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LOA and cargo operations. F.T.M. will advise the Agent of berth
Malta availability by return. Vessels should contact the Marine Authorities on
VHF Channel 16, when in range.
VHF: The Palace Tower Signal Station may be contacted on VHF
GENERAL: (See Plan) Channel 12, 14 and 16. Call sign ‘‘Valletta Port Control’’.
Call ‘‘Valletta Port Control’’ on Channel 12 or 16, at least 2 hours prior
GEO-POLITICAL: to arrival at the Marsaxlokk pilot boarding postion with the following
Capital City: Valletta. information:
Nationality: Maltese. (a) ETA at Marsaxlokk pilot boarding postion.
Population: 392,000. (b) Last port of call.
COMMUNICATIONS: (c) LOA.
International Direct Dial Code: 356. (d) Breadth.
Number of Internal Airports: 1. (e) Gross tonnage.
Major Languages Spoken: Maltese, English. (f) Net tonnage.
ECONOMY: (g) Draft.
Currency: 1 Maltese Lira (MTL) of 100 Cents. (h) Freeboard.
Exchange: (as of July 2002) (i) Agent.
US$ 1.00 ␦ MTL 0.43 (j) Cargo.
MTL 1.00 ␦ US$ 2.31 (k) Vessel’s flag.
Main Industries: Tourism; electronics; ship building and repair; Vessel should call ‘‘Valletta Port Control’’ again when within 5 nautical
construction; food and beverages; textiles; footware; clothing and miles of the pilot boarding position.
tobacco. TUGS: Available. See ‘‘Valletta’’.
ENVIRONMENT: BERTHING:
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m. Terminal One:
Continental Shelf: 200 n.m. Exclusive Fishing Zone: 25 n.m. Quay Length Depth
Coastline Extent: 140 km. (m.) (m.)
Climate: Mediterranean with mild, rainy winters and hot dry summers. North (N) 1,000 13.5 – 14.5
Natural Resources: Limestone; salt and arable land. West (W) 168 9.5
Average Temperatures: Container slots: 6,056.
Month High Low Maximum handling capacity: 650,000 TEU’s
January 15␥ C 10␥ C Total area: 274,000 sq.m.
June 27␥ C 18␥ C Reefer points: 414.
September 27␥ C 22␥ C Quayside Cranes:
Quay Type Capacity Outreach Backreach
(tons) (m.) (m.)
N. 7 MGM * 40.5 42.5 17
MARSAXLOKK: 35.49 N. 14.33 E. (See Plan) N. 1 Paceco 30.5 33.5 5
W. 1 Liebherr 47.0 11 – 18 Mobile crane
LOCATION: Marsaxlokk is situated on the South coast of Malta.
W. 1 Liebherr 104.0 11 – 18 Mobile crane
Malta Freeport is a Customs Free Zone and has a container terminal,
* Lifting height 30.0 m.
an oil products terminal, and industrial warehousing facilities.
Charts: British Admiralty Chart No. 36, Admiralty Pilot NP 45. Yard Cranes:
DOCUMENTS: The following documents (2 copies of each) must be Type Capacity Remarks
presented by the vessel’s Agent to Freeport Terminal (Malta) Ltd., 2 Rail mounted MGM 40.5 tons 13 across, 1 over 4
24 hours prior to arrival of vessel: stacking height.
Vessel Arrival Condition. 3 Rubber tyred Paceco 35.0 tons 6 across, 1 over 3
Pre-Stow for Loading. stacking height.
Container and cargo discharge and load lists with transhipment or 11 Rubber tyred Ansaldo 40.5 tons 6 across, 1 over 4
domestic status marked in each case. On joint services, the line stacking height.
operating each container must be identified. Other Equipment:
Stowage Plan/Hatch List. Reach Stackers: 4 Kalmar ␺ 41 tons ␺ 4 high.
Blank Bay Plan. Tractor Units: 28 Terberg and 36 Sisu.
Hazardous Cargo Declaration. Chassis/Trailers: 20 Buiscar (14␺40 ft. Skeletal, 6␺40 ft. Roll Trailers),
Refrigerated Cargo Details. 2␺20 ft. Mafi, 22␺40 ft. Skeletal Malta Shipbuilding, 58␺40 ft. Sisu,
Port of loading (origin), the operational port of loading (last loading 6␺40 ft. various.
port), the operational discharge (next port of discharge) and its final Forklift Trucks: 4 Kalmar (1␺42 tons, 1␺35 tons, 2␺16 tons),
destination. 10 Lansing (2␺35 tons, 4␺5 tons and 4␺2.5 tons).
