Marsaxlokk (MTMAR)

The ports container terminals are owned by the Malta Freeport Corporation Limited. It is a Customs free zone with 2 main terminals, container and break bulk, an oil terminal and extensive warehousing facilities. The port also consist other tanker terminals and berthing facilities for handling petroleum products, crude oil, and LPG. FSU 'Armada LNG Mediterrana' with a storage capacity of 125,000cbm located at Delimara LNG Regasification Terminal are used for handling of LNG.

Summer.

Marsaxlokk is situated on the S coast of Malta.

Harbour: LOA 400m, beam 61.51m, draught 16.0m, 272,192DWT. Off shore: LOA 184.9m, beam 32.2m, draught 10.2m, 51,486DWT.

Approx 5,810,000t of cargo, 2,800,000TEU and 1,800 vessels are handled annually.

The following anchorages are available for bunkering: ..... Area 1: Latitude Longitude 36°01.8'N 014°22.6'E 36°01.8'N 014°23.5'E 35°59.5'N 014°27.2'E 35°58.6'N 014°27.2'E 35°59.3'N 014°23.8'E Area 2: 35°53.1'N 014°35.1'E 35°53.4'N 014°35.5'E 35°52.3'N 014°36.2'E 35°52.1'N 014°35.8'E 35°52.5'N 014°35.1'E 35°52.7'N 014°35.1'E Area 3: 35°55.0'N 014°44.5'E 35°55.0'N 014°48.0'E 35°52.0'N 014°48.0'E 35°52.0'N 014°44.0'E Area 4: 35°50.7'N 014°36.0'E 35°48.2'N 014°34.4'E 35°49.6'N 014°35.9'E Area 6: 35°57.9'N 014°19.1'E 35°57.9'N 014°19.4'E 35°57.3'N 014°19.7'E 35°56.9'N 014°19.4'E 35°56.9'N 014°19.1'E Waiting anchorage area: 35°52.7'N 014°38.6'E 35°52.7'N 014°42.0'E 35°51.1'N 014°42.0'E 35°51.1'N 014°38.6'E Bunkering Areas: Positioned along the coast, shelter depending upon the weather conditions. Waiting Area: Min depth 53m, max depth 73m, normally used by container vessels bound for Marsaxlokk, this anchorage is in exposed position. Permission for anchorage for shelter may be given depending on weather conditions and individual circumstances. Vessels may be given permission to drift off the lee coast.

The entrance to Marsaxlokk Bay has a width of 800m between Delimara Point and the end of the breakwater, extending approx 1,000m from Benghisa Point. The mid channel depth is 20-25m. Approx 1nm S of the entrance is Benghisa Reef, with 5.5m of water at LWS. The port's inner fairway is dredged to 17.0m LAT.

BA 36, 167, 176, 194, 1439, 2124, 2538. US Publication 131. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Search and rescue is provided by the armed forces, up to a range of 50nm. Coastguard telephone: +356 2182 4212-6, or Armed Forces of Malta Via PTSS VHF Ch 12 and 16.

1025.

The terminal operator will decide the berth position for each vessel. This detail will be passed by the terminal operator to the pilot office. It is the duty of the agent to ensure that the mooring party are present. When an LNG Carrier is berthed alongside FSU Armada LNG Mediterrana, berthing is prohibited at Has Saptan Fuelling Dolphin and Delimara Power Station Berth.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels and is available 24 hours. Pilots should be requested by the vessel's master or agent and are available within 1 hour of notice. The following should be included in the initial request to the pilot station: ..... ID Information required A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI, and flag B Date and time G Last port of call I Destination and ETS O Maximum present static draught (in metres) P Cargo onboard giving brief details of any dangerous cargo or harmful substances or gases Q Defects, damage, deficiencies or any other limitations T Vessel's representative and/or owner U Size and type of vessel (LOA, beam, draught, GT, type) ..... Good Weather: 1. Vessels of LOA 300m and over: 35°47.35'N 014°36.00'E (3nm ESE of Marsaxlokk Harbour entrance (No 2A)) 2. Vessels less than LOA 300m: 35°47.91'N 014°35.00'E (2nm ESE of Marsaxlokk Harbour entrance (No 2B)) Bad Weather: 1. 35°55.56'N 014°33.09'E (2nm ESE of Valletta Harbour entrance (No 1)) 2. 35°47.51'N 014°30.99'E (Safe distance off S coast, W of Marsaxlokk (No 3)).

..... Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Height (m) Dist (nm) Description Delimara Point 35°49.4' 014°33.6' 35.0 18 Building Fl (2) 12s Rduni il Bles 35°50.0' 014°33.4' 154.0 Power station chimney, Fl 5s Breakwater Head 35°49.1' 014°32.9' 18.0 6 Steel pillar, Fl R 3s Fuelling Dolphin 35°49.7' 014°32.9' Dolphin, Fl 2s

Maximum speed in the approach channel and port is 10kts.

The tidal range at Marsaxlokk ranges between 0.3m - 0.6m.

