Port Notices - Archive
2020
- Port Notice No 16/2020: Oil and Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Regulations
- Port Notice No 15/2020: Port Notice 13/2012 and Port Notice 15/2012 - Provision of Scheduled Maritime Ferry Services for the Grand Harbour and the Port of Marsamxett - (Extends Port Notice 13/2012 and Port Notice 15/2012)
- Port Notice No 14/2020: Minimum Towage Requirements - (Revoked by Port Notice 01/2021)
- Port Notice No 13/2020: Amendment to the Towage (Tariff of Rates) Regulations
- Port Notice No 12/2020: Laid-Up Vessels
- Port Notice No 11/2020: Repealing of Port Notice No 10/20 - (Revokes Port Notice 10/2020)
- Port Notice No 10/2020: COVID-19 Temporary Precautionary Measures - Framework of protocol for conducting maritime support services - Revokes Port Notice 09/2020 - (Revokes Port Notice 09/2020, Revoked by Port Notice 11/2020)
- Port Notice No 09/2020: COVID-19 Temporary Precautionary Measures - Framework of protocol for conducting maritime support services - (Revoked by Port Notice 10/2020)
- Port Notice No 08/2020: Sulphur Content in Marine Fuels - (Revokes Port Notice 06/2019)
- Port Notice No 07/2020: Dispute resolution and procedures in connection with bunkering operations
- Port Notice No 06/2020: COVID-19 Additional Precautionary Measures and instructions - (Revoked by Port Notice 05/2022)
- Port Notice No 05/2020 : COVID-19 Precautionary Measures applicable to Cruise Liners and Passenger Ships - (Revoked by Port Notice 05/2022)
- Port Notice No 04/2020: Coronavirus
- Port Notice No 03/2020: Port Security Regulations
- Port Notice No 02/2020: Amendments to the Warrant of Arrest of Vessels Provisions
- Port Notice No 01/2020: Provision of Scheduled Passenger Ferry Services between Malta and Comino
2019
- Port Notice No 06/2019: Sulphur Content in Marine Fuels - (Revokes Port Notice 03/2018, Revoked by Port Notice 08/2020)
- Port Notice No 05/2019: Counting and Registration of Persons on Board Passenger
- Port Notice No 04/2019: Amendment to the Maritime Pilotage Tariffs
- Port Notice No 03/2019: Commercial Operations and Activities - Revision of Tariffs - (Revokes Port Notice 04/2010)
- Port Notice No 02/2019: Restructuring of the Maritime Security (Ports) Departments at Authority for Transport in Malta
- Port Notice No 01/2019: Amendment to the Towage (Tariff of Rates) Regulations
2018
- Port Notice No 07/2018: Berthage and Anchorage Dues - (Revokes Port Notice 01/2018)
- Port Notice No 06/2018: Mandatory Requirements for Vessels used in the Territorial Waters of Malta and calling at Maltese Ports
Certificates and Documents to be carried on board - Port Notice No 05/2018: Lashing and Unlashing Operations onboard Ro-Ro Vessels
- Port Notice No 04/2018: Permits for Works
- Port Notice No 03/2018: Sulphur Content in Marine Fuels - (Revoked by Port Notice 06/2019)
- Port Notice No 02/2018: Mooring Services by the Service Provider - Two (2) Hour Notice
- Port Notice No 01/2018: Berthage and Anchorage Dues - (Revoked by Port Notice 07/2018)
2017
- Port Notice No 09/2017: Ballast Water Management Convention - (Revokes Port Notice 06/2016)
- Port Notice No 08/2017: Waiting Anchorage Area - Marsaxlokk Harbour
- Port Notice No 07/2017: Domestic Shipping Regulations: Mandatory Security Measures on Ships/Vessels used in Domestic Trade
- Port Notice No 06/2017: North and South Channels to Comino ( Il-Fliegu ta Ghawdex u l-Fliegu ta Kemmuna) - Passage Restricted
- Port Notice No 05/2017: Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: Ship Owner Liability and Abandonment of Seafarers
- Port Notice No 04/2017: Compliance with the Dangerous Cargo Ships Marine Terminals and Facilities and Bunkering Regulations (S.L.499.12)
- Port Notice No 04/2017: Use of oil containment booms during petroleum loading, unloading and transfer operations
- Port Notice No 03/2017: Fees for Permits
- Port Notice No 02/2017: Port Waste Management Plans - (Revokes Port Notice 05/2004; Revoked by Port Notice 06/2021)
- Port Notice No 01/2017: Ship-Generated Waste Managment Fee - (Revokes Port Notice 08/2004 and 03/2008; Revoked by Port Notice 04/2021)
2016
- Port Notice No 07/2016: European Council Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2000, as subsequently amended by Commission Directive (EU) 2015/2087 of 18 November 2015, on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues - (Revokes Port Notice 04/2004; Revoked by Port Notice 07/2021)
- Port Notice No 06/2016: Ballast Water Management in Maltese Ports and Territorial Waters - (Revoked by Port Notice 09/2017)
- Port Notice No 05/2016: Safety Alert Heaving Lines - Use of Inappropriate Weighing Material
- Port Notice No 04/2016: Recognised Competent Persons in terms of the Dangerous Cargo Ships, Marine Terminals and Facilities and Bunkering Regulations (S.L. 499.12) - (Revoked by Port Notice 04/2016)
- Port Notice No 03/2016: New SOLAS Requirements for the Verified Gross Mass of Containers.
