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that firework displays will be let off from 2 barges next to eachother moored 200m off Il-Ponta ta' Bighi, centered on position Y in chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Y 35°53'.632 014°31'.281

The firework displays will be let off on the following dates and times:

On Friday, 6th September, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 9.45 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 7th September, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.30 p.m., from 6.00 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. and from 9.45 p.m. till 11.45 p.m.

On Sunday, 8th September, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 11.15 p.m.

The barges will be moored in position on Wednesday, 4th September, 2019, and will be removed on Monday, 9th September, 2019. They will be left in position during the night and will be lit. A wide berth of 200 meters is requested from the barges on these days as the barges will be loaded with fireworks.

Owners on vessels moored in Rinella Bay are to remove their vessels from Wednesday, 4th September, 2019 to Monday, 9th September, 2019.

Transport Malta will accept no Liabilities whatsoever for any damage caused to vessels that are left within Rinella Bay and vessels within the 200m safety zone from the barges in the mentioned dates.

Mariners are to navigate with caution and slow speed. They are to obey any instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Positions are referred to WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected BA Chart 177.

30th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 113 of 2019

Building of raft with slide at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa, Golden Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Mosta Scout Group will be building a raft with a slide at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa, Golden Bay.

Weather permitting the raft will be built and moored at ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa, Golden Bay within the area shown hatched on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

This activity will be held on Monday, 2nd September, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.

All vessels navigating within the bay are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake), and give the raft a wide berth.

Charts affected: BA 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

30th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 114 of 2019

Cancellation Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2019 – Regarding Temporary Fairway in Santa Maria

Bay – Comino

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the fairway in Santa Marija Bay – Comino has been reinstated as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2017.

Therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2019 – re Temporary fairway in Santa Maria Bay – Comino is hereby CANCELLED.

30th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2019

8th September Regatta in Grand Harbour - Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the 8th September Regatta will be held in the Grand Harbour. Sinkers and marker buoys will be laid as follows:

1. On Friday, 6th and/or Saturday, 7th September, 2019, 3 sinkers with yellow flashing marker buoys will be laid in the following positions.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(B) 35°53'.573 014°30'.952

(D) 35°53'.443 014°30'.750

2. On Sunday, 8th September, 2019, as from 8.00 a.m., wire ropes with floats will be laid in the following positions:

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

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

(iii) from point (A) ashore on Barriera Wharf to buoy (B) off Il-Ponta ta' Sant' Anġlu.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(A) 35°53'.740 014°30'.850

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

3. The wire ropes, floats and buoys mentioned in 2 above will be removed on the completion of the Regatta at approximately 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, 8th September, 2019.

4. The sinkers and marker buoys mentioned in 1 above will then be removed on Monday, 9th September, 2019.

Masters of all vessels are notified that on Sunday, 8th September, 2019, between 9.00 a.m. and about 7.30 p.m., incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth South West of the imaginary line joining point (A) on Barriera Wharf and Forti Sant' Anġlu Flagstaff. Vessels in "Il-Marsa" sea area will not be allowed to proceed beyond the starting line indicated in 2(iv) above after 9.00 a.m. No vessel will be allowed near the finishing line except those involved in the races. No movements of vessels will be allowed inside the Grand Harbour, except by special permission. All vessels are to keep a minimum distance of 5m away from the lines and floats mentioned in 2(ii), 2(iii) and 2(iv).

Incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth South-West of the imaginary line which is 150m north-East of the finish line (A) to (B) mention in 2(i) above. No vessel will be allowed to stay within this 150m area.

Mariners are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and enforcement personnel in the area.

Chart Affected: BA 177

30th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 60 of 2019

Cancellation of Notice to Mariners No 56 of 2019 Regarding Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy – Unlit

Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and The Northern Part of Malta.

BA Chart 2538 – Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy quick flashing in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55'.470 014º 20'.090

has been RE-LIT

Cancel Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2019.

Position in WGS 84 Datum

Chart affected: BA 211, 2537, 194

30th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2019

Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 4th and 5th September, 2019 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 4th and Thursday, 5th September, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

30th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 59 of 2019

Chart Correction – Floating Platform off Il-Ponta ta' Tas-Sliema – Seasonal

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners that a 3.36m x 2.40m floating pontoon (shown in red on Trasnport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) has been placed centred on the approximate position A. The pontoon will be seasonal from 1st May to 30th September.

The approximate position is:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 54'.882 014º 30'.449

Charts affected: BA Chart 177

Positions referred to: WGS 84 Datum.

27th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 108 of 2019

Emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and operators of vessels that emergency repair works on the Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo sewage outfall, are scheduled to commence as per below dates.

The repair works are scheduled to start on Sunday, 25th August, 2019 and should be completed by Wednesday, 28th August, 2019, weather permitting.

The repair works will be carried out within the following positions, shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36°00'.973 014°16'.839

B 36°00'.853 014°16'.919

C 36°00'.799 014°16'.776

D 36°00'.919 014°16'.704

Divers will be engaged to carry out the repairs and will be assisted by the flat barge Bezz Rig 1 and the MV GoldDredger. They will be left in position all day and night, will be displaying the International Code Flag "A" and will be lit during the night.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution at slow speed and give a wide berth when in the vicinity. They are to keep out of the above mentioned area.

Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.

Chart affected: BA 2537

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

3rd August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 109 of 2019

BSJ - Sprint Triathlon Swim – 1st September, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising Sprint Triathlon Swim at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.932 014º 25'.660

B 35º 57'.112 014º 25'.763

C 35º 57'.100 014º 25'.783

on Sunday, 1st September, 2019, from 7.00 a.m. till 9.00 a.m.

A water ambulance, club RIB and paramedic's Jet Ski will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by support vessels and Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any Enforcement Agency.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

23rd August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 110 of 2019

Fireworks Displays in St Julian's Bay – San Girgor (Tas-Sliema)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that fireworks displays in connection with the feast of St Gregory will be let off from the jetty at point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on the following dates and times:

On Friday, 30th August, 2019, from 10.30 p.m. till 11.15 p.m.

On Saturday, 31st August, 2019, from 10.15 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 1st September, 2019, from 9.30 p.m. till 9.45 p.m.

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep clear and maintain a minimum distance of not less than 100 metres from the jetty (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) during the above-mentioned displays.

Vessels moored within 100 metres from point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed and the area kept clear during the displays. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above mentioned date and times.

Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Chart Affected BA 177

23rd August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 111 of 2019

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018 – Re Repair Works on Quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the repair works on quay at Blue Lagoon - Comino has now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018 – re repair works on quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino is hereby CANCELLED.

23rd August, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 103 of 2019

PAAT – Aquathlon – 28th August, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that Pembroke Athleta Athletics and Triathlon will be organising an Aquathlon at Salina Bay.

The swims will be held along the course A, B, C, D and E (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.932 014º 25'.660

B 35º 57'.112 014º 25'.763

C 35º 57'.100 014º 25'.783

D 35º 56'.958 014º 25'.695

E 35º 56'.923 014º 25'.695

on Wednesday, 28th August, 2019, between 2.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.

An ambulance on land, a water ambulance and paramedic's Jet Ski will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by support vessels, Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

20th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019

Fireworks Display – St Julian's Village Feast – St Julian's Bay – 2019 – from breakwater

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that a firework display in connection with the feast of St Julian's will be let off from the breakwater at the entrance of ix-Xatt ta' Spinola.

The fireworks display will be let off from all along the breakwater mentioned above.

The displays will take place between Friday, 23rd August, 2019, at 11.55 p.m., and Saturday, 24th August, 2019, at 00.20 a.m.

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 25 metres from the breakwater and any vessels moored within this area, shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), are to be removed during the above mentioned date and time.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area shown hatched on the above mentioned date and time.

Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Chart affected: BA 177

20th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 105 of 2019

Filming outside Marsamxett Harbour and inside the Grand harbour, Valletta – The Story of my Wife

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels, that filming activities will take place outside Marsamxett Harbour at point A (as indicated chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and at Boiler Wharf inside the Grand Harbour, Valletta.

The filming will take place on Friday, 23rd August, 2019, and Saturday, 24th August, 2019.

The filming involves the use of the vessel UTEC Surveyor as a prop and she will be towed by the tug boats Sea Wolf and Sea Jaguar whenever it has to be moved.

On Friday, 23rd August, 2019:

6.00 a.m. UTEC Surveyor will be towed from Cassar Shipyard to be moored at Boiler Wharf.

9.00 a.m. UTEC Surveyor towed from Boiler Wharf to outside Marsamxett Harbour where filming onboard the vessel will commence.

In the afternoon the UTEC Surveyor will be towed again to Boiler Wharf where filming will take place from arrival to midnight.

On Saturday, 24th August, 2019:

9.00 a.m. UTEC Surveyor towed from Boiler Wharf to outside Marsamxett Harbour where filming onboard the vessel will commence.

In the afternoon the UTEC Surveyor will be towed again to Boiler Wharf where filming will take place from arrival to midnight.

On Monday, 26th August, 2019:

In the afternoon the UTEC Surveyor will be towed back to Cassar Shipyard.

Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth while the UTEC Surveyor is being towed and while it is anchored at point A (as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538

20th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 106 of 2019

Filming at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa – The Story of my Wife

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and operators of vessels, that filming activities will take place at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir, Marfa.

The filming will take place on Wednesday, 28th August, 201 from 8.00 p.m. till midnight.

Due to the filming the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) will be restricted and no vessel will be allowed to enter or stay moored within the area during the above mentioned date and time.

Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.

Charts affected: BA 211

20th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 107 of 2019

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019 – Fireworks Display – St Julians Village Feast – St Julians Bay – 2019 – from Breakwater

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners, that the fireworks display will be held on Friday, 23rd August, 2019 from 10.45 p.m. till 11.15 p.m. instead of Friday, 23rd August, 2019, at 11.55 p.m., and Saturday, 24th August, 2019, at 00.20 a.m.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019 is to be amended accordingly.

All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 104 of 2019 will remain.

Chart affected: BA 177

20th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 101 of 2019

Malta - Gozo – Malta Open Water Swimming Competition – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a Malta - Gozo – Malta open water swimming competition will be held on Saturday, 24th August, 2019.

A group of participants will depart from Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta), point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 6.30 a.m. They will swim to the east of Comino and then to Ġebel tal-Ħalfa (Gozo), point B on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and back to Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta) point A.

Another group of participants will depart from Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien (Gozo), point C on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), at approximately 8.15 a.m. They will also swim to the east of Comino and finish at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (Malta), point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The swims are to be completed by 11.30 a.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 59'.248 014º 20'.691

B 36º 01'.745 014º 19'.871

C 36º 01'.665 014º 19'.353

Individual support vessels will accompany all participating swimmers. Support vessels will be displaying a white and blue flag.

Il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex will be restricted to navigation from 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. and Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 9.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at slow speed and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time giving the swimmers and support vessels a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

16th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 102 of 2019

Pageant of the Seas – 2020 (Technical Trial 28-08-2019)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a technical trial involving sailing boats in connection with the Valletta Pageant of the Seas – 2020 event will be held in the Grand Harbour on Wednesday, 28th August, 2019.

The technical trial will be carried out within the area enclosed by the imaginary lines joining the points A, B, C and D.

Mariners are informed that due to the above technical trial, part of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, will be restricted to all vessels from 9.00 p.m. until midnight local time, except to pre-notified vessels and those vessels with prior authorisation.

The restricted area is delineated by the imaginary lines joining the points T - U, V - W, X – Y and Y - Z and the intermediate coastline

Mariners are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency that will be in the area.

Chart Affected: BA 177

16th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 57 of 2019

Interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that harmful interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS) has been reported by the Malta Communications Authority.

Due to this interference, the GNNS and the GPS service may be adversely affected.

Mariners are advised to use all available means to ascertain safety of navigation.

16th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 58 of 2019

Chart Correction – Fuelling Barge in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

Reference is made to BA Charts 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes to the Fuelling Barge position in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

Latitude (T) Longitude (L)

Latitudni (N) Lonġitudni (E)

1) Ħassar simbolu: irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 53'.831 014° 30'.153

Delete symbol: mooring buoy in position:

irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 53'.849 014° 30'.192

mooring buoy in position:

2) Ħassar legend: Fuelling Barge ċċentrat fuq: 35° 53'.840 014° 30'.172

Delete legend: Fuelling Barge centred on:

3) Daħħal simbolu: irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 53'.998 014° 30'.413

Insert symbol: mooring buoy in position:

irmiġġ ta' baga fil-pożizzjoni: 35° 54'.012 014° 30'.433

mooring buoy in position:

4) Ħassar legend: Fuelling Barge ċċentrat fuq: 35° 54'.005 014° 30'.423

Insert legend: Fuelling Barge centred on:

Charts affected: BA Chart 177

Positions referred to: WGS 84 Datum.

16th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 99 of 2019

Rockestra Stunt – Mellieħa Bay (Għadira)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and swimmers that a Rockestra Stunt will be held in Mellieħa Bay (Għadira) on Friday, 16th August, 2019, at 11.00 a.m.

The stunt will involve an AFM helicopter circling Mellieħa Bay, and will hover over the area hatched in red (as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

In view of the above, mariners and swimmers are informed to keep at a safe distance away and cooperate with the organisers.

Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Chart Affected: BA 211A, 2537, 2538

13th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 100 of 2019

Fireworks Display – St Julians Village Feast – St Julian's Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a firework display in connection with the feast of St Julian's will be let off from 8 pontoons moored in St Julian's Bay.

The pontoons will be moored in a straight line with the first pontoon in position A and the last in position B (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), and will be moored in position 1 hour before each display and removed 1 hour after they finish.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35°55'.154 014°29'.613

B 35°55'.030 014°29'.702

The firework displays will take place on the following dates and times:

On Saturday, 24th August, 2019, from 9.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 25th August, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 60 metres from the pontoons and any vessels moored within this area are to be removed while the pontoons are being towed or moored in position.

Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Chart affected: BA 177

13th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2019

Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy – Unlit

Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta, and

BA Chart 2538 – Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Ġnejna (Ras il-Pellegrin) North Cardinal Buoy Quick Flashing in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55'.470 014º 20'.090

is UNLIT.

Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart Affected: BA 211, 2537, 194

13th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 98 of 2019

Correction to Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019 re-Fireworks Display – Feast of Stella Maris from Manoel Island and The Strand

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019 regarding Fireworks Display – Feast of Stella Maris from Manoel Island and The Strand.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners and owners of vessels that there has been some change in the times the display from Manoel Island will be let off. The correct times are the following:

On Monday, 12th August, 2019, from 7.15 p.m. till 7.45 p.m.

On Friday, 16th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 10.15 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 17th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.30 a.m., from noon till 12.20 p.m. and from 6.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 18th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 7.30 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

All other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

9th August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 97 of 2019

Fireworks Display – Feast of Stella Maris from Manoel Island and The Strand

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that fireworks will be let off from the foreshore of Manoel Island in Sliema Creek, centred on point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 54'.312 014º 30'.267

B 35° 54'.530 014° 30'.286

The fireworks displays will take place on the following dates and times:

On Monday, 12th August, 2019, from 6.30 p.m. till 8.00 p.m.

On Friday, 16th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 9.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 17th August, 2019 from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m., from 6.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m. and from 9.30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 18th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 220 meters from the above mentioned position, point A on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), in Marsamxett Harbour will be prohibited during the dates and times of the fireworks displays as mentioned above. All craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on the above-mentioned dates and times of the fireworks displays.

Further to the above, a ground fireworks display will be held at The Strand, Tas-Sliema between Saturday, 17th August, 2019, at 11.00 p.m., and Sunday, 18th August, 2019, at 00.30 a.m. The ground fireworks display will be let off from point B, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 150 meters from the above mentioned position, point B on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), in Marsamxett Harbour will be prohibited during the date and times of the ground fireworks display as mentioned above. All craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on the above-mentioned dates and times of the ground fireworks displays.

Mariners are to obey instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Chart affected: BA 177

6th August, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 95 of 2019

Fireworks Display – Feast of St Dominic

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that aerial fireworks will be let off from Il-Ponta ta’ Sant’Iermu (point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on the dates and times as follows:

On Friday, 2nd August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 7.15 p.m.

On Saturday, 3rd August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.15 a.m. and from noon till 12.15 p.m.

On Sunday, 4th August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m., from 7.15 p.m. till 8.00 p.m. and from 9.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

Vessels moored within 200 metres from point A are to be removed and the area kept clear during the displays. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above mentioned date and times.

Instructions and directions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and any Enforcement Agency are to be complied with.

Chart Affected: BA 177

2nd August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 96 of 2019

Filming from Rinella – Malta Film Studios – Clear Horizon – 5th to 10th August, 2019

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

The filming will take place from Monday, 5th August, 2019, to Saturday, 10th August, 2019.

