Msida Marina

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-	==Msida Marina==	+	{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Mediterranean|Malta|Marsamxett Harbour}}
-	{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 25em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"	+	{{TOC block}}
-	|-	+	{{infobox marina
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Msida Marina'''	+	| portofentry=
-	|-	+	| lat= 35.89627
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Malta_Msida_Marina.jpg|300px|<br/>''Click for larger view'' ]]	+	| lon= 14.49987
-	|-	+	| zoom= 16
-	! Co-ords:	+	| vhf= 13
-	| GPS: {{Coord|35|53.8|N|14|30|E|}}	+	| phone= +356 2133 7049
-	|-	+	| mobile=
-	! Radio:	+	| fax= +356 2133 7048
-	| VHF - Channel 16	+	| email= [email protected]
-	|-	+	| web= http://marinamalta.com/
-	! Berths:	+	| name=
-	| 700	+	| altname= Msida Marina
-	|-	+	| address= 53/1 Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Msida MSD 1515, Malta
-	! Max legth:	+	| contact=
-	| 18 m	+	| berths= 700
-	|-	+	| maxlength=
-	! Max draft:	+	| maxdraft= 10 m
-	| 10 m	+	| maxbeam=
-	|-	+	| elect= Yes, 230v¹
-	! Fuel:	+	| water= On berth¹
-	| Fuel truck	+	| fuel= Fuel truck
-	|-	+	| toilets= Not yet²
-	! Water:	+	| showers= Not yet²
-	| On berth<sup>1</sup>	+	| laundry= No
-	|-	+	| internet= No
-	! Elect:	+	| cabletv= No
-	| Yes, 220v<sup>1</sup>	+	| image= Malta_Msida_Marina.jpg
-	|-	+	| imagetext=
-	! Toilets:	+	| hours= Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08.30-12.30 & 13.00-17.00; Wednesday 08:30 – 13:00;  Sat 09:00 – 12:00
-	| Yes<sup>2</sup>	+	| notes=
-	|-	+	| maxlegth= 22 m
-	! Showers:	+	}}
-	| Yes<sup>2</sup>	+	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.
-	|-	+
-	! Laundry:	+
-	| No<sup>3</sup>	+
-	|-	+
-	! Internet:	+
-	| Yes/No	+
-	|-	+
-	! Wi-Fi:	+
-	| Yes/No	+
-	|-	+
-	! Cable TV:	+
-	| Yes/No	+
-	|-	+
-	! Phone No.	+
-	| +356 21 332800	+
-	|-	+
-	! Email add:	+
-	| [mailto:info@mma.gov.mt Email]	+
-	|-	+
-	! Web:	+
-	| [http://www.mma.gov.mt/yacting_msida_marina.htm Website]	+
-	|-	+
-	| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | <sup>1</sup>On pontoons A-O<br/><sup>2</sup>With magnetic card, needs deposit<br/><sup>3</sup>In Sliema	+
-	|}	+
-	===General===	+	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.
-	Msida Marina is the best place to keep a yacht in Valletta. The marina provides all the services but it is usually crowded. There are laid moorings and there is no need to anchor.	+
-	Fuel is provided by trucks which come every day. Also, a vegetable truck comes every morning bringing fresh produce, bread, etc. Several trades people. carpenters, sailmakers, etc.) come by offering their services. Most of the marina is enclosed and well protected.	+	There are laid moorings to the pontoons and breakwater.
-	<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale'', a very uncomfortable swell develops in the marina.	+	==Location==
		+	In [[Marsamxett Harbour|Marsamxett]] harbour between Valletta and Sliema.  Protected by Msida breakwater.
-	===Marina radio contact===	+	{{Warning}}When the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale'', some swell finds its way into the marina, though notably less than elsewhere in Marsamxett Harbour. If leaving a boat unattended, extra lines may be required, especially if moored to the inside of the breakwater where it may be advisable to leave extra space between the boat and breakwater.
-	The marina is very crowded and popular. It is best to make contact plenty of time before arrival.	+
-	===Navigation/Approach===	+	==Berth reservation==
-	While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.	+	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. When out of season, yachts generally moor on the inside of the breakwater.
-	See also [[Malta#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]].	+
-	===Berthing===	+	[[image:Msida_renovations.JPG.jpg|300px|thumb|right| '''Temporary sign October 2012''']]
-	You will be directed, and may be assisted, to a berth.	+
-	===Marina facilities===	+	==Navigation==
-	Near the marina are:	+	The approaches are straight forward, however yachts should watch out for numerous day tripper boats operating around the harbour.
-	* Customs	+
-	* Banks	+
-	* Restaurants	+
-	* Chandler	+
-	===Repairs/Yard===	+	''See also [[Malta#Entrance|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]]''.
-	N/A	+
-	===Security===	+	[[Image:Malta_Msida_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Msida Marina ]]
-	Most pontoons are locked.	+
-	[[Image:Malta_Msida_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Msida Marina - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=35.89697957353296&lon=14.495346029434353&scale=12500&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	==Berthing==
-	===Marina Location===	+	Creek Developments have a Berthing Master working in the marina.
-	Very convenient to [[Marsamxett Harbour|Sliema]].	+
-	===Transport===	+	==Facilities==
-	Bus stop, with frequent service, nearby. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.	+	* Laid ground lines are tailed to the pontoons.  On the new pontoons being installed in 2012, two lines are provided per berth. These new lines are long enough to double as mooring lines to the pontoons.
		+	* Water outlets on the pontoons
		+	* 230 volt electricity outlets on the pontoons
		+	* Toilets and showers are available behind the marina office
-	===Price===	+	==Other nearby facilities==
-	[http://www.mma.gov.mt/yacting_rates2.htm Current prices].	+	* Customs
		+	* Fuel - There is a public fuel boat outside the marina
		+	* 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.
-	===Contact===	+	==Repairs==
-	Address: Msida Marina, Msida MSD 08, Malta<br/>	+	N/A (Not Available).
-	Phone: +356 21 332800<br/>	+
-	Fax: +356 21 332141<br/>	+
-	[http://www.mma.gov.mt/yacting_msida_marina.htm Website]<br/>	+
-	[mailto:[email protected].mt Email]	+
-	===Personal experience===	+	[[image:Malta_bus.jpg|frame|right| '''Typical Malta bus in use up until mid 2011''']]
-	The marina personnel, as most people in Malta, are friendly and helpful.	+
-	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===	+	==Security==
-	* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]	+	Most pontoons are locked, except the visitors' breakwater which is also lighted and busy with local people. Yachtsmen are advised to be prudent and ensure outboards, etc. are sutably secured and boats locked when the crew are not on board.
		+
		+	==Transportation==
		+	Frequent bus services pass by the roundabout at the head of the marina.
		+
		+	==Price==
		+	''Contact the Creek Delopments office:  [mailto:[email protected] Email]''.
		+
		+	==Personal experience==
		+	Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.
		+	* Sy Swivel spent the winter month in Msida Marina with the crew living aboard. The newly installed facilities, friendly and helpful marina staff and, for Malta, morderate prices let us only recommend the marina for wintering in Malta. Advantages: nearby city and local transport, altough it might not be the quietest place on the island. --[[User:Sy Swivel|Sy Swivel]]
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		+	* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
		+	* Updated May 2012 --[[User:wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]
		+	* May 2016 {{User:Stefvero}}
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Latest revision as of 07:37, 16 August 2018

