Yachts shall berth, moor or shift berth at a yachting centre as, where and when directed by the Director.

The master of a yacht shall be responsible to ensure that the yacht is safely moored in a proper manner at all times when berthed or moored at a yachting centre.

In the absence of the master of a yacht, the Director shall have the right to adjust or alter its position or to remove it to any other berth or mooring, at the risk and expense of the owner of the yacht.

No yachts shall be moved from one berth to another within a yachting centre without the prior authorisation of the Director. The owner and the master of a yacht shall at all times be responsible
for the safety of the yacht and they shall be liable in solidium for any damages caused by the yacht to a yachting centre or its facilities. No person shall discharge or allow to escape any oil, garbage or other refuse into the waters of a yachting centre. No person shall deposit on the quay any craft and stores, supplies or other material, or in any way obstruct the quay or its approaches. No person shall cause or permit any craft to proceed at a speed in excess of five knots within a yachting centre. Owners and masters of yachts, in respect of which any fees, charges or rates are due, shall notify the Director of their intention to leave the yachting centre not later than twenty-four hours before the expected time of departure.

The Director shall not be liable in respect of loss of, or damage to, any yacht, its furniture, stores, machinery or equipment occurring for any cause whatsoever while it is in a yachting centre. Yachts shall at all times be under the charge of a master or of any other person or persons duly authorised to assume full responsibility of the yacht.

Arrival
On approaching the Maltese Islands, contact is to be established with Valletta Port Control who will guide the yacht to the visitors berth. The yacht’s registration papers together with passports covering all crew members and passengers must be presented to Customs and Immigration officials at the Administration Building for the necessary pratique. Yachts may only remain on anchor in mid-stream within the Yachting Centre until a specific berth is allotted by the Berthing Master who must be contacted at the Yachting Centre Offices or on VHF channel 9.

Customs Clearance in Gozo
During peak seasons (generally between 1 June and 30 September), yachtsmen entering the Maltese Islands may clear customs in Gozo from the Mgarr Marina. Visiting yachts are advised to approach Pontoon F. Berthing assistants will indicate location of the Customs Office on arrival.

Before Final Departure
Before final departure from the islands, a passenger/crew list has to be drawn up on the appropriate form and presented to the Customs Officer, whilst all passports are to be submitted to the Immigration Officer.

Valletta Port Control
Valletta Port Control (Valletta Radio) transmits on VHF Channels 9 and 12 (24hrs)
Tel: 2124 1363/4.

Weather Forecast
Transmitted daily on VHF by Valletta Radio - Channel 12 at Summer (Local Time) 0903, 1303, 1903, 0003. Winter (Local Time) 0803, 1203, 1803, 2303. Malta Radio - Channel 4 - transmits the forecast one hour ahead of Valletta radio’s schedule.

Bunkering
Duty free bunkers for yachts in transit are available at very competitive prices.

Public Transport
All towns and villages are linked to the capital, Valletta, by frequent bus service. Route numbers 62, 63 and 67 pass by the Yachting Centres.

Duty Free
Duty free stores may be obtained after the appropriate forms are duly filled in. These stores will be loaded on the yacht under supervision and sealed and may not be made use of within territorial waters.

Mail
Mail for yachts is collected in bulk and held at the Yachting Centre Office until collected by addressees.

Malta Radio
Malta Radio can be contacted on VHF Channel 16 (24hrs).

Time
One hour ahead of G.M.T. Summer time commences on the last Sunday in March and lasts till the last Sunday in October.

Shopping and Banking
Excellent shopping and banking facilities are available around the Yachting Centres.