Overweight/Out-of-Gauge Container and Cargo List. Operator: Freeport Terminal (Malta) Ltd., Port of Marsaxlokk, Kalafrana,
The following documents (2 copies of each) must be presented by the BBG 07, Malta. Tel: (356) 658131/2/3. Fax: (356) 652536, 654833.
vessel on arrival: Contact: Marin Hili, Chairman. A.E. Aquilina, Deputy Chairman.
Immigration:
Crew List. Terminal Two:
Passenger List. Quay Length Depth
Customs: (m.) (m.)
Crew List. North (N) 480 15.0
Passenger List. South (S) 660 15.5
Bonded Stores List. Ro-Ro 220 15.5
Cargo Manifest. West 118 15.5
Freeport Terminal (Malta) Ltd.: Container slots: 4,040.
Any items listed for Agent’s action not mentioned above. Maximum handling capacity: 600,000 TEU’s.
The following Certificates are also required for inspection by Freeport Total area: 210,000 sq.m.
Terminal (Malta) Ltd. on request: Registry, Classification, Radio, Safety Reefer points: 384.
and Lifting Gear Certificate. Quayside Cranes:
Vessels will be entered in and out by the Malta Maritime Authority Quay Type Capacity Outreach Backreach
through the Executive Director of Ports, and an endorsed port dues (tons) (m.) (m.)
certificate will be required prior to departure. N. 4 MGM * 40.5 54.0 15.0
APPROACHES: The entrance to Marsaxlokk Bay is about 800 m. wide S. 4 MGM * 40.5 54.0 15.0
between Delimara Point and the end of the breakwater, which extends * Lifting height 34.5 m.
almost 1,000 m. from Benghisa Point. Yard Cranes: 16␺40.5 tons MGM rubber tyred gantry cranes (6 across,
The mid-channel depth of water is 20.0 m. – 25.0 m. About one 1 over 4 stacking height).
nautical mile South of the entrance is Benghisa Reef, with 5.5 m. of Other Equipment:
water at low water spring tides. Delimara Point Light is located on a Multi-Trailers Train System: 32␺45 ft. Gaussin S.A. trailers with a
prominent tower 24.0 m. in height, painted with black and white band, capacity of 60 tons, 5 MOL multi-trailer tractors, 1 MOL tractor.
standing near to the Southern extremity of the peninsula on the Eastern Reach Stackers: 5␺45 tons Fantuzzi Reggiane (5 high or 6 high for
limit of the bay. The approach to the Terminal is dredged to at least 8␺6 ft. containers.
14.5 m. – 16.5 m. Equipment on order: 29 MOL tractors.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 500 g.r.t. Operator: Freeport Terminal (Malta) Ltd., Port of Marsaxlokk, Kalafrana,
Arrangements must be made through the ship’s Agent. BBG 07, Malta. Tel: (356) 658131/2/3. Fax: (356) 652536, 654833.
The Pilot may board the vessel in the approaches to Marsaxlokk Bay. Contact: Marin Hili, Chairman. A.E. Aquilina, Deputy Chairman.
ANCHORAGES: Except during strong S.E.’ly winds, Marsaxlokk Bay
affords a safe anchorage with good holding ground. Anchorage within CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 10 general purpose warehouses of
the territorial waters of Malta is limited to 4 anchorage areas, normally 2,400 sq.m., each having 1,000 sq.m. of covered space (40 m.␺25 m.).
used for supplying bunkers. Services at external point source located adjacent to warehouse:
HEALTH: The Port Medical Office grants Pratique after boarding vessels Potable water, electricity supply (3 phase 415V) and telephone/data
on arrival. Accelerated Pratique may be granted, provided crew are all point.
in good health and ship has not called at any infected port. STEVEDORES: Working Hours (Vessels): The Freeport Terminal is
RADIO: Malta Radio (Call Sign 9HD). Working frequency 2,625 kHz, available to work vessels at any time day or night with the exception of
listening watch 2,182 kHz. the following public holidays:
Notice of Arrival: Accurate and timely advice of vessel’s ETA at Freeport 31st December 1600 hrs. – 2nd January 0800 hrs.
