Ships holding near Malta

[dale_gb]

Hi all

I wonder if someone here can help me out with this. I have been following ships for a while now and have noticed that many ships can often be found anchored just to the east of Malta. I'm just wondering why this is such a populat place for ships to be anchored? I assume it has somethng to do with calm waters? perhaps someone can explain in detail.

Many thanks for your help

Dale

[Phil English]

Dale,

Due to it's geographic location and relatively calm water it's an ideal location for ships to await orders.

Brgds
Phil

[B.Clark]

I think the sea bed rises significantly in that area ( between Valletta and Marsaxlokk )so its easy for the vessels to drop anchor safely.

[polsteam]

bunkering?...