Local Notice to Mariners No. 139 of 2020

RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta on Saturday, 28th November, 2020, from 11.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., and Sunday, 29th November, 2020, from 10.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m., off Tas-Sliema.

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

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

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.435 014º 30'.447

B 35º 54'.798 014º 31'.422

C 35º 54'.454 014º 31'.167

D 35º 54'.633 014º 30'.826

E 35º 54'.910 014º 30'.515

F 35º 55'.178 014º 30'.093

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

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

27th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 140 of 2020

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12

of 2019 Regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo (South)

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 regarding Dredging at Mġarr Harbour – Gozo, further dredging will be carried out within the area enclosed by the imaginary line joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 36° 01'.490 014° 17'.922 B 36° 01'.530 014° 17'.903

C 36° 01'.466 014° 17'.855 D 36° 01'.452 014° 17'.874

The works are expected to start on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2020, and be completed by 31st December, 2020. A silt curtain will be laid along the above-mentioned imaginary lines.

In view of the above vessels berthed in this area are to be removed immediately. Any vessel and mooring that is left in this area will be removed by the contractor. No liability whatsoever will be accepted by the authority for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels and moorings.

The AFM vessels will be shifted to within the area E, F, G, H and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt). No vessel can enter this area. Access for entering and departing of AFM vessels from their berth must always keep clear.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

E 36° 01'.433 014° 17'.853

F 36° 01'.442 014° 17'.863

G 36° 01'.460 014° 17'.839

H 36° 01'.451 014° 17'.830

Mariners are to keep out of the area and advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and very slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the indicated areas. They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on Channel 12 and any enforcement personnel on site.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 12 of 2019 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 211

27th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 53 of 2020

Marsaxlokk Lighthouse,

Dellimara Point – Unreliable Light

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

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Marsaxlokk Lighthouse Dellimara, Point Light flashing 2 every 12 seconds Fl(2)12s in the following position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 49'.300 14º 33'.538

has had its lenses damaged and therefore the range is UNRELIABLE

Position in WGS 84 Datum

Charts affected: BA Chart 36, 2538, 194

27th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 54 of 2020

Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 10th

December 2020 – Extended Hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Thursday, 10th December, 2020, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. (local time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

27th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 55 of 2020

Seabed survey around the spoil ground

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a marine survey will be carried out with the use of the following equipment: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) side-scan sonar, multibeam and a Van Veen grab. This survey will be carried out by the vessels Atlantis II and Wilfred, they will be displaying lights and shapes as per COLREGS.

The survey area is bounded by the following coordinates.

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 53'.854 014º 31'.797

B 35º 54'.686 014º 32'.335

C 35º 55'.316 014º 31'.354

D 35º 56'.431 014º 31'.904

E 35º 57'.102 014º 32'.996

F 35º 54'.770 014º 36'.630

G 35º 53'.703 014º 36'.030

H 35º 53'.047 014º 34'.836

I 35º 52'.998 014º 33'.374

Weather permitting the survey will start on Tuesday, 1st December, 2020, and will be completed by Thursday, 31st December, 2020.

Since the vessels Atlantis II and Wilfred will be towing equipment and sometimes stationary, they will be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.

Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when the above-mentioned vessels are sighted and give a wide berth and observe a 500 metres radius restricted zone which will be implemented around the vessels Atlantis II and Wilfred.

Mariners are also notified to abide with any instructions from Valletta Port Control, (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 2538, 177, 194.

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

27th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 138 of 2020

Coring at Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, Near Valletta – Tas-Sliema Ferry Landing Place

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that coring will be carried out in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett, near Valletta – Tas-Sliema ferry landing place.

The coring will be carried out form the barge BEZZ V which will be assisted by two (2) tugboats and will display lights and shapes as per COLREGS.

The coring is scheduled to start on Monday, 7th December, 2020 and be completed by Saturday, 19th December, 2020, weather permitting. This work will be coordinated with the Valletta – Tas-Sliema ferry operator as this service cannot be interrupted.

