Msida Marina

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Msida Marina

Msida Marina
Co-ords:	GPS: 35°53.8′N, 14°30′E
Radio:	VHF - ??
Berths:	700
Max legth:	18 m
Max draft:	10 m
Fuel:	Fuel truck
Water:	On berth1
Elect:	Yes, 230v1
Toilets:	Not yet2
Showers:	Not yet2
Laundry:	No
Internet:	No
Wi-Fi:	No
Cable TV:	No
Phone No.:	+356 2133 7049
Office hours:	Mon-Fri 08.30-12.30 & 13.00-17.00 Sat 08.30-12.30
Email add:	[email protected]
Web:	www.creekdevelopments.com
1On pontoons A-O 2Planned

Msida Marina is generally the best place to keep a yacht in Valletta's Marsamxett harbour in terms of being the most sheltered. However like most of Malta's yachting berthing facilities it is usually crowded and berths may be hard to come by.

As at February 2011 the marina has been recently taken over by Creek Developments, having previously been run by the Malta Maritime Authority. Creek Developments is aiming to carry out a major refurbishment of the facilities including replacing of aging pontoons and installation of shower and toilet facilities. Creek Developments have an office midway along the northern side of the marina, just to the east of the Slipway Bar.

There are laid moorings to the pontoons and there is no need to anchor.

Note that Msida Breakwater is not part of Msida marina

Marina Location

In Marsamxett harbour between Valletta and Sliema. Protected by Msida breakwater.

Warning: When the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale, a very uncomfortable swell develops in the marina.

Berth reservation

The marina is very crowded and popular. It is best to make contact plenty of time before arrival. Yachts should email the marina in advance stating their dimensions and the period a berth will be required for.

Navigation/Approach

The approaches are straight forward, however yachts should watch out for numerous day tripper boats operating around the harbour.

See also Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta.

Chart of Msida Marina - Chartlet
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Creek Developments have a Berthing Master working in the marina.

Marina facilities

• Water outlets on the pontoons
• 230 volt electricity outlets on the pontoons

Note that as at Feb 2011 there are no shower or toilet facilities. It is intended to rectify this stuation in due course.

Other nearby facilities

• Customs
• Fuel. Fuel can be provided by truck.
• Provisions. Gala supermarket is on the corner of Triq Testaferrata and Mitrovitch above the car show room. About 10 minutes walk. Gala provide a delivery service for yachts.
• Laundry. There is a laundry on Triq Testaferrat between the Gala supemarket and the Sliema waterfront.
• Banks. Bank of Valletta have two branches on the Sliema water front.
• Restaurants. Close to the root of the Msida breakwater are the Black Pearl, Guze, and Errera restaurants. Other bars, cafes and restaurants will be found in the area.
• Chandleries. Whites Sails and Gauchi Borda have shops on the northern side of the marina not far from the marina office. Additional chandleries will be found on the Sliema side of Ta'Xbiex Seafront and on Triq Testaferrata.

Repairs/Yard

N/A

Typical Malta bus

Security

Most pontoons are locked. There have been reports of theft from yachts in the marina in the past. Yachtsmen are advised to be prudent and ensure outboards, etc. are sutably secured and boats locked when the crew are not on board.

Transport

Frequent bus services pass by the roundabout at the head of the marina.

Price

Contact the Creek Delopments office. Email : [email protected]

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

• May 2001 --Istioploos
• Updated Feb 2011 --Wayward

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