Three new zones reserved for swimmers

Fond Ghadir in Tas-Sliema, Xemxija and St George's Bay in Birzebbuga are three new zones Transport Malta has reserved exclusively for swimmers this summer.

These bring the total number of Swimmers' Zones around the Maltese Islands to 43.

Transport Malta announced this during the launch of the Safety at Sea Campaign, now in its 16th year, which aims at educating boat owners to enjoy their pastime in a responsible way and in full respect of regulations and swimmers.

Speaking to the media, in the presence of Police Assistance Commissioner Josie Brincat at the official launch of the Safety at Sea Campaign onboard the Kyumm, Transport Malta CEO Stanley Portelli said that in line with its strategic objective to promote a safer culture within all modes of Transport, the authority was stepping up its efforts to educate and increase safety awareness among boat users.

"We are encouraged by the positive feedback we receive each year and look forward to further initiatives in promoting the safe enjoyment of the sea by both swimmers and boat users."