Notices to Mariners issued in Government Gazette No. 21,735 of 16th October 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, hereby informs mariners and the general public of the arrival of the Rig Noble Resolve at the Grand Harbour, Valletta.

The rig is scheduled to arrive at Pilot Station Valletta on Tuesday, 13th October, 2026 at 8.00 a.m. Berthing operation is expected to commence at any time from 10.00 a.m., subject to other movements within port. Following the completion of the handing over of the tow to the local tugs, the rig will commence its inbound manoeuvre and shall proceed to its designated berth at the Malta Mediterranean Hub (MMH) quays. The manoeuvre is planned to be completed by 4.00 p.m.

During the entry and berthing maneuvers, Rig Noble Resolve will be assisted by a number of tugboats as well as there shall be the presence of maritime enforcement to assist with ensuring safe passage.

Due to the complexity of this operation, all vessels in the port area must not interfere with the inbound maneuver or obstruct its safe passage. No vessel movements should take place without prior permission from Valletta VTS. Only emergency and enforcement vessels will be allowed to navigate in the affected area during this time.

In preparation for the operation, masters and owners of vessels currently berthed at Bridge Wharf, Fuel Wharf, Coal Wharf and Church Wharf shall be required to shift their vessels, as indicated in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) and as directed by Valletta VTS.

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

All mariners must maintain a listening watch on VHF Channels 12 and 16 and comply with any instructions issued by Valletta VTS, and any enforcement personnel on-site.

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that hydrographic multibeam surveys will be carried out within the Malta-Gozo channel.

The surveys will be conducted between Monday, 19th October, 2026 and Monday, 2nd November, 2026, within the area bounded by points A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J, including the intervening coastlines, as shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The surveys will be carried out by M.V. Wanderer.

Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 200 metres from the survey vessel at all times. During survey operations, M.V. Wanderer will display the International Code flag 'D' (Keep clear of me; I am manoeuvring with difficulty).

​Survey operations are subject to favourable weather conditions and may be postponed or suspended as necessary.

Masters and operators of vessels are advised to maintain a sharp lookout, navigate with caution, and proceed at a safe speed (no wake) when transiting the area.

All vessels shall give the survey vessel a wide berth and cooperate with the survey team to ensure the safe conduct of the operations.

Mariners are to comply with any instructions issued by Valletta VTS on VHF Channel 12 and/or Channel 16, as well as by any enforcement personnel present on-site.

Charts affected: BA 194, 211, 2537

Reference is made to  BA Chart 194 – Malta and Għawdex (Gozo), BA Chart 2123 – Capo Granitola to Capo Passero, BA Chart 2124 – Isola di Lampedusa to Capo Passero, BA Chart 2537 – Għawdex (Gozo), Kemmuna (Comino) and the Northern Part of Malta, BA Chart 2538 - Malta, and BA Chart 301 Int – Mediterranean Sea, Western Part,

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, informs mariners that further to Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2026 regarding laying and maintenance of Medusa main trunk submarine cable, further works are to be carried out as follows:

From Thursday, 15th October, 2026 to Sunday, 25th October, 2026, along the route A, B, C, D and E;

From Sunday, 25th October, 2026 to Friday, 30th October, 2026, along the route E, F and G;

From Friday, 30th October, 2026 to Monday, 16th November, 2026, along the route E, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q.

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

A         35° 48'.000                014° 05'.000

B         35° 41'.196                014° 07'.033                    

C         35° 33'.056                014° 02'.204

D         35° 17'.777                014° 00'.592

E          35° 13'.600                014° 02'.800

F          35° 13'.646                014° 01'.322

G         35° 13'.497                014° 00'.487

H         35° 10'.020                014° 17'.040

I           35° 10'.637                014° 21'.470

J          35° 06'.895                014° 33'.717

K         35° 04'.500                015° 24'.127

L          34° 57'.753                015° 43'.625

M        34° 44'.721                016° 09'.813

N         34° 11'.462                016° 24'.139

O         33° 58'.448                016° 23'.486

P          33° 53'.749                016° 27'.963

Q         33° 50'.000                016° 43'.000

There will then be post-lay inspection and burial as follows:

From Saturday, 21st November to Friday, 27th November, 2026, along the route A, B ,C, D and E;

​From Friday, 27th November, 2026 to Thursday, 3rd December, 2026, along the route E, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q.

Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2026 is to be amended accordingly.

All the other information mentioned in Notice to Mariners No. 51 of 2026 will remain valid and applies to these works.

Charts affected: BA 194, 2123, 2124, 2537, 2538 and Int. 301

Positions referred to WGS 84 DATUM