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

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

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

2nd August, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 93 of 2019

Misuse of Distress Signals

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that, in line with the Convention on the International Regulations Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, the International Aeronautical and the Maritime Search and Rescue Manual, Volume III, 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 below signals is strictly prohibited.

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

(a) a gun or other explosive signals 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 a group ...---... (SOS) in 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 a 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 a digital selective calling (DSC) transmitted on:

(i) VHF channel 70

(ii) MF/HF (in 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 of ship earth station;

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

(o) approved signals transmitted by radio communications systems, including survival craft radar transponders;

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

(q) a dye marker

The use of the above signals 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 need of assistance, are to be pre-notified to the Port Authority accordingly.

30th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 94 of 2019

BSJ – Open Water Swimming Championship Race – 7th August, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming championship race at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56’.932 014º 25’.660

B 35º 57’.168 014º 25’.755

C 35º 57’.148 014º 25’.808

on Wednesday, 7th August, 2019, from 5.30 p.m. till 7.30 p.m.

A rescue RIB and 2 canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and any enforcement agency.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

30th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 91 of 2019

BSJ – Open Water Swimming Championship Race – 31st July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming championship race at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.932 014º 25'.660

B 35º 57'.168 014º 25'.755

C 35º 57'.148 014º 25'.808

on Wednesday, 31st July, 2019, from 4.30 p.m. till 7.30 p.m.

A rescue RIB and 2 canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

26th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 92 of 2019

Firework Displays in Grand Harbour – Vittoriosa Feast

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that firework displays will be let off from Bighi shore and also from barges moored off Bighi Point (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) on the following dates and times:

From Bighi shore (point A as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)):

On Wednesday, 31st July, 2019, from 7.15 p.m. till 7.35 p.m.

On Tuesday, 6th August, 2019, from 8.30 p.m. till 8.45 p.m.

On Wednesday, 7th August, 2019, from 8.30 p.m. till 8.45 p.m.

From Barges (points P, Y and Z as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)):

On Tuesday, 6th August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 8.30 p.m. till 8.45 p.m.

On Wednesday, 7th August, 2019 from 8.00 a.m. till 8.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 8.30 p.m. till 8.45 p.m.

On Thursday, 8th August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 8.45 p.m. till 9.15 p.m.

On Friday, 9th August, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.20 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m., from 7.00 p.m. till 7.20 p.m. and from 10.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 10th August, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.15 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

Shore position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35°53'.614 14°31'.256

Barges position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

P 35°53'.669 14°31'.200

Y 35°53'.629 14°31'.255

Z 35°53'.678 14°31'.317

Three barges will be towed from their yards and moored alongside Rinella quay on Monday 5th August 2019.

One of the barges will be loaded with fireworks and later, on the same day, shifted and moored in position 'Z'.

The other two barges will then be loaded with fireworks to be shifted and moored in positions 'P' and 'Y' on Wednesday, 7th August, 2019.

The barges will be left in position during the night and will be lit. They will then be shifted first to Rinella quay to be unloaded and then back to their respective yards on Monday, 12th August, 2019.

Vessel owners moored in Rinella bay are to remove their vessels during the listed days, including the 5th, 7th and 12th of August. Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any damage caused to vessels that are left within Rinella Bay in the mentioned dates.

A wide berth of 200 meters is requested from Bighi Shore and from the position of the barges on the days indicated above as the barges will be loaded with fireworks.

Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any damage caused to vessels that are within the 200m distance during the above mentioned dates and times.

Mariners are to navigate with caution and slow speed. Instructions and directions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.

Positions are referred to WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected: BA 177

26th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 31st July, 2019 and 1st August, 2019

Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 31st July, 2019, and Thursday, 1st August, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.540 14º 28'.320 (centre point on land),

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 14º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 14º 32'.190

During the live firing practice red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 Nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

26th July, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 84 of 2019

Fireworks – Feast of Balluta – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a fireworks display in connection with the village feast of Balluta will be let off from three (3) pontoons moored in the middle of St Julian's Bay.

The Pontoon will be moored in position A, B and C (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), on Friday, 26th July, 2019, in the morning, and will be removed on Monday, 29th July, 2019.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 54'.949 014° 29'.665

B 35° 54'.983 014° 29'.710

C 35° 55'.008 014° 29'.745

The dates and times of the displays are as follows:

On Friday, 26th July, 2019, from 9.15 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 27th July, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 28th July, 2019, from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 60m from Pontoon A, 100m from pontoon B and 150m from pontoon C during the above-mentioned days and times.

Mariners are to note the above and proceed with caution and at a slow speed on the given days.

The pontoons will remain moored in position during the night and will have flashing lights.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will not be held responsible or liable in any manner whatsoever for any damages or expenses incurred by any person as a consequence of these fireworks' displays, including for failing to abide and comply with the above directions.

Chart affected: BA 177

Position is referred to WGS 84 Datum

19th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 85 of 2019

Fireworks Displays – Feast of St Anne Marsaskala

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that fireworks displays will be let off from pontoons moored at the inner part of Marsascala Bay. The pontoons will be moored between the two points A and B as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The pontoons will be put in position on Saturday, 27th July, 2019, at 11.00 a.m., and will be removed on Sunday, 28th July, 2019, after the display.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 51'.862 14° 33'.792

B 35° 51'.832 14° 33'.761

Fireworks will be let off on the following dates and times:

On Saturday, 27th July, 2019, from 11.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m., and Sunday, 28th July, 2019, from 9.45 p.m. till 10.15 p.m.

Vessels within the area hatched in red, on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), are to be removed. All vessel operators and bathers are warned to keep clear from the pontoons during the above-mentioned days and at all times while the pontoons are in position.

All vessels navigating in the innermost part of Marsaskala Bay are to proceed with caution and at a slow speed, on both given days, and give a wide berth to the pontoons.

Chart affected: BA 36, 2538

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

19th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 86 of 2019

Swimming event from Kalkara (Smart City) to Marsaskala (Waterpolo Pitch)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a swimming event from Kalkara to Marsaskala is being organised on Sunday, 28th July, 2019.

Participants will depart from the car park at Smart City, Kalkara (shown as point A on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) at approximately 8.30 a.m. They are to swim south-east and finish at the waterpolo pitch at Marsaskala (shown as point B on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)). The swimming event is expected to take around two (2) hours.

In case of bad weather, on Sunday 28th July 2019, the event will be held on Sunday 4th August 2019, at the same place and time.

Four support vessel and five canoes will accompany the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at slow speed and keep well clear of the area during the stipulated time giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12

Charts affected: BA 2538

19th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 87 of 2019

Fireworks – Ġużè Ellul Mercer Gardens, Msida Marina, Msida – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Ground Fireworks, Chinese cakes, will be let off from Ġużè Ellul Mercer Gardens, Msida Marina, Msida, position A (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) on the following dates and times.

On Friday, 19th July, 2019, from 7.30 p.m. till 7.40 p.m.

On Saturday, 20th July, 2019, from midnight till 00.15 a.m. and from 11.30 p.m. till 11.45 p.m.

On Sunday, 21st July, 2019, from 7.00 p.m. till 7.30 p.m. and from 10.45 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

Masters and owners of vessels that are berthed within 60m from point A (area hatched in red on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to remove their vessels during the above mentioned dates and time.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area indicated (hatched in red) on the above mentioned dates and times

Mariners are to comply with instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and police in the area.

Chart affected: BA 177

19th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 88 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 83 of 2019 Regarding Diving Survey in front of Lazzaretto

in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 83 of 2019 regarding Diving survey in front of Lazzaretto in Marsamxett Harbour, the survey will continue to be carried out between Friday 19th July and Sunday 21st July, 2019, within the same area.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 83 of 2019 will remain valid.

19th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 89 of 2019

Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk – July 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Birżebbuġa Sailing Club shall be holding its Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk on Saturday, 27th July, 2019, and Sunday, 28th July, 2019.

Races shall be held between 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. (local time) on both days.

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

The courses shall be defined by inflatable marks of about 1.5 metres high around which the competitors shall have to sail.

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

Masters of all craft not directly involved in this Sailing Regatta are asked to keep clear of the racing area, especially at each of the turning marks, and observe any instructions that may be given by the race organisers safety craft and by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Charts effected: BA 36, 2538

19th July, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 81 of 2019

Raft Moored at Daħlet il-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Mosta Scout Group will be holding a Camp-A-Float at Daħlet il-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl.

The Camp-A-Float consists of a man made raft complete with a tent on board.

Weather permitting the raft will be moored at Daħlet il-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl as indicated in position 'A', on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), between Wednesday, 24th July, 2019, at 5.00 p.m., and Sunday, 28th July, 2019, at 2.00 p.m.

In case of bad weather conditions, this event will take place at Ir-Ramla tat-Torri, Armier as indicated in position 'B', on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), on the same dates and time.

All vessels navigating within the bay are requested to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed, and give the raft a wide berth.

Chart affected: BA 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

16th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 82 of 2019

Filming from Rinella – Malta Film Studios – Clear Horizon

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

The filming will take place from Tuesday, 16th July, 2019, to Friday, 26th July, 2019 (excluding weekends).

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

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

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

16th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 83 of 2019

Diving survey in front of Lazzaretto in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out in the area enclosed by the imaginary lines between A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and intermediate coast (shown hatched on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), at Id-Daħla tal-Lazzarett in Marsamxett Harbour.

The survey will be held on Wednesday, 17th July, 2019.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 54'.080 014° 30'.176

B 35° 54'.041 014° 30'.146

C 35° 54'.039 014° 29'.151

D 35° 54'.031 014° 29'.145

E 35° 54'.037 014° 30'.134

F 35° 54'.076 014° 30'.164

G 35° 54'.082 014° 29'.153

H 35° 54'.089 014° 29'.159

The survey will be carried out by scuba divers and will be accompanied by a support vessel displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

16th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 79 of 2019

Fireworks Display from a Barge and Pontoons Moored at Il-Qala tal-Għażżenin, il-Bajja ta' San Pawl il

Baħar

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that firework displays in connection with the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, St Paul's Bay, will be let off from a barge and pontoons moored in the position as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The pontoons will be moored in position on Wednesday, 24th July 2019, after 9.00 a.m.

The barge will be moored in position on Thursday, 25th July, 2019, after 9.00 a.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Centre of barge 35° 57'.087 014° 24'.136

The barge and pontoons will be left moored in position and will be lit during the night.

The dates and times of the displays are as follows:

On Friday, 26th July, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.10 a.m., from noon till 12.20 p.m. and from 9.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

On Saturday, 27th July, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.10 a.m., from 11.45 a.m. till 12.15 p.m., from 6.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m. and from 10.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 28th July, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.30 a.m., from noon till 12.20 p.m., from 7.00 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. and from 9.45 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

Fireworks will be loaded on their racks on the jetty (shown in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)). They will then be loaded on to boats to be transported to the barge and pontoons. This work will be done on Friday, 26th July, 2019, between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. Mariners are informed that during these times the jetty cannot be used and no vessel will be allowed to stay alongside the jetty.

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear of the barge and pontoons and maintain a safe distance of at least 200 metres during the dates and times of the displays.

Vessels moored within 200 metres from the barge are to be removed and kept clear during the days and times of the display. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above mentioned dates and times.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A

12th July, 2019

Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2019

Archaeological Zones at Sea – Superintendence of Cultural Heritage

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta would like to remind all mariners that the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has established a number of 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, the following sites have been established.

Wreck Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Buffer Area

(Radius)

Off Il-Ponta tal-Qawra

JU88 35° 58'.484 014° 27'.982 250 m

Off Il-Bajja ta' San Ġiljan

Fairey 35° 56'.102 014° 30'.646 250m

Swordfish

Off Il-Port il-Kbir (Valletta)

HMS 35° 55'.536 014° 33'.916 500m

Olympus

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

HMS 35° 54'.388 014° 33'.371 500m

Trusty Star

Off Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala

ORP 35° 53'.290 014° 38'.482 500m

Kujawiak

HMS 35° 52'.434 014° 35'.836 500m

Southwold

(Bow)

HMS 35° 52'.349 014° 35'.861 500m

Southwold

(Stern)

SS 35° 51'.469 014° 36'.297 500m

Polynesian

(Bow)

SS 35° 51'.451 014° 36'.392 500m

Polynesian

(Stern)

HMS

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

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

Off Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

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

In view of the above, Transport Malta hereby notifies that with immediate effect, all commercial vessels intending on carrying out diving operations on the above listed historical wrecks must be fitted with an AIS which must be kept on all the time. Besides the necessary permits from Heritage Malta - Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit, they must obtain clearance from Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 or Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF channel 14, following a pre-notification.

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

The buffer area is considered as a 'NO STOPPING AREA'. Anchoring/mooring will only be allowed to divers' vessels fitted with an AIS and having 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 shown at all times. 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.

Charts Affected: BA 36, 177, 2537, 2538

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM.

12th July, 2019

Notice to Mariners No. 52 of 2019

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges (LM-D01) on 22nd July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges on Monday, 22nd July, 2019. The firing practice will take place between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 2.00 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)

35º 55'.900 014º 28'.533

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 03'.620 014º 24'.100

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 00' .150 014º 37'. 600

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

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

Instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area, Malta VTS (Malta Coast Radio Station) on VHF channel 69 and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with at all times.

Chart affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

12th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 53 of 2019

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges (LM-D01) on 25th and 26th July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges on Thursday, 25th and Friday, 26th July, 2019. The firing practice will take place between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. UTC).

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

From Position A:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55'.900 014º 28'.533

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 03'.620 014º 24'.100

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 00' .150 014º 37'. 600

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

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

Chart affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

12th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 75 of 2019

Malta International Arts Festival event at Rinella Bay in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a Silk’N Beat event organised by the Malta International Arts Festival will be held on Monday, 8th July, 2019, at Rinella Bay in the Grand Harbour.

Due to this event mariners and owners of vessels are informed that Rinella Bay is to be kept clear from all vessels from Sunday, 7th July, 2019, at 6.00 p.m. to Monday, 8th July, 2019, at 9.00 p.m.

Any vessels found in Rinella Bay on the above mentioned dates and times will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels.

Mariners are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

9th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 76 of 2019

Malta International Arts Festival – Barriera Wharf in the Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that due to events in connection with the Malta International Arts Festival, part of Barriera Wharf has to be kept clear of vessels.

The part of Barriera Wharf which is to be kept clear is indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) shown hatched in red and is to be kept clear on Tuesday, 9th July, 2019, and Sunday, 14th July , 2019, from 6.30 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. on both days.

No vessel will be allowed to berth alongside this part of the wharf apart from the Fernandez 1 during the above quoted dates and time.

Mariners are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

9th July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 17th July, 2019 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 17th July, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

During the live firing practice red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

2nd July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2019

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges (LM-D01) on 18th July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges on Thursday, 18th July, 2019. The firing practice will take place between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. UTC).

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

From Position A:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55’.900 014º 28’.533

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 03’.620 014º 24’.100

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 00’ .150 014º 37’. 600

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

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

Instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area, Malta VTS (Malta Coast Radio Station) on VHF channel 69 and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with at all times.

Chart affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

2nd July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 71 of 2019

Temporary Fairway in Santa Marija Bay – Comino

Reference is made to:

Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019 regarding Infrastructure Malta works in various localities in Malta and Gozo.

Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2017 regarding Fairway established at Santa Marija Bay, Comino.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that due to infrastructural works, with immediate effect, a temporary fairway has been established at Santa Marija Bay, Comino.

The temporary fairway established is the imaginary line A to E to D on one side and the imaginary line B to C on the other. Flashing yellow buoys have been laid at these points (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36° 00’.995 014° 20’.255 edge of slipway

B 36° 00’.997 014° 20’.260 edge of slipway

C 36° 01’.121 014° 20’.196

D 36° 01’.118 014° 20’.186

B 36° 01’.057 014° 20’.221

The fairway mentioned in Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2017 is hereby temporarily removed.

Owners of vessels are hereby being instructed that no vessel is to be left unattended within Santa Marija Bay. A floating pontoon has been placed along the northeast side of the slipway (shown in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

This pontoon is to be used only for un/loading operations.

Area next to the pontoon (shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) is to be kept clear at all times.

They are also advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and give the indicated areas a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and Enforcement Personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

2nd July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 72 of 2019

Fireworks Display – Sacro Cour – Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that firework displays will be let off in Id-Daħla ta’ Tas-Sliema, Marsamxett Harbour.

Aerial fireworks will be let off from point A, shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on the following dates and times:

On Thursday, 4th July, 2019, from 9.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

On Friday, 5th July, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.10 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 8.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

On Saturday, 6th July, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.30 a.m., from noon till 12.10 p.m. and from 6.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 7th July, 2019, from 9.00 a.m. till 9.10 a.m, from noon till 12.20 p.m. and from 7.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 200 meters from position A, in Marsamxett Harbour will be prohibited on the mentioned dates and times. All craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on the abovementioned dates and times of the firework displays.