Several cores will be carried out within the area joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website: (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 54'.069 014° 30'.639

B 35° 54'.103 014° 30'.602

C 35° 54'.074 014° 30'.521

D 35° 54'.031 014° 30'.523

Owners of vessels that are moored or have a mooring within the above-mentioned area, are to remove such moorings and associated ground tackle with immediate effect and not later than Sunday, 6th December, 2020.

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

Due to the above-mentioned works, navigation within the said area is restricted and entry is only allowed in agreement with the contractor on site.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed when in the vicinity, they are to give the area a wide berth due to ropes and sinkers which will be holding the barge in position.

They are to comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 177, 2537, 2538

24th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 137 of 2020

RMYC Dinghy Sailing Regatta – off Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies Mariners that the Royal Malta Yacht Club will be holding a Dinghy Sailing Regatta on Saturday 21st November and Sunday 22nd November, 2020, from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., both days, off Tas-Sliema.

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

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

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 55'.435 014º 30'.447

B 35º 54'.798 014º 31'.422

C 35º 54'.454 014º 31'.167

D 35º 54'.633 014º 30'.826

E 35º 54'.910 014º 30'.515

F 35º 55'.178 014º 30'.093

Chart Affected: BA Chart 177

20th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2020

Live Firing Practice at the Pembroke Ranges – 25th and 26th November, 2020 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th November 2020 with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. (local time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

20th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 52 of 2020

Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges – 2nd December, 2020 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. (local time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

20th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 136 of 2020

Coring at Id-Daħla tal-Imsida in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies mariners that coring will be carried out at Id-Daħla tal-Imsida (Ta' Xbiex side) in Il-Port ta' Marsamxett. The work is scheduled to start on Saturday, 28th November, 2020, and be completed by Saturday, 12th December, 2020.

The coring will be carried out form the barge BEZZ V which will be assisted by two (2) tug boats and will display lights and shapes as per COLREGS.

The coring will be carried out within the area joining the points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1 35° 53'.821 014° 29'.590

2 35° 53'.809 014° 29'.598

3 35° 53'.811 014° 29'.614

4 35° 53'.826 014° 29'.650

5 35° 53'.838 014° 29'.646

Due to the size of BEZZ V and it having to be towed to position, all vessels moored along the quay from point 5 to point 6 (next to Mamma Mia), from point 7 to point 8 (at Il-Ponta Tal-Pietà) and the outer 30m of pontoons G, H and M (shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) are to be removed on Saturday, 28th November, 2020 from 7.00 a.m. till noon and again on Saturday, 5th December, 2020 while BEZZ V is entering and departing Il-Port ta' Marsamxett.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

5 35° 53'.838 014° 29'.646

6 35° 53'.845 014° 29'.664

7 35° 53'.772 014° 29'.700

8 35° 53'.764 014° 29'.856

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and slow speed and stay as far to the south of the fairway as possible due to sinkers that hold barge in position, they are to give the area a wide berth.

They are to navigate and comply with instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Chart affected: BA 177

17th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 131 of 2020

ROV Survey of Cable – from Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq out to Sea

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a survey will be carried out with the use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This survey will be carried out by the vessel Mare Rosa and her ancillary equipment.

Weather permitting the survey is planned to be carried out between Friday, 6th November, 2020 and Wednesday, 11th November, 2020, along the line A-B as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt):

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 56'.435 14° 27'.342 (Coast)

B 35° 57'.618 14° 28'.062

The actual survey is expected to take about 1 day.

Since the vessel Mare Rosa will be towing an ROV, she will be restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

Mariners are instructed to navigate with caution when the above-mentioned vessel is sighted and maintain a safe distance of 500m from the vessel.

Mariners are also notified to abide by any instructions issued by Valletta Port Control, (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 2537, 2538

6th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 132 of 2020

Further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020 regarding Restricted Areas round Malta due to

Danger of Falling Rocks

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that further to Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020 regarding Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks, the following area is to be added to the list.

Rdum il-Bies – Il-Bajja ta' San Pawl – An area of 50m radius centred on the following approximate position, as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 57'.708 014º 23'.766

All conditions and advice mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2020 will remain valid and will apply to this area also.

