Port of Birzebbugia

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About Port of Birzebbugia

Also known as: Has-Saptan Oil Pier, Shell Oil Pier

Birzebbugia is a pier located in Malta. It is a sheltered harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta, and has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40340 →
GeoNames ID
2563532 →
Wikidata
Q258028 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
birzebbugalc.gov.mt →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MTBZE
Country
🇲🇹Malta
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
MT-05
Latitude
35.8333°
Longitude
14.5333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Birzebbugia?

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The Port of Birzebbugia 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 Birzebbugia?

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You can track vessels near Birzebbugia (MTBZE) 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 Birzebbugia?

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The Port of Birzebbugia is a port in MT. Its UN/LOCODE is MTBZE — 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 MTBZE 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 Birzebbugia?

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The Port of Birzebbugia 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.