Notices to Mariners published in Govt. Gazette 21,299 of 9th August 2024

Open Water Swimming Event in Il-Bajja tas-Salina – 14th August, 2024

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club will be organising an open water swimming event in Il-Bajja tas-Salina.

The race will be held along the course A, B and C as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Position Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 35° 56’.932 014° 25’.660

B 35° 57’.168 014° 25’.755

C 35° 57’.148 014° 25’.808

on Wednesday, 14th August, 2024, from 5.00 p.m. till 8.00 p.m. 

A club RHIB ‘S16893’ and a number of canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

All mariners are directed to keep well clear of the area and, under no circumstances, are to transit through course A, B and C. For vessels whose moorings are within this area, they are to communicate with RHIB ‘S16893’ prior to entering or leaving the area and wait to be escorted accordingly.

On the stipulated date and times, mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to cooperate with the organisers.

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 211B, 211A, 2537 and 2538