Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,513 of 30th September 2025

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to remind mariners and operators of vessels that due to ongoing construction works on quay extension at Malta Freeport Terminal 2 ‒ north and west quays as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), mariners and operators of vessels must navigate at a safe speed, taking into account the current conditions. Extra caution is advised, and operators should proceed at a slow speed (no wake) when manoeuvring in close proximity to the construction site.

Mariners are also reminded on the importance of keeping a proper lookout at all times, and to contact Marsaxlokk VTS on Channel 14 when in need to operate near the Malta Freeport Terminal 2.

Chart affected: BA 36

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners, owners of vessels, and divers that filming activities will take place at St. George's Bay ‒ Battle of the Beasts.

The filming will be held on Thursday, 2nd October, 2025, from 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

All mariners, owners of vessels and divers are advised that entry into the area as shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) is prohibited on the abovementioned dates and time.

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

Mariners and vessel operators are to comply with instructions and directions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on site.

Charts affected: BA 194, 2537, 2538

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the South Cardinal Light at il-Ġebla ta' Ħajra in il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk flashing VQ(6)+LFl.10s (pole mounted) in the following position:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

35° 49'.746                 014° 32'.846​

is unlit.