The government is holding talks with various companies which were identified as preferred bidders for the operation and management of organised mooring sites.
Transport Minister Austin Gatt said that Harbour Management Ltd had been selected to manage the mooring site at Xemxija but a contract could not be awarded until an appeal by one of the bidders was decided.
Preferred bidders have also been selected to manage the sites at Salina and Ta'Xbiex and talks are currently in hand.