Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,647 of 19th May 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a private event will be held at Manoel Island.

​Flat barges:

For this event, flat barges will be moored in position at Manoel Island in front of Fortizza Manoel on Tuesday, 26th May, 2026, and will be removed on Saturday, 30th May, 2026, as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)

The flat barges, which will have an overall length of around 50 metres, will be berthed stern-to in a T-shape formation. The barges will serve as landing platforms, allowing passengers to embark or disembark.  It will remain in position for the whole duration, and it will exhibit a light at the most seaward section of the barge.

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, proceed with caution, at very slow speed and give the barge a wide berth of at least 70 metres.

Fireworks display:

Aerial fireworks displays will be held on Friday, 29th May, 2026, between 9.00 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. The displays will be centred on points A, B and C as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) in the approximate following positions:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

A         35° 54.171      14° 30.388

B         35° 54.149      14° 30.371

C         35° 54.119       14° 30.355

In view of the above, mariners are advised to keep 60 meters away from points A, B and C on the abovementioned date and time.

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

​Chart affected: BA 177​