The essential reference tool for maritime professionals operating in Maltese waters. This app provides instant, authoritative calculations for the minimum tugboat assistance required during berthing and unberthing operations, based exclusively on the official Port Notice issued by Transport Malta.
Designed for ship masters, harbour pilots, port authority personnel, shipping agents, and maritime planners, it ensures quick, reliable, and compliant voyage planning.
Key Features:
• Comprehensive Port Coverage: Get tug requirements for all major Maltese terminals, including Valletta (Grand Harbour), Marsaxlokk (Freeport & EVOS terminals), and Mġarr Harbour (Gozo). Every listed berth and quay is included.
• Instant, Accurate Calculations: Simply select the port, specific berth, operation type (Berthing/Unberthing), and enter the vessel’s Length Overall (LOA). The app instantly processes the official data tables, delivering the minimum number of tugs required.
• Integrated Official Footnotes & Conditions: Never miss a critical detail. All special conditions (i, ii, iii, iv) from the Port Notice are built-in and displayed with full explanatory text (e.g., thruster allowances, weather constraints, docking difficulty). Operational restrictions like daylight-only () or limited night manoeuvres (**) are clearly flagged with their complete notes.
• Clear, Structured Results: View a concise summary showing the minimum tug count, all applicable footnotes with their meanings, and a definitive commentary sentence. This format provides complete context for safe decision-making.
• Authoritative & Up-to-Date Data: All calculations are derived directly from the Port Notice issued by Transport Malta, ensuring full regulatory compliance. The app handles parameter limits (e.g., DWT thresholds) and correctly indicates "N/A" for non-applicable vessel/berth combinations.
• Reliable Offline Operation: The app works entirely offline once installed. All regulatory data is embedded, guaranteeing functionality anywhere—on a ship's bridge, in the port office, or in the field—without needing an internet connection.
• Supports Operational Safety: By providing clear, rule-based guidance, the app aids in pre-arrival planning, helping to ensure the correct tug resources are arranged in advance for enhanced safety and operational efficiency.
• User-Friendly Design: Features a clean, intuitive interface with dropdown selectors for easy data entry and supports both light and dark modes for optimal visibility in any lighting condition.
Ideal for pre-arrival checks, passage planning, and ensuring strict adherence to port regulations. The app will be updated should the official port notice be amended, ensuring it remains a current and indispensable tool for the maritime community.