**Gozo CPD Maritime Unit: Navigating Challenges Without a Boat** In the azure waters surrounding the Maltese archipelago, the island of Gozo stands as a beacon of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Known for its stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant communities, Gozo is an integral part of Malta’s identity. However, recent revelations about the Gozo…
Valletta waterfront fell silent on Sunday morning as bunting for the traditional Festa season was lowered to half-mast in memory of 34-year-old sailor Karl Micallef, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a fall aboard the Maltese-flagged merchant vessel MV Aurora on Saturday evening. The accident occurred just beyond Grand Harbour’s breakwater, a stretch of water…
A Night That Shook the Grand Harbour: One Man’s Fall, One Island’s Heart By Hot Malta Staff | 08:30 • 12 June 2024 It was just past 23:30 when the emergency call crackled over VHF Channel 12: “Urgent, man overboard—Valletta Waterfront, heavy fall.” Moments later, sirens sliced through the warm June air, racing along the…
Harbour Horror at Dawn: Mġarr Reels After Boat Blast Leaves Skipper Critical By Luke Briffa | Hot Malta | 07:45 CET Mġarr Harbour, the postcard-perfect gateway to Gozo that usually wakes to the clatter of fishing pots and the soft thud of ferry ropes, was jolted awake just after 5.30 a.m. today by a thunderous…
