Transport Malta this week announced through Notice to Mariners 075 of 2023 the areas that will be considered as swimming zones during this summer from 20 May (or 30 May in some cases) until 30 September . Some of these sites intersect also with well-known shallow diving sites (e.g. Mgarr ix-Xini, Xlendi, Qawra point, Sirens, etc.). Boats are not allowed to navigate in these areas. Buoys will be placed on site and same cannot be used as moorings.
Updated with apology by boat owner It’s the beginning of summer, and as seen in past years, it’s still not clear whether mariners are aware of why there are yellow buoys in various spots around the coast. Many of these indicate a wreck (the yellow buoys with an “X” on top), and as per Notice Read More
The Malta Police Force announced today that sadly a diver died at Dwejra, Gozo. The cause or reason for the incident was not provided in the press release by the Police. A photo on social media indicated that the diver was brought in at the inland sea dive site, where paramedics attempted to assist the Read More
Did you miss the ScienceDIVER Hybrid International Conference on Scientific Diving which was held in April 2023 in Malta? You might have missed on the social and networking aspect, however you are still in time to “post-attend” The organisers of the conference have now published online the conference sessions. Visit the following links to catch Read More
From Timesofmalta.com The diving community in Gozo has joined the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) in strongly objecting to a proposal for the creation of new salt pans at Xwejni Bay, on the north-eastern coast of the island. The applicant, Tereża Refalo, through her architect, Saviour Micallef, applied for a permit to create salt pans, construct Read More
Newsbook reports that on 14 October 2024, two divers were hospitalised after facing difficulties at Cirkewwa. “Two divers were transported to Mater Dei Hospital for observation after facing difficulties while diving in Ċirkewwa. A Police spokesperson told Newsbook Malta that authorities were alerted when two divers did not surface at the expected time. Shortly after, the Read More
From the Malta Independent The government has committed €140,000 through an agreement with the University of Malta for continued studies on an underwater Punic wreck off the coast of Xlendi. The agreement was signed by Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri and university Rector Alfred Vella. Camilleri said the discovery merits full attention as it can shed Read More