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
Kalkara Marina is a sheltered Grand Harbour yacht marina with serviced pontoons, water, electricity, security, showers and VHF 13.
Kalkara Marina is a sheltered Grand Harbour yacht marina with serviced pontoons, water, electricity, security, showers and VHF 13.
Yacht berthing, utilities, showers, security, internet and visitor support within Kalkara Creek.
Kalkara Marina is a sheltered Grand Harbour yacht marina with serviced pontoons, water, electricity, security, showers and VHF 13.
Kalkara Marina is located in sheltered Kalkara Creek within Malta's Grand Harbour. Its current facilities include water and electricity at each berth, toilets and showers, electronically controlled pontoon gates, waste separation, 24/7 CCTV and continuous security coverage.
No general maximum yacht length or authoritative total berth count is asserted because the current marina website does not publish those figures.
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.
Location and harbour context
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Coordinates: 35.8905, 14.5245
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| Destination | Malta |
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| Location | Kalkara , Malta |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Local region | Malta / Grand Harbour |
| Marina type | Sheltered yacht marina |
| Coordinates | 35.890500, 14.524500 |
| Marina VHF | VHF Ch. 13 |
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| Navigation notes | No general maximum yacht length or authoritative total berth count is asserted because the current marina website does not publish those figures. |
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| Shore power | Electricity is available at each berth. |
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| Fresh water | Water is available at each berth. |
| Waste disposal | Waste-separation skips are provided. |
| Security | Electronically controlled pontoon gates, 24/7 CCTV and round-the-clock marina-attendant/security coverage. |
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Kalkara Marina is located in sheltered Kalkara Creek within Malta's Grand Harbour. Its current facilities include water and electricity at each berth, toilets and showers, electronically controlled pontoon gates, waste separation, 24/7 CCTV and continuous security coverage.
| Services | Yacht berthing, utilities, showers, security, internet and visitor support within Kalkara Creek. |
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| Showers | Toilets and showers are available for berth holders. |
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| Transient berths | Available / listed |
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