2. THE MALTESE ARCHIPELAGO The Maltese Archipelago lies in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, some 93kms south of the Italian island of Sicily. So that is why Malta’s harbours are very important.

3. GOZO CHANNEL These ferries operate from Mgarr, Gozo to Cirkewwa, Malta. Both cars and passengers can board on them as well as cargo vehicles, including hazardous cargo.

4. THREE FERRIES M.V. Ta’ Pinu M.V. Gaudos M.V. Malita

5. WHO USES IT? Everyone, especially Gozitan workers, students studying at the University or other schools and also families that need to go at Mater Dei Hospital.

6. ON BOARD THE SHIP You can find a cafeteria and book / souvenirs shop. Unfortunately, sometimes the toilets are not always clean, near the cargo area there is too much pollution, and people leave the rubbish on the tables.

7. VIRTU FERRIES Organize trips from Valletta harbour to Catania or Pozzallo

8. COMMERCIAL CARGO Everyday, an extra trip is operated from Sa Maison in Pieta’ to Mgarr, Gozo for heavy trucks which carry gas, petrol and diesel.