Notices to Mariners issued in Government Gazette No 21,743 of 30th October 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners, vessel owners and divers that filming activities for the reality television programme 'Trainer Games' will be taking place in various locations.

Filming and associated preparatory works will take place between Thursday, 29th October, 2026 and Tuesday, 10th November, 2026, in the locations and times as follows:

Mġarr ix-Xini

Preparation for filming activities within Mġarr ix-Xini will take place between Thursday, 29th October, 2026 and Saturday, 31st October, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily.

Filming operations will take place between Sunday, 1st November, 2026 and Monday, 2nd November, 2026, from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily, as shown in Chart A found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Mariners are advised that, during filming operations, Mġarr ix-Xini will be closed to all vessel traffic. No vessel shall enter, transit, anchor, or remain within the area unless specifically authorised by the Organizers or any enforcement officers on-site.

Wied il-Għasri

Filming is scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026, from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., as shown in Chart B found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt). If due to unfavourable weather conditions, activities planned in this location cannot be carried out, filming will take place in Mġarr ix-Xini as shown in Chart A found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Along the coast, filming of the rowing challenge

Filming is scheduled on Tuesday, 10th November, 2026, from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.,  between Xwejni Bay and Wied il-Għasri as shown in Chart C found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

If due to unfavourable weather conditions, the rowing challenge cannot be conducted between these locations, the filming of the rowing challenge will take place between a point off il-Port tal-Imġarr's breakwater and Ras in-Newwiela as shown in Chart D found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

Vessels engaged in diving operations intending to enter the conservation area are to coordinate their movements with the filming craft on-site so as not to interfere with the filming activities.

If adverse weather conditions prevent filming on any scheduled date, filming will instead take place at Mġarr ix-Xini between Monday, 2nd November, 2026 and Tuesday, 10th November, 2026, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Mariners, vessel owners, and divers are advised to avoid entering the designated areas, where practicable, during the dates and times specified above.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution at slow speed (No Wake) and give a wide berth when in the vicinity. They are also 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.

Charts affected: BA 211, 194, 2537

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that a 3-minute fireworks display will be let off from the foreshore off 'Chop House', Tigné Point, Tas-Sliema, on Saturday, 14th November, 2026. The display will be centred at point A as shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) in the approximate following position:

Latitude (N)Longitude (E)

A           35° 54'.332      14° 30'.735

The fireworks display will take place at around 11.00 p.m.

In view of the above, mariners are advised to keep 60 metres away from point A on the abovementioned date and time.

Any boats berthed or anchored within the area shown in the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt) are to be removed during the abovementioned date and time.

Transport Malta will accept no liability whatsoever for any damage caused by the displays to any vessel and her ancillary equipment, whether such vessel and her ancillary equipment are left within the safety zone, or outside such safety zone, from the point from which the display is to be held. 

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement officers on-site.

Chart affected: BA 177

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies all mariners and vessel owners that a towing operation involving the relocation of pontoons will be carried out within Drydock Creek, Grand Harbour, as shown on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

The towing operation will take place from Xatt ir-Risq Quay (point A) to St Angelo Wharf (point B) and is scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026, between 8.00 a.m. and noon.

Should adverse weather conditions prevent the towing operation from taking place on the scheduled date, the operation will be postponed to Wednesday, 4th November, 2026, between 8.00 a.m. and noon.

Masters are reminded to keep Drydock Creek fairway clear at all times.

Masters and vessel operators are advised to maintain a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution in the vicinity of the operation. Vessels not directly involved in the towing operation are to proceed at the minimum safe speed and give the tow a wide berth.

All instructions issued by Valletta VTS on VHF Channels 12 and/or 16 shall be strictly complied with.

Chart affected: BA 177

Reference is made to Local Notice to Mariners No. 198 of 2026.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners and the general public that the hydrographic (multibeam) surveys being conducted between Malta and Gozo are still ongoing. Accordingly, the completion date of the surveys has been extended to Monday, 30th November, 2026.

All information and restrictions outlined in Local Notice to Mariners No. 198 of 2026 remain in effect.