Notice to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,542 of 21 November 2025

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that due to excavation works being carried out in Xrobb l-Għaġin, falling rocks and boulders could pose a danger to human life.

The excavation work is scheduled to be carried out on Friday, 21st November, 2025.

Due to the existence of this danger, all mariners and swimmers/divers are to keep at least 100m away from the approximate position A, as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are to note the above information and shall observe the 100m safety zone. They are required to navigate with caution and at slow speed when navigating close to the area.

They are to comply with instructions given on VHF Channel 12, 14 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Charts affected: BA 36, 2538