Msida Marina
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Msida Marina
| Msida Marina | |
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 | 35°53.8′N, 14°30′E |
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 | Chartlet |
| Radio: | VHF - 13 |
| 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 |
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| Web: | Website |
| 1On pontoons A-O 2Planned | |
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Msida Marina, including its protective breakwater, 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.
In early 2011 the marina was taken over by a private company, 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. Work on replacing the pontoons started in April 2012. 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 breakwater.
Marina Location
In Marsamxett harbour between Valletta and Sliema. Protected by Msida breakwater.
Warning: When the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale, an 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. Note that while operations are taking place to install new pontoons, it is unlikely that there will be visitors berths available.
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.
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Berthing
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 were 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 (Not Available).
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.
Contact
Address: 53/1 Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Msida MSD 1515, Malta
Phone: +356 2133 7049
Fax: +356 2133 7048
Website
Email
Personal experience
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- May 2001 --Istioploos
- Updated May 2012 --Wayward
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