Ground fireworks will be let off from point B, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), on Saturday, 6th July, 2019, between 11.00 p.m. and midnight. In view of this ground fireworks display, all vessels moored within the indicated hatched area off point B (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on the mentioned dates and times of the fireworks displays.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the abovementioned dates and times.

Mariners are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 177

2nd July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 73 of 2019

BSJ – Open Water Swimming Championship Race – 10th July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming championship race at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56’.932 014º 25’.660

B 35º 57’.168 014º 25’.755

C 35º 57’.148 014º 25’.808

on Wednesday, 10th July, 2019, between 5.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

A rescue RIB and 2 canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

2nd July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 74 of 2019

Fireworks Display from Rinella Bay Sand Kalkara Creek – Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that fireworks will be let off from Rinella Bay and Kalkara Creek (Points A and B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) on the dates and times as follows:

In Kalkara Creek from the area known as “taħt is-swar tal-Posta ta’ Kastilja u t’Aragona” (point A):

On Thursday, 18th July, 2019, from 9.30 p.m. till 10.00 p.m.

On Friday, 19th July, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Saturday, 20th July, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.

On Sunday, 21st July, 2019, from 9.00 p.m. till 10.30 p.m.

In Rinella Bay, Kalkara (point B):

On Wednesday, 17th July, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m. and from noon till 12.15 p.m.

On Friday, 19th July, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m. , from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 10.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

In view of the above, mariners are informed to give a wide berth of 200 meters from Rinella Bay, Kalkara (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) point B). All Vessels within 120 meters radius from the area known as “taħt s-swar tal-Posta ta’ Kastilja u t’ Aragona” in Kalkara Creek (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) point A) are to be removed on the above-mentioned dates and times of the displays.

Mariners are to obey directives issued by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12, and by Police in the area.

Chart Affected: BA 177

2nd July, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 67 of 2019

Diving survey at Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out in the area enclosed by the imaginary lines between A, B, C and D and intermediate coast (shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)), at Id-Daħla ta' Tas-Sliema in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

The survey will start with immediate effect and will be completed by Sunday, 30th June, 2019.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º54'.331 014º30'.023

B 35º54'.352 014º30'.023

C 35º54'.351 014º29'.956

D 35º54'.267 014º29'.821

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

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

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

28th June, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2019

Għaqda Regatta Nazzjonali - Under 18 Regatta - 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Għaqda Regatta Nazzjonali u Qdif Ieħor will be organising the Under 18 regatta in Rinella Bay, Kalkara, Grand Harbour.

The regatta races will be held on Saturday, 6th July, 2019, from 4.30 p.m. till 6.30 p.m.

Four (4) buoys will be laid in positions A, B, C and D, as indicated in chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), to delineate the race area.

Any vessel which is within the designated area, which includes all Rinella Bay, has to be removed by Saturday, 6th July, 2019, at 10.00 a.m.

The buoys will be laid on Saturday, 6th July, 2019, from 10.00 a.m. No vessel will be allowed to enter the designated area unless by special permission issued by Transport Malta. The buoys will be removed at the end of the races.

The positions of the buoys will be as follows:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 53'.845 14º 31'.355

B 35º 53'.656 14º 31'.614

C 35º 53'.612 14º 31'.565

D 35º 53'.800 14º 31'.306

Mariners are advised to obey instructions given by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and by patrol boats and Transport Malta Enforcement Officers in the vicinity of the races.

Positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Part of BA Chart 177 is found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

28th June, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2019

BSJ – Open Water Swimming Championship Race – 3rd July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming championship race at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.932 014º 25'.660

B 35º 57'.168 014º 25'.755

C 35º 57'.148 014º 25'.808

on Wednesday 3rd July, 2019, between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

A rescue RIB and 2 canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

28th June, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 2019

BSJ – Sprint Triathlon Swim – 7th July, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising Sprint Triathlon Swim at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)),

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.932 014º 25'.660

B 35º 57'.112 014º 25'.763

C 35º 57'.100 014º 25'.783

on Sunday, 7th July, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 9.00 a.m.

A water ambulance, club RIB and paramedics' Jet Ski will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

28th June, 2019

Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2019

Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 9th July, 2019

Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Tuesday, 9th July, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

28th June, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 66 of 2019

Round Gozo Swim – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a swim will take place round Gozo on Saturday, 29th June, 2019.

The five swimmers will depart from Ħondoq ir-Rummien at 3.00 a.m. and swim clock-wise along the route. The swim is expected to be completed by 3.00 p.m.

The swimmers are expected to cross along the following lines at the below quoted times:

from point B to point C (outside Mġarr Harbour) between 3.30 a.m. and 3.45 a.m.,

from point D to point E (outside Xlendi Bay) between 6.00 a.m. and 7.30 a.m., and

from point F to point G between 10.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36º 01’.622 014º 19’.528

B 36º 01’.557 014º 18’.410

C 36º 01’.470 014º 18’.113

D 36º 01’.652 014º 12’.712

E 36º 01’.813 014º 12’.498

F 36º 04’.610 014º 15’.523

G 36º 04’.543 014º 15’.848

Points are shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Each swimmer will be accompanied by a support vessel and there will also be an Emergency Rescue Response Corps (ERRC) vessel present.

If due to inclement weather conditions the swim cannot be held on Saturday, 29th June, 2019, it will be held on Saturday, 6th July, 2019, 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 times, giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and Maritime Enforcement Officers on the route.

Charts affected: BA 194, 211 and 2537

25th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 65 of 2019

BSJ - Sprint Triathlon Swim - 23rd June, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising a Sprint a Triathlon Swim at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.932 014º 25'.660

B 35º 57'.112 014º 25'.763

C 35º 57'.100 014º 25'.783

on Sunday, 23rd June, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 9.00 a.m.

A water ambulance, club RIB and paramedic's Jet Ski will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

21st June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 47 of 2019

Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges - 26th June, 2019 - Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 26th June, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

During the live firing practice, red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep as a minimum 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

18th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 62 of 2019

Navigational Restrictions in the Grand Harbour, Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that there will be navigation restrictions in The Grand Harbour, Valletta on Friday, 14th June, 2019, from 3.00 p.m. till 5.30 p.m., in connection with the Southern EU Countries Summit – 2019.

Reference is made to chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The hatched areas in red, marked by imaginary boundary A, B, C, D and E off Barriera Wharf and by imaginary boundary W, X, Y, and Z off Bighi, will be exclusion zones, while no loitering will be allowed in the channel between the two indicated areas on the above mentioned dates. Furthermore, any vessels that are moored in the above areas are to be removed immediately. No vessel is to remain in these exclusion areas on the above dates.

Mariners are to note the above and contact Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) for instructions prior to any navigation in or out of Grand Harbour on this date. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12, the AFM, the Police and the Maritime Security Enforcement Unit of Transport Malta are to be complied with.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

11th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 63 of 2019

Voomquest – V2 International Powerboat Championship – June, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Voomquest – V2 International Powerboat Championship will be held off Tas-Sliema between Friday, 14th June, 2019, and Sunday, 16th June, 2019, weather permitting.

Navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the imaginary lines joining the points U, V, W, X, Y, Z and the intermediate coastlines each day.

Orange flashing buoys may be laid on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, at points V, W, X and Y (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) and will be left in position during the night.

All vessels are to proceed offshore from the above mentioned orange buoys between 9.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

U 35º 54'.422 014º 30'.909 Shore

V 35º 54'.514 014º 31'.246 Orange flashing buoy

W 35º 54'.847 014º 31'.412 Orange flashing buoy

X 35º 55'.882 014º 30'.568 Orange flashing buoy

Y 35º 55'.781 014º 30'.019 Orange flashing buoy

Z 35º 55'.134 014º 29'.930 Shore

Races will be held within the area daily from Friday, 14th June, 2019, to Sunday, 16th June, 2019, between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. During all other hours vessels are to navigate with caution.

A number of flashing buoys may also be laid on Thursday, 13th June, 2019, within the above mentioned restricted area to show the course, in the following positions A, A1, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and they will remain in position during the night.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.168 014º 30'.346 White buoy

A1 35º 55'.107 014º 30'.271 White buoy

B 35º 54'.929 014º 30'.563 Red buoy

C 35º 54'.605 014º 30'.844 Yellow buoy

D 35º 54'.606 014º 31'.086 Yellow buoy

E 35º 54'.765 014º 31'.190 Yellow buoy

F 35º 55'.708 014º 30'.482 Yellow buoy

G 35º 55'.701 014º 30'.145 Yellow buoy

H 35º 55'.287 014º 30'.075 Yellow buoy

The buoys will all be removed on Sunday, 16th June, 2019, at 6.00 p.m.

Due to another event on the same dates, a Maritime Exclusion Zone (MEZ) within the imaginary lines J, K, L, M, N, O and the intermediate coastline has been established. No vessel will be allowed to loiter or stop between the race area and the MEZ as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are instructed not to enter the restricted area on the mentioned dates and times as stated above. They are to cooperate with the organisers and Maritime Enforcement officers in the area. Moreover they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts Affected: BA 177, 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

11th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 64 of 2019

Correction to Local Notices to Mariners No. 61 of 2019 regarding Re-Nourishment Project at Balluta Bay

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2019 regarding Re-Nourishment Project at Balluta Bay.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners and owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within or just outside Balluta Bay that they are to remove them by Sunday, 16th June, 2019, and not as stated due to a typo error.

All other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

11th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 59 of 2019

Seabed Clean-up at Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation within Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa, in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Saturday, 8th June, 2019, 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 and time. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

6th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 60 of 2019

BSJ – Open Water Swimming Championship Race – 12th June, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming championship race at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt))

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56’.932 014º 25’.660

B 35º 57’.168 014º 25’.755

C 35º 57’.148 014º 25’.808

on Wednesday, 12th June, 2019, between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

A rescue RIB and 2 canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

6th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 61 of 2019

Re-Nourishment Project at Balluta Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the re-nourishment project at Balluta Bay is expected to start on Monday, 17th June, 2019, and is expected to be completed by Monday, 24th June, 2019.

The dredger Ave Caesar, the hopper barges San Paolo and San Carlo and work boat Denjul will be involved in this project and are to be given a wide berth where to work.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within or just outside Balluta Bay are to remove them by Sunday, 16th July, 2019. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area after the stipulated date will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

The swimmer zone in this area will be removed during the above mentioned dates.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area are to navigate with caution and very slow ‘no wake’ speed. They are to give the above area a wide berth and obey instructions as given by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart affected: BA 177

6th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019

Correction to Notices to Mariners Nos. 42 and 44 of 2019 Regarding Beacon Pole on Il-Ġebla ta’ Ħajra – Destroyed

Reference is made to Notice to Mariners Nos. 42 and 44 of 2019 re-Beacon pole on Il-Ġebla ta’ Ħajra – Destroyed.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners that there is a typo error in the Latitude (N) position quoted in the above mentioned Notices to Mariners.

The correct position is:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 49’.741 014º 32’.911

All other information in Notices to Mariners Nos. 42 and 44 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 36

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

4th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 57 of 2019

Re-nourishment Project at Fajtata, Il-Bajja ta’ San Tumas (Marsaskala)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Re-Nourishment Project at Fajtata, Il-Bajja ta’ San Tumas (Marsaskala) is expected to start on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, and be completed by Saturday, 22nd June, 2019.

The project consists of removing sand from the area C, D, E and F by suction pump which will be on MV Gold Dredger and pumping it through a floating pipe to within the area between the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline (hatched in red) as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are informed that due to the floating pipeline from area A to B and the intermediate coastline to area C, D, E and F, there will be no access between the two areas. All vessels are to pass south of the imaginary line E to F.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring and ground tackle in Fajtata in Il-Bajja ta’ San Tumas (Marsaskala) within the area B, C, D and E are to remove them with immediate effect. Any vessels, moorings and ground tackle that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels, moorings and ground tackle.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 51’.287 014º 33’.937

B 35º 51’.301 014º 33’.960

C 35º 51’.235 014º 33’.917

D 35º 51’.235 014º 34’.028

E 35º 51’.188 014º 34’.028

F 35º 51’.188 014º 33’.917

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 36, 2538

4th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 58 of 2019

Re-Nourishment Project at Għar Aħmar in Marsaxlokk Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Re-nourishment Project at Għar Aħmar in Marsaxlokk Bay is expected to start on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, and be completed by Saturday 22nd June 2019.

The project consists of removing sand from areas A and B by suction pump which will be on MV Gold Dredger and pumping it through a floating pipe onto trucks then transporting it overland to area C (hatched in red) as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are informed that due to the floating pipeline from area B to the coastline north and east of it, there will be no access and any vessels are to pass only Southwest of area B.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring and ground tackle in areas A, B and C are to remove them with immediate effect. Any vessels, moorings and ground tackle that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels, moorings and ground tackle.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area are to navigate with caution and very slow ‘no wake’ speed. They are to give the above area a wide berth and obey instructions as given by the Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart affected: BA 36, 2538

4th June, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 52 of 2019

Cancel Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2019

Regarding Repair of Slipway at Ġnejna Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that the repair works of the slipway at Ġnejna Bay have been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2019 regarding Repair of Slipway at Ġnejna Bay is hereby CANCELLED.

Charta affected: BA 2537, 2538

31st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 53 of 2019

St George’s Bay, Birżebbuġa – Re-nourishment Project

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the St George’s Bay, Birżebbuġa - re-nourishment project is expected to start with immediate effect and be completed by Friday, 20th June, 2019.

The project consists of removing sand from the area C, E, F and G by crane on flat barge and transporting it by a barge to be deposited within the area between the imaginary line A, B and the intermediate coastline (hatched in red) as shown on chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring and rkaptu in St George’s Bay, Birżebbuġa, within the area B, C, G, F, E, D and A are to remove them with immediate effect. Any vessels, moorings and ground tackle that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels, moorings and ground tackle.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 49’.903 014º 31’.835

B 35º 49’.942 014º 31’.860

C 35º 49’.893 014º 32’.063

D 35º 49’.846 014º 32’.049

E 35º 49’.833 014º 32’.045

F 35º 49’.812 014º 32’.147

G 35º 49’.874 014º 32’.164

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

In view of the above mariners navigating in the area are to navigate with caution and very slow ‘no wake’ speed. They are to give the above area a wide berth and obey instructions as given by the Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart affected: BA 36

31st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 54 of 2019

Underwater Hazard Alongside Quay at Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay – Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there are several underwater boulders alongside the quay at Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo.

The boulders are in shallow water and hence may cause a hazard to navigation. Therefore, mooring alongside the first 15 metres of the quay and 10 metres out (shown hatched as chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) is not to be used.

Whilst every effort is made to remove these boulders, mariners are to navigate with caution, keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed when in the vicinity.

Chart affected: BA 211

31st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2019

Geophysical Surveys between Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a geophysical survey will be carried out between Malta (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa) and Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż).

The surveys will be carried out by the vessel MV Goldfinder along the route A to B to C as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). This survey will start with immediate effect and is expected to be completed by Thursday, 20th June, 2019.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56’.063 014º 20’.616 Malta (Il-Ramla tal -Mixquqa)

B 35º 55’.959 014º 20’.102

C 35º 55’.939 014º 19’.007 Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż)

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 MV Goldfinder a wide berth of at least 1.5km as it will be towing equipment behind and therefore restricted in manoeuvrability.

Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

31st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 56 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019 Regarding Environmental Survey off Delimara –

Core Sampling

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019 regarding Environmental Survey off Delimara – Core sampling, the barge BEZZ V will be used and the completion date is being extended until Saturday, 20th July, 2019.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019 will remain valid.

31st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2019

Further to Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019 Regarding Beacon Pole on Il-Ġebla ta’ Ħajra – Destroyed

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners that further to Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019 regarding Beacon pole on Il-Ġebla ta’ Ħajra – Destroyed, a temporary East Cardinal buoy has been established in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 49’.741 014º 32’.911

All other information in Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 36

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

31st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2019

Tal-Ġordan Lighthouse, Gozo – UNLIT

Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the light of Tal-Ġordan Lighthouse in Gozo, flashing 1 every 7.5 seconds, in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 04’.330 014º 13’.100

will be temporarily UNLIT as from Friday, 7th June, 2019, until further notice.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Charts affected: BA 2537, 194, 2123, 2124

Il-31 ta’ Mejju, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2019

BSJ – Open Water Swimming Championship Race – 5th June, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming championship race at Salina Bay.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56’.932 014º 25’.660

B 35º 57’.168 014º 25’.755

C 35º 57’.148 014º 25’.808

on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019, between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

A rescue RIB and 2 canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538

28th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2019

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019 regarding Semi-Submerged 8m Vessel in Id-Daħla

tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir – Hazard to Navigation

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the semi-submerged 8m vessel in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019 in the approximate position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 53’.392 014º 31’.384

has now been removed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019 is hereby cancelled.

