Notification of navigational observations to Harbour Master : Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 1999

The Executive Director for Ports advises the general public, Local Councils, Government Agencies, mariners and entities along the foreshore, that the Harbour Master and his office are to be notified as early as possible when new or suspected dangers to navigation are discovered, or any changes to aids to navigation are observed, within the territorial and internal waters of Malta, in any port, and in the land and sea approaches to any port or wharf.

Furthermore, this also applies when corrections to navigational charts or publications would appear to be necessary in relation to depths, navigational aids, facilities and other matters, affecting the safety of navigation and shipping in general, within the territorial and navigable waters of Malta.

In the case of pre-planned activities, including works along the foreshore or within the territorial and internal waters and ports and the approaches thereto, the Harbour Master and his office are to be notified by not later than seven (7) working days prior to the date of the intended activity. This is to ensure that, if required, relevant Notices to Mariners are issued and given timely promulgation through the Government Gazette in conformity with legal requirements.

Observations are to be reported to:

Malta Maritime Authority - Ports Directorate - Marine Department
Tel: 222204 - 239010 - 232653
Mob: 099 4312 - 097 4682
Fax: 226309

Palace Tower Signal Station (Turetta)
Tel: 241363/4 - 249702
Fax: 245440
VHF: Channel 12 / 09

Correspondence to be addressed to :

The Harbour Master,
Malta Maritime Authority,
Ports Directorate,
Marina Pinto,
Valletta, VLT 01.

Mariners are further reminded that Weather Bulletin and Navigational Warnings are issued daily by Malta Radio (9HD) Maritime Coast Radio Station on VHF, MF/RT.

Further details regarding transmissions can be obtained by contacting Malta Radio on :

Tel: 447880 - 456767