Tag: ferry
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Ferry bottlenecks signal Summer of congestion and strain on Malta’s infrastructure
The long queues reported for the fast-ferry service in Valletta emerge as a warning sign for the Summer bottlenecks and traffic in Maltese roads as the number of tourists coming to the Islands keeps increasing. The fast-ferry service to Gozo was introduced as part of a wider plan to increase alternative methods of transport with…
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War of words between politicians ensues as government avoids environmental impact assessment over the Marsascala ferry-moor
The Environmental and Resources Authority have approved a request by the government to avoid an Environmental Impact Assessment over its new ferry-moor project in Marsascala. The project, which has been strongly pushed by the Minister for Transport as part of his campaign to add alternative public transport services, has been opposed by residents over environmental…
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Transport Minister states that fast-ferry to Gozo carried 1.2 million passengers last year but Government doubles-down on Gozo Channel with two new ferries
The government seems to be dismissing the idea of a bridge to Gozo altogether as it doubles-down on its investment on the unsustainable and loss-making Gozo Channel company. The government will be adding two more ferries for Gozo Channel by 2029. Meanwhile, Transport Minister Chris Bonett has stated that the new fast ferry from Valletta…
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Marsaskala residents protest the demolition of coastal arches
The Marsaskala Residents Network have protested against the demolition of the coastal arches right before where the new ferry-moor is being planned. The demolition is also part of an ongoing reconstruction of Marsaskala’s promenade. The arches are indeed dangerous and in a state of collapse. The whole stretch of the Marsascala promenade is afflicted with…
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Marsaskala residents and PN Councilors demand Environmental Impact Assessment over new ferry terminal
The Labour Party-led Marsaskala local council has voted against resolutions proposed by the Nationalist Party Councilors demanding the publication of the Environmental and Archeological Impact Assessment about the ferry terminal which will be built in the town. The resolutions relate to planning applications PA/06645/25 and PA/06646/25 The new ferry terminal in Marsakala is being opposed…
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Momentum and residents concerned about pavement works in Marsascala: works separate from Ferry Terminal project according to Transport Malta sources
Marsascala residents were taken by surprise as works have started on coastal pavement of the quaint harbour town in its central areas. Residents and political party Momentum have raised their concerns that the project is meant to impose the ferry terminal on residents. The residents have also pointed out that there were no permits about…
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A ferry terminal is not a green solution – Zachary Mifsud
In an article published in the Times of Malta, the vice-president of the Marsascala Residents Network, Zachary Mifsud has argued that a ferry terminal is not a green solution because it is an excessive source of pollution and stated that on average, a person using a ferry for transport uses seven times more carbon-dioxide emissions…
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Marsascala Residents Network to launch campaign on the risks of new Transport Malta ferry-moor project
The Marsascala Residents Network are launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the potential environmental dangers of a new Transport Malta project to construct a ferry-moor in Marsascala. The plans have so far been secretive and residents are concerned about the potential infrastructural effects on the towns’ natural coast and natural ecosystem. ADPD –…
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ADPD welcomes Buġibba Ferry Terminal: Urges broader shift toward sustainable transport
As the government unveiled a €14 million maritime infrastructure project in BuÄ¡ibba on Wednesday evening, ADPD – The Green Party welcomed the initiative but reiterated its long-standing call for a more comprehensive shift away from car-centric transport policy. The project, which includes a 180-metre breakwater, a secondary protective arm, and a new ferry terminal, aims…
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Ferry traffic sees steady growth in first quarter of 2025 with increases in trips, vehicles, and passengers
According to a report by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the first quarter of 2025 witnessed a significant rise in maritime traffic between Malta and Gozo, with official figures showing consistent growth across all key transport indicators. Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of ferry trips increased by 9.6%, vehicle crossings by…