Chart Affected: BA 177

28th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2019

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

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

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º54'.195 014º29'.812

B 35º54'.182 014º29'.747

C 35º54'.273 014º29'.847

D 35º54'.303 014º29'.809

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

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

24th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019

Beacon Pole on Il-Ġebla ta' Ħajra C Destroyed

Reference is made to BA Charts 36 – Marsaxlokk.

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 49'.746 014º 32'.846

has been destroyed.

Chart affected BA 36.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

24th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges –

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

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

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

24th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 46 of 2019

Environmental Survey off Dellimara – Core sampling

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

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 49'.472 014º 33'.828

B 35º 49'.478 014º 33'.899

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

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

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

Chart affected: BA 36

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 47 of 2019

Filming from Rinella - Malta Film Studios –

Clear Horizon

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

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

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

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

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

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2019

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

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

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

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the hatched area are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle as soon as possible. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

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

Charts affected: BA 211A, 211B

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019

Conservation Areas around Wrecks – Updated May 2019

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

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

Location Wreck Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

B 35° 49'.150 014° 27'.200

C 35° 49'.067 014° 27'.067

D 35° 49'.083 014° 26'.833

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

Cominoland B 36° 01'.083 014° 17'.367

Karwela C 36° 00'.867 014° 17'.367

D 36° 00'.867 014° 16'.983

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

Tug 10 B 35° 51'.900 014° 34'.650

C 35° 51'.817 014° 34'.417

D 35° 52'.017 014° 34'.300

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

B 35° 57'.833 014° 26'.233

C 35° 57'.683 014° 26'.033

D 35° 57'.833 014° 25'.850

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

P29 B 35° 59'.148 014° 19;.555

C 35° 59'.299 014° 19'.365

D 35° 59'.491 014° 19'.588

E 35° 59'.387 014° 19'.716

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

bomber B 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.667

C 35° 49'.950 014° 34'.467

D 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.283

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

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

C 35° 55'.300 014° 30'.183

D 35° 55'.467 014° 29'.983

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

San Ġiljan 35° 55'.228 014° 29'.927

South entrance P 31 200m radius centred on

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

Off Saint George's Anadrian 100m radius centred on

Point 35° 56'.967 014° 30'.466

Off Il-Ponta Barge 1 100m radius centred on

tal-Qawra 35° 58'.743 014° 29'.606

Off Il-Ponta Barge 2 100m radius centred on

tal-Qawra 35° 58'.684 014° 28'.735

Off Ras Scotts Craig 100m radius centred on

il-Qammieħ 35° 57'.853 014° 20'.000

Off Daħlet MV Pippo 100m radius centred on

ix-Xilep 35° 59'.184 014° 23'.702

Off Selmunett HMS Stubborn 100m radius centred on

35° 58'.958 014° 26'.772

These areas are considered as "NO STOPPING AREAS". Anchoring is allowed to divers' vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHF channel 12. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals are shown at all times. Furthermore, spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.

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

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

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM.

21st May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019

Special Mark Buoys Delineating the 200 and 300 metre Speed Restriction Zones

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

BA Chart: 2537, 211A, 194

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

Bays Speed Latitude Longitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bays Speed Latitude Longitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bays Speed Latitude Longitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mariners are further reminded that it is prohibited to moor any vessel to any of the above buoys or any other buoy owned by the Authority.

All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

17th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2019

RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema

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

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

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

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.435 014º 30'.447

B 35º 54'.798 014º 31'.422

C 35º 54'.454 014º 31'.167

D 35º 54'.633 014º 30'.826

E 35º 54'.910 014º 30'.515

F 35º 55'.178 014º 30'.093

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

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

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

17th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2019

Repair of Slipway at Ġnejna Bay

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

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

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

Chart Affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538

17th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2019

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

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

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

17th May, 2019

Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019

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

Extended hours

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

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

10th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2019

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

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

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

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

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 50'.144 014º 32'.744 Land

B 35º 50'.170 014º 32'.797 Buoy

C 35º 50'.170 014º 32'.819 Buoy

D 35º 50'.138 014º 32'.819 Buoy

E 35º 50'.117 014º 32'.750 Land

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

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

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

Charts affected: BA 36

10th May, 2019

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2019

Zones Reserved for Swimmers in Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies the general public, mariners and owners of vessels regarding the following restrictions in respect of designated zones reserved for swimmers.

These restrictions shall be in place from the date indicated for each area and until Monday, 30th September, 2019.

Mariners and owners of vessels moored within the zones reserved for swimmers are requested to remove their vessels and mooring buoys immediately. Any vessels and mooring buoys left in these areas will be removed. No liability whatsoever will be borne by Transport Malta for any damage to vessels or any damage/loss of mooring buoys and ground tackle that are left in these areas.

The zones reserved for swimmers will be indicated by coloured marker buoys and ropes. The ropes may be kept afloat by marker floats in location up to 2 weeks after the above mentioned dates.

Several bays have access to the beach through launching lanes which will also be marked by floats. Vessels shall only enter through these lanes. No vessel is to be moored inside or approaches to the entrance of these lanes as indicated on the charts shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) unless authorised by Transport Malta. Such lanes shall be used solely for embarking and disembarking of passengers and by commercial and water sports vessel operators.

No vessels or objects which may endanger the safety of bathers, including any type of fishing gear/implements, shall be used within a swimmers' zone.

The boundaries of these Swimmers' Zones are as follows:

1. Blue Lagoon, Comino: Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018

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

Lines joining points 2_A, 2_B, 2_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

2_A 36° 01'.214 14° 16'.271

2_B 36° 01'.164 14° 16'.331

2_C 36° 01'.172 14° 16'.341

3. Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi, Gozo: Refer to Figure 3

A wire rope between points 3_A (on Quay) and 3_B (near Slipway) and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

3_A 36º 01'.839 14º 12'.986

3_B 36º 01'.836 14º 12'.997

The boundary of this swimmer zone in Xlendi is a wire rope between points 3_C (sandy beach), 3_D (off the jetty) and 3_E (near Churchill Bar) and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

3_C 36° 01'.828 14° 13'.022

3_D 36° 01'.818 14° 13'.003

3_E 36° 01'.784 14° 13'.021

Furthermore, lines joining points 3_F, 3_G, 3_H, 3_I and 3_Jand the intermediate coastline delineates another zone.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

3_F 36º 01'.781 14º 13'.007

3_G 36º 01'.789 14º 12'.993

3_H 36º 01'.770 14º 12'.900

3_I 36º 01'.747 14º 12'.876

3_J 36º 01'.737 14º 12'.892

4. Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar, Gozo: Refer to Figure 4

Line joining points 4_A (SW of slipway) and 4_B (steps) and the intermediate coastline to the Southwest of this line.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

4_A 36º 04'.624 14º 15'.112

4_B 36º 04'.596 14º 15'.192

5. Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn, Gozo: Refer to Figure 5

Line joining points 5_A, 5_B 5_C and 5_D and the Intermediate coastline of this line and line joining points 5_E and 5_F and the Intermediate coastline South of this line.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

5_A 36º 04'.505 14º 15'.515

5_B 36º 04'.505 14º 15'.533

5_C 36º 04'.344 14º 15'.538

5_D 36º 04'.332 14º 15'.485

5_E 36º 04'.314 14º 15'.493

5_F 36º 04'.344 14º 15'.622

6. Il-Bajja ta' San Blas, Gozo: Refer to Figure 6

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

6_A 36º 03'.488 14º 17'.965

6_B 36º 03'.489 14º 17'.975

6_C 36º 03'.465 14º 18'.060

6_D 36º 03'.419 14º 18'.070

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

7_A 36º 03'.693 14º 16'.917

7_B 36º 03'.754 14º 16'.879

7_C 36º 03'.784 14º 17'.165

7_D 36º 03'.725 14º 17'.182

8. Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo: Refer to Figure 8

Line joining points 8_A, 8_B and 8_C and the intermediate coastline.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

8 _A 36º 01'.673 14º 19'.368

8 _B 36º 01'.639 14º 19'.387

8 _C 36º 01'.615 14º 19'.338

9. Il-Bajja ta' San Niklaw, Comino: Refer to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2018

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

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

11_A 35º 59'.390 14º 21'.353

11_B 35º 59'.399 14º 21'.397

11_C 35º 59'.413 14º 21'.523

11_D 35º 59'.387 14º 21'.566

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

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

A minimum safety/navigable clearance distance of 5 metres from these lines is to be maintained.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

12_A 35º 58'.530 14º 21'.254

12_B 35º 58'.514 14º 21'.267

12_C 35º 58'.437 14º 21'.120

12_D 35º 58'.460 14º 21'.098

12_E 35º 58'.429 14º 21'.039

12_F 35º 58'.364 14º 21'.104

12_G 35º 58'.005 14º 21'.292

12_H 35º 57'.980 14º 21'.349

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

13_A 35º 58'.017 14º 21'.429

13_B 35º 58'.027 14º 21'.458

13_C 35º 58'.007 14º 21'.471

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

14_A 35º 58'.101 14º 22'.858

14_B 35º 58'.094 14º 23'.021

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

15_A 35º 58'.033 14º 23'.814

15_B 35º 57'.847 14º 23'.828

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

16_A 35º 57'.177 14º 23'.333

16_B 35º 57'.147 14º 23'.357

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

17_A 35º 56'.911 14º 23'.089

17_B 35º 56'.897 14º 23'.107

17_C 35º 56'.872 14º 23'.078

17_D 35º 56'.875 14º 23'.057

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

18_A 35º 56'.904 14º 23'.584

18_B 35º 56'.950 14º 23'.560

18_C 35º 56'.922 14º 23'.459

18_D 35º 56'.863 14º 23'.502

18_E 35º 56'.833 14º 23'.492

18_F 35º 56'.858 14º 23'.495

18_G 35º 56'.843 14º 23'.444

18_H 35º 56'.832 14º 23'.445

The area between the imaginary line 18_E and 18_F and the coast East of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2016.

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

19_A 35º 56'.975 14º 24'.010

19_B 35º 56'.996 14º 24'.013

19_C 35º 57'.028 14º 24'.144

19_D 35º 57'.016 14º 24'.289

19_E 35º 56'.938 14º 24'.297

The area between the imaginary line A and B and the coast Southwest of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2017.

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

20_A 35º 57'.213 14º 24'.892

20_B 35º 57'.198 14º 24'.804

20_C 35º 57'.136 14º 24'.834

20_D 35º 57'.128 14º 24'.832

20_E 35º 57'.197 14º 24'.789

20_F 35º 57'.187 14º 24'.718

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

21_A 35° 57'.405 14° 25'.044

21_B 35° 57'.312 14° 24'.973

21_C 35° 57'.292 14° 25'.024

21_D 35° 57'.277 14° 25'.022

21_E 35° 57'.288 14° 24'.954

21_F 35° 57'.260 14° 24'.933

21_G 35° 57'.230 14° 24'.961

21_H 35° 57'.227 14° 24'.948

21_I 35° 57'.225 14° 24'.927

21_J 35° 57'.218 14° 24'.909

22. Il-Qawra: Refer to Figure 22

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

22_A 35° 57'.562 14° 25'.742

22_B 35° 57'.561 14° 25'.742

22_C 35° 57'.560 14° 25'.602

22_D 35° 57'.433 14° 25'.602

22_E 35° 57'.432 14° 25'.586

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

23_A 35º 56'.954 14º 25'.703

23_B 35º 56'.925 14º 25'.652

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

24_A 35º 55'.578 14º 29'.264

24_B 35º 55'.631 14º 29'.307

24_C 35º 55'.549 14º 29'.348

24_D 35º 55'.525 14º 29'.309

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

25_A 35º 55'.130 14º 29'.583

25_B 35º 55'.139 14º 29'.681

25_C 35º 55'.149 14º 29'.680

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

26_A 35º 55'.074 14º 29'.569

26_B 35º 55'.090 14º 29'.580

26_C 35º 55'.009 14º 29'.667

26_D 35º 54'.994 14º 29'.642

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

27_A 35º 54'.912 14º 29'.831

27_B 35º 54'.970 14º 29'.820

27_C 35º 55'.080 14º 29'.830

27_D 35º 55'.133 14º 29'.872

27_E 35º 55'.124 14º 29'.925

27_F 35° 54'.924 14° 29'.746

27_G 35° 54'.930 14° 29'.747

27_H 35° 54'.925 14° 29'.817

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

28_A 35º 54'.971 14º 30'.297

28_B 35º 54'.940 14º 30'.381

28_C 35º 54'.928 14º 30'.373

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

29_A 35° 53'.946 14° 30'.044

29_B 35° 53'.942 14° 30'.062

29_C 35° 53'.889 14° 30'.045

29_D 35° 53'.893 14° 30'.027

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

30_A 35° 54'.070 14° 30'.638

30_B 35° 54'.138 14° 30'.724

30_C 35° 54'.130 14° 30'.733

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

31_A 35º 53'.656 14º 31'.629

31_B 35º 53'.584 14º 31'.609

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

32_A 35° 51'.979 14° 34'.073

32_B 35° 51'.974 14° 34'.074

32_C 35° 51'.975 14° 34'.225

32_D 35° 51'.996 14° 34'.432

32_E 35° 52'.028 14° 34'.507

The area between the imaginary lines joining the points A to B to C and the coast North of it, shown hatched, is not to be used by swimmers since it has been declared as dangerous, as per Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2017.

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

33_A 35° 51'.913 14° 34'.099

33_B 35° 51'.917 14° 34'.103

33_C 35° 51'.894 14° 34'.260

33_D 35° 51'.802 14° 34'.385

33_E 35° 51'.698 14° 34'.529

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

34_A 35° 51'.287 14° 33'.938

34_B 35° 51'.255 14° 33'.943

34_C 35° 51'.270 14° 34'.110

34_D 35° 51'.416 14° 34'.276

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35_A 35° 50'.490 14° 34'.029

35_B 35° 50'.465 14° 33'.968

35_C 35° 50'.394 14° 34'.033

35_D 35° 50'.415 14° 34'.150

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36_A 35° 49'.435 14° 33'.665

36_B 35° 49'.388 14° 33'.625

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

37_A 35° 49'.947 14° 31'.893

37_B 35° 49'.879 14° 31'.862

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

38_A 35º 49'.408 14º 31'.770

38_B 35º 49'.417 14º 31'.822

38_C 35º 49'.517 14º 31'.865

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

39_A 35º 55'.214 14º 20'.499

39_B 35º 55'.244 14º 20'.482

39_C 35º 55'.287 14º 20'.585

39_D 35º 55'.283 14º 20'.619

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

40_A 35º 55'.782 14º 20'.698

40_B 35º 55'.801 14º 20'.588

40_C 35º 55'.717 14º 20'.496

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

41_A 35º 56'.074 14º 20'.616

41_B 35º 56'.002 14º 20'.488

41_C 35º 55'.896 14º 20'.577

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

42_A 35º 58'.916 14º 19'.920

42_B 35º 58'.962 14º 19'.898

42_C 35º 58'.970 14º 19'.974

43. Tigné: Refer to Figure 43

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

43_A 35º 54'.321 14º 30'.706

43_B 35º 54'.311 14º 30'.689

43_C 35º 54'.356 14º 30'.619

43_D 35º 54'.367 14º 30'.629

44. Marsaxlokk: Refer to Figure 44

Line joining points 44_A, 44_B, 44_C,44_D, 44_E and 44_F and the intermediate coastline of this line.

