Marsaxlokk
UN/LOCODE MTMAR · Malta · Europe · 05
Marsaxlokk (UN/LOCODE MTMAR) is a designated seaport in Malta (05) in the northern European / African Atlantic region. The port operates on Europe/Malta, uses the Euro (EUR), runs shore power at 230V/50Hz (Type G). Nearest major airport for crew changes is Malta International Airport (MLA), 4 km from the port.
Reference
- Coordinates
- 35.8333, 14.5333
- Time zone
- Europe/MaltaUTC +01:00observes DST
- Local currency
- EUR— Euro
- Languages
- mt, en
- Nearest airport
- MLAMalta International Airport~4 km
- Electricity
- 230 V50 Hzplugs G(country default — verify at berth)
- Climate
- CsaHot-summer Mediterranean
Country-coastal Köppen zone (most ports cluster on the coast). For port-coordinate resolution use Kottek 2006 0.5° grid.
- Function codes
- 1-------
seaport
- Port authority
- Home - Transport Malta
Operational details
Compiled from public port-authority and P&I-club directories. Always verify current contacts via your agent before arrival.
Pilotage / VTS
Malta VTS / Marsaxlokk Port Control
- VHF: Ch 16 / 12 / 14
- Phone: +356 2166 0000
- Web: www.transport.gov.mt
P&I correspondents
- · Camilleri Preziosi Malta (multi-club)
- · MMH Advocates Malta (West of England, Skuld)
- · Fenech & Fenech Malta
Port agents
- · GAC Malta
- · Cassar Ship Chandlers
- · Inchcape Malta
ISPS security level (normal): 1
Malta Freeport — major Med transshipment hub; EU flag state; excellent bunker availability; exposed anchorage in Gregale (NE) winds.
Helplines for seafarers in Malta
Welfare, abandonment, wages, medical, mental health, harassment — 24/7 lines where available. See full helplines directory.
- ISWAN SeafarerHelpGlobal · 24/7 · en, ar, es, fr
- ISWAN Mental Health & Wellbeing helplineGlobal · 24/7 · en, es, ru, tl
- ITF SeafarersGlobal · 24/7 for emergencies · en
- ISWAN — Family helpline (for relatives of seafarers)Global · 24/7 · en, hi, tl
- ISWAN Yacht Crew HelplineGlobal · 24/7 · en
- ITF Inspectorate — Find your nearest inspectorGlobal · Varies by port · en
Other ports in Malta
Port-state-control region: paris MoU · how to file a PSC complaint.
Marsaxlokk: seafarer FAQ
- Is shore leave allowed at Marsaxlokk?
- Shore leave at Marsaxlokk is governed by Malta immigration rules, the flag administration's policy, and the port authority's local rules. Seafarers normally need their seaman's book + a shore-leave permit issued by the agent. Confirm with your agent before going ashore — local policy changes frequently.
- What visa or shore-pass do I need for Marsaxlokk?
- Seafarers calling at Marsaxlokk on a vessel are generally exempt from regular tourist visas under Convention 108 / 185 (Seafarers' Identity Documents) if their flag administration has ratified the convention and they hold an SID. The standard document is the seaman's book + ship's crew list. Malta may also require a shore pass issued by the agent. Confirm before you board the vessel — visa rules vary by nationality and by recent immigration-policy changes.
- Is there a seafarer welfare centre at Marsaxlokk?
- No welfare centre is currently listed for Marsaxlokk in our directory. If you need assistance, the nearest centre may be in a neighbouring port or the country's principal seafarer hub. ISWAN's 24-hour SeafarerHelp line and the ITF helpline both cover Malta regardless of whether a centre exists locally.
- Is there a crisis or welfare helpline I can call from Marsaxlokk?
- Yes — 6 helplines are listed for Malta in our directory, plus ISWAN's 24-hour multilingual SeafarerHelp (+44 20 7323 2737) and the ITF Helpline. Helplines handle crisis support, abandonment, wage theft, mental health, and bereavement.
- What's the nearest hospital to Marsaxlokk?
- Most major ports have a port-area hospital with seafarer-accustomed admissions; the welfare centre and the ship's agent can both advise. For serious cases, the nearest international hospital is normally in the same city or the next major city. The nearest major airport is Malta International Airport (MLA), about 4 km away — useful for medevac planning.
For the arriving crew
- Pilot ladder (SOLAS V/23) — rigging + inspection + Master's duty of care.
- Pre-arrival checklist — the standard bridge + engine + agent workflow before entering port.
- Ships' agent — role + documentation + interface with pilotage + tug + immigration.
- Currency at port — cash-carrying limits + declaration + safe practices.
- Hours of rest — STCW VIII/1 + MLC A2.3 rest rules during port operations.
Sources & verification (13)
- country_iso3 · ISO 3166-1 (MT)retrieved 2026-05-05
- country_name · ISO 3166-1 (MT)retrieved 2026-05-05
- currency_code · ISO 4217:2015 (EUR)retrieved 2026-05-05
- currency_name · ISO 4217:2015 (EUR)retrieved 2026-05-05
- languages · CIA World Factbook (public domain), national-language listing (MT)retrieved 2026-05-05
- timezone_iana · IANA tz database (Europe/Malta)retrieved 2026-05-05
- timezone_dst · ECMA-402 Intl.DateTimeFormat (computed) (Europe/Malta)retrieved 2026-05-05
- electricity · IEC TR 60083 plug-and-socket standard list (MT)retrieved 2026-05-05
- function_codes_expanded · UNECE Rec. 16 — UN/LOCODE function-code mask (1-------)retrieved 2026-05-05
- timezone_utc_offset · ECMA-402 Intl.DateTimeFormat (computed) (Europe/Malta)retrieved 2026-05-06
- nearest_major_airport · OurAirports (CC0) — davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data (MLA)retrieved 2026-05-07
- wikidata_qid · Wikidata SPARQL (P1937 UN/LOCODE join) (Q781921)retrieved 2026-05-07
- climate_classification · Kottek et al. 2006 / Beck et al. 2018 — country-coastal Köppen zone (MT)retrieved 2026-05-07
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