Port of Tarxien

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About Port of Tarxien

Tarxien is a quay located in Malta's Port Region. It serves as a maritime facility with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Tarxien is a town in the Port region of Malta, seat of the Port Regional Council. Its population stood at 8,583 in March 2014.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
16ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40330 →
GeoNames ID
2564312 →
Wikidata
Q744001 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
tarxienlc.gov.mt →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
MT-58
Latitude
35.8500°
Longitude
14.5000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tarxien?

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The Port of Tarxien 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 Tarxien?

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You can track vessels near Tarxien (MTTAR) 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 Tarxien?

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The Port of Tarxien is a port in MT. Its UN/LOCODE is MTTAR — 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 MTTAR 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 Tarxien?

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The Port of Tarxien 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.