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Port of Delimara

MTDMP🇲🇹Malta

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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Channel Depth
14ft
Elevation
-9999m
Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U
Established
1988
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
MTDMP
Country
🇲🇹Malta
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good
Subdivision
MT-33
Latitude
35.8167°
Longitude
14.5500°
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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.
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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.