Notice to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,593 of 27th February 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that reconstruction work on the slipway and quay at Triq is-Salini in Marsaskala will be carried out.

The work will commence on Monday, 2nd March, 2026, and is expected to be completed by Tuesday, 30th June, 2026.

A silt curtain will be installed for the duration of the construction

A safety distance of at least 10 meters must be maintained along the imaginary line connecting points A, B, C and D, as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Some work will involve scuba divers, who will display the International Code of Signals Flag 'A' while diving operations are carried out.

During this period, any vessels moored or anchored along the imaginary line A, B, C, and the adjacent coastline, must be removed, and both the slipway and quay will be closed for use.

All mariners and vessel operators are advised to navigate with caution and at a slow speed (no wake) in the area. They are to cooperate with the contractor on-site.

Mariners are to comply with instructions issued by Valletta VTS on VHF Channels 12 and 16.

Chart affected: BA 36

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a diving survey will be carried out at Wied Buni and Qajjenza in Il-Bajja ta' Marsaxlokk.

The diving survey will be carried out at Wied Buni (points A) and Qajjenza (point B), as shown on the chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

A                     350 49'.212     0140 31'.848

B                     350 49'.967     0140 32'.245

The diving survey which will be held on any day between Monday, 2nd March, 2026 and Saturday, 7th March, 2026, will be carried out by divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals Flag 'A'.

A safety distance of 30m from the above-mentioned positions is to be kept, while the diving survey is being carried out.

Vessels moored within the 30m safety distance, are to be removed during the above dates. The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, will accept no Liabilities whatsoever for any vessels that are left lying in the area on the above-mentioned dates and times.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look-out, navigate with caution and at very slow speed and give the indicated areas a wide berth.

​They are also to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 14 and/or 16 by Marsaxlokk VTS and to co-operate with the contractor on site.

Charts affected: BA 36          

​The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and sea vessel operators that filming activities will take place in different localities.

Filming will take place on the listed dates and times at each of the following locations.

Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa

Filming is scheduled to be carried out on Wednesday, 11th March, 2026, from Ir-Ramla ta' Għajn Tuffieħa, from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., as shown on chart A found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Miġra l-Ferħa (Rabat)

Filming is scheduled to be carried out at sea (limits of Miġra l-Ferħa) on Wednesday, 11th March, 2026, from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., as shown on chart B found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Barriera Wharf ‒ Fish Market, Valletta

Filming is scheduled to be carried out on Monday, 16th March, 2026, from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., as shown on chart C found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

If, due to unfavourable weather conditions, the filming cannot be held in any of the above-mentioned localities, the filming will be held on any day between Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 and Wednesday, 18th March, 2026, at the same times, in either one of the above-mentioned localities.

​No loitering is being requested. Consequently, masters and operators of vessels transiting these areas shall not moor or drop anchor and must remain underway.

Mariners navigating in the vicinity of the indicated area on the mentioned dates and times are to keep watch on VHF Channel 12/16 and are to cooperate with the filming crew and/or any enforcement officers in the area.

Any instructions issued on VHF channel 12/16 by Valletta VTS are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 177, 194, 2537, 2538

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners, vessel owners, and divers that filming activities will take place in various locations.

Filming will take place between Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 and Monday, 16th March, 2026, on the days listed for each locality as follows:

Golden Bay

Filming in this area is scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, as shown on chart A found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

South Quay ‒ Ċirkewwa

Filming in this area is scheduled for Monday, 16th March, 2026, as shown on chart B found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

In the event of adverse weather conditions preventing filming on the scheduled date, the filming will be rescheduled to Wednesday, 18th March, 2026.

All mariners, owners of vessels and divers are advised that entry into the areas as shown on the charts found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) is to be avoided on the above-mentioned dates.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution at slow speed and give a wide berth when in the vicinity. They are to keep out of the above-mentioned area and to comply with instructions and directions issued on VHF channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement officers on site.

BA Chart:  211, 2537, 2538

Reference is made to BA Chart 211A – Channels Between Malta and Gozo

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the three (3) port hand lateral buoy flashing red every 5 seconds, (FL.R.5s) at Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal, in the following positions:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

mentioned in Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2026, have been re-established and are functioning properly.

Notice to Mariners No. 8 of 2026 is hereby cancelled.