Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette no 21,657 of 2nd June 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that the Port Lateral Buoy (Fl(4)R.6s) at the entrance of Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard within the Grand Harbour, will be temporarily removed for maintenance with immediate effect and until further notice.

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

35° 53'.503                 014° 30'.915

Mariners and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed with caution while navigating in the vicinity of Id-Daħla tad-Dockyard. They are to comply with instructions on VHF Channel 12 and/or by Valletta VTS.

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that works will be carried out near the quay at L-Aħrax tal-Madonna, Mellieħa  (Red Cross Quay).

The works will commence with immediate effect and are expected to be completed by Wednesday, 17th June, 2026.

The specific work area is indicated in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The operations will involve a crane barge and scuba divers who will be displaying the International Code of Signals flag 'A'.

A safety distance of at least 100m from the area of work shall be maintained at all times.

Mariners and vessel operators are to navigate with caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to cooperate with the contractor on-site.

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

Chart affected: BA 211

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and owners of vessels that diving inspections will be carried out in various locations on any date between Monday, 8th June, 2026 to Friday, 3rd July, 2026.

The diving inspections will be held between 0800 hours and 1700 hours, within the areas as follows as shown in the charts found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

            A         35°49'.796                  14°31'.951  

            B         35°49'.524                  14°31'.882  Chart A

            C         35°50'.120                  14°32'.756

            D         35°50'.112                  14°33'.110  Chart B

            E          35°53'.886                  14°30'.033

            F          35°54'.074                  14°30'.190  Chart C

            G         35°53'.385                  14°31'.018

            H         35°53'.357                  14°31'.375  Chart D

During the diving inspection, scuba divers will receive guidance from a designated person stationed on the nearby pontoon or quay, where the International Code of Signals flag 'A' will prominently be displayed.

It is crucial for the safety of all involved that all vessels must maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the divers whenever they are in sight.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, proceed with caution and at safe speed when navigating in the above-mentioned areas. They are to comply with instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS.

Charts affected: BA 36 and 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and vessel owners that, due to the high risk of damage to the data cable, all vessels moored within the area shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) are affected.

Moorings situated in the area delineated by imaginary points A, B, C, D, E, F and the coastline, as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), are to be removed immediately and no later than 15th June, 2026.

Any vessels, moorings and associated ground tackle that are left in this area after the stipulated date will be removed. The Authority will accept no liability whatsoever for any damage that may be caused while removing the said vessels, moorings and associated ground tackle.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority and that approaches to marine terminals, maneuvering areas and fairways are to be kept clear at all times.

Failure to comply with the above directions may be subject to legal proceedings.

Chart affected: BA 211

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, would like to inform mariners and owners of vessels that a Macrolitter Survey will be conducted within the Maltese territorial waters.

The survey is scheduled to commence in June 2026 and is expected to be completed by June 2027, covering the following transect lines:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

The Macrolitter survey will involve scuba divers operating under the guidance of a designated supervisor stationed on the survey vessel ZAR mini RIB11DL, which will display the International Code of Signals flag 'A' prominently.

It is crucial for the safety of all involved that all vessels must maintain a minimum distance of 100 meters from the divers whenever they are in sight.

During survey operations, the vessel ZAR mini RIB11DL will be restricted in its ability to manoeuvre.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to keep a sharp lookout, navigate with caution and at safe speed (no wake) when navigating in the above indicated area. They are to comply with instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16 by Valletta VTS, or by any enforcement agency on-site.

Charts affected: BA 194, 2537, 2538

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and vessel owners that a protected zone area within Salina Bay has been established.

The protected zone is situated within the area delineated by the imaginary points A, B, C, D, E, and F, and the coastline, as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt):

Any vessels, moorings, and associated ground tackle left in this area after Sunday, 14th June, 2026, will be removed. The Authority accepts no liability whatsoever for any damage that may occur during the removal of the said vessels, moorings, and associated ground tackle.

Furthermore, mariners are reminded that it is prohibited to lay any moorings and ground tackle without the prior permission of the Authority and that approaches to marine terminals, maneuvering areas and fairways are to be kept clear at all times.

Failure to comply with the above directions may be subject to legal proceedings.

Chart affected: BA 211