Dive site reports / comments

Is a ladder rickety or missing? Any dangers that someone could do something about? Are you noticing illegal activities on site? Do you have a suggestion to improve the diving facilities on site? Or on the positive side: Something well done that you would like to let others know, like addition / change of ladders or good maintenance of public utilities? Tell authorities and visitors to this website about it by filling the form below.

There is also an option to make a full dive site status report, click here to access the different (and longer) form.

Current entries received from you

Reporting Form

Where possible, provide us with photos/videos if available.

Date *

Date of when you noticed the issue.

Name of diving site *

Use either the common name used or landmarks / areas close to the diving site. Keep this short please (more information can be entered in comment)

Where? *

• Malta shore diving sites
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• Offshore (including Comino) diving sites

Choose at least one from the below – the report will be sent to the responsible authority which should manage that site

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Kindly note that all information provided (including contact details if you enter them) will be shared for the purpose of reporting the issue to the relevant authorities. This is done in an automated manner. The issue (without your name) will be automatically posted on our dive site issues reporting page and may also be shared within the diving community and on public media.

Non-public information (optional)

Use the above if you would like to add comments/information that should not be published in public on divinginfo.mt, but that you would like to pass on – e.g. description, number plate or boat registration of a potential criminal or repeat offender of laws) – this will still be sent to the authorities.

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