All vessels should call Marsaxlokk Port Control as follows: Reporting Inbound: ..... Vessels approaching from any direction: 1. At least 2 hours before arrival at the pilot station 2. 30 minutes before arrival at the location, or as directed by the VTS 3. When pilot embarked 4. When entering port 5. On berthing 6. When pilot disembarking When vessels bound for the bunkering/waiting area or conveyance operations: 1. At least 2 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station 2. 30 minutes before arriving at the location, or as directed by the VTS 3. On anchoring at the bunkering/waiting area or on arrival at the conveyance operation. Reporting Outbound: ..... On departing from the port: 1. Pilot embarkation 2. Prior to cleaning berth 3. On leaving the port 4. When pilot disembarked.

..... Tug Name LOA HP Beam GT Draught Bollard Pull (m) (m) (t) (m) (t) Tug Malta: MT Spinola 36.65 7,180 13.6 - 6.6 81 MT St. Elmo 30.60 2,800 11.2 - 5.85 71 - 75 MT Wenzina 24.55 2,800 11.49 207 4.59 64.3 - 68.1 MT Pawlina 30.60 2,800 11.2 353 5.0 62.2 - 67.1 MT Sea Salvor 29.95 - 10.2 323 5.0 55 MT Mari 32.83 1,700 9.5 295 3.0 46.98 - 47.44 MT Lieni 28 1,410 9.8 267 3.5 35

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. SE gales may make entry to the port difficult.

MARSAXLOKK 35°49.15'N 14°33.20'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MT MAR For details see: MALTA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Marsaxlokk Port Control/VTS: Ch 16, 14, 20, 22. Tel: +356 22 914652, Fax: +356 22 914419. Email: vts@transport.gov.mt. Pilots: Ch 09. Tel: +356 21 227028, Fax: +356 21 227029. Email: mmp@maltapilots.com.mt. Malta Freeport Terminal: Tel: +356 21 650200. Fax: +356 21 1900. Tugs: Ch 16, 10, 68, 74. Terminals and Marinas: Ch 13.

Immigration and Customs Officers board vessels on berthing, to check Crew and Passenger Lists. Non compliance could lead to severe fines or the arrest of the vessel and Master.

The following documents, (2 copies of each), must be presented by the vessel's agent to Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd, 24 hours prior to arrival. ..... 1. Container and cargo discharge lists and load lists with transhipment or domestic status marked in each case. On joint services the line operating each container must be identified. 2. Stowage Plan/Hatch List 3. Blank Bay Plan 4. Hazardous Cargo Declaration 5. Refrigerated cargo details 6. Overweight/out of gauge container and cargo list. The following documents, (2 copies of each), must be presented by the vessel on arrival: Authority Document Immigration Crew List Passenger List Customs Crew List Passenger List Bonded Stores List Cargo Manifest Malta Freeport Terminals require any item listed for agent action not mentioned above. The following certificates are also required for inspection by the Freeport: 1. Registry 2. Classification 3. Radio 4. Safety 5. Lifting Gear Certificate. Vessels will be entered in and out by the Port Director and endorsed port dues certificates will be required prior to departure. Planning information required: Discharge Bay Plans and discharge lists are required by the terminal operators a minimum of 24 hours, prior to scheduled ETA for both mother and feeder vessels. Stowage: The line must consolidate discharge containers by POD whenever possible. Loading lists: All data is to be with the terminal operator a min of 8 hours prior to vessel's ETA. Deadlines: The terminal operator will use the above deadlines to ensure yard integrity. Stack checks will be carried out within 4 hours from the commencement of ship work. A surcharge will be raised against the line in the event that ship work information, or any amendments thereto are provided 8 and 4 hours prior to the commencement of vessel operations. No changes will be accepted beyond 4 hours to commencement of ship work.

ETA messages should be sent to the agent at least 24 hours prior to arrival, or 48 hours if vessel carries dangerous goods. The signal station should be contacted via VHF Ch 12 and 16, 2 hours prior to arrival and again when the vessel is 5nm off the breakwater. Tugs should be requested at this time. The calls will be answered by "Valletta Port Control", who normally advise the vessel to wait 2nm off the breakwater. The following information should be passed: ..... 1. ETA at Marsaxlokk Pilot Station 2. Last port of call 3. LOA 4. Beam 5. Gross tonnage 6. Net tonnage 7. Draught 8. Freeboard 9. Agent 10. Cargo 11. Vessel's flag 12. Vessel's IMO number The terminal operator requires the projected workload data by fax as follows 1. Pro-forma 2. Five days provisional and 3 days firm in the case of mother vessels 3. Weekly pro-forma feeder schedule, plus 48, 24 and 12 hours notice, this also applies to mother vessels 4. With each ETA update, projected work load and any adjustment should be re-confirmed.

The Maltese flag is to be hoisted on arrival. Other flags to be used depend on the health conditions on board, the presence of dangerous goods or other special conditions, as per the International Code of Signals.

All vessels within the ports of Malta must adhere to all regulations enacted by the Malta Maritime Authority Act 1991, the Port Regulations 1966, the Dock Safety Regulations 1953, the Dangerous Cargo Ships, Marine Terminals and Facilities and Bunkering Regulations 1966 and any other directives issued by the Executive Director (Ports). Checklists regarding dangerous goods have to be presented.

The Port Medical Officer grants pratique after boarding vessels on arrival. Accelerated pratique may be granted through the agent, provided that the crew are in good health, that the vessel has not called at any infected port in the previous 15 days and that the vessel is coming from a European port. Any disease onboard has to be disclosed before entering port.

NOR to be tendered as per ship/receiver agreement.