Chart affected: BA 211B

6th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 133 of 2020

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2020 regarding Benthic Survey in Gżira, Marsamxett Harbour

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No 123 of 2020.

The Directorate for Ports and Yachting, Transport Malta, informs mariners that the date of completion of the Benthic survey in Gżira, Marsamxett Harbour, has been extended until Monday, 30th November, 2020.

Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2020 is to be amended accordingly.

All other information mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 123 of 2020 will remain.

Chart affected: BA 177

6th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 134 of 2020

Amendment to Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2020 regarding Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing

in Tas-Sliema

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2020 regarding Infrastructure Malta – Ferry Landing in Tas-Sliema, is being amended with the following:

The completion date is now being extended to end of March, 2021.

All other information included in Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2020 will remain valid.

Chart affected: BA 177

6th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 135 of 2020

Re-installation of Floating Pontoons in Il-Magħluq,

Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that floating pontoons will be re-installed at Il-Magħluq, Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk.

The preparation and re-installation of the floating pontoons will take place between Friday, 6th November, 2020, and Saturday, 21st November, 2020.

The assembling and re-installation of the pontoons will be carried out by scuba divers and will be accompanied by the support vessels MV Gold Dredger, MV Goldfinder and Anselma, and they will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.

Due to the re-installation, the area A, B, C, D and E (as shown hatched on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)) will be used as a working area, therefore this is a restricted area for the duration of the works.

Point Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35°50.393 014°32'.769 Coast

B 35°50.398 014°32'.754

C 35°50.427 014°32'.771

D 35°50.395 014°32'.861

E 35°50.357 014°32'.839 Coast

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

They are to cooperate with the contractor on site and comply with any instructions given by Marsaxlokk Port Control (Marsaxlokk VTS) on VHF Channel 14.

Chart affected: BA 36

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM.

6th November, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 50 of 2020

Live firing practice at Pembroke Ranges – 9th, 11th and 12th November, 2020 – Extended hours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta notifies that further to Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2019, the Armed Forces of Malta will carry out Live Firing Practice on Monday, 9th, Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th November, 2020, with extended hours from 6.00 p.m. till 11.00 p.m. (Local Time).

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

From Position A

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

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

a radius of 4 nautical miles to points

B 35º 59'.460 014º 27'.150 and

C 35º 58'.290 014º 32'.190

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

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

Charts affected: BA 2538, 2537, 194

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM

3rd November, 2020

Notice to Mariners No. 49 of 2020

Chart correction – Malta-Gozo Fibre Optic

Submarine Cable

Reference is made to BA Chart 2537 – Għawdex (Gozo), Kemmuna (Comino) and the Northern Part of Malta.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a fibre optic cable has been laid along the following route:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

From Malta

(Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa) 35°56'.060 014°20'.626

till 35°55'.965 014°20'.335

till 35°55'.934 014°20'.091

till 35°56'.071 014°18'.915

till 35°56'.138 014°18'.721

till 35°56'.274 014°18'.527

till 35°56'.782 014°18'.066

till 35°59'.764 014°17'.066

till 36°00'.669 014°16'.881

till 36°00'.673 014°16'.785

till 36°00'.761 014°16'.841

to Gozo 36°00'.962 014°16'.717

(Ras il-Ħobż)

Charts affected: BA Chart 2537, 2538, 211A

Positions referred to: WGS 84 Datum.

30th October, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 128 of 2020

Diving surveys at Il-Ponta Tal-Pietà in Marsamxett Harbour

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that diving surveys will be held at Il-Ponta Tal-Pietà in Marsamxett Harbour, within the area A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (http://www.transport.gov.mt).

The diving surveys will take place between Saturday, 31st October, 2020, and Saturday, 14th November, 2020.

The surveys will be carried out by scuba divers and will be accompanied by the support vessels Goldfinder and Gold Dredger, and they will be displaying the international code of Signals flag A.

A safety zone of 50m round the support vessel Goldfinder and Gold Dredger is to be kept during the surveys.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

30th October, 2020

Local Notice to Mariners No. 126 of 2020

Filming from Rinella – Malta Film Studios – Clear Horizon

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

The filming will take place from Thursday, 5th November, 2020, to Tuesday, 10th November, 2020 (including the weekend), from 6.00 a.m. till 1.00 a.m. (the next day) everyday.