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31st March 0800 hrs. (for 24 hours). Warehousing: 10 units of 2,400 sq.m., having 1,000 sq.m. of covered
1st May 0800 hrs. (for 24 hours). space (40 m. ␺ 25 m. ␺ 6.0 m. headroom).
24th December 1200 hrs. – 26th December 0800 hrs. Freeport Industrial Storage Malta Ltd. operates the industrial storage
MEDICAL: Treatment available at local hospital. facilities within Malta Freeport. The industrial storage facilities available
TANKERS: Oiltanking Malta Ltd. runs the oil products terminal. The oil at Malta Freeport support logistic providers in their efforts to enhance
terminal has attracted the investment of Oiltanking GmbH of Germany. the regional distribution of goods. These facilities provide extensive
Oiltanking Malta offers excellent services and advantages. The oil opportunities for strategic storage and related activities, including light
terminal’s principal activity is the storage and blending of oil products. assembly and elements of processing within a Customs Free Zone with
However, it provides other services as mentioned below. Additionally, fiscal benefits.
the oil terminal facilities are in accordance with the latest safety and Given the sustained interest in Malta Freeport’s industrial storage
operational standards. Oiltanking Malta Ltd. received ISO 9002 facilities and the high occupancy rate of the existing warehouses, Malta
Certification in May 1994. The oil terminal is set to expand its activities Freeport is developing some 150,000 sq.m. of prime site adjacent to the
in the coming years in response to growing world demand for the Free port for more industrial storage facilities. Malta Freeport’s policy for the
Zone transhipment of oil based products. development of the hinterland will be more customer specific than the
Oiltanking Malta offers: warehousing units on stream. Land which is supplied with basic
(a) Making bulk for long-haul destinations. infrastructural services will be leased to the Freeport’s clients for
(b) Breaking bulk for Mediterranean ports. development in accordance with their own requirements. The regulating
(c) Value added activities like blending and treatment. law is attuned with EU Legislation and incorporates policies in favour of
(d) Three safe berths for vessels and coasters up to 120,000 d.w.t. local and foreign investment with minimum bureaucracy.
(e) Efficient and safe handling of special products.
(f) Independent laboratory services at the Terminal (Saybolt). DEVELOPMENTS: Malta Freeport is presently evaluating the possibility
(g) Low port costs. of developing land situated South of Terminal One and the existing
(h) Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. warehouses for the further expansion of the Terminal One yard area to
Oiltanking Malta: support the expected increase in traffic levels, and also for the further
Products Handled: Gasoline, gas oil, jet fuel, feedstocks, alcohol, heavy development of the present industrial storage facilities.
fuel and crude oil.
Special Services: Blending, butanising, additivation, tank-to-tank
transfer, circulation transhipment alongside.
Tank Capacity: 359,000 cu.m. (2,260,000 bbls.). 18 tanks ranging from SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1991 (Updated 2000).
5,000 cu.m. to 35,000 cu.m. Internal floating roof tanks, external floating Documents:
roofs and cone roof tanks.
3 Crew Lists.
Jetties:
1 Crew Declaration (personal effects).
Jetty I:
Max. Size: 6,000 d.w.t. 1 Stores List.
Draft: 7.0 m. The agent will supply the following forms:
LOA: 100 m. 1 Customs Declaration.
Loading/Discharge: White and black products. 1 Malta – Pratique Deposition.
Max. Rate: 1,000 cu.m./hr. 1 Fourth Schedule (Regulation 10).
Loading Arms: 1␺8 in. white products. The Cargo Gear Book is inspected by officials.
1␺8 in. black products. Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot comes from Valletta. The pilot will
board close to the breakwater from a blue hull/white superstructure pilot
Jetty II:
boat.
Max. Size: 50,000 d.w.t.
Draft: 13.5 m. Anchorage: Except during strong S.E’ly or S’ly winds, Marsaxlokk affords
LOA: 220 m. a safe anchorage with good holding ground. Anchorage position is about
Loading/Discharge: White and black products. 2 nautical miles S.E. of the entrance. Smaller vessels usually anchor
Max. Rate: 2,000 cu.m./hr. close to the East shore.
