Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,575 of 23rd January 2026

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that there is a submerged vessel at Id-Daħla tal-Kalkara in the vicinity of:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

35° 53'.440                 014° 31'.295

Whilst every effort is being made to refloat the vessel as soon as possible, mariners are to give a wide berth of at least 30m, from the above position.

They are to navigate with caution and keep a sharp lookout when navigating in the vicinity.

Chart affected: BA 177

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Merkanti Reef East Cardinal light flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds (pole mounted) in the following position:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

35° 55'.490                 014° 29'.850

has been destroyed.

Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels between Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Mellieħa Bay Reef Isolated Danger Light Flashing 2 every 5 seconds in the following position:

is unreliable.

Mariners are to note the above and give a wide berth.

Position in WGS 84 Datum

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