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

44_A 35º 50'.105 14º 32'.752

44_B 35º 50'.102 14º 32'.761

44_C 35º 50'.017 14º 32'.724

44_D 35º 49'.960 14º 32'.822

44_E 35º 49'.936 14º 32'.803

44_F 35º 49'.939 14º 32'.797

45. Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Refer to Figure 45

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

45_A 35º 59'.242 14º 19'.777

45_B 35º 59'.245 14º 19'.863

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

46_A 35º 54'.899 14º 29'.628

46_B 35º 54'.883 14º 29'.674

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

47_A 35º 57'.244 14º 25'.458

47_B 35º 57'.259 14º 25'.535

47_C 35º 57'.196 14º 25'.529

47_D 35º 57'.154 14º 25'.481

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

48_A 35º 49'.918 14º 32'.051

48_B 35º 49'.907 14º 32'.056

48_C 35º 49'.950 14º 32'.164

48_D 35º 49'.960 14º 32'.158

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

49_A 35º 49'.981 14º 33'.735

49_B 35º 49'.965 14º 33'.745

50. Kalkara: Refer to Figure 50

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

50_A 35º 53'.450 14º 31'.225

50_B 35º 53'.452 14º 31'.228

50_C 35º 53'.418 14º 31'.271

50_D 35º 53'.411 14º 31'.263

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

51_A 35º 59'.163 14º 20'.744

51_B 35º 59'.166 14º 20'.744

51_C 35º 59'.162 14º 20'.758

51_D 35º 59'.151 14º 20'.762

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

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

Points Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

52_A 35º 59'.604 14º 21'.873

52_B 35º 59'.496 14º 21'.855

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

The swimmer zones will be laid as follow:

On Thursday, 23rd May, 2019:

Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa: Figure 12

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

Ir-Ramla – Gozo: Figure 7

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

Il-Qawra: Figure 22

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

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

Tas-Sliema (Font Għadir): Figure 28

Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa: Figure 40

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

Salina Bay (Suncrest Hotel): Figure 47

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

Mġarr ix-Xini – Gozo: Figure 2

Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi – Gozo: Figure 3

Il-Bajja tal-Qbajjar – Gozo: Figure 4

Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn – Gozo: Figure 5

Il-Bajja ta' San Blas – Gozo: Figure 6

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

Il-Bajja tal-Armier: Figure 11

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

Il-Bajja tal-Imgiebaħ: Figure 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ta' Xbiex (Marsamxett): Figure 29

Valletta – Waterpolo Pitch (Marsamxett): Figure 30

Il-Bajja tar-Rinella: Figure 31

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

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

Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas: Figure 34

Xrobb l-Għaġin (Dellimara): Figure 35

Kalanka t-Tawwalija (Dellimara): Figure 36

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

Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa: Figure 38

Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna: Figure 39

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

Tigné: Figure 43

Marsaxlokk: Figure 44

Iċ-Ċirkewwa: Figure 45

Spinola Bay (Balluta Bay): Figure 46

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

St Peter's Pool: Figure 49

Kalkara: Figure 50

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

It-Torri l-Abjad: Figure 52

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

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

All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Parts of charts may be viewed on the abovementioned website.

10th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2019

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019 – Regarding Seabed clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the seabed clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara has been cancelled and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019 regarding seabed clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara is hereby CANCELLED.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

7th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2019

Seabed clean-up at Il-Moll tal-Fekruna

in Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation near Il-Moll tal-Fekruna in Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl, within the area A, B, C and D shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Saturday, 11th May, 2019.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

7th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2019

Refurbishment of Slipway and Adjacent Quay at Il-Bajja ta’ San Ġiljan

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that refurbishment work on the slipway and adjacent quay at Il-Bajja ta’ San Ġiljan (shown circled and hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will start with immediate effect and will remain valid until further notice.

Due to the above mentioned refurbishment, the slipway and quay will not be accessible.

Mariners are to note the above and proceed with caution and at a slow speed when in the vicinity of the slipway while the refurbishment is being carried out.

Chart affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538

7th May, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2019

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 Regarding Semi-submerged 8m Vessel in Tas-Sliema Creek, Marsamxett Harbour – Hazard to

Navigation

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the semi-submerged 8m vessel in Tas-Sliema Creek, Marsamxett Harbour, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 in the approximate position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 54'.332 014º 29'.925

has now been removed.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 is hereby cancelled.

Chart affected: BA 177

30th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2019

Seabed Clean-up at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Saturday, 11th May, 2019.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date. They are to obey any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

30th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2019

Chart Correction – Pontoons at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida in Marsamxett Harbour

Reference is made to BA Charts 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes to the pontoons at Il-Ponta tal-Imsida in Marsamxett Harbour.

The outer limit of the pontoons has been shifted.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1) The northern pontoon from: 35º 53'.837 014º 30'.070

to: 35º 53'.844 014º 30'.062

2) The southern pontoon from: 35º 53'.815 014º 30'.035

to: 35º 53'.816 014º 30'.033

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Charts affected: BA Chart 177

30th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 10th May 2019 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice on Friday 10th May 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (local time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

30th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 36 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019 regarding Benthic Survey at Barrieri Wharf – Grand Harbour – Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public, that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019 regarding Benthic survey off Barrieri Wharf in Grand Harbour, that due to inclement weather this survey has been postponed to Monday, 29th April, 2019. If for some reason this is not carried out, the survey may be done on the following dates:

Monday, 6th May, 2019

Friday, 10th May, 2019

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019 will remain valid and unchanged.

Mariners are to note the above and give the area a wide berth when the support vessel 'Atlantis II' is sighted in the area shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Chart affected: BA 177

26th April, 2019

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2019

Powerboat Races in St Paul's Bay - April 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that powerboat races will be held in St Paul's Bay from Friday, 26th April, 2019, to Sunday, 28th April, 2019, between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., weather permitting.

Navigation will be restricted within the area bounded by the imaginary lines between points S, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, as shown in blue on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. each day.

A number of mega buoys will be laid within the area in the following positions A, A1, B, C, C1, D, E, F, G, H and I for the races as indicated on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour

A 35º 57'.277 014º 24'.364 Chequered

A1 35º 57'.205 014º 24'.397 Chequered

B 35º 57'.336 014º 24'.642 Yellow

C 35º 57'.675 014º 25'.182 Yellow

C1 35º 57'.637 014º 25'.228 Green

D 35º 57'.845 014º 25'.076 Yellow

E 35º 57'.872 014º 24'.838 Yellow

F 35º 57'.508 014º 24'.423 Red

G 35º 57'.209 014º 23'.754 Yellow

H 35º 57'.144 014º 23'.757 Yellow

I 35º 57'.109 014º 23'.814 Yellow

The mega buoys will be replaced by other buoys during the night and will have a yellow flashing light.

The quay below Tarragon Restaurant is to be kept clear during the above mentioned date and time.

Mariners are instructed not to enter the restricted area on the dates and times stated above. They are to cooperate with the organisers and maritime enforcement officers in the area. Moreover, they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538.

23rd April, 2019

Transport Malta

Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019

Temporary Mooring of Several Fish Farm Cages

at Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that with immediate effect several fish farm cages of 50m diameter each have been noted in the following approximate positions:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35°50'.043 014°32'.966

off Qrejten Point

B 35°49'.697 014°32'.387

NW of existing San Luċjan

Fish Farm

The cages are UNLIT and are a hazard to navigation.

Masters of vessels are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance from the above positions.

Mariners are to note the above and navigate with caution and slow speed.

23rd April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2019

Environmental Survey off Dellimara

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that an Environmental Survey will be held off Dellimara.

The survey will be carried out within the area A, B, C, D and E, as shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 50'.094 014º 33'.840

B 35º 49'.433 014º 35'.054

C 35º 48'.436 014º 34'.471

D 35º 48'.996 014º 33'.460

E 35º 49'.141 014º 33'.541

Weather permitting, the survey is expected to commence on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019, and is expected to be completed by mid May, 2019.

The vessels 'Odin Finder' and 'Wilfred' will be used during the survey.

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout and give the above vessels a wide berth as they will have restricted manoeuvrability.

Instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14 are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 36, 2538

23rd April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 33 of 2019

Cancellation Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019

– Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115

of 2018 – Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge,

Grand Harbour – Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019 – Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 – Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge, Grand Harbour – Valletta, all lights on the foot bridge and the navigational lights on the middle pillar have been repaired and are now RE-LIT.

Masters and vessel operators are reminded that all other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 will remain valid.

Chart Affected: BA 177

18th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – Sunday,

28th April, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Sunday, 28th April, 2019, at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time.

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.540 14º 28'.320

(Centre point on land),

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 14º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 14º 32'.190

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

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

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

18th April, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2019

Zones reserved for swimmers in Comino

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies all bathers, mariners and owners of vessels that the following arrangements will be made for Blue Lagoon, Santa Maria Bay and San Niklaw Bay in the North Comino Channel for the period between 1st May, 2019, and 15th October, 2019.

1a) Blue Lagoon Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt))

No vessels or objects which may endanger the safety of bathers, including any type of fishing gear/implements, shall be used within a swimmers' zone. The swimmers' zone is being reserved exclusively for bathers and is delineated by the following coordinates:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1A 36º 00'.893 014º 19'.281 (Shore)

1B 36º 00'.898 014º 19'.289

1C 36º 00'.825 014º 19'.351

1D 36º 00'.846 014º 19'.440

1E 36º 00'.854 014º 19'.448 (Shore)

1F 36º 00'.751 014º 19'.471 (Shore)

1G 36º 00'.740 014º 19'.390 (Shore)

1b) Mooring areas for Commercial vessels

Two (2) mooring areas are being assigned for commercial vessels. The boundaries of these mooring areas are delineated by the following coordinates:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

4 36º 01'.004 014º 19'.397 (Shore)

5 36º 00'.965 014º 19'.332 (Buoy)

6 36º 00'.927 014º 19'.364

7 36º 00'.974 014º 19'.425 (Shore)

8 36º 00'.920 014º 19'.458 (Shore)

9 36º 00'.941 014º 19'.433

10 36º 00'.904 014º 19'.383

11 36º 00'.859 014º 19'.421

12 36º 00'.866 014º 19'.439 (Shore)

1c) Fairway

A fairway has been established as indicated in the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) Figure 1 and in the following positions. Special marks fitted with a yellow light flashing every 5 seconds will be placed at points 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1 36º 00'.852 014º 19'.401 (Buoy)

2 36º 00'.913 014º 19'.346 (Buoy)

3 36º 00'.952 014º 19'.310 (Buoy)

5 36º 00'.965 014º 19'.332 (Buoy)

11 36º 00'.859 014º 19'.421

9a) San Niklaw Bay Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 9 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt))

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

9A 36º 01'.008 014º 19'.735 (Shore)

9B 36º 01'.005 014º 19'.749 (Shore)

9C 36º 01'.001 014º 19'.766

9D 36º 01'.039 014º 19'.773

9E 36º 01'.037 014º 19'.820 (Shore)

9b) Fairway

The fairway was established by Notice to Mariners No 7 of 2017 and is to be used solely for navigation and should otherwise be kept clear.

10a) Santa Maria Bay (Inner) Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 10 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

10A 36º 00'.996 014º 20'.180 (Shore)

10B 36º 01'.001 014º 20'.185

10C 36º 00'.997 014º 20'.247

10D 36º 00'.984 014º 20'.249 (Shore)

10b) Fairway

The fairway was established by Notice to Mariners No 8 of 2017 and is to be used solely for navigation and should otherwise be kept clear.

53) Santa Maria Bay (Outer) Swimmers' Zone (see Figure 53 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

53A 36º 01'.089 14º 20'.289 (Shore)

53B 36º 01'.134 14º 20'.301 (Shore)

A minimum safety clearing distance of 5 metres from the swimmers' zone is to be maintained.

Nylon ropes supported by floats will delineate the swimmers' zone and may remain in place two weeks after the stipulated date.

For the benefit and safety of all bathers and mariners, Transport Malta urges all visitors and commercial vessels to adhere to these arrangements. Enforcement Officers will be constantly patrolling the area.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with caution and at slow speed in the North Comino Channel at Blue Lagoon and Santa Maria Bay. They are also reminded that it is prohibited to secure/moor any vessel to any of the marker buoys, swimmers' zone delineation markers and related gear belonging to Transport Malta.

All positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart Affected: BA 211

16th April, 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 29 of 2019

Sea Bed Clean-up Near Ċirkewwa

South Quay - 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a sea bed clean-up operation near the Cirkewwa south quay in the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be held on Sunday, 14th April, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and noon.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

12th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 30 of 2019

Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing in Cospicua

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start construction works at Machinery Wharf in Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard in The Grand Harbour on Monday, 22nd April, 2019.

These works will include the use of vessels/barges/workboats and divers. Temporary shutter works over water and below sea level, as well as a silt curtain will be installed. In view of the above, a 30m safety zone around the working area is to be maintained.

The work is expected to be completed by November 2019.

A silt curtain will be laid along the lines A, B, C, D, E and F (shown hatched in blue). This will indicate the work area and will have lights at the mentioned points.

A circular area, shown hatched in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be used as a turning circle for the vessels/barges/workboat, hence is to be kept free at all times.

Masters and operators of vessels are informed that no vessel will be allowed to berth alongside that section of the quay while works are in progress.

They are to seek information about operating restrictions from Transport Malta and coordinate with the contractors on site. Further details about these works can be obtained from Infrastructure Malta on (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).

They are also advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and very slow speed and give the indicated areas a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and Enforcement Personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 177

12th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 31 of 2019

Malta International Fireworks Festival 2019

Fireworks Display in Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a fireworks display will be held in Grand Harbour on Tuesday 30th April, 2019.

Fireworks will be let off from a row of pontoons and a barge placed off St Angelo Point.

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

On Sunday, 28th April, 2019, at 7.30 a.m., a barge will berth alongside the quay at Id-Daħla tar-Rinella in Kalkara. It will remain berthed there until Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, at 10.00 a.m.

Vessel owners moored in Rinella Bay are to remove their vessels from Saturday evening, 27th April, 2019, to Wednesday, 1st May, 2019. Transport Malta will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any damage caused to vessels that are left within Rinella Bay on the mentioned dates and times.

The pontoon sinkers will be laid in position on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, at 9.00 a.m., at points X, Y and Z while the pontoons will be placed along the lines X-Y and Y-Z, on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, from 2.00 p.m. onwards, and will be removed immediately after the displays finish.

The barge and sinkers off St Angelo Point in position W will be towed loaded with fireworks and placed in position on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, after 4.30 p.m.

Another barge, which will be lit up, is to be used as a stage and will be placed in position V, off Barriera Wharf, on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019 at 5.00 p.m. and will be removed by Wednesday, 1st May, 2019, before 8.00 a.m.

Barriera Wharf and Lascaris Wharf are to be clear of all vessels from Monday, 29th April, 2019, at 8.00 a.m., to Wednesday, 1st May, 2019, at 8.00 a.m.

The fireworks will be let off on Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, between 7.00 p.m. and 10.45 p.m., local time (5.00 p.m. and 8.45 p.m. UTC)

In view of the above, mariners are informed that part of Grand Harbour, between the imaginary lines A - B, C - D, E - F, G - H and the intermediate coastline (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be closed to all vessels.

The port closure and prohibited area will be effective as of Tuesday, 30th April, 2019, from 4.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m., local time (2.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. UTC).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 53’.590 014º 30’.699

B 35º 53’.458 014º 30’.831

C 35º 53’.417 014º 30’.937

D 35º 53’.512 014º 31’.031

E 35º 53’.541 014º 31’.155

F 35º 53’.545 014º 31’.359

G 35º 53’.720 014º 31’.541

H 35º 53’.840 014º 31’.112

V 35º 53’.766 014º 30’.957

W 35º 53’.666 014º 30’.957

X 35º 53’.736 014º 31’.008

Y 35º 53’.715 014º 30’.914

Z 35º 53’.647 014º 30’.867

During the event shipping movements in Grand Harbour will be restricted. No vessel will be allowed within the restricted area, except by arrangement through the organising Committee/Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS).

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 200 metres from the barge while it is being towed.

Authorised crafts are to give the display pontoons and barges a wide berth of at least 200m. No movements whatsoever will be allowed during the actual displays.

Mariners are to comply with instructions and directions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and Maritime Enforcement Officers that will be in the area.

Positions are in WGS 84 DATUM

Chart affected: BA 177

12th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 31 of 2019

Live Gunnery Firing Practice Exercise

at Sea – 15th to 16th April, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice exercise at sea in the South of Malta between Monday, 15th April, 2019, and Tuesday, 16th April, 2019.

The live gunnery firing practice exercise will take place between 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. local time (5.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. UTC).

The exercise will be held within a circular area of 8 nautical mile radius, centred on point Z:

Position Z: Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 30’.500 014º 11’.000

As shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

In view of the above all vessels in the vicinity must proceed with caution. They are advised to give the exercise areas a wide berth and comply at all times with any instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 2123 and 2124

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

12th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 32 of 2019

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges from 15th to 18th April, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges from Monday, 15th April, 2019, to Thursday, 18th April, 2019. The firing practice will take place between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. UTC).

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

From Position A:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55’.900 014º 28’.533

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 03’.620 014º 24’.100

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 00’ .150 014º 37’. 600

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

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

Charts affected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

12th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 33 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke

Ranges – Sunday, 21st April, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Sunday, 21st April, 2019, at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time.

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 14º 28’.320 (Centre point

on land),

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 14º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 14º 32’.190

During the live firing practice red flags (approximate size 2.5m x 2m) will be flown from the shore limits. Mariners are warned to keep a minimum of 4 nautical miles off the coast when the flags are sighted.