Loading Arms: 2␺8 in. white products. Approaches: Marsaxlokk is easy to enter. The port is approached
2␺8 in. black products. between Delimara Point and Benghisa Point breakwater. The entrance
Jetty III: is 4 cables wide and has a depth of 20 m. – 27 m. in the mid channel
Max. Size: 120,000 d.w.t. (which is marked with cardinal buoys in channel and approaches).
Draft: 16.0 m. British Admiralty Chart No. 36 used.
LOA: 300 m. Radio/VHF: ETA messages to be sent to agent as soon as possible, at
Loading/Discharge: White and black products. least 24 hours prior to arrival, or 48 hours, if vessel carries dangerous
Max. Rate: White products – 2,000 cu.m./hr. goods.
Black products – 3,000 cu.m./hr. Signal Station should be contacted on VHF (Channels 16 and 12),
Loading Arms: 2␺8 in. white products. 2 hours in advance and again when 5 nautical miles off the breakwater.
2␺8 in. black products. The calls will be answered by ‘‘Valletta Port Control’’, who normally
advise the vessel to wait 2 nautical miles off the breakwater until the
Operator: Oiltanking Malta Ltd., Port of Marsaxlokk, Kalafrana, Malta.
pilot gives information by VHF from the pilot boat.
Tel: (356) 650230/4. Fax: (356) 650237. Contact: Captain K. Trinks,
Director. Berthing:
Quay Length Dredged Depth
POLLUTION: Port Authority is very strict about air and sea pollution. (m.) (m.)
DENSITY: 1025. Terminal 1 – South 200 8.00
FRESH WATER: Available in small quantities. Terminal 1 – West 168 9.75
FUEL: Barge or road tanker deliveries are available through Terminal 1 – North 640 13.75
arrangements made with Agents. All deliveries must have prior approval Terminal 2 – West 460 16.50
from the Terminal Operator. Terminal 2 – North 500 17.00
CONSULS: Consuls are available at Valletta. Terminal 2 – East 435 12.75
REPAIRS: Available at Valletta. These services range from major Oil Terminal 640 17.00
conversions to hull cleaning, engine overhauls and underwater repairs. A container terminal with 100,000 sq.m. storage area follows a
DRY DOCKS: Docking facilities available at Valletta Harbour. breakwater of 1,000 m. in length. The breakwater has facilities for bulk
SURVEYORS: Saybolt. carriers up to 80,000 d.w.t.
Also see ‘‘Valletta’’. Freeport Terminal: The main quay has a length of 548 m., dredged to
AIRPORT: Airport at Luqa, 6 km. from Malta Freeport. 13.75 m., and is in process of expansion to about 640 m. length.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour. Summertime from March to September. The Freeport is a customs free area.
HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Stevedores’’. Medical: Treatment available at local hospital.
BANKS: Bank of Valletta Ltd. is available at the Freeport Centre.
WEATHER: Prevailing Winds: Northwesterly. Repairs: See ‘‘Valletta’’.
Entry Restrictions: S.E. gale winds can make conditions very Holidays: See ‘‘Valletta’’.
uncomfortable for entry in port.
Tidal Variation: The normal tidal range is 23 cm. During February, March Regulations: The Port Authority is very strict about air and sea pollution.
and April, the mean sea level in the central Mediterranean may fall as
much as 0.5 m. below normal.
Maltese waters are also subject to the Marrobbis phenomenon. This
consists of waves or surges, isolated or in a series, which may raise the AUTHORITY: Malta Freeport Corporation Ltd., Freeport Centre, Port
sea level by 0.6 m. – 0.9 m., during undisturbed weather. of Marsaxlokk, Kalafrana, BBG 05, Malta. Tel: ␣356 650200.
GENERAL: Fumigation: Available. FAX: ␣356 654814. Contact: Marin Hili, Chairman, A.E. Aquilina,
Hazardous Cargo: The handling of dangerous or hazardous cargo within Deputy Chairman.
the Terminal shall be governed by the appropriate rules and regulations Malta Maritime Authority, Maritime House, Lascaris Wharf, Valletta,
as specified by the International Maritime Organisation. Malta. Tel: ␣356 224577, 250360, 250365. FAX: ␣356 226309.
Mooring: The Terminal Operator will decide the berth position for each Email: info@mma.gov.mt WWW: www.mma.gov.mt Contact: Moira
vessel. This information will be passed by the Terminal Operator to the Xuereb, Marketing and Communications Manager
Pilot Office. It is the duty of the vessel’s Agent to arrange for the mooring (Email: moira.xuereb@mma.gov.mt).
party to be present.
