15 September 2026
Malta Revises Assistant Engineer Rules for Commercial Yachts Under 500 GT
Malta has introduced a risk-based Assistant Engineer manning framework for qualifying Short Range and Extended Short Range commercial yachts below 500 GT.
Operational overview
Gardens Yacht Marina is a 126-berth Ta' Xbiex/Gżira marina whose principal current marina page publishes berthing from 8 to 50 metres.
Gardens Yacht Marina is a 126-berth Ta' Xbiex/Gżira marina whose principal current marina page publishes berthing from 8 to 50 metres.
Yacht berthing, berthing assistance, water, high-capacity electricity, pump-out, refuelling, Wi-Fi, security, laundry, yacht cleaning, management, guardianage and repairs.
Gardens Yacht Marina is a 126-berth Ta' Xbiex/Gżira marina whose principal current marina page publishes berthing from 8 to 50 metres.
Gardens Yacht Marina is a 126-berth facility in the Ta' Xbiex/Gżira yachting area. Its principal marina page publishes berthing between 8 and 50 metres, with water, electricity up to 400V, pump-out, Wi-Fi, CCTV/security, refuelling, laundry and yacht service support.
The marina's main and 'The Marina' pages publish an 8-50m berthing range, while a separate services page mentions 8-60m. Superyacht Guide records the conservative 50m figure until the operator clarifies the discrepancy.
This marina profile was verified against the marina, operator or relevant harbour authority's current public information on 16 August 2026. Captains should confirm berth availability, dimensions, draught, utilities and operational requirements directly before arrival.
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| Destination | Malta |
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| Location | Ta' Xbiex / Gżira , Malta |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Marina type | Full-service yacht marina |
| Management company | Gardens Marina Ltd |
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| Marina VHF | VHF Ch. 13 |
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| Navigation notes | The marina's main and 'The Marina' pages publish an 8-50m berthing range, while a separate services page mentions 8-60m. Superyacht Guide records the conservative 50m figure until the operator clarifies the discrepancy. |
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| Maximum yacht length | 50.00 m |
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| Berths | 126 |
| Total berths | 126 |
| Mooring style | Predominantly Mediterranean stern-to berthing on quay and heavy-duty floating pontoons |
| Shore power | Electricity up to 400V is available. |
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| Fresh water | High-pressure fresh-water supply available. |
| Fuel | On-site refuelling / fuel bunkering available. |
| Black water pump-out | Tank pump-out facility available. |
| Security | CCTV and security services available. |
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Gardens Yacht Marina is a 126-berth facility in the Ta' Xbiex/Gżira yachting area. Its principal marina page publishes berthing between 8 and 50 metres, with water, electricity up to 400V, pump-out, Wi-Fi, CCTV/security, refuelling, laundry and yacht service support.
| Services | Yacht berthing, berthing assistance, water, high-capacity electricity, pump-out, refuelling, Wi-Fi, security, laundry, yacht cleaning, management, guardianage and repairs. |
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| Laundry | Laundry services available. |
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| Transient berths | Available / listed |
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