25/Jul/2014 at 14:56 PR - Road Closures 25th July 2014 Road Closures     St. Venera Tunnels 26-27th July 2014   Due to activities in connection with the feast of Sta Venera, the Sta Venera tunnels will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday 26th July between 21:30 hrs and 23:00 hrs and Sunday 27th July between 19:30 hrs and 20:30 hrs.   All vehicular traffic will be diverted as follows:   Vehicles proceeding from Triq M.A. Vassalli are to be diverted onto Sliema road in the direction towardsSliema or to the University roundabout onto Misrah il-Menqa, Msida.   Vehicles proceeding from Sta Venera roundabout will bediverted onto Triq Kappillan Mifsud,Sta Venera or onto Triq Psaila,Sta Venera or onto Triq il-Wied,  Msida.   Vehicles proceeding from Msida will bediverted ontotheSta Venera roundabout. Vehicles proceeding from Mriehel by pass will bediverted onto Canon road, Sta Venera/Qormi through Triq il-Mithna or from near Flamingo.   Vehicles proceeding from Marsa South will bediverted onto Triq Dicembru 13 towardsSa Maison or onto Triq is-Sebh onto Mriehel by pass.         Rabat 27th July 2014   Transport Malta notifies that Triq it-Tigrija (near Saqqajja Hill) shall be temporarily closed for vehicular traffic on Saturday 27th July 2014 between 06:000 hrs and 12:00 hrs due to a horse-racing event.    Motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Any inconvenience is regretted.                       Ta’ Xbiex 28th July – 31st October 2014   Transport Malta notifies that due to the tunnel being excavated underneath the road level, in connection with the National Flood Relief Project, for safety reasons, part of Xatt Ta’ Xbiex will be closed to all vehicular traffic as from the 28th July up to 31st October 2014.   Vehicular traffic in both directions will be diverted through ir-Rampa Ta’ Xbiex.   Bus routes will be diverted through Triq Abate Rigord Street.       For full details on road closures and diversion kindly visit TM website on the following link http://www.transport.gov.mt/#mwt-ms-diversions-tab   Read more

17/Jul/2014 at 15:18 PR - ISO Certification PRESS RELEASE 17 July 2014           Transport Malta’s Merchant Shipping Directorate obtains ISO Certification     Recognition of TM’s commitment to deliver maritime services of international repute The Merchant Shipping Directorate, the Malta flag Administration of the leading Ship and Yacht Register in Europe and one of the largest in the world, has been successfully certified and registered by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA), as having in place an ISO 9001:2008 quality management system under the United Kingdom Accreditation System (UKAS). This quality certification encompasses the management of the provision of regulatory and registration services of ships, seafarers and all ancillary services in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act.     As a leading maritime Administration, this is clear evidence of the commitment of the Malta Register towards improved efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of its services and operations and its incessant drive for quality. The Authority is committed to maintaining this certification and to continually improving and providing high value added services to shipowners and operators around the world and to the Maltese maritime community.   The quality certification of the Malta Register is of an added benefit to ship operators operating ships under the Malta flag because it provides the necessary assurances of the Authority’s ability to implement and administer international rules and regulations in today’s evolving maritime regulatory climate.   Mr James Piscopo, Chairman and CEO of Transport Malta commended the personnel of the Merchant Shipping Directorate and commented “this is another major milestone for the Directorate that has proved that through commitment and cooperation, quality is achievable. The Authority believes a lot in its human resources and continues to heavily invest in its people in order to achieve such high quality results in all modes of transport in Malta. This is yet another important achievement for Maritime Malta and proof of our commitment towards the further consolidation and reinforcement of the maritime industry, an industry that is very important for the Maltese economic sustainability.”     END      Read more