Customs and Immigration: Immigration and Customs Officers board AGENT: See ‘‘Valletta’’.
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VALLETTA: 35.54 N. 14.31 E. (See Plan) (C) On a 24 hour shift basis: From 0800 hrs. to 1600 hrs. (day shift),
from 1600 hrs. to 2400 hrs. (evening shift) and from 2400 hrs. to
DOCUMENTS: On arrival the Master has to fill the Pratique Deposition, 0800 hrs. (night shift).
Stores List, Crew Declaration, Passenger List, Cargo Manifest and Crew An extra allowance of LM 5.00 per head is payable to port workers
List (two copies). The forms for the Pratique Deposition and for the Stores engaged on night shift duties, and LM 10.00 per head for duties on
List are supplied by the Customs Boarding Officer. Sundays and public holidays.
Arrival Notice: In accordance with Ports Regulations 1966 and the MEDICAL: Notice must be given to Agents as early as possible. Hospital
Dangerous Cargo - Ships, Marine Terminals and Facilities and facilities available. Crew must be in possession of inoculation/
Bunkering Regulations 1996, the Master or Agent of a vessel should vaccination certificates.
give the ETA to the Ports Directorate on a form prescribed by the TANKERS: Vessels for Valletta Port must be gas-free or fully inerted
regulations as early as possible prior to arrival and 72 hours in the case and only when bound for a repair facility, except for the tank cleaning
of vessels carrying petroleum or other hazardous cargoes. berth. Vessels carrying dangerous petroleum may enter Marsaxlokk
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for vessels above 500 g.r.t. Pilots Harbour to discharge or load petroleum products (See ‘‘Marsaxlokk’’).
for Valletta and Marsaxlokk board vessels at respective pilot boarding FRESH WATER: Limited amount ex-barge or roadtanker subject to
areas, weather permitting. Pilots available round the clock all the year permission from Water Authority. Notice, as long as possible required.
round. In bad weather, Pilots may board vessels inside the harbor FUEL: Available. Grades handled include gas oil, fuel oil, thin fuel oil
entrance, subject to size of vessels, Master’s knowledge of the port and 30 cST up to 380 cST.
Master’s willingness to bring vessel inside the harbour. Bunkering may be carried out by barge or at the supplier’s installation.
Vessels are expected to communicate their ETA at the boarding station Bunkers may also be supplied at any of the 5 anchorage areas available
at least 2 hours before arrival, and to re-confirm their ETA when they off the coast of Malta.
are 5 miles off the harbour entrance. The pilot boat is called when vessels FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Precautions as laid down in Ports
are 2 miles off the harbour entrance. Regulations 1966 and Dangerous Cargo - Ships, Marine Terminals and
The pilot boat is equipped with VHF Channels 12, 14 and 16. Facilities and Bunkering Regulations 1966. Civil tugs partly equipped
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage in territorial waters and in other harbours with firefighting equipment together with Civil Protection Department.
is prohibited unless expressly authorised by the Ports Directorate. CONSULS:
RESTRICTIONS: Minimum depth at entrance is 16 m. Nature of bottom Embassies in Malta for following countries: Australia, China, P.R. of,
in entrance channel, rock and mud. Harbour channels – mud. Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Korea, D.P.R of,
Harbour entrance and approaches affected by current. With Kuwait, Libya, Russia, Spain, Sudan, U.K. and U.S.A..
north-westerly winds there is a set of up to 0.5 knots from NW to NE. Consul Generals (and Honorary): Austria, Denmark, Japan, Korea, Rep.
Port is subject to closure in gregale (NE gale) conditions – winter of, Liberia, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Sweden and
months occasionally, not more than 4 times a year. Turkey.
MAX. SIZE: Discharging Berths: Consuls (and Honorary): Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Honduras, Iceland,
Deep Water Quay – 500 m. long, depth 10 m. The quay handles Mexico, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand and Tunisia.
conventional cargo and is furnished with 3 sheds, totalling about Vice Consuls in Malta for following countries: Austria and Spain.
