Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette no 21,567 of 6th January 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following Local Notices to Mariners are some of the ones still in force:

1. Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2020

Re: Installation of snorkelling trail at Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa and at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa

2. Local Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2020

Re: Blue Lagoon ‒ Comino ‒ Reserved zone for enforcement and emergency services

3. Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2021

Re: Conduct of Small Craft inside Maltese Harbours

4. Local Notice to Mariners No. 3 of 2021

Re: Underwater hazard at Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa

5. Local Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2021

Re: Removal of sand from Il-Magħluq for the re-nourishment of the beach close by

6. Local Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 2021

Re: No entry zone at Manoel Island (Sliema Creek) due to a derelict wall

7. Local Notice to Mariners Nos 95 of 2021 and 97 of 2025

Re: Illicit discharges

8. Local Notice to Mariners No. 120 of 2021

Re: Official Nautical Charts and Notices to Mariners

9. Local Notice to Mariners No. 121 of 2021

Re: Introduction of fast ferry services

10. Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2022

Re: Misuse of distress signals

11. Local Notice to Mariners No. 72 of 2022

Re: Dumping of inert material at spoil ground

12. Local Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2022

Re: Precautionary area – off Għallis Rock

13. Local Notice to Mariners No. 93 of 2022

Re: Speed restriction when entering and within Mġarr Harbour

14. Local Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2023

Re: Entry Restriction in St George's Bay – St Julian's

15. Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2023

Re: Berthing and mooring of vessels along breakwaters, and jetties, and the proper use of slipways

16. Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2023

Re: Establishment of a manoeuvring area off Delimara Power Station in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

17. Local Notice to Mariners No. 31 of 2023

Re: Speed restricted in close proximity to small craft, mooring areas and marinas (revised)

18. Local Notice to Mariners No. 37 of 2023

Re: Construction of quay between Ras Ħanzir and Fuel Wharf in the Grand Harbour

19. Local Notice to Mariners No. 100 of 2023

Re: No entry area due to damaged lantern base in Ċirkewwa

20. Local Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2024

Re: Use of jet skis and other personal water crafts (PWC)

21. Local Notice to Mariners No. 67 of 2024

Re: Dangerous structure ‒ 31st March Installation – Marsaxlokk Harbour

22. Local Notice to Mariners No. 68 of 2024

Re: Removal of vessels and moorings at Il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuġa

23. Local Notice to Mariners No. 69 of 2024

Re: Safe distance and speed from diver flag signals

24. Local Notice to Mariners No. 113 of 2024

Re: Conservation Areas around wrecks – Updated August 2024

25. Local Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 2025

Re: Establishment of a manoeuvring area off Malta Freeport Terminal 2 in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk

26. Local Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2025

Re: Removal of vessels and moorings off Malta Freeport Terminal 1 West at il-Bajja ta' Birżebbuga ‒ February 2025

27. Local Notice to Mariners No. 115 of 2025

Re: Noise levels on board commercial vessels – 2025

28. Local Notice to Mariners No. 129 of 2025

Re: Establishment of mooring areas and fairways at Mellieħa Bay (re-issue)

29. Local Notice to Mariners Nos 132, 153 and 189 of 2025

Re: Restricted areas round Malta due to danger of falling rocks – August 2025

30. Local Notice to Mariners No. 160 of 2025

Re: Mooring and Anchor Lights

31. Local Notice to Mariners No. 178 of 2025

Re: Speed restriction in close proximity of Malta Freeport Terminal 2

32. Local Notice to Mariners No. 186 of 2025

Re: Situational awareness – navigation at sea

33. Local Notice to Mariners No. 213 of 2025

Re: Fairway established near Il-Moll ta' Buġibba

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the following Notices to Mariners are some of the ones still in force:

1. Notice to Mariners No. 35 of 2008 and No. 20 of 2021

Re: Malta Vessel Traffic Services and use of International Marine VHF Channels

2. Notice to Mariners No. 18 of 2021

Re: Radio Frequency Interference to the Global Navigational Satellite Service (GNSS)

3. Notice to Mariners No. 24 of 2021

Re: Live Firing Practice at Pembroke Ranges

4. Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2023

Re: Maritime Safety Information and the promulgation of Notices to Mariners

5. Notice to Mariners No. 23 of 2023

Re: Vessels towing fish cages

6. Notice to Mariners No. 2 of 2024 and No. 16 of 2025

Re: Archaeological Zones at Sea – Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (Consolidated list January 2024)

7. Notice to Mariners No. 4 of 2024

Re: Chart Correction – Foul area (Steel beam)

8. Notice to Mariners No. 6 of 2024

Re: Chart Correction – Deletion of mooring buoys near 31st March Installation

9. Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2024

Re: Chart Correction – New Navigational Light on the inner breakwater in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaskala

10. Notice to Mariners No. 21 of 2024

Re: Chart Correction – Fish pen in St Paul's Bay – permanently discontinued

11. Notice to Mariners No. 9 of 2025

Re: Chart Correction – Foul area (lost anchor and chain)

12. Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2025

Re: Chart Correction – Foul area (lost anchor and chain)

13. Notice to Mariners No. 17 of 2025

Re: Chart Correction – National Observation Station Northeast of Il-Port ta' Marsamxett

14. Notice to Mariners No. 22 of 2025

Re: Chart Correction – Establishment of V-AIS special mark buoys at Xlendi Underwater Archaeological Park (Gozo)

15. Notice to Mariners No. 28 of 2025

Re: Chart Correction – Anchor berths – Bunkering Area 6

16. Notice to Mariners No. 29 of 2025

Re: Life Archipelago Garnija Project ‒ Restrictions areas around Malta

17. Notice to Mariners No. 30 of 2025

Re: Restricted area between Ponta tal-Aħrax and Daħlet ix-Xilep