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| Yes, 230v<sup>1</sup>
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| Not yet<sup>2</sup>
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| Not yet<sup>2</sup>
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| No
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! Phone No.
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| +356 2133 7049
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| [mailto:info@mma.gov.mt Email]
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| [mailto:info@creekdevelopments.com Email]
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| [http://www.mma.gov.mt/yacting_msida_marina.htm Website]
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| [http://www.creekdevelopments.com Website]
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| 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
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| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | <sup>1</sup>On pontoons A-O<br/><sup>2</sup>Planned
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===General===
===General===
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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.
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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.  
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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.
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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.
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There are laid moorings to the pontoons and there is no need to anchor.
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'''''Note that Msida Breakwater is not part of Msida marina'''''
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===Marina Location===
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In [[Marsamxett Harbour|Marsamxett]] harbour between Valletta and Sliema.  Protected by Msida breakwater.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale'', a very uncomfortable swell develops in the marina.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the NE wind blows, the dreaded ''Gregale'', a very uncomfortable swell develops in the marina.
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===Marina radio contact===
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===Berth reservation===
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The marina is very crowded and popular. It is best to make contact plenty of time before arrival.
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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===
===Navigation/Approach===
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While the approaches are straight forward be aware of the many ships anchored off near the harbor entrance.
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The approaches are straight forward, however yachts should watch out for numerous day tripper boats operating around the harbour.
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See also [[Malta#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]].
See also [[Malta#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Arrival/Departure procedures for Malta]].
===Berthing===
===Berthing===
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You will be directed, and may be assisted, to a berth.
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Creek Developments have a Berthing Master working in the marina.  
===Marina facilities===
===Marina facilities===
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Near the marina are:
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* Water outlets on the pontoons
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* 230 volt electricity outlets on the pontoons
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''Note that as at Feb 2011 there are no shower or toilet facilities.  It is intended to rectify this stuation in due course.''
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===Other nearby facilities===
* Customs
* Customs
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* Banks
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* Fuel.  Fuel can be provided by truck.
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* Restaurants
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* 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.
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* Chandler
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* Laundry.  There is a laundry on Triq Testaferrat between the Gala supemarket and the Sliema waterfront.
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* Banks.  Bank of Valletta have two branches on the Sliema water front.
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* 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.
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* 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===
===Repairs/Yard===
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===Security===
===Security===
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Most pontoons are locked.
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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.
[[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'']]
[[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'']]
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===Marina Location===
 
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Very convenient to [[Marsamxett Harbour|Sliema]].
 
===Transport===
===Transport===
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Bus stop, with frequent service, nearby. The airport has daily flights to London and Rome.
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Frequent bus services pass by the roundabout at the head of the marina.  
===Price===
===Price===
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[http://www.mma.gov.mt/yacting_rates2.htm Current prices].
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Contact the Creek Delopments office. Email : info@creekdevelopments.com
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===Contact===
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Address: Msida Marina, Msida MSD 08, Malta<br/>
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Phone: +356 21 332800<br/>
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Fax: +356 21 332141<br/>
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[http://www.mma.gov.mt/yacting_msida_marina.htm Website]<br/>
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[mailto:info@mma.gov.mt Email]
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===Personal experience===
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The marina personnel, as most people in Malta, are friendly and helpful.
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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* Updated Feb 2011 --[[User:wayward|Wayward]] [[Image:United_Kingdom_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 16:18, 19 February 2011

Contents

Msida Marina

Msida Marina
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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
Email add: Email
Web: Website
1On pontoons A-O
2Planned

General

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.

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 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

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.

Chart of Msida Marina - Chartlet
Click for larger view

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)


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