8,500 sq.m. REPAIRS: Malta Dry Docks has the capability to carry out normal and
specialised engine, hull and machinery repairs such as:
Berths No. 1, 2 and 3 have maximum depth alongside of 9.75 m. Engine, (diesel, steam, turbine)
Maximum displacement tonnage of 15,000 tons. Auxiliaries (turbine and diesel)
Berth No. 4 has the same depth of water and can take maximum Turbine re-blading
displacement of 25,000 tons. Propeller servicing, repairs including re-tipping (tips cast in yard) and
Pinto Wharves 1 and 2: 264 m. long, depth 10 m. balancing
Pinto Wharf 3: 160 m. long, depth 10 m. Dynamic balancing of rotors
Pinto Wharves 4 and 5: 250 m. long, depth 11 m. Boiler and heat exchanger chemical cleaning
These wharves are used mainly for cruise liners, naval vessels and Rudder and tailshaft alignment and repairs
ferries. Gritblasting (internal/external) to all standards
Also see ‘‘Developments’’. Hull cleaning by high pressure water jet
Flagstone Wharf: 217 m. long, depth 12.0 m. Can handle bulk coal Refrigeration system repairs
carriers and tankers. Replacement of lignum vitae stern tube bearings
Magazine Wharf: Combined with Laboratory Wharf has total length of Installation of Deutsche Werft Simplex stern tube sealings
440 m. Depth 12.2 m. – 15.0 m. The Kordin Grain Terminal is equipped Internal/external cathodic protection
to handle bulk grain carriers up to 70,000 d.w.t. Capacity of silos Combustion control system repairs
86,000 tons. Maximum discharge rate 1,100 t.p.h. Maximum loading rate Re-tubing of boilers, brickwork and lagging
1,250 t.p.h. Renewal of heating coils, cargo and stripping lines
Laboratory Wharf has a length of 220 m. with a depth of 12 m. Two Hull repairs (welded and rivetted )
other small berths adjacent to the main wharf are used for Ro-Ro and Jumboizing.
direct deliveries. Travelling Repair Parties:
Fuel Wharf has a length of 145 m. with a depth of 9.0 m. and handles Malta Dry Docks Travelling Repair Parties are available to carry out
direct deliveries. repairs at sea both as an emergency repair, or as a means of reducing
Gun Wharf has a length of 90 m. with a depth of 7.5 m. and is used lay-up time during normal voyage repairs or classification surveys.
for ferry services. It is possible to shorten the time of refits by employing a travelling
There are other berths at Coal Wharf (length 110 m., depth 7.0 m.) repair party to commence work before entering or complete after leaving
used mainly for direct deliveries. the Dry Docks, non-critical items being completed on passage.
Anchorage areas within Valletta Port are at Bighi Bay and Barriera Malta allows the maximum use to be made of Travelling Repair Parties,
Wharf. situated as it is in the centre of the Mediterranean, midway between
HEALTH: Port Medical Officer grants Pratique after boarding vessels Gibraltar and Port Said. It is ideally placed on the shipping lanes between
on arrival. Accelerated Pratique may be granted through Agent provided the East and West and connected by daily air services to Europe and
crew are all in good health and ship has not called at any infected port North Africa.
during previous 15 days. Disposal of swill is to be carried out only under Malta Dry Docks Travelling Repair Parties are equipped to carry out
the direction of authorised Health Officials. the following work:
VHF: The Palace Tower Signal Station may be contacted on VHF 1. Repairs to main and auxiliary boilers, including re-tubing,
Channels 11, 12, 14 and 16 on call sign ‘‘Valletta Port Control’’. renewal of brickwork and insulation and fitting of new furnaces
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. in Scotch type boilers.
RADAR: See ‘‘VHF’’. 2. Overhauling and repairing deck and engine room auxiliary
TUGS: Tug Malta Limited, which operates a fleet of 6 tugs, provides all steam and diesel plant, cargo systems and valves.
tug assistance in the harbours and territorial limits of Malta on a 24 hour 3. Repairs or replacement of cargo tank heating and stripping line
basis, 7 days a week. Lines are given at the discretion of the ship’s systems, in cast iron, steel or aluminium/brass.
Master under the advice of a Pilot. 4. ‘‘Metalock’’ cold repairs to castings by trained specialists.
BERTHING: Berthing conference held at the Ports Directorate daily at 5. Gas or electric welding to Classification Society requirements
1000 hrs. between Monday and Saturday when berths are allocated for for steelwork repairs and reinforcements.
expected ships. No specific requirements necessary. Once berth has 6. Repair or renewal of electrical wires and cables.
been allocated by Ports Directorate vessels can berth at any time at the 7. Overhaul or installation of any electrical machinery.
