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New ‘Safety at New ‘Safety at Sea’ MeasuresSea’ Measures
2525thth June 2008 June 2008
Background Information
16,000 small craft2,000 yachts38 water sports operators27 reserved zones in Malta, Gozo & Comino300 commercial passenger vessels
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
Safety at Sea Safety at Sea Measures Measures
taken by the Malta taken by the Malta Maritime Authority Maritime Authority for Summer 2008for Summer 2008
Congestion in Bays - Issues
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’
Better Organisation of Bays
Changes to Regulations
Amendments to regulations to introduce minimum fines for offences
10 Knot Speed Markers
Awareness Campaign
Training of Enforcement Officers‘Guide for Safe Coastal Navigation’ to be mailed to small craft & yacht ownersSafety Campaign on MediaInformation boards in Beaches
Law Enforcement Law Enforcement aspect of Safety at aspect of Safety at
Sea Campaign Sea Campaign taken by the Police taken by the Police
for Summer 2008for Summer 2008
Enforcement of Regulations by Police
Daily sea patrolsPatrol craft deployed in north/central/southJune to SeptemberFreephone 119 to report infringementsBeach patrols
Summary of Main Points
Sea craft are prohibited from entering Swimmers’ Zones Launching Lanes: no obstructions to entry/exitMoorings in Swimmers’ Zones: to be removed10 knot speed markers to be introducedGuide for Safe Coastal Navigation to be mailed to small craft & yacht owners Maritime patrols by police to ensure strict conformance to regulationsMedia CampaignNew, stiff, penalties to be introducedPublic urged to report infringements on Freephone 119
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