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Notice to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,382 of 28th January 2025
28/01/2025
Local Notice to Mariners No. 7 of 2025
Replacement of two outer sections of pontoon O in Id-Daħla tal-Imsida
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that the two outer sections of pontoon O in Id-Daħla tal-Imsida will be replaced.
The replacement of the two sections will be carried out on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025.
The work consists of removing the two outer sections of the pontoon, which will then be towed away to a shipyard. Two new replacement pontoon sections will then be secured accordingly.
The work will be carried out from a barge and will be assisted by divers. The barge will be moored within the area A, B, C and D, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The barge will be displaying the international code of Signals Flag 'A' whilst diving operations are being carried out.
Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when navigating close to the indicated area. They are to keep a safety distance from the abovementioned area.
They are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and co-operate with the contractor on site.
Chart affected: BA 177
| Position | Latitude (N) | Longitude (E) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 35º 53'.769 | 014º 29'.931 |
| B | 35º 53'.799 | 014º 29'.931 |
| C | 35º 53'.779 | 014º 29'.967 |
| D | 35º 53'.769 | 014º 29'.968 |
Local Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2025
Seabed clean-up near Manoel Island in Marsamxett Harbour
The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a seabed clean-up operation by divers near Manoel Island in Marsamxett Harbour, will be held within the area shown in red on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).
The clean-up will be held on Saturday, 1st February, 2025, from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
The divers will be exhibiting the international code of Signals Flag 'A'.
Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed when in the vicinity, on the stipulated date and time.
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 official on site
Chart affected: BA 211