Port of Delimara

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About Port of Delimara

Also known as: Has-Saptan Fuelling Dolphin, Has-Saptan Oil Pier, Ħas-Saptan Fuelling Dolphin, Ħas-Saptan Oil Pier

Delimara is a pier facility located on Malta's southeastern coast, within Marsaxlokk Bay. Established in 1988, it serves as a key industrial port, primarily associated with the adjacent Delimara power station. Pilotage and tug assistance are compulsory for vessels calling at this sheltered harbor.

Background
The Delimara peninsula is a peninsula located on the southeastern tip of the island of Malta's South Eastern Region, forming half of Marsaxlokk's coast on Marsaxlokk Bay. The towns of Marsaxlokk and Birżebbuġa are located 2.77 kilometres (1.72 mi) and 1.97 kilometres (1.22 mi) away respectively. It is mostly known as the location of the primary power station in Malta, the Delimara power station. The peninsula is also known for its two tourist-oriented bays: St Peter's Pool and Kalanka Bay. A lighthouse, a British fort and the remains of a Hospitaller battery can also be found on the peninsula.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1988

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
MT-33
Latitude
35.8167°
Longitude
14.5500°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40340 →
GeoNames ID
2564793 →
Wikidata
Q108730156 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.maltafreeport.com.mt →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Delimara?

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The Port of Delimara 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 Delimara?

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You can track vessels near Delimara (MTDMP) 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 Delimara?

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The Port of Delimara is a port in MT. Its UN/LOCODE is MTDMP — 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 MTDMP 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 Delimara?

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The Port of Delimara 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.