Notice to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette No. 21,599 of 10th March 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Malta Young Sailors Club will be holding National Regatta Championship in St Paul's Bay, between Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th March, 2026.

The activity will take place in St Paul's Bay and its approaches, within the area delineated by the imaginary lines joining the points A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R, as shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport,gov.mt).

Inflatable marker buoys shall be laid within the abovementioned area to indicate the racecourse. The buoys are expected to be laid between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., on all days of the activity.

All vessels not involved in the activity are to keep well clear from the competing boats and follow any instructions given by the race officials and support vessels.

If due to adverse weather conditions, the event cannot be held as planned, it will be held in the same location and time between Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd March, 2026.

Mariners are to note the above and give the racecourse area, on the day, a wide berth. They are further instructed to keep out of the way of all the sailing vessels participating in the regattas.

Any instructions issued on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement officers on-site, are to be complied with.

Charts affected: BA 211, 2538, 2537

Reference is made to BA Chart 177 – Valletta Harbours

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a submersible obstruction has been detected at Marsamxett Harbour in position:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

35°54'.307                  014°30'.770

The obstruction is part of the submersible water pipeline that runs from Tigné Point to Valletta and is approximately 28 meters off the nearest coast (as shown on chart found on Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt)).

Navigation between the coast (Tigné Point) and the given coordinate is strictly prohibited.

Whilst every effort is being made to rectify as soon as possible, mariners are to give a wide berth, navigate with caution and keep a sharp lookout when navigating in the vicinity of the abovementioned coordinates.

Chart affected: BA 177

Reference is made to BA Chart 36 – Marsaxlokk and Approaches

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that the Marsaxlokk Bengħisa East Cardinal Buoy flashing quick 3 every 10 seconds in position:

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

35º 48'.030                 14º 33'.550

has been destroyed.

Mariners are advised to note the above and proceed with caution and slow speed when navigating in the area.

Charts affected: BA 36, 2538, 194