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

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

12th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 26 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019

Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour - Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that due to the silt curtain mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019 regarding Dredging at Mgarr Harbour – Gozo, the slipways next to the jetties within the area cannot be used.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 12 and 17 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart Affected: BA 211D, 211A, 2537

5th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019

Benthic Survey at Barriera Wharf

in the Grand Harbour - Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a benthic survey will be carried out at Barriera Wharf in the Grand Harbour - Valletta, between Friday 12th April 2019 and Saturday, 13th April, 2019 (weather permitting) in the area shown hatched in magenta on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

If due to bad weather the benthic survey cannot be held on the above-mentioned dates it will be carried out either between Monday, 22nd April, 2019 and Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019 or between Thursday, 25th April, 2019 and Friday, 26th April, 2019.

The benthic survey will be carried out by scuba divers. The support vessels Atlantis II will be used during the survey. The support vessel will be moving slowly and will display the international code of Signals flag “A” when diving is taking place.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and give the above support vessels a wide berth. Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

5th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2019

Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing in Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start construction works at Id-Daħla ta’ Tas-Sliema in Il-Port ta’ Marsamxett on Monday, 8th April, 2019.

The work will start on Monday, 8th April, 2019, and is expected to be completed by April, 2020.

Works will be carried out in 2 phases.

Phase 1 will start on Monday, 8th April, 2019, the silt curtain will be deployed along the lines joining the points A, B, C and D, shown in blue on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), and will remain until the end of the project.

Phase 2 will start on Monday, 4th November, 2019, another silt curtain will be deployed along the lines joining the points E, F and G, shown in green on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), and will then remain in position until the end of the project.

While the silt curtains are deployed they will be lit up along the mentioned lines.

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.

Charts affected: BA 177

5th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 30 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges –

Sunday, 14th April, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Sunday, 14th April, 2019, at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. local time.

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 14º 28’.320 (Centre point

on land),

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 14º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 14º 32’.190

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

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

5th April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 29 of 2019

Comino West Cardinal Buoy – Re-Established

Reference is made to BA Charts 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Comino West Cardinal Buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 01’.040 014º 19’.200

Flashing Quick 9 every 15 seconds, has been RE-ESTABLISHED.

Mariners are advised that Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2019 is hereby being CANCELLED.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Chart effected: BA 211A

2nd April, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 25 of 2019

Geophysical Surveys between Gozo and Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that geophysical surveys will be carried out between Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż) and Malta (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa).

The surveys will be carried out by the R/V OGS Explora on the below route and as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). These surveys will start on Monday, 1st April, 2019, and are expected to be completed by 14th April, 2019.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa 35º 56’.063 014º 20’.616

35º 55’.959 014º 20’.102

35º 55’.939 014º 19’.007

35º 56’.230 014º 18’.482

35º 56’.609 014º 18’.238

Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo 36º 00’.949 014º 16’.773

Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed at slow speed while navigating in the above areas. They are to give the R/V OGS Explora a wide berth of at least 1 km as it will be towing equipment behind.

Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 211 A

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

29th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 29th March, 2019 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Friday, 29th March, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (local time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points:

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

29th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2019

SatCan Rocket Launch Event

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that a SatCan rocket launch event will be carried out from Pembroke ranges on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019, between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

Due to the above mariners are informed that they are to keep out of the area A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) during the above-mentioned date and time.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56’.244 014º 27’.755

B 35º 56’.804 014º 28’.191

C 35º 56’.613 014º 29’.486

D 35º 55’.841 014º 29’.447

If due to poor weather conditions, the event cannot be held on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019, the event will be held on Friday, 29th March, 2019.

Mariners are to note the above and keep away from the area. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12, are to be complied with.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538

26th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 27 of 2019

Fitting of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Equipment on Commercial Vessels Employed in Diving Activities and Access to Historic Wrecks

Transport Malta would like to bring to the attention of owners, operators, masters and crew of commercial vessels employed in diving activities that Heritage Malta and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage have set a number of conditions relating to the carriage of divers to and from historical wrecks, including registration with Heritage Malta. Additionally, in order for Heritage Malta to consider and accept commercial vessels for the provision of such services, all vessels must be equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment. Vessels not complying with the Commercial Vessel Regulations (S.L. 499.23) are not permitted to engage in diving operations on historical wrecks.

In view of the above, Transport Malta hereby notifies that with effect from 1st May, 2019, all commercial vessels intending on carrying out diving operations on historical wrecks must be fitted with AIS, obtain the necessary permits from Heritage Malta and obtain clearance from VTS Valletta.

This requirement also has the purpose to assist VTS personnel in monitoring and coordinating the movements of maritime traffic in order to enhance safety of navigation and the security and the efficiency of marine operations and shipping movements; and is in line with the provisions described in the Commercial Vessels Regulations (S.L. 499.23).

The AIS required to be fitted must be capable, as a minimum, of transmitting AIS signals. Once fitted, the AIS equipment and transponder must be switched on and operational at all times. AIS may only be switched off in exceptional circumstances where the Master considers this to be necessary in the interest of safety and security of his vessel.

As a minimum, the equipment should transmit the name of the vessel, speed, course, position, vessel type and dimensions. Other additional information (depending on the size of the vessel) must also be transmitted; for example, the call sign and the MMSI number.

Compliance with this requirement is mandatory as from the date indicated above. Non-compliance will entail the prohibition of stopping/diving on these sites and/or navigation in general, without prejudice to other applicable penalties and legal proceedings.

26th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2019

Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk – April 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta would like to notify mariners that the Birżebbuġa Sailing Club shall be holding their annual Spring Regatta for dinghies on Saturday, 6th April, 2019, and Sunday, 7th April, 2019.

Races shall be held between 10.00 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 weather conditions at the time. Chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) showing areas A, B and C.

The courses shall be defined by inflatable marks about 1.5 metres high around which the competitors shall have to sail.

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

Masters of all craft not directly involved in this Sailing Regatta are asked to keep clear of the racing area, especially at each of the turning marks, and observe any instructions that may be given by the Race Organisers safety craft and by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Charts effected: BA 36, 2538

22nd March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2019

31st March Regatta in the Grand Harbour − Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the 31st March Regatta will be held in the Grand Harbour on Sunday, 31st March, 2019. Sinkers and marker buoys will be laid as follows:

1. On Saturday, 30th March, 2019, 3 sinkers with yellow flashing marker buoys will be laid in the following positions.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(A) 35°53’.550 014°30’.917

(B) 35°53’.490 014°30’.824

A sinker only will be placed in mid channel between Laboratory Wharf and Deep Water Quay in the following position:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(D) 35°53’.173 014°30’.356

2. On Sunday 31st March 2019, as from 8.00 a.m.:

(a) a sinker and marker buoy will be placed at point (H) off Magazine Wharf, in the following position:

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(H) 35°53’.216 014°30’.712

(b) wire ropes with floats will be laid in the following positions:

(i) from buoy (A) off St Angelo Point to buoy (B) near Senglea Point.

(ii) from buoy (B) near Senglea Point to buoy (C) Senglea Point opposite the entrance to French Creek.

(iii) from buoy (C) Senglea Point opposite the entrance to French Creek to buoy (H) off Magazine Wharf.

(iv). from approximately the South West corner at Ras Ħanżir II – bollard 12 (F) to bollard 22 at Deep Water Quay (G), as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

(v) a buoy will also be placed at (D) above to support the starting line.

3. The finish is the imaginary line from buoy (A) off St Angelo Point to point (E) corner of Lascaris Wharf.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(E) 35°53’.640 014°30’.791

4. The wire ropes, floats and buoys mentioned in 2 above will be removed on completion of the Regatta at approximately 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, 31st March, 2019.

5. The sinkers and marker buoys mentioned in 1 above will then be removed on Monday, 1st April, 2019.

6. Spectators will only be permitted within the area bound by buoy (B), (C) and (H) shown hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) AND/OR 150m North-East from the finish line (A) off St Angelo Point to (E) corner of Lascaris Wharf, mentioned in 3, at all times.

Masters of all vessels are notified that on Sunday, 31st March, 2019, between 9.00 a.m. and about 7.30 p.m., incoming vessels will not be allowed to proceed to any berth South-West of the imaginary spectators line mentioned in 3 above, which is 150m North-East of the finish line. Small vessels in ‘The Marsa’ sea area will not be allowed to proceed beyond the starting line indicated in 2(iv) above after 9.00 a.m. No vessel will be allowed near the finishing line except those involved in the races. No movements of vessels will be allowed inside Grand Harbour, except by special permission.

Masters of all vessels are also warned that the wire ropes and floats may cause a physical obstruction and consequently they are to navigate with extreme caution. Caution is also to be exercised when in the vicinity of such wire ropes and floats when these are being laid or removed. Mariners are instructed to comply with any instructions issued by Transport Malta, the Police and Armed Forces of Malta patrolling the area and by Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control).

Chart effected: BA 177

22nd March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2019

Round Malta World Record Attempt

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that a round Malta world record attempt will be held on Saturday, 30th March, 2019, weather permitting. The start of the race will be from point A, off Tas-Sliema at 8.00 a.m. and will finish at point A1, off Tas-Sliema at approximately 8.45 a.m. If due to inclement weather, the attempt is cancelled, another attempt will take place on the 6th April, 2019, in line with the below information.

Two lit buoys will be laid in position A and A1, on the 29th March, 2019, and will be replaced by two yellow mega buoys on the 30th March, 2019, to indicate the start/finish gate as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Colour

A 35º 55’.168 014º 30’.346 Yellow

A1 35º 55’.107 014º 30’.271 Yellow

The course will run in a counter-clockwise direction round Malta.

The attempt will start from the start/finish gate at 8.00 a.m., arrive at Ċirkewwa point at about 8.09 a.m., Filfla at about 8.21 a.m., Marsaxlokk East cardinal mark at about 8.27 a.m. and back at the start/finish gate at about 8.45 a.m.

During the times noted above, mariners in the area are to navigate with extreme caution, at a safe speed and keep off the indicated course as noted on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). Moreover, they are to obey any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and maritime enforcement assets in the area.

Charts effected: BA 194, 2537 and 2538

22nd March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 26 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke

Ranges – 3 and 4 April, 2019

Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice on Wednesday, 3rd and Thursday, 4th April, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

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

Charts effected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

22nd March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2019

Diving and Geophysical Surveys between Gozo and Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a diving and geophysical survey will be carried out between Gozo (Ras il-Ħobż) and Malta (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa).

The surveys will be carried out by divers in the areas shown hatched in red on charts found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). These surveys will start on Monday, 18th March, 2019, and are expected to be completed by Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa 35º 56’.018 014º 20’.527

Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo 36º 00’.941 014º 16’.758

The diving and research survey will be carried out with the use of an RHIB. During the survey the support vessel (RHIB) will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag ‘A’ and ‘D’ as it will also have restricted maneuverability.

Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed at slow speed while navigating in the above areas. They are to give the support vessel a wide berth of at least 200 metres.

Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 211 A

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

15th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2019

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – Re-Established

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55’.490 14º 29’.850

has been RE-ESTABLISHED.

Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2019 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177, 2537, 2538, 194

15th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 25 of 2019

Valletta Harbours – St Elmo Breakwater Head

Green Light – Re-lit

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Valletta, St Elmo Breakwater Head Green light flashing quick green in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 54’.159 014º 31’.526

is now RE-LIT.

Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2019 is hereby CANCELLED.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177, 2538, 2537, 194

15th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2019

Comino West Cardinal Buoy – Destroyed

Reference is made to BA Charts 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Comino West Cardinal Buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 01’.040 014º 19’.200

Flashing quick 9 every 15 seconds, has been destroyed.

Charts affected BA 2537, 2538, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

12th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo a silt curtain was installed on Monday, 4th March, 2019, between the points A, B, C and D as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Due to the above all vessels within the area hatched in green between pontoons A and D are to be removed immediately, since access will be closed.

No liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss or damage made to any vessel, moorings and associated ground tackle if left lying in the area after the stipulated date.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 will remain valid.

Charts affected: BA 211D, 211A, 2537

8th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019

Semi-Submerged 8m Vessel in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir

Hazard to Navigation

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there is a semi-submerged 8m catamaran in Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir, in the vicinity of:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 53’.392 014º 31’.384

Whilst every effort is being made to remove this vessel, mariners are to navigate with caution, keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected: BA Chart 177

8th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019

Semi-Submerged 8m Vessel in id-Daħla tal-Kalkara, Il-Port il-Kbir

Hazard to Navigation

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there is a semi-submerged 8m Sailing Yacht in Id-Daħla ta’ Tas-Sliema, Il-Port ta’ Marsamxett, in the approximate position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 54’.332 014º 29’.925

Whilst every effort is being made to remove this vessel, mariners are to navigate with caution, keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

8th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018

Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge,

Grand Harbour – Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 – Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge, Grand Harbour – Valletta, all lights on the foot bridge and the navigational lights on the middle pillar are UNLIT.

Masters and vessel operators are reminded that all other information in Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2018 will remain.

Chart affected: BA 177

5th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2019

Għallis North Cardinal Buoy – Re-Established

Reference is made to BA Charts 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the northern part of Malta and 2538 – Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Għallis North Cardinal Buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 57’.310 14º 26’.840

Flashing Quick has been RE-ESTABLISHED.

Mariners are advised that Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019 is hereby being CANCELLED.

Charts effected: BA 2537, 2538, 194

5th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2019

Valletta Harbours – St Elmo Breakwater Head

Green Light – LIGHT UNRELIABLE

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Valletta St Elmo breakwater head green light flashing quick green in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 54’.159 014º 31’.526

is now LIGHT UNRELIABLE

Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019 is hereby CANCELLED

Mariners are to note the above and navigate with great caution.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart affected: BA Chart 177, 2538, 2537, 194

5th March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2019

Għallis North Cardinal Buoy – Destroyed

Reference is made to BA Charts 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the northern part of Malta and 2538 - Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Għallis North Cardinal Buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 57’.310 14º 26’.840

Flashing quick, has been destroyed.

Charts affected BA 2537, 2538, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

1st March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 19 of 2019

Valletta Harbours – St Elmo Breakwater Head Green Light – UNLIT

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Valletta St Elmo Breakwater Head Green Light Flashing Quick Green in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 54’.159 014º 31’.526

is UNLIT.

Mariners are to note the above and navigate with great caution.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Charts affected: BA Chart 177, 2538, 2537, 194

1st March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 20 of 2019

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light – Destroyed

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 14º 29’.850

is DESTROYED and only about 0.5m of the bottom part is above the water.

This may be submerged at times.

Mariners are to note the above and navigate with great caution.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Charts affected: BA Chart 177, 2537, 2538, 194

1st March, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 14 of 2019

Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 and No. 41 of 2018 regarding refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq cancelled

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that the refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq has now been completed and therefore Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 and No. 41 of 2018 regarding refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq are hereby cancelled.

26th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019

Repair Works on Il-Moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair works will be carried out on Il-moll tal-Fekruna – Il-Bajja ta’ San Pawl.

The works will start on Wednesday, 27th February, 2019 within the area shown hatched on the chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A diver may be involved in the works.

Due to weather limitations the work will be in progress until further notice.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle as soon as possible. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

Masters and vessel operators are instructed to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at very slow speed when approaching the area and that the quay cannot be used.

They are to comply with any instructions as given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel12.

Chart Affected: BA 211A, 211B

26th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019

Infrastructure Malta Works in Various

Localities in Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta works with regards to major repairs of marine structures, and related dredging, will start as from Friday, 15th February, 2019, in various localities in Malta and Gozo.

Marsaxlokk Harbour

Marsaxlokk dredging will be carried out in phases within the area shown as site A on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Marsaxlokk replenishment will be carried out within the area shown as site B on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Other locations

At the localities below, the work will mostly consist of major repairs of quays, jetties and piers. Works at each location will be carried out in phases, where possible. For safety reasons, the section of the quays, jetties and piers where works are being carried out will be inaccessible both from the land and sea-side.

Work will be carried out in the following localities as listed below:

Marsaskala – Chart 2

Santa Marija Bay, Comino – Chart 3

Ballutta Bay, St Julians – Chart 4

Gżira Promenade – Chart 5

Marfa – Chart 6

Mġarr, Gozo – Chart 7

Cirkewwa (berth 1 north and the south quay) – Chart 8

Mġarr ix-Xini, Gozo – Chart 9

Buġibba – Chart 10

San Tumas Bay jetties – Chart 11

The works may include the use of vessels/barges/workboats, erection of temporary works over water and below sea level, divers and the placing of a silt curtain.

Masters and operators of vessels are to seek information about operating restrictions from Transport Malta and coordinate with the contractors on site in the locations indicated above. Further details about works at each site can be obtained from Infrastructure Malta on (info.im@infrastructuremalta.com).