17/Jul/2014 at 15:03 PR - Various Road Closures 17th July 2014 Press Release 17th July 2014         Road Closures     Floriana 17th – 19th July 2014   Due to theJoseph Callejaconcertwhich will be held on the granaries in Floriana on the 18th July, Triq Sarria,Floriana will be closed to vehiculartraffic as from Thursday 17th July at 6pmuntil midnight of Saturday 19th July2014.   Vehicular traffic will be diverted through TriqVincenzo Bugeja and through Triq Sant’ Anna.   Public Transport will be diverted through Triq Sant’ Anna and onto Vjal Nelson.   On the day, aspecial transport service will be available whichwill operate between 11pm and 1:30am from Valletta Terminus to all localities. Tickets will be €3 for the whole day on 18th July including the special service.   The Floriana Park & Ride will remain open until 1am.     Msida 19-20th July 2014     Transport Malta notifies that due to the feast of St Joseph in Msida on 20th July 2014, part of Triq Regjonali from the Msida roundabout (skate park) up to the St. Venera / Triq Psaila roundabout, will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday 19th July from 9.30pm to 11pm, and on Sunday 20th July 2014 from 7pm to 7.45pm, and from 9.45pm to 10.15pm.   Vehicular traffic coming from St. Andrews will be diverted onto Birkirkara By Pass and those coming from St. Venera tunnels will be diverted onto Triq Psaila.     Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and to follow directional signage.             Mtarfa 22nd July 2014     The Birkirkara St Joseph Sports Club affiliated with the Malta Amateur Athletic Association will be organizing a 5km run along theMtarfa By Pass on Tuesday 22nd July.   Due tothis event, the Mtarfa By Pass will be closed to vehiculartraffic between 6.30pm and 10pm. All vehicular traffic will be diverted through Mtarfa centre.           Read more

14/Jul/2014 at 15:18 PR - Gudja Road Closure Press Release 14th July 2014     Road Closure Gudja       Transport Malta notifies that due to an event, Jum il-Gudja, organised by the Gudja Local Council at the village main square, Triq Raymond Caruana, Gudja shall be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday 15th July 2014 between 4.00pm and 11.30pm     Vehicular traffic and public transport will be diverted through Dawret il-Gudja.     Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and to follow directional signage.   Read more

11/Jul/2014 at 09:42 PR - Road Closure Birzebbuga Press Release 11th July 2014       Road Closure       Birzebbuga 13th July 2014     Due to a triathlon event being held in Birzebbuga on Sunday 13th July 2014 between 07:30 hrs and 10:30 hrs, part of Triq Hal Far (from Triq tal-Gebel up to roundabout near Freeport) will be closed to vehicular traffic between 08:00 hrs and 09:30 hrs.   All vehicular traffic coming from Luqa will be diverted onto Triq tal-Gebel to Birzebbuga centre. Those coming from Birzebbuga centre will be diverted onto Tal-Papa area.   Public Transport will be diverted as follows: Bus 119 – From Birzebbuga centre up to the Freeport roundabout and back Bus X4 – From Hal Far up to the Industrial Estate then exit onto Triq Hal Far, and back towards the Airport passing infront of ETC.   Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.   Read more

10/Jul/2014 at 15:32 PR - Transport Malta to issue a RFP for a minimum 240–berth Marina at Sa Mai       Transport Malta to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a minimum 240–berth Marina at Sa Maison   Transport Malta shall be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the concession for the development, operation and management of an all-weather marina, with a minimum of 240 berths and complementary shore side facilities at Sa Maison. The concession shall be for a fixed term of 25 years.   For many years, Malta has experienced a considerable increase in yacht ownership and activity, creating considerable demand for more facilities with demand for berthing facilities exceeding the existing capacity. Thus the initiative, long awaited by the industry, is in line with the Government’s policy to continue supporting the further development of the yachting industry in Malta.   Hon. Joe Mizzi, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, said that whilst this investment, will surely generate commercial activity in the area, it will also be raising Malta’s profile in the yachting industry across the Mediterranean and will certainly consolidate Malta’s strategic position as an international centre of maritime excellence in the Mediterranean.   James Piscopo, Transport Malta Chairman stated, “we aim to provide the right conditions and environment for the yachting industry to grow and prosper through the maximization of our coastal and physical resources. Through the publication of this RFP, Transport Malta took a tangible step towards addressing the shortfall which has been restricting the further growth of the industry. We are confident that the development of this marina will foster a variety of ancillary services and related business activities with the implied value added in the economy. Hence we invite the business community to invest in this opportunity.”   The new operator is expected to invest in the right quality infrastructure and to operate to the highest international standards. The investment will include the upgrading of the adjacent area, which will remain accessible at all times, pontoons / mooring systems to accommodate the maximum number of yachts, the development of weather protection measures, adequate land facilities for berth holders, electrical shore power and water supply, landscaping and  other ancillary facilities and services etc.   In agreement with AFM, the gate for AFM base, shall be relocated inward to make an additional area available for this development. After the handover to the new operator, Gozo Channel operations shall be relocated to an alternative site.      Proposals will be received by Tuesday 23rd September 2014.   Transport Malta intends to conclude negotiations with the selected preferred bidder within the shortest possible time-frame.       END Read more