Notices to Mariners issued in Government Gazette No 21,693 of 28th July 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that urgent repair works on the existing water pipeline in Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Gozo, will take place.

The works will commence on Monday, 27th July, 2026 and will be carried out at night, from 8.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m. Work is expected to be completed by Sunday, 2nd August, 2026.

The works will take place within the hatched area marked W, X, Y and Z, as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

These works will be carried out by scuba divers displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

For the duration of the works in Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay, the layout of the swimming zone (as shown in LNtM No. 76 of 2026, Figure 11) will be altered for the above-mentioned period.

Mariners and vessel owners are advised to navigate at very low speed (no wake) and maintain a minimum distance of 20 metres from the designated swimming area when operating in the vicinity of the area.

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.

Charts affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that aerial firework will be let off from St. Elmo Point – between St. Gregory Bastions (point A) and Abercrombie Bastions (point B) as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), on the date and times as follows:

On Sunday, 26th July, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 8.15 a.m., and from 11.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.;

On Friday, 31st July, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 8.15 a.m., noon to 12.15 p.m., and 10.15 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Vessels moored within 200 metres from points A and B are to be removed and the areas kept clear during the displays.

Transport Malta will accept no liability whatsoever for any damage caused by the firework displays to any vessel and her ancillary equipment, whether such vessel and her ancillary equipment are left within the 200m safety zone, or outside such safety zone, from the point from which the fireworks are let off.

Mariners are to navigate with caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity.  They are to cooperate with the organisers. Instructions and directions given on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and any enforcement personnel are to be complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177