8. Repair or installation of all navigational aids, i.e., radar, radio,
allocated berth (container and Ro/Ro berths are available).
auto-pilots, gyros by qualified personnel.
Also see ‘‘Plan’’. Any enquiry will receive immediate attention by radio, telex or
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: telephone.
(a) One mobile crane maximum lifting capacity 250 tons. DRY DOCKS: Malta Dry Docks.
(b) 2 mobile cranes with maximum lifting capacity of 75 tons. Docking Facilities:
(c) 6 electrical trucks. Dock Inside
(d) 2 diesel operated forklift trucks. Number Length Beam Depth Cranes Capacity
(e) 26 medium sized trailers. (m.) (m.) (m.) (tons)
(f) 10 cab tractors. 1 153.92 21.64 5.57 1␺50, 1␺5,
(g) Various other smaller forklift trucks and cranes. 2 169.6 24.68 9.96 1␺4, 3␺5, 1␺20
STEVEDORES: Port workers for stevedoring are ordered by Shipping 3 142.9 17.67 9.55 1␺4, 2␺10, 1␺20
Agents and labour is allocated from a pool operated by the Manager of 4 262.5 39.6 10.3 1␺5, 1␺10, 1␺50
port workers. 5 216.4 28.04 10.52 1␺5, 1␺10, 1␺50
Working Hours: Agents may order work according to one of the following 6 360.0 62.0 10.72 1␺150, 12␺30
three options: 7 100.0 35.35 4.32 1␺150
(A) On a day’s basis, commencing at 0800 hrs. up to 1700 hrs., with Capacity of No. 6 Dock 300,000 d.w.t.
a one hour break from noon to 1300 hrs.; Address: The Docks, CPS 4, P.O.Box 581, Valletta, Malta. Tel: ␣356
(B) On a 14 hour shift basis: From 0800 hrs. to 1500 hrs. (day shift) (21) 822451, 822491. Fax: ␣356 (21) 800021. Telex: 1810
and from 1500 hrs. to 2200 hrs. (evening shift); DRYDKS MW. Email: info@matladrydocks.com.mt

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SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping; The London Salvage DEVELOPMENTS: The Sea Passenger Terminal at Gun Wharf is
Association; American Bureau; U.S. Salvage Association; Det Norske continually being upgraded, with the aim of maintaining and providing
Veritas; Registro Navale Italiano; Bureau Veritas; Germanischer Lloyd; the level of service and facilities provided to passengers.
Panama Bureau of Shipping; Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. For further information Meanwhile, the Government of Malta has issued an international call
contact ship’s Agent. for registration of interest and subsequent tendering for the development
Also see ‘‘Services’’. of the Pinto Wharves area as a leisure centre, including the construction
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Gangway recommended. Deck of a Cruise Passenger Terminal. The area is to be granted on a long
compulsory. term lease.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: By ship’s crew or shore labour. AUTHORITY: Ports Directorate, Malta Maritime Authority, Maritime
CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register; Load Line Certificate; Derat House, Lascaris Wharf, Marina Pinto, Valletta VLT 01, Malta.
Certificate; Factory Act Book. Tel: ␣356 (21) 222203/4/5, 250360. FAX: ␣356 (21) 222208, 226309,
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes for each crew member, plus 250365. Email: info@mma.gov.mt WWW: www.mma.gov.mt
one bottle spirits (officers only). Contact: C.V. Schembri, Executive Director (Ports).
CARGO GEAR: Certificates of cargo handling gear have to be valid AGENT: Kirton & Co. Ltd., 18/19 Floor 3, Europa Centre, Floriana
before cargo work can commence. Factory Act Book to be endorsed VLT 15, Malta. Tel: ␣356 (21) 234360 (After hours 372787, 319861,
quadrienially and annually. 99493331). Fax: ␣356 (21) 223413. Telex: MW 1241. Cable
REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for crew changes and repatriation address: ‘‘Kirton Malta’’.
by air.
AIRPORT: Malta International Airport is 4 miles from port, served by Air
Malta and other airlines. Daily flights to London and Rome. Also other
flights to major cities in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Russia and
U.S.A. NOTES
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour in Winter. Summer time kept from last Sunday Please also advise Shipping Guides Ltd.
in March until last Sunday in September.