Charts affected: BA 177, 211, 2537, 2538

15th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 10 of 2019

Grand Harbour Marina Green Fairway Buoy –

Re-Established

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Grand Harbour Marina green fairway buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 53’.362 14º 31’.059 Fl(2)G.5s

has been RE-ESTABLISHED

Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2018 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Chart Affected: BA 177

15th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019

Infrastructure Malta Works at Marfa

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019 (Infrastructure Malta works in various localities in Malta and Gozo).

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start works at Marfa (chart 6 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) on Friday, 15th February, 2019.

These works will include the use of vessels/barges/workboats and divers. Temporary shutter works over water and below sea level, as well as a silt curtain will be installed. In view of the above, a 50m safety zone around the breakwater is to be maintained.

Masters and operators of vessels are informed that during these works no vessel will be allowed to berth alongside the Marfa breakwater, hence arrangements are made for them to use the Comino ferry berth at Ċirkewwa. This is to be used only for unloading and loading. No vessel is to remain berthed alongside the Comino berth once the vessel has been loaded/unloaded.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537, 2538

15th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019

Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that dredging and quay upgrading works will be carried out at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo.

These works will be carried out in phases within the area between the red line and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Phase 1 (dredging) will be carried out within the area shown hatched in red on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and will start on Monday, 4th March, 2019.

All vessels, moorings and related ground tackle lying in this area are to be removed immediately and not later than Friday, 22nd February, 2019.

No liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss or damage made to any vessel, moorings and associated ground tackle if left lying in the area after the stipulated date

Charts affected: BA 211D, 211A, 2537

15th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2019

Infrastructure Malta works at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019 (Infrastructure Malta works in various localities in Malta and Gozo).

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that Infrastructure Malta will start works at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo (chart 7 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on Friday 15th February 2019.

Works at Mgarr Harbour will be done in phases as follows:

Phase 1: works on the head with a duration of 2.5 months – Section A.

Phase 2: works on berth 2 with a duration of 2.5 months once the head is ready – Section B.

Phase 3: works on berth 3; works on this part will start in October 2019 – Section C.

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.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

15th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2019

Merkanti Reef, East Cardinal Light –

RE-ESTABLISHED

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

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

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55’.490 014º 29’.850

is now RE-ESTABLISHED.

Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Charts Affected: BA Chart 177, 2537, 2538, 194

5th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2019

Mellieħa Bay Reef Isolated Danger

Light – RE-LIT

Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Mellieha Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light Flashing 2 every 5 seconds in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 58’.310 014º 21’.520 Fl(2)5s

is now RE-LIT.

Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.

Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

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

5th February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2019

Fireworks – Feast of St Paul –

Valletta – 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that in connection with the Titular Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck, a fireworks display will be let off from the foreshore at Il-Ponta ta’ Sant’Iermu, Valletta, from approximately the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 54’.163 14° 31’.226

The dates and times of the fireworks from the above position are as follows:

On Saturday, 9th February, 2019, from 10.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.

On Sunday, 10th February, 2019, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from 11.45 a.m. till 12.10 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. till 9.00 p.m.

Mariners are to note the above, give the position indicated a wide berth and a safe distance of at least 200m (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)). They are further instructed to contact Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 when navigating in or out of the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour on the above dates and times. Any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) are to be complied with.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

1st February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019

Chart Correction – AIS Buoy

Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta and BA Chart 2538 – Malta.

Latitude (N) Longitude(E)

Delete symbol: Yellow buoy with AIS close to (a) 35° 54’.720 014° 32’.380

Delete legend: Fl(5)Y.20s left of (a) above

Delete legend: AIS left of (a) above

Charts Affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538

1st February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2019

Chart Correction – Chimneys in Valletta

and Marsaxlokk Harbours

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes at Masra in Il-Port il-Kbir, Valletta.

Latitude (N) Longitude(E)

1) Delete symbol 35° 52’.940 014° 29’.948 (a)

centred on

centred on 35° 52’.910 014° 30’.025 (b)

2) Delete legend: CHIMNEY near (a) above

(b) above

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes at Dellimara in Marsaxlokk Harbour.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1) Delete symbol centred on 35° 50’.032 014° 33’.428 (c)

2) Delete legend: (W Lts) CHIMNEY (154) (c) above

Positions in WGS 84 Datum. Chart

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177, 36

1st February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 14 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 11th and 12th February, 2019 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th February, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

1st February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 15 of 2019

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges

on 6th February, 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing practice from the Pembroke Ranges on Wednesday, 6th February, 2019, with Friday, 8th February, 2019, being a reserve date. The firing pratice will take place from 7.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. UTC).

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

From Position A:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55’.900 014º 28’.530

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 03’.600 014º 24’.100

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 00’ .150 014º 37’. 450

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.

Chart affected BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

1st February, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2019

Sailing Regatta in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk – February 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the Birżebbuġa Sailing Club shall be holding their annual Autumn Regatta for dinghies on Saturday, 2nd February and Sunday, 3rd February, 2019.

Races shall be held between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. (local time) on both days.

The courses shall be defined by inflatable marks of about 1.5 meters high around which the competitors shall have to sail.

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

Masters of all craft not directly involved in this Sailing Regatta are asked to keep clear of the racing area, especially at each of the turning marks and observe any instructions that may be given by the race organisers safety craft and by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Charts effected: BA 36, 2538

29th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 11 of 2019

Conservation Areas Around Wrecks

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

In view of the above, mariners are to note that conservation areas have been established within the points as follows:

Location Wreck Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Wied iż-Żurrieq Um el Faroud A 35° 49'.200 014° 26'.917 B 35° 49'.150 014° 27'.200

C 35° 49'.067 014° 27'.067

D 35° 49'.083 014° 26'.833

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

Cominoland B 36° 01'.083 014° 17'.367

Karwela C 36° 00'.867 014° 17'.367

D 36° 00'.867 014° 16'.983

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

Tug 10 B 35° 51'.900 014° 34'.650

C 35° 51'.817 014° 34'.417

D 35° 52'.017 014° 34'.300

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

B 35° 57'.833 014° 26'.233

C 35° 57'.683 014° 26'.033

D 35° 57'.833 014° 25'.850

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

P29 B 35° 59'.148 014° 19;.555

C 35° 59'.299 014° 19'.365

D 35° 59'.491 014° 19'.588

E 35° 59'.387 014° 19'.716

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

Bomber B 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.667

C 35° 49'.950 014° 34'.467

D 35° 50'.117 014° 34'.283

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

Beaufighter B 35°55'.467 014° 30'.367

C 35°55'.300 014° 30'.183

D 35°55'.467 014° 29'.983

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

San Ġiljan 35° 55'.228 014° 29'.927

South entrance P 31 200m radius centred on

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

Off Saint George's Anadrian 100m radius centred on

Point 35° 56'.967 014° 30'.466

Off Il-Ponta Barge 1 100m radius centred on

Tal-Qawra 35° 58'.743 014° 29'.606

Off Il-Ponta Barge 2 100m radius centred on

Tal-Qawra 35° 58'.684 014° 28'.735

These areas are considered as "NO STOPPING AREAS". Anchoring is allowed to divers' vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHF channel 12. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals, are shown at all times. Furthermore, spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.

Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2008 and 8 of 2019 are hereby cancelled.

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

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM

29th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2019

Further to Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 129

of 2018 and 4 of 2019 – Regarding Sediment

Sampling from Seabed at

Different Localities

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 129 of 2018 and 4 of 2019 regarding sediment sampling from seabed at different localities, sampling will also be carried out from the following two points shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

B1 35º 54’.016 14º 30’.567

B2 35º 54’.069 14º 30’.644

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 129 of 2018 and 4 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart Affected: BA 177

25th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2019

Air Gunnery Exercise on AW139 Helicopter

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct an Air Gunnery Exercise in the South of Malta.

The exercise will be held within a circular area of 8 Nautical Mile Radius, centred on point A (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)):

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 30’.500 014° 11’.000

The exercise will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. UTC) on the following dates:

Monday, 4th February, 2019;

Tuesday, 5th February, 2019;

Monday, 11th February, 2019; and

Tuesday, 12th February, 2019.

Chart Affected: BA 2124, 165

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

25th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 10 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 5 and 6 February 2019 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Tuesday, 5th February, 2019, while Wednesday, 6th February, 2019, being a reserve date, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 014º 28’.320

(Centre point on

land),

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

25th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2019

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018

Re - Sediment Sampling from Seabed

at Different Localities

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the sediment sampling from seabed at different localities completion date has been extended until Friday, 15th February, 2019.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018 is to be amended accordingly.

All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018 will remain.

Chart affected: BA 177

18th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2019

Marine Ecological Surveys in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that, weather permitting, Marine Ecological Surveys will be carried out in Marsamxett Harbour (Fortina Hotel area) on Friday, 18th January, 2019.

The survey will be carried out using a drone for filming the seabed and divers to take sediment samples and will be carried out within the area A, B, C, D, E, F and the intermediate coastline as shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

18th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2019

Conservation Areas Around Wrecks

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

In view of the above, mariners are to note that conservation areas have been established within the points as follows:

Location Wreck Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

Wied iż-Żurrieq Um el Faroud A 35° 49.200’ 014° 26.917’

B 35° 49.150’ 014° 27.200’

C 35° 49.067’ 014° 27.067’

D 35° 49.083’ 014° 26.833’

Off Xatt l-Aħmar MV Xlendi A 36° 01.067’ 014° 16.967’

Cominoland B 36° 01.083’ 014° 17.367’

Karwela C 36° 00.867’ 014° 17.367’

D 36° 00.867’ 014° 16.983’

Marsaskala Tug St Michael A 35° 52.100’ 014° 34.550’

Tug 10 B 35° 51.900’ 014° 34.650’

C 35° 51.817’ 014° 34.417’

D 35° 52.017’ 014° 34.300’

Off Qawra Point Imperial Eagle A 35° 57.983’ 014° 26.033’

B 35° 57.833’ 014° 26.233’

C 35° 57.683’ 014° 26.033’

D 35° 57.833’ 014° 25.850’

Off Ċirkewwa Rożi A 35° 59.224’ 014° 19.645’

P29 B 35° 59.148’ 014° 19.555’

C 35° 59.299’ 014° 19.365’

D 35° 59.491’ 014° 19.588’

E 35° 59.387’ 014° 19.716’

Off Xrobb l-Għaġin Blenheim bomber A 35° 50.267’ 014° 34.467’

B 35° 50.117’ 014° 34.667’

C 35° 49.950’ 014° 34.467’

D 35° 50.117’ 014° 34.283’

Off Exiles Point Bristol Beaufighter A 35° 55.617’ 014° 30.183’

B 35° 55.467’ 014° 30.367’

C 35° 55.300’ 014° 30.183’

D 35° 55.467’ 014° 29.983’

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

San Ġiljan 35° 55’.228 014° 29’.927

South entrance P 31 200m radius centred on

of Blue Lagoon 36° 00’.540 014° 19’.387

These areas are considered as “NO STOPPING AREAS”. Anchoring is allowed to divers’ vessels ONLY after pre-notification to the Valletta VTS on VHS channel 12. Masters of diving support vessels are to ensure that the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the International Code of Signals are shown at all times. Furthermore, spear fishing and the use of fishing gear such as set bottom lines, trammel nets, gill nets and entangling nets, encircling nets, demersal pots and traps are prohibited in these areas. Only surface fishing is allowed including trolling lines (rixa) and angling for pelagic fish.

Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2008 is hereby cancelled.

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

Positions are referred to WGS84 DATUM

18th January 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 23rd

and 24th January, 2019 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out live firing practice on Wednesday, 23rd and Thursday, 24th January, 2019, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 014º 28’.320 (Centre Point

on land),

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points:

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

11th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2019

Marine Ecological Surveys in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that, weather permitting, a Marine Ecological Survey will be carried out in Marsamxett Harbour (Sliema Ferries), starting with immediate effect and is expected to be concluded by end of January 2019.

The survey, which will include the use of divers, will be held within the safety zone shown hatched in red on chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

M.V. Atlantis II will be assisting in the survey operations and will display Alpha Flag in accordance with International Code of Signals when divers are in the water.

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with the survey team on board the M.V. Atlantis II and with Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, minimum speed and give the survey vessel a wide berth.

Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2019

Cumulative List of Notices to Mariners for 2019

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

1. Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2017

Re: Information and promulgation of Notices to Mariners

2. Notice to Mariners No. 48 of 2017

Re: Special marker buoys indicating a wreck − seasonal

3. Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2018

Re: Merkanti East, Cardinal Light - Destroyed

4. Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2018

Re: Mellieha Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light – Unlit

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice all through the year (except Sundays) at the Pembroke Ranges, between 7.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m., local time.

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 14º 28’.320 (Centre point on land),

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 14º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 14º 32’.190

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

Moreover, they must obey instructions from Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

This notice is to supersede Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2015.

Charts affected BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2019

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 14 and 19 January 2019 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m., local time, on Monday, 14th and Saturday, 19th January, 2019.

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 14º 28’.320 (Centre point on land),

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 14º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 14º 32’.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2019

Chart Correction

Remove Tuna Farm North East off Malta, Insert Foul Area

Reference is made to BA Charts 194, 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners of the following changes to the tuna farm near Sikka l-Bajda off Mellieħa Bay.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1) Delete symbol: indicating fish farm centred on: (a) 35° 58’.500 014° 25’.320

2) Delete 4 buoys including legend close to (a) above

3) Insert symbol: indicating foul area centred on (a) above

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

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2019

Chart Correction - Tuna Farm North East off Malta

Reference is made to BA Charts 194, 211A, 211B, 2537 and 2538

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners of the following changes to the tuna farms near Sikka l-Bajda off Mellieħa Bay.

1) Delete dashed line joining points:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36° 00’.653 014° 25’.178

36° 00’.325 014° 25’.701

35° 59’.821 014° 26’.176

35° 59’.821 014° 26’.861

36° 00’.540 014° 25’.908

36° 00’.868 014° 25’.382

36° 00’.653 014° 25’.178

2) Insert dashed line joining points:

(a) 36° 00’.238 014° 26’.280

(b) 36° 00’.069 014° 26’.096

(d) 36° 00’.577 014° 25’.274

(e) 36° 00’.765 014° 25’.426

(f) 36° 00’.604 014° 26’.003

(a) 36° 00’.238 014° 26’.280

3) Insert symbol: buoy at position:

(a) above

(b) above

(d) above

(e) above

(f) above

4) Insert legend: Fl.Y.5s close to:

(a) above

(b) above

(d) above

(e) above

(f) above

5) Insert symbol: fish farm in position

36° 00’.454 014° 25’.835

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

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2019

Chart Correction – Port Hand Buoy at Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal

Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Port Hand Buoy at Ċirkewwa ferry terminal flashing red every 5 Seconds (Fl.R.5s) in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 59’.369 014° 19’.875

has been PERMANENTLY DISCONTINUED

Position referred to WGS 84 DATUM

Chart affected: BA chart 211A

8th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 1 of 2019

Cumulative List of Local Notices to Mariners for 2019

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the following Local Notices to Mariners are still in force:

1. Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 46 and 53 of 2014

Re: Use of Il-Moll ta' Buġibba

2. Local Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2014

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

3. Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2015

Re: Speed restricted in close proximity of small crafts, mooring areas and marinas

4. Local Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2016

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

5. Local Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2016

Re: Prohibited use of illegal and unsafe landing places in Blue Lagoon, Comino.

6. Local Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2017

Re: Safe distance from diver's flags signal

7. Local Notice to Mariners No. 34 of 2017

Re: Noise levels on board commercial vessels

8. Local Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2018

Re: Conduct of small craft inside Maltese harbours

9. Local Notice to Mariners No. 16 and 41 of 2018

Re: Refurbishment of slipway at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

10. Local Notice to Mariners Nos. 115 of 2018

Re: Damage to Saint Elmo Breakwater Bridge, Grand Harbour – Valletta

11. Local Notice to Mariners No. 121 of 2018

Re: Underwater hazard at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa

12. Local Notice to Mariners No. 122 of 2018

Re: Land reclamation and construction works in Gżira – Marsamxett Harbour

13. Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2018

Re: Grand Harbour Marina green fairway buoy – Temporary removed

14 Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018

Re: Repair works on quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino

4th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019

Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta would like to bring to the attention of all mariners of the danger of falling rocks in caves and from cliff faces, due to the geological structure of the Maltese Islands.