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

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

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

27th October, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Local Notice to Mariners No. 117 of 2020

Marine Works off Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that marine works will be carried out off Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo.

The works will be carried out from the Barge Sea Wolf and will consist also the laying of a circular silt Curtain centred in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35º 01'.598 014º 19'.427

The silt curtain will be laid with a radius of 40m and will surround the flat barge Sea Wolf.

The works are expected to start with immediate effect and are expected to be completed by 20th November. These works will be carried out by divers who will be displaying the international code of signals flag 'A'.

Mariners are to note the above and navigate at slow speed (no wake) and they are to give this area a wide berth.

Chart affected: BA 211

2nd October, 2020

Notice to Mariners No. 44 of 2020

LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija Project – Restrictions on Areas around Malta

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that as part of the LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija project, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has established a number of restrictions, in line with:

The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42).

The Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Flora, Fauna and Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L 549.44).

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Marine Policy Framework Regulations (S.L. 549.62).

Blue Grotto – Qrendi – Chart 1

Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary line 1F to 1G and the intermediate coastline - No navigation and no anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels and local commercial vessels operating in the area. Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.

Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 1A to 1B to 1C to 1D to 1E, the imaginary line 1F to 1G and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory lights and sounds. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

1A 35° 49'.213 014° 27'.724

1B 35° 48'.984 014° 27'.570

1C 35° 48'.938 014° 27'.382

1D 35° 49'.037 014° 27'.128

1E 35° 49'.140 014° 27'.182

1F 35° 49'.165 014° 27'.334

1G 35° 49'.192 014° 27'.574

Cominotto – Blue Lagoon – Chart 2

Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary lines 2C to 2B to 2D and the intermediate coastline – No anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels. Maximum speed 3 knots. Only compulsory lights and sounds. All year round and at all time.

Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 2A to 2B to 2C and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory lights and sounds. Maximum speed 10 knots. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

2A 36° 00'.222 014° 19'.472

2B 36° 00'.638 014° 19'.206

2C 36° 00'.731 014° 19'.370

2D 36° 00'.716 014° 19'.156

Dwejra – Gozo – Chart 3

Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary lines 3A to 3B to 3C to 3D to 3E and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory sounds and lights allowed. Maximum speed 5 knots. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

3A 36° 02'.729 014° 11'.366

3B 36° 02'.721 014° 11'.288

3C 36° 02'.809 014° 11'.220

3D 36° 02'.871 014° 11'.243

3E 36° 02'.886 014° 11'.294

Majjistral NHP – Chart 4

Shown in red – All transiting traffic to maintain a minimum distance of 100 m from the cliff. All year round and at all time. Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 4A to 4B to 4C to 4D to 4E and the intermediate coastline - Only compulsory light and sounds. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

4A 35° 56'.678 014° 19'.905

4B 35° 56'.826 014° 19'.360

4C 35° 57'.223 014° 19'.663

4D 35° 57'.828 014° 19'.364

4E 35° 58'.115 014° 19'.586

Migra l-Ferħa – Chart 5

Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary line 5A to 5B and the intermediate coastline – No navigation and no anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels. Only compulsory light and sounds. All year round and at all time.

Shown in blue – All transiting traffic to maintain a minimum distance of 100 m from the cliff. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

5A 35° 52'.084 014° 21'.095

5B 35° 52'.232 014° 20'.978

Santa Marija Caves – Chart 6

Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary line 6E to 6F and the intermediate coastline – No anchoring in the area except for fishing and diving vessels. Maximum speed 3 knots. Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.

Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 6A to 6B to 6C to 6D, the imaginary line 6E to 6F and the intermediate coastline – No stopping and no anchoring zone of 0.5 NM except for fishing and diving vessels. Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

6A 36° 01'.141 014° 20'.400

6B 36° 01'.475 014° 20'.761

6C 36° 01'.248 014° 21'.080

6D 36° 00'.914 014° 20'.716

6E 36° 00'.960 014° 20'.665

6F 36° 01'.116 014° 20'.427

St Paul's Islands – Chart 7

Shown in red – Formed by the imaginary lines 7A to 7B, the imaginary line 7C to 7D and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory lights and sound. Maximum speed 5 knots. All year round and at all time.

