Notices to Mariners issued in Government Gazette No. 21,725 of 29th September 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a series of swimming events starting from il-Ponta tal-Aħrax, Malta and finishing in Ġebel tal-Ħalfa, Gozo, will be held on each of the following days:

On Thursday, 24th September, 2026, on Monday, 28th September, 2026, on Thursday, 1st October, 2026, on Monday, 5th October, 2026, on Thursday, 8th October, 2026, on Monday, 12th October, 2026, and on Thursday, 15th October, 2026.

The participants will depart from il-Ponta tal-Aħrax, Malta, point A, at approximately 8.30 a.m. and finish at Ġebel tal-Ħalfa, Gozo, point D, at approximately 1.30 p.m. They will be following the route along the points A, B, C, and D as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The participants will be accompanied by a RHIB and the support vessel 'The Neptune'.

Il-Fliegu ta' Kemmuna will be restricted to navigation from 8.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., and Il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex will be restricted to navigation from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

If the events cannot be held on any of the days mentioned above, they will be held on the following dates, using the same route and the same time.

On Friday, 25th September, 2026, on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026, on Friday, 2nd October, 2026, on Tuesday, 6th October, 2026, on Friday, 9th October, 2026, on Tuesday, 13th October, 2026, and on Friday, 16th October, 2026.

Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout, to proceed at slow speed and to keep well clear of the area during the stipulated dates and time, giving the swimmers, support vessel and RHIB a wide berth. They are to closely observe any instructions issued on VHF channels 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and any maritime enforcement assets in the area.

​Local Notice to Mariners No. 174 of 2026 is hereby cancelled.

Charts affected: BA 211A, 2537 and 2538

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a light drone display will be held at Saint Julian's.

The light drone display will be held on the following date and time:

On Tuesday, 29th September, 2026, between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.

The area is formed by joining points A, B, C, D, E, F and G as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

All timings are in local time.

Mariners are to keep clear of the abovementioned area and to maintain a safety distance of at least 100 metres during the stipulated dates and times.

They are to cooperate with the organisers and to comply with any instructions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement personnel on-site.

Positions are in WGS 84 Datum

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a kayak charity event will be held within Il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex (Gozo Channel).

The kayaking event will take place within the hatched area as shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) on Saturday, 3rd October 2026, between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the kayak charity event will be postponed to Saturday, 17th October, 2026, and held between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.

During the event, navigation within il-Fliegu ta' Għawdex (Gozo Channel) shall be restricted during the above-mentioned dates and times.

Mariners are advised to maintain a sharp lookout, proceed at a safe and slow speed, and keep well clear of the area indicated during the stipulated dates and times, giving the kayaks and support vessels a wide berth. Mariners are also requested to closely observe any instructions issued by Valletta VTS on VHF Channels 12 and/or 16, as well as by any maritime enforcement assets operating in the area.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2537

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2026.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair works at Bridge Wharf Quay, within the Grand Harbour, are still ongoing

As a result of these works, access to Bridge Wharf Quay shall remain restricted until Thursday, 31st December, 2026.

All information, requirements, and restrictions outlined in Local Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2026 shall remain in force for the duration of the works.

Chart affected: BA 177​