Notice to Mariners published in Govt. Gazette 21,290 of 26th July 2024

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that in connection with the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Balluta Bay fireworks will be let off from points A and B, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The dates and times of the displays are as follows:

On Friday, 26th July, 2024, from 9.30 p.m. till 11.00 p.m.;

On Saturday, 27th July, 2024 from 9.30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m.;

​On Sunday, 28th July, 2024, from 7.00 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. and from 9.30 p.m. till 10.45 p.m.

All vessels and bathers are warned to keep well clear and maintain a safe distance of not less than 60m from points A and B, during the abovementioned days and times.

Transport Malta will accept no liability whatsoever for any damage caused by the firework displays to any vessel and her ancillary equipment, whether such vessel and her ancillary equipment are left within the indicated area, or outside such area.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that aerial firework will be let off from St Elmo Point, between St Gregory Bastions (point A) and Abercrombie Bastions (point B) as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), on the date and times as follows:

On Sunday, 28th July, 2024, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m. and from 11.30 a.m. till 11.45 a.m.;

On Friday, 2nd August, 2024, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m. and from 8.00 p.m. till 8.45 p.m.;

On Saturday, 3rd August, 2024, from 9.30 a.m. till 9.45 a.m., from noon till 12.15 p.m., and from 6.30 p.m. till 7.15 p.m.;

On Sunday, 4th August, 2024, from 8.00 a.m. till 8.15 a.m. , from 11.45 a.m. till noon, from 7.30 p.m. till 8.15 p.m., and from 9.30 p.m. till 10.15 p.m.

Vessels moored within 200 metres from points A and B are to be removed and the areas kept clear during the displays.

Transport Malta will accept no liability whatsoever for any damage caused by the firework displays to any vessel and her ancillary equipment, whether such vessel and her ancillary equipment are left within the 200m safety zone, or outside such safety zone, from the point from which the fireworks are let off.

Mariners are to navigate with caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity. They are to cooperate with the organisers. Instructions and directions given on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and any enforcement personnel are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that refurbishment works are being carried out on the quay and slipways area at Xewkija, Kalkara.

Due to such works, the slipways shown by a red circle on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and centred on the below position, will not be accessible from Monday, 29th July, 2024 to Friday, 2nd August, 2024.

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35° 53'.267                 014° 31'.554

Mariners and the general public are to note the above and co-operate with the contractor on site.

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

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming event in Il-Bajja tas-Salina.

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).

on Wednesday, 31st July, 2024, from 5.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m.

A club RHIB 'S16893' and a number of canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

All mariners are directed to keep well clear of the area and, under no circumstances, are to transit through course A, B and C. For vessels whose moorings are within this area, they are to communicate with RHIB 'S16893' prior to entering or leaving the area and wait to be escorted accordingly.

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

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

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

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 2024 regarding Restricted Areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks, the following area is to be added to the list.

Il-Ponta tal-Munxar – The area formed by joining the points A, B, C, D, and the intermediate coastline as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

A         35° 50'.992     014° 33'.922

B         35° 50'.999     014° 33'.916

C         35° 51'.013     014° 33'.943

D         35° 51'.005     014° 33'.950

All conditions and advice mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2024, will remain valid and will apply to this area also.

Chart affected: BA 36