Our detailed guide to European destinations.
EU member?
No.
Visas?
No.
Ship’s papers
Ship’s registration papers.
Ship radio licence.
Proof of insurance.
At least two copies of crew list, giving passport numbers, date of birth, nationality.
Crew papers
Passports.
Report to Customs?
Yes. When 10 miles off Malta, call Malta Radio at Valletta on VHF Ch 12 or 16 for instructions on where to report either Valletta or Marsamxett. You must proceed straight to Customs (i.e. don’t anchor off for a picnic first). Customs and Immigration will board and issue you with immigration cards. Before leaving, show passports and crew list to Customs, and get immigration cards marked with exit stamp.
Duty frees
You can buy duty-free fuel and goods from agencies. Filling in forms, and notice are required. Customs will oversee delivery after which you must leave within 24 hours and not consume goods within territorial waters.
Diesel
Delivered to quay by small tanker.
Water
At marinas. Supplies can be unreliable in summer.
Shore power 220V
At marinas.
LPG
Refilling possible.
Camping Gaz
Readily available.
Berthing fees
Considerably cheaper than UK.
Currency
Maltese Lira (100 cents).
Credit and charge cards
Widely accepted.
Eurocheques
Can be changed at banks.
Travellers cheques
Can be changed at banks.
Emergencies VHF
Valletta radio monitors Ch 16. Rescues by Task Force patrol boats, and helicopter if necessary.
Emergencies phone
Police 191
Ambulance 196
Fire 199
Pets?
No. Strict quarantine. You may not moor alongside in any port or marina if you have a pet aboard.
Dialling code to UK
Dial 0044 then the number, omitting the first 0.
Telephone boxes
Good service. Coins or cards.
Weather forecasts
English forecasts on Malta Radio (2625kHz) at 0803, 1203, 1803 and 2303 local time.
Charts and books
Admiralty charts
Italian Waters Pilot. Rod Heikell. Imray.
Imray Mediterranean Almanac.
www.ybw-books.com
British High Commission
PO Box 506, 7 St Anne Street, Floriana. Tel: 00356 233134/8. Visit www.britain.com.mt or e-mail bhc@vol.net.mt
Tourist office in UK
Maltese High Commission, Malta House, 36-38 Piccadilly, London W1V OPP. Tel: 020 7292 4800. Visit www.magnet.mt or www.visitmalta.com or e-mail info@visitmalta.com
Language
English one of the official languages, spoken everywhere.
September 2001