HOLIDAYS: New Year (1st January – no work); St. Paul’s Shipwreck
(10th February); St. Joseph’s Day (19th March); Freedom Day
(31st March); Good Friday (no work performed at all on this holiday);
St. Joseph the Worker (1st May); Sette Giugno (7th June); St. Peter and
St. Paul (29th June); Assumption of B.V. Mary (15th August); Victory
Day (8th September); Independence Day (21st September); Immaculate
Conception (8th December); 13th December (Republic Day); Christmas
Day (25th December); (no work performed at all).
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 191; Ambulance 196; Shore Fire
Brigade 199.
TELEPHONES: Can be arranged at the Dry Dock Berths, and on buoys.
SERVICES: Tank cleaning and underwater hull cleaning undertaken by
Malta Dry Docks.
Ricasoli Tanker Cleaning Installation:
The tanker cleaning installation at Ricasoli accepts cleaning for dry
docking, repairs and survey for upgrading tankers.
The jetty area consists of a 100 m. jetty, situated immediately inside
the Grand Harbour, and capable of berthing tankers up to 100,000 d.w.t.
at a maximum draft of 8.5 m. in 10 m. of water.
Tankers are assured of immediate attention on arrival from a trained
crew of tank-cleaning personnel. Work is continuous 24 hours per day
from the time of arrival of the vessel, together with a 24-hour security
watch.
1. Washing: The installation supplies hot wash water at a
temperature of 60␥C and a pressure of 14 kg./sq.cm. to operate
4 washing machines simultaneously, with a delivery rate of
30 – 34 t.p.h. The discharge of slops and/or ballast is at a
maximum of 1,200 t.p.h. Chemical cleaning is also undertaken
and Malta Dry Docks holds stocks of well-known chemicals.
2. Gas-freeing: The installation operates 3 compressors and 6 Meco
ventilators, together with trunking, are available for gas-freeing.
3. Steam Supply: This is available at the jetty when required. All
associated tank-cleaning equipment is available for ship’s use.
Full firefighting facilities are available at the jetty.
The installation also makes distilled water for sale to ships and a
separate line is available at the jetty for the discharge of this product.
The reception and treatment area incorporates reception tanks,
treatment tanks and an observation tank with separating baffles and oil
sump. In addition there is an oil storage tank and a distilled water storage
tank.
The boiler house accommodates 3 Scotch boilers with all associated
auxiliary equipment. The steam supply is extensively used in the plant
area for heating and treatment purposes. An evaporator-distiller is
incorporated in the Boiler House for the production of distilled water.
The whole area has been designed to be perfectly safe and is to the
standards laid down by the Institute of Petroleum Safety Codes for
Installations storing Class A Petroleum. Strict safety regulations are
applicable to the whole plant and the tank-cleaning crew has been
thoroughly trained in these matters.
Mediterranean Oilfield Services Co. Ltd.:
Address: Manoel Island, Malta. Tel: ␣356 (21) 336408, 336409,
339656, 331411, 338195. Telex: MW1273, MW1485. Cables: Medserv,
Malta.
24 hour service, 7 days a week.
Devoted solely to the oil industry. 800 ft. deep water quay frontage.
1,722 sq.ft. bonded warehouse. 40,000 sq.ft. covered storage. 20 acres
open storage. Office space. Catering services.
One operation for loading mud, cement, water, pipes, fuel and other
supplies. Labour contractors.
Surveyors: O.F. Gollcher & Sons Ltd., 19 Zachary Street, Valletta.
Tel: ␣356 (21) 233758, 231851, 247146. Fax: ␣356 (21) 234195.
Lloyd’s agent, Claims Agent of insurance companies, representative of
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.
BANKS: Bank of Valletta, Central Bank of Malta, Lombard Bank (Malta)
Ltd., Mid-Med Bank Ltd., Melita Bank International Ltd., APS Bank.
SHORE LEAVE: There are no restrictions for crews to proceed ashore.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: A personal identification card not required.
Passports or seamen’s books will suffice.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage collection services are provided by
private companies 24 hours per day.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Tank cleaning is carried out at the Ricasoli
Tank Cleaning Installation which is capable of berthing tankers up to
100,000 d.w.t. Tel:␣356 (21) 828089.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
GENERAL: Important that tankers are gas-free before entering, and that
vessels do not carry explosives.

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