Over the past few weeks, the Maritime Enforcement Unit within Transport Malta has offered its assistance to a number of Regatta clubs during training sessions in the Grand Harbour. Through Transport Malta officers and a number of RHIBs operated by the authority, training activities at sea were closely monitored, ensuring that these took place with the least possible risk while other vessels in the area maintained a safe distance and complied with maritime regulations.
The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Chris Bonett, closely followed the work of Transport Malta’s maritime enforcement unit as a number of clubs were undergoing their training. He explained how earlier this year, a national educational campaign was launched on the rules and responsibilities of all sea users, both for swimming and on board vessels. Minister Bonett said, “We are working to increase education and awareness of safety at sea while through the enforcement unit, we ensure that everyone obeys the rules so that no one is put in danger.” He stressed the importance of safeguarding traditions such as the regatta and practicing them in a safe and regulated environment.
Transport Malta CEO Kurt Farrugia pointed out how the maritime enforcement unit within Transport Malta is working daily to make maritime activity safer and more enjoyable for all. “In a busy port like the Grand Harbour, our officers have been coordinating well over the past few weeks the balance that needs to be maintained between the movement of large vessels, commercial boats, cultural frigates as well as training for traditional sporting activities such as the Regatta,” stressed Kurt Farrugia.
Transport Malta will continue its work to, through its maritime resources, keep Maltese waters safe and accessible to all.
