Port of Balzan

MTBAL🇲🇹Malta

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About Port of Balzan

Balzan is a quay facility in Malta, established in 2015. It is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Balzan is a municipality in the Northern Region of Malta, and together with Attard and Lija, forms part of the "Three Villages". The village originally consisted of a group of small dwellings and farms but eventually grew, becoming a parish in the 17th century. As of 2022, the town registered a population of 4,821 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
16ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A

History

Established
2015

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MTBAL
Country
🇲🇹Malta
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
MT-02
Latitude
35.9000°
Longitude
14.4500°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40330 →
GeoNames ID
2564301 →
Wikidata
Q789794 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
halbalzanlocalcouncil.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Balzan?

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The Port of Balzan is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Balzan?

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You can track vessels near Balzan (MTBAL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Balzan?

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The Port of Balzan is a port in MT. Its UN/LOCODE is MTBAL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MTBAL mean?

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The first two characters, MT, are the ISO country code for MT. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Balzan?

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The Port of Balzan operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.