Port of Gzira

MTGZI🇲🇹Malta

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About Port of Gzira

Gzira is a dock facility located in Malta. It is a medium-sized, enclosed harbor with excellent shelter. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs are available.

Background
Gżira is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta. It is located between Msida and Sliema, also bordering on Ta' Xbiex. It has a population of 11,699 as of January 2019. The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies to the east of Gżira, between the Sliema peninsula and Valletta. The seafront of Gżira has views of the walled city of Valletta, which is illuminated at night, forming a backdrop to Manoel Island, the yacht marina and a seafront public garden. The hamlet of Kappara is located close to Gżira. The Orpheum Theatre is located in Gżira.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
16ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

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
MTGZI
Country
🇲🇹Malta
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
MT-12
Latitude
35.9000°
Longitude
14.4833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40330 →
GeoNames ID
2564780 →
Wikidata
Q632097 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.gzira.gov.mt →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Gzira?

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The Port of Gzira 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 Gzira?

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You can track vessels near Gzira (MTGZI) 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 Gzira?

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The Port of Gzira is a port in MT. Its UN/LOCODE is MTGZI — 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 MTGZI 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 Gzira?

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The Port of Gzira 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.