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.

Location

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

Warning: When the NE wind blows, the dreaded Gregale, some swell finds its way into the marina, though notably less than elsewhere in Marsamxett Harbour. If leaving a boat unattended, extra lines may be required, especially if moored to the inside of the breakwater where it may be advisable to leave extra space between the boat and breakwater.

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. When out of season, yachts generally moor on the inside of the breakwater.

Navigation

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.

Berthing

Creek Developments have a Berthing Master working in the marina.

Facilities

• Laid ground lines are tailed to the pontoons. On the new pontoons being installed in 2012, two lines are provided per berth. These new lines are long enough to double as mooring lines to the pontoons.
• Water outlets on the pontoons
• 230 volt electricity outlets on the pontoons
• Toilets and showers are available behind the marina office

Other nearby facilities

• Customs
• Fuel - There is a public fuel boat outside the marina
• 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

N/A (Not Available).

Security

Most pontoons are locked, except the visitors' breakwater which is also lighted and busy with local people. Yachtsmen are advised to be prudent and ensure outboards, etc. are sutably secured and boats locked when the crew are not on board.

Transportation

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

Price

Contact the Creek Delopments office: Email.

Personal experience

Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.

• Sy Swivel spent the winter month in Msida Marina with the crew living aboard. The newly installed facilities, friendly and helpful marina staff and, for Malta, morderate prices let us only recommend the marina for wintering in Malta. Advantages: nearby city and local transport, altough it might not be the quietest place on the island. --Sy Swivel

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Date of member's last visit to Msida Marina and this page's details validated:

• May 2001 --Istioploos
• Updated May 2012 --Wayward
• May 2016 -- Stephane & Veronique Esploristo

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