Virtu Ferries Ltd.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas on the vessel
Passengers are to familiarise themselves with safety notices and pay attention to any P.A. announcements.
The service may be suspended/altered in the event of bad weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the company.
Hazardous cargo, including dangerous weapons / illegal substances, are strictly forbidden on board. Passengers, their baggage / vehicles are liable to security searches by Company personnel. The Company will fully co-operate with the appropriate Authorities to prosecute persons found in possession of forbidden items.
Children are not to be left unattended during crossing.
Baggage - Passengers may take to their seats or allotted places only one item of hand luggage of not more than 37cm x 45cm x 25cm in measure and 5Kg in weight, all other luggage is to be deposited by the passengers in the storage place reserved on the vessel as indicated by the vessel’s crew. Passengers may bring on board any amount of luggage provided this is carried by the passenger on passing boarding control. Excess luggage or accompanied cargo may be carried at the discretion of the Master of the vessel and subject to a charge in accordance with a tariff from time to time in operation.
Only luggage containing passenger’s personal effects will be accepted as luggage. The Company is not responsible for loss of or wilful damage to luggage. In the interest of safety, the Company may destroy any unaccompanied baggage or baggage left behind after disembarkation.
Pets - All necessary sanitary documents are required. Pets in cages / pets in cars are to remain in the garage during all voyages. Port Vet to be contacted directly by clients prior to arrival Malta. Kindly contact Virtu Ferries for further information.
Passengers are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that they are fit to travel; your attention is drawn to the possibility of weather conditions changing during a voyage. Passengers with a medical condition, for which they have not sought professional advise, are asked to inform a member of the Company’s staff prior to departure. The Master of the vessel may, at his discretion and in the interest of the passenger, disallow boarding. Passengers with special needs are to advise a member of the crew of any requirements on boarding.
Accompanying Vehicles - The embarkation of vehicles carrying dangerous or harmful goods, disallowed by the regulations in force, is forbidden. Vehicles with liquid gas fuel must be declared when purchasing ticket. Failure to do so may result in embarkation being denied. Vehicles are loaded in the order established by the Master and must be left unlocked, windows shut and ignition keys on the dash board. Personal belongings left in cars are at passengers own risk. The company will not be held responsible for any damage to the vehicles or to items therein. Any damage caused to the vessel or third parties by a vehicle is the liability of the owner of the vehicle and compensation must be settled before disembarkation.
The Master of the vessel may, at his discretion and in the interest of safety, not allow loading of vehicles/cargo whose weight/dimensions exceed the maximum allowed or the nature of which may constitute a hazard. The driver of the vehicle is responsible to ensure that cargo carried in/on vehicle is safely secured. The Master may disallow carriage if the cargo is not safely secured. Maximum vehicles height must not exceed 2.5 metres side lanes (light vehicles) and 4.4 metres centre lanes (commercial vehicles). Maximum axle weight, including cargo, must not exceed 2 tons per single wheel axle and 3.5 tons for double wheel axle for vehicles side lanes (light vehicles) total of 5.5 tons and 9 tons per single wheel axle and 12 tons per double wheel axle for centre lanes (commercial vehicles). Total vehicle weight in centre lanes must not exceed 40 tons. Extra cargo will be unloaded and carried at drivers expense.
Emergency/parking brakes must be secure during crossing.
Passengers are reminded to read the Conditions of Contract which are included in the passenger ticket.