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Notice to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,354 of 3rd December 2024
03/12/2024
Local Notice to Mariners No. 162 of 2024
Upgrading work on Pinto Wharf 4 and 5 and part of Lascaris Wharf in Il-Port il-Kbir
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that upgrading work on Pinto Wharf 4 and 5 and part of Lascaris Wharf in Il-Port il-Kbir, will be carried out.
The works will start on Wednesday, 4th December, 2024, and are expected to be completed by the end of June, 2026.
The area formed by joining the points A, B, C, D and the intermediate coastline as shown on the chart on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), will be a No Entry area.
A silt curtain will be laid within the above area and will be shifted depending on the area that is being worked upon. The position of the silt curtain will be marked using buoys with orange flashing lights.
The following vessels will be used: Safety boat, workboat /tugs, jack-up barges carrying different equipment, dredger and barges to transport material.
Only vessels involved in these works are permitted to enter the abovementioned area, no vessel will be permitted to use Pinto Wharves 4 and 5, except those involved in the works.
Where the work requires the assistance of divers; the International Code of Signals flag “A" will be displayed while diving operations are being carried out.
A safety distance of 50m from the above-mentioned is to be kept where possible.
Masters and vessel operators are to keep a sharp lookout and navigate at very slow speed (no wake) when in proximity of the abovementioned area.
They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS
Chart affected: BA 177
| Point | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 35° 53'.652 | 014° 30'.801 |
| B | 35° 53'.621 | 014° 30'.828 |
| C | 35° 53'.504 | 014° 30'.653 |
| D | 35° 53'.542 | 014° 30'.619 |
Local Notice to Mariners No. 163 of 2024
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2021 ‒ refurbishment work on Marfa breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu taʼ Kemmuna
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the refurbishment work on Marfa breakwater at Ir-Ramla tal-Bir in Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2021, has been completed.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2021 is hereby cancelled.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 164 of 2024
Cancellation of Local Notice to Mariners No. 225 of 2023 ‒ damage to slipway in Qajjenza ‒
Il-Port ta' Marsaxlokk
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the damage to slipway in Qajjenza ‒ Il Port ta' Marsaxlokk, mentioned in Local Notice to Mariners No. 225 of 2023, has been repaired.
Local Notice to Mariners No. 225 of 2023 is hereby cancelled.