Shown in blue – Formed by the circle of radius 0.5NM centred on point 7E – Only compulsory lights and sound. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

7A 35° 57'.838 014° 23'.951

7B 35° 57'.812 014° 23'.864

7C 35° 58'.066 014° 23'.824

7D 35° 57'.970 014° 24'.066

7E 35° 57'.985 014° 24'.176

Ta' ċenċ – Chart 8

Shown in red – All transiting vessels to maintain a minimum distance of 100m from the cliffs. All year round and at all time.

Shown in blue – Formed by the imaginary lines 8A to 8B to 8C to 8D to 8E to 8F and the intermediate coastline – Only compulsory sounds and lights allowed. Maximum speed 10 knots. All year round and at all time.

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

8A 36° 00'.952 014° 16'.260

8B 36° 00'.448 014° 16'.330

8C 36° 00'.197 014° 15'.744

8D 36° 00'.835 014° 12'.796

8E 36° 01'.285 014° 12'.469

8F 36° 01'.560 014° 12'.865

Action will be taken against anybody not observing these restrictions.

Mariners are also reminded to navigate with caution and slow speed and give the indicated areas a wide berth. They are to comply with any instructions given by Valletta Port Control (Valletta VTS) on VHF Channel 12.

Charts affected: BA 194, 211, 2537

25th September, 2020

TRANSPORT MALTA

Notice to Mariners No. 45 of 2020

Restricted Area between Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax

and Daħlet ix-Xilep

The Ports and Yachting Dirctorate, Transport Malta, notifies that as part of an EU LIFE project, aimed at protecting the Yelkouan Shearwaters (Garnija), seabirds that breed on cliffs, a restricted area is established. One such breeding area is located at L-Irdum tal-Madonna on the cliffs between Il-Ponta tal-Aħrax and Daħlet ix-Xilep. The L-Irdum tal-Madonna breeding colony has been designated as a Special Protection Area because Malta has 10% of the world's population of Yelkouan Shearwaters and is internationally important for these birds. Light and noise can easily disturb the birds and cause them to desert the colony.

The buffer zone to the Special Protection Area (SPA) (about 1.1 Nautical Mile from shore) lies between the following imaginary points and the intermediate coastline, as shown on chart 1 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(A) 35°59'.268 14°22'.574

(B) 35°59'.231 14°23'.759

(D) 36°00'.874 14°22'.692

(E) 35°59'.901 14°22'.057

In view of the above Masters of all vessels and craft are to adhere to the following conduct while transiting the area all year round

Lights, other than lights prescribed in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) have to be switched off and no loud noise, other than sound signals prescribed in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs), from vessels is allowed whilst moving along this stretch of coast.

Pleasure cruises operating as Boat Parties are obliged to follow the above guideline and switch off all lights and music while passing in the indicated area or otherwise keep clear from the buffer zone to the SPA.

The letting off of petards and other fireworks from sea is not allowed in the buffer zone to the SPA all year round.

The buffer zone to the SPA is a “no stopping zone" for all vessels other than vessels carrying out fishing activities.

Fishing activities in the area using strong lights (lampara etc) are prohibited in line with Art.4 of the Fishery Regulations (SL425.01) and Council Regulation (EC) No. 1967/2006 concerning management.

Further to the above, the Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that as part of the LIFE Arċipelagu Garnija project, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has established a number of restrictions, in line with:

The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42)

The Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Flora, Fauna and Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations (S.L 549.44).

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC) transposed into Maltese legislation through the Marine Policy Framework Regulations (S.L. 549.62).

As such, the area enclosed by the imaginary line X – Y and the intermediate coastline, shown hatched red on chart 2 found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), while all conditions mentioned above apply, no anchoring except for fishing and diving vessels is permitted. Maximum speed 3 knots.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

(X) 35°59'.584 14°22'.339

(Y) 35°59'.539 14°23'.361

Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2010 of Transport Malta is hereby CANCELLED.

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

25th September, 2020