- Port Notice No 02/2016: Mooring of Ships on Quays
- Port Notice No 01/2016: Commercial Vessels - Radar and Navigational Aids
2015
- Port Notice No 07/2015: Maritime Pilotage Tariffs
- Port Notice No 06/2015: Compliance with Part III of the Dangerous Cargo Ships, Marine Terminals and Facilities and Bunkering Regulations (S.L. 499.12)
- Port Notice No 05/2015: Maritime Pilotage (Amendment) Regulations
- Port Notice No 04/2015: Pre-Arrival Notice and Designated Ports for Third Country Fishing Vessels
- Port Notice No 03/2015: Declaration of Cargo
- Port Notice No 02/2015: Compulsory Insurance Certificate or other Financial Security for Wrecks
- Port Notice No 01/2015: Information Concerning passengers/personnel on service launches
2014
- Port Notice No 06/2014: Fitting of Automtic Identifiction System (AIS) equipment on commercial vessels employed in conveyance and transfer of personnel at sea
- Port Notice No 05/2014: Port Secutiry Regulations: Mandatory Port Facility Security Assessments, Development of plans and Updating of Plans
- Port Notice No 04/2014: Declaration of Crew and Passenger List
- Port Notice No 03/2014: Ebola Virus: Precautionary Measures
- Port Notice No 03/2014: Provisions for a designated sick/medical bay
- Port Notice No 02/2014: Ebola Virus: Precautionary measures to be adopted by ships calling at Maltese Ports
- Port Notice No 01/2014: Commercial Vessels: Use of Loose Furniture on Open Upper Decks
2013
- Port Notice No 07/2013: Commercial Vessels: Navigation Outside Territorial Waters
- Port Notice No 06/2013: Engagement and Employment of Masters, Oficers and Crew on board Commercial Vessels
- Port Notice No 05/2013: Commercial Operations by vessels covered with a licence issued by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Port Notice No 04/2013: Automated Identification System (AIS)
- Port Notice No 03/2013: Commercial Vessels Operations
- Port Notice No 02/2013: Refurbishment of Deep Water Quay
- Port Notice No 01/2013: Regulation (EC) No. 392/2009 concerning the liability of carriers by sea in the event of accidents
2012
- Port Notice No 15/2012: Provision of Scheduled Maritime Ferry Services for the Grand Harbour and the Port of Marsamxett: Commencement of Service in Grand Harbour - (Amended by Port Notice 15/2020)
- Port Notice No 14/2012: Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterways
- Port Notice No 13/2012: Provision of Scheduled maritime Ferry Services for the Grand Harbour and the Port of Marsamxett: Exclusivity of Landing Places - (Amended by Port Notice 15/2020)
- Port Notice No 12/2012: Foremen Shift Allowance
- Port Notice No 11/2012: Revision of Mooring Men Tariffs
- Port Notice No 10/2012: Amendment to Port Workers Regulations
- Port Notice No 09/2012: Maritime Transport Services between Malta and Gozo
- Port Notice No 08/2012: Amendement to the Towage (Tariff of Rates) Regulations
- Port Notice No 07/2012: Carriage of Fuel and Petroleum Products on Ships and Boats within the Territorial Waters of Malta.
- Port Notice No 06/2012: Use of Automatic Identifcation Systems (AIS) by Fishing Vessels
- Port Notice No 05/2012: Collection, Carriage and Transport of Waste From Ships - (Revoked by Port Notice 03/2021)
- Port Notice No 04/2012: Pilot Transfer Arrangements - (Revoked by Port Notice 09/2021)
- Port Notice No 03/2012: Unofficial Payments to Port Workers
- Port Notice No 02/2012: Insurance for Maritime Claims.
- Port Notice No 01/2012: Ship-to-Ship Transfers of Petreoleum Products in Ports
2011
- Port Notice No 04/2011: Maritime Pilotage Tariffs
- Port Notice No 03/2011: Security Charges
- Port Notice No 02/2011: Docking and Undocking Service at Palumbo Shipyard Malta Ltd.
- Port Notice No 01/2011: Sanctions with regards to the Libyan Jamahiriya