Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,324 of 8th October 2024

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that repair work will be carried out on the West side of Ċirkewwa South Quay.

​The works will start on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024, and should be completed by Saturday, 9th November, 2024.

A silt curtain will be laid along the line A, B, C and D, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

These works will be carried out from land and by scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag 'A', while works are being carried out.

Mariners and owners of vessels are to proceed at very low speed (no wake) when navigating close to the area, they are to keep at least 10m away from the silt curtain and co-operate with the contractor on site.

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.

Chart affected: BA 211

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 tal-Mellieħa.

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

​on Friday, 12th October, 2024, from 6.00 a.m. till 1.00 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.

Chart affected: BA 211