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New ‘Safety at Sea’ Measures 25 th June 2008

New ‘Safety at Sea’ Measures 25 th June 2008. Background Information. 16,000 small craft 2,000 yachts 38 water sports operators 27 reserved zones in Malta, Gozo & Comino 300 commercial passenger vessels. Issues : Congestion in bays Lack of awareness of safety regulations

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New ‘Safety at Sea’ Measures 25 th June 2008

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  1. New ‘Safety at Sea’ Measures 25th June 2008

  2. Background Information • 16,000 small craft • 2,000 yachts • 38 water sports operators • 27 reserved zones in Malta, Gozo & Comino • 300 commercial passenger vessels

  3. Issues : Congestion in bays Lack of awareness of safety regulations Non-observance of regulations Measures: Better organization to segregate different users Education & Training Enforcement Issues and Measures

  4. Safety at Sea Measures taken by the Malta Maritime Authority for Summer 2008

  5. Issues : Seacraft in bays near swimmers Moorings in swimmers’ zones Watersports operations near swimmers’ zones Measures: Clear demarcation of swimmers’ zones Moorings to be removed Introduce ‘launching lanes’ Congestion in Bays - Issues

  6. Better Organisation of Bays

  7. Changes to Regulations • Amendments to regulations to introduce minimum fines for offences • 10 Knot Speed Markers

  8. Awareness Campaign • Training of Enforcement Officers • ‘Guide for Safe Coastal Navigation’ to be mailed to small craft & yacht owners • Safety Campaign on Media • Information boards in Beaches

  9. Law Enforcement aspect of Safety at Sea Campaign taken by the Police for Summer 2008

  10. Enforcement of Regulations by Police • Daily sea patrols • Patrol craft deployed in north/central/south • June to September • Freephone 119 to report infringements • Beach patrols

  11. Summary of Main Points • Sea craft are prohibited from entering Swimmers’ Zones • Launching Lanes: no obstructions to entry/exit • Moorings in Swimmers’ Zones: to be removed • 10 knot speed markers to be introduced • Guide for Safe Coastal Navigation to be mailed to small craft & yacht owners • Maritime patrols by police to ensure strict conformance to regulations • Media Campaign • New, stiff, penalties to be introduced • Public urged to report infringements on Freephone 119

  12. Thank you

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