Notice to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,550 of 5 December 2025

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that maintenance works ‒ diving, will be held within the Creek Marina (Ta' Xbiex),  Marsamxett Harbour.

​The maintenance diving is to start with immediate effect and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 15th February, 2026, within the hatched area shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

During the maintenance work, the scuba divers will be accompanied by a support vessel displaying the International Code of Signals Flag 'A'.

Mariners are to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at very slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity and are to give the mentioned areas a wide berth. They are to cooperate with the contractor on-site.

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.

Chart affected: BA 177