The following areas (shown hatched) are restricted to both vessels and swimmers and should be avoided:

Il-Ponta ta' Dellimara – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 1 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 49'.430 014º 33'.381

B 35º 49'.165 014º 33'.539

Blue Grotto limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 2 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 49'.272 014º 27'.415

B 35º 49'.307 014º 27'.455

Il-Veċċja – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 3 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.833 014º 23'.492

B 35º 56'.858 014º 23'.495

Qala tal-Għażżelin – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 4 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 56'.967 014º 24'.121

B 35º 56'.964 014º 24'.129

Il-Ponta taż-Żonqor – Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 5 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 52'.001 014º 34'.291

B 35º 52'.004 014º 34'.334

C 35º 52'.017 014º 34'.368

Dawret ix-Xatt – Xgħajra – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 6 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 53'.129 014º 33'.148

B 35º 53'.121 014º 33'.152

C 35º 53'.113 014º 33'.158

Il-Munxar, Marsaskala – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 7 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 50'.970 014º 34'.300

B 35º 50'.677 014º 34'.067

Il-Bajja tal-Ġnejna – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 8 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.325 014º 20'.643

B 35º 55'.310 014º 20'.644

Tignè – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 9 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 54'.507 014º 30'.720

B 35º 54'.493 014º 30'.732

Xorb l-Għaġin Il-Ħoffriet – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C and the intermediate coastline and the imaginary line D to E to F and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 10 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 50'.313 014º 33'.722

B 35º 50'.267 014º 33'.766

C 35º 50'.248 014º 33'.831

D 35º 50'.344 014º 33'.761

E 35º 50'.323 014º 33'.824

F 35º 50'.285 014º 33'.853

Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B to C to D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 11 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 51'.320 014º 34'.041

B 35º 51'.340 014º 34'.113

C 35º 51'.420 014º 34'.142

D 35º 51'.426 014º 34'.231

Il-Għar Għana – Kemmuna – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 12 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36º 01'.106 014º 19'.469

B 36º 01'.100 014º 19'.495

L-Imġiebaħ – Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa – The area bounded by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart 13 found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 58'.132 014º 22'.841

B 35º 58'.089 014º 22'.88

Mariners are informed that a rope supported by black and white buoys may be placed along all the imaginary lines mentioned above.

This Local Notice to Mariners is to replace the following which are hereby CANCELLED:

Local Notice to Mariners Nos.

30 of 2015 – Blue Grotto, falling rocks;

58 of 2015 – Falling Rocks at Il-Ponta ta' Dellimara;

2 of 2016 – Further to Notice 30 of 2015 falling rocks, Blue Grotto;

78 of 2016 – Restricted area at il-Veċċja – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl;

17 of 2017 – Restricted area at Qala tal-Għażżenin – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl;

19 of 2017 – Restricted area at il-Ponta taż-Żonqor – Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala;

28 of 2017 – Restricted area at Dawret ix-Xatt – Xgħajra;

101 of 2017 – Falling Rocks at il-Munxar, Marsaskala;

117 of 2017 – Falling Rocks at Ġnejna Bay;

57 of 2018 – Restricted area at Tignè;

99 of 2018 – Restricted area at Xorb l-Għaġin – Il-Ħoffriet;

102 of 2018 – Restricted Area at Il-Bajja ta' San Tumas;

104 of 2018 – Restricted Area at Għar Għana in Comino;

106 of 2018 – Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks;

110 of 2018 – Restricted Area at L-Imġiebaħ – Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa;

114 of 2018 – Restricted Area at Xorb l-Għaġin – Il-Ħoffriet, laying of floats.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and owners of vessels that the above list is not comprehensive as such, mariners are to give special attention when entering any cave and to keep at a safe distance from cliff faces all round the Maltese Islands.

Charts affected: BA 36, 177, 194, 211A, 211B, 1537, 2538

4th January, 2019

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2018

Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2018 regarding Abandoned Nets in Grand Harbour - Danger to Navigation

Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.

Chart Affected: BA 177

28th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2018

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 from Wednesday, 2nd January, 2019, to Wednesday, 9th January, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. (Local Time) and on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, between 7.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

28th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2018

Geophysical surveys in Marsaxlokk Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a geophysical survey will be carried out inside Marsaxlokk Harbour. The survey will start on Thursday, 3rd January, 2019, and is expected to be completed by Wednesday, 9th January, 2019.

The survey will be carried out using the vessel BELLETRIX, which will have restricted manoeuvrability.

Mariners and operators of sea craft are advised to keep a sharp lookout and give way to the vessel during the survey. They are to give the vessel a wide berth of at least 100 metres.

Moreover, they are requested to comply with instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF channel 14.

Chart affected: BA 36

28th December, 2018

Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2018

Abandoned Nets in Grand Harbour - Danger

to Navigation

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies all mariners that trammel nets have been abandoned in and just outside the Grand Harbour and considered a hazard to navigation.

There are two nets of trammel nets abandoned which are just below the sea surface.

One net is between point A and point B while the other is between point C and point D, as indicated on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 54’.042 014º 31’.170

B 35º 54’.023 014º 31’.163

C 35º 54’.177 014º 31’.240

D 35º 54’.182 014º 31’.285

Lit buoys will be placed to indicate these hazards.

Mariners are advised to keep well clear of these positions due to the hazard to navigation these trammel nets pose.

Chart affected: BA 177

21st December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 135 of 2018

Christmas Charity Swim at Il-Bajja ta’ San Ġiljan

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a Christmas charity swim will be held on Sunday, 30th December, 2018. The swim is estimated to commence at 9.30 a.m. and will finish at approximately 12.30 p.m. local time.

The Christmas charity swim will be held in Il-Bajja ta’ San Ġiljan. The swimmers will start from off the pier by Independence Garden (point A), swim to an inflatable billboard (point B) and return to point A as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Support vessels will accompany the participating swimmers.

If the weather conditions are not good for the swim to take place, it will instead be held near the Neptunes waterpolo club on the same date and time. In this case the swimmers will jump from the Southern part of the Neptunes waterpolo club (point C) and swim towards the billboard (point D) which will be placed on the rocks near the railings to indicate the exit point.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate well clear of the area during the stipulated date and time, giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and the support vessels in the area.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2538

21st December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2018

Fireworks Display in Rinella Bay,

Kalkara – The Grand Harbour

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

In Rinella Bay, Kalkara (point A):

On Sunday, 30th December, 2018, from 8.00 a.m. till noon.

In view of the above, mariners are informed to give a wide berth of 200 meters from Rinella Bay, Kalkara (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) point A).

Masters and vessel operators are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart Affected: BA 177

21st December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 137 of 2018

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018

Re - Marine Ecological Surveys in Valletta Harbour

and in Marsamxett Harbour

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the completion date of the Marine Ecological Surveys in the Grand Harbour, Valletta and in Marsamxett Harbour, has been extended until Friday, 4th January, 2019.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018 is to be amended accordingly.

All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018 will remain.

Chart affected: BA 177

21st December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 132 of 2018

Sediment Sampling from Seabed at Rinella Bay

in Grand Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that sediment samples will be taken from the seabed at Rinella Bay in the Grand Harbour, between Friday, 21st December, 2018, and Monday, 31st December, 2018.

The sampling shall be carried out within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The work consists of taking samples of seawater and marine sediment using the vessel Atlantis II and will also involve the use of divers. The vessel will display the International Code of Signals Flag ‘A’.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and give the vessel and divers a wide berth. Masters and operators are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

18th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 133 of 2018

Local Notice to Mariners No 126 of 2018 Regarding Underwater Surveys at Ċirkewwa – Cancelled

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the underwater surveys at Cirkewwa have been completed.

Therefore, Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2018 is hereby CANCELLED.

Charts effected: BA 221A, 2537, 2538

18th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 130 of 2018

Maintenance Works on Slipways within Marsaxlokk Bay

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that maintenance works are being carried out on the slipways in Marsaxlokk Bay, within the area enclosed by the imaginary line A to B and the intermediate coastline as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The works are expected to start with immediate effect and will be completed by the end of March 2019.

Work will be carried out on not more than 3 slipways at the same time so the other slipways can still be used. Mariners are to coordinate with the contractor on site as to which slipways cannot be used on the particular day.

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

Chart affected BA 36

14th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 131 of 2018

Aerial Fireworks Display – Valletta 18 Official Closing Ceremony

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a 15 minute display of aerial fireworks in connection with the Valletta 18 official closing ceremony will be held on Saturday, 15th December, 2018, between 7.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m., from point A as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

In view of the above, mariners are informed that navigation within 200 meters from position A will be prohibited and all craft moored within the indicated area (as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) are to be removed on the above-mentioned date and time of the aerial firework displays.

Instructions and directions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will accept no liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above mentioned date and times.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

14th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2018

Sediment Sampling from Seabed in Different Localities

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that sediment samples will be taken from the seabed at different localities, starting with immediate effect and to be completed by Friday, 18th January, 2019.

The sampling shall be carried out from the workboat Goldfinder and will take place at points A, B, C and D, as shown on charts found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A (chart 1) 35º 53’.026 14º 31’.231

B (chart 2) 35º 54’.042 14º 30’.594

C (chart 3) 35º 54’.516 14º 30’.310

D (chart 4) 36º 01’.465 14º 17’.886

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring in the vicinity of the above mentioned points are to coordinate with the contractor to shift temporarily while the work is in progress in the area.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when in the vicinity and to give the workboat a wide berth.

They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 177, 211D

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

7th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2018

Amendment to Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018

Re - Maintenance Work on Lighthouses

Reference is made to Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance works on the lighthouses have been rescheduled.

Works will start on Monday, 17th December, 2018, and will be completed by Saturday, 22nd December, 2018.

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018 is to be amended accordingly.

All other information mentioned in Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018 will remain.

7th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 41 of 2018

Maintenance Work on Lighthouses

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk and Approaches

BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

BA Chart 2537 – Gozo, Comino and the Northern part of Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that maintenance work will be carried out on the following lighthouses:

1) Delimara Lighthouse at Il-Ponta ta’ Delimara in Il-Bajja ta’ Marsaxlokk

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 49’.300 014º 33’.538 Fl(2) 12s

2) Saint Elmo Lighthouse at Il-Ponta ta’ Sant’ Iermu in Grand Harbour

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 54’.159 014º 31’.526 Q.G.

3) Giordan Lighthouse in Gozo

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

36º 04’.330 014º 13’.100 Fl.7.5s

Work will start on Monday, 10th December, 2018, and be completed by Saturday, 15th December, 2018.

Due to the maintenance works the above lighthouses will be UNRELIABLE on the mentioned dates.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

4th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 42 of 2018

St. Angelo Point Port Buoy –

RE-ESTABLISHED

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the St Angelo Point Port lateral mark in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 53’.593 14º 31’.010 Q(3)R.5s

has been RE-ESTABLISHED.

Notice to Mariners No 39 of 2018 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.

Chart Affected: BA 177

4th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 128 of 2018

Sailing Regatta off Bighi in

Grand Harbour - Valletta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that the RMYC will be organising the Sports Boats Act 8 regatta off Bighi in Rinella Bay, Kalkara, Grand Harbour.

The regatta races will be held on Saturday, 8th December, 2018, and Sunday, 9th December, 2018, between 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.

Four (4) buoys will be laid in positions A, B, C and D, as indicated on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), to delineate the race area at 10.00 a.m. and removed at 2.30 p.m. on each day.

Any vessel which is within the designated area has to be removed.

No vessel will be allowed to enter the designated area unless by special permission issued by Transport Malta.

The positions of the buoys will be as follows:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 53’.930 14º 31’.350

B 35º 53’.671 14º 31’.137

C 35º 53’.514 14º 31’.275

D 35º 53’.723 14º 31’.522

Mariners are advised to obey instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12 and by enforcement personnel in the vicinity of the regatta.

Positions are referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Part of BA Chart 177 is found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

4th December, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2018

Underwater Survey at Ċirkewwa

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that underwater surveys will be held at Ċirkewwa quays.

The underwater surveys will be carried as follows:

i. Ċirkewwa Breakwater Wave Breakers

ii. North Quay (Berth no. 1)

iii. North Quay (Berth no. 2)

iv. North Quay (Berth no. 3) (including all supporting piers)

iv. South Quay

v. Comino Berth

Weather permitting, the underwater surveys will commence on Monday, 3rd December, 2018, between 7.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., and will take a total of around 20 days to complete.

The two areas, hatched on chart shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), are designated as a safety zone, which extends 50m off the survey area.

An Alpha flag will be hoisted during the duration of the dive, according to the International Code of Signals.

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone and should keep a safety distance of 50 meters from the nearest point of land. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with the survey team on site and with Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Mariners are also advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate at slow speed and give a wide berth at all times.

Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.

30th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 127 of 2018

Marine Ecological Surveys in Valletta Harbour

and in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that, weather permitting, marine ecological surveys will be carried out in Valletta Harbour (Cospicua Dock No. 1) and in Marsamxett Harbour (Sliema Ferries and Marsamxett Waterpolo Pitch), between Monday, 10th December, 2018, and Friday 21st December, 2018, in the areas shown hatched in red on charts shown on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

M.V. Atlantis II will be assisting in the surveys operations and will follow the International code of signals by hoisting an Alpha Flag when divers are in the water.

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised not to navigate in the safety zone. Any movements in the proximity of the safety zone are to be coordinated with the survey team onboard the M.V. Atlantis II and with the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, minimum speed and give the survey vessel a wide berth.

Instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

30th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 125 of 2018

Santa Swimming Event in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that a Santa swimming event will be held on Saturday 1st December, 2018. The swimming event is estimated to commence at 10.30 a.m. and will finish at approximately noon, local time.

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

AFM vessels will accompany the participating swimmers.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate well clear of the area during the stipulated date and time, giving the swimmers a wide berth. They are to comply with instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 and the Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat in the area.

Charts effected: BA 177, 2538

23rd November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 39 of 2018

St Angelo Point Port Buoy – Temporarily Removed

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the St Angelo Point Port buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 53’.593 14º 31’.010 Q(3)R.5s

has been temporarily removed.

Mariners are advised to note the above and proceed with caution and slow speed when navigating in the area.

Chart affected: BA 177

20th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 40 of 2018

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 5th and 6th December 2018 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2015, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 5th, and Thursday, 6th December, 2018, with extended hours between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

The exercise area is delineated by sector ABC.

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55’.540 014º 28’.320 (Centre point

on land),

a radius of 4 Nautical miles to points

B 35º 59’.460 014º 27’.150 and

C 35º 58’.290 014º 32’.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

20th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2018

Grand Harbour Marina Green Fairway Buoy – Temporarily Removed

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Grand Harbour Marina green fairway buoy in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 53’.362 14º 31’.059 Fl(2)G.5s

has been TEMPORARILY REMOVED.

Mariners are advised to note the above and proceed with caution and slow speed when navigating in the area.

Chart Affected: BA 177

16th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 124 of 2018

Repair Works on Quay at Blue Lagoon – Comino

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners and the general public that repair works will be carried out on the quay at Blue Lagoon in Comino.

The works will start on Monday, 3rd December, 2018, within the area shown hatched on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Due to weather limitations the work will be in progress until further notice.

A diver may be involved in the works.

Masters and vessel operators are instructed that they are to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed when approaching the quay.

They are to comply with any instructions as given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF channel 12.

Chart Affected: BA 211A

16th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 38 of 2018

Live Gunnery Firing Practice from Pembroke Ranges between 29th November, 2018, and 1st December, 2018

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that the Armed Forces of Malta shall conduct a live gunnery firing exercise from the Pembroke Ranges between Thursday, 29th November, 2018, and Saturday, 1st December, 2018. The firing exercise will take place from 8.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. local time (6.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m. UTC).

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

From Position A:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 55’.900 014º 28’.530

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

Position B:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 03’.600 014º 24’.100

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

Position C:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

36º 00’ .150 014º 37’. 450

thence on a bearing of 240 True to position A.

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

Instructions given by AFM craft patrolling the area and Valletta VTS (Valletta Port Control) on VHF channel 12 are to be complied with at all times.

Chart affected BA 194, 2537 and 2538

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

16th November, 2018

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2018

Mellieħa Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light – UNLIT

Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Mellieħa Bay reef isolated danger light flashing 2 every 5 seconds in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Flashing

35º 58'.310 014º 21'.520 Fl(2)5s

is DAMAGED and UNLIT

Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth.

Position in WGS 84 Datum.

Charts effected: BA 211A, 194, 2537, 2538

13th November, 2018

Local Notice to Mariners No. 122 of 2018

Land Reclamation and Construction Works in Gżira – Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that land reclamation and construction works at Triq ix-Xatt, Gżira, are expected to start on Saturday, 1st December, 2018.

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the area bounded by the imaginary line A, B, C, D and the coastline (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to remove such moorings and associated tackle by Monday, 26th November, 2018. Any vessels and moorings that are left in this area after the stipulated date will be removed at the expense of the owner. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority.

In view of the above, mariners navigating in the area are to navigate with caution and very slow 'no wake' speed. They are to give the above area a wide berth and comply with instructions as communicated by the Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12 or by Transport Malta officials and other Enforcement Agencies.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

Chart affected: BA 177

9th November, 2018