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It was a busy start to the year for ferry services between Malta and Gozo as passenger numbers increased by 5.4 per cent. Photo: Shutterstock

Gozo ferries carry over 1.5 million passengers in first three months this year

Number of passengers up by 5.4 per cent

April 15, 2025| Times of Malta
The government leased the Nikolaus in 2019. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Call for tender for new Gozo ferry to be issued by the summer - minister

Gozo Channel has four ferries, of which one is leased

April 1, 2025| Daniel Ellul
Bernard Grech speaking at a Q&A session about Gozo in Sannat. Photo: PN

The PN will include a ferry dedicated to transporting cargo

The PN plans to increase the Gozo channel fleet to five ferries

March 23, 2025| Marc Galdes
Connectivity between Malta and Gozo is not a luxury but a necessity, says MEP Peter Agius. File photo: Times of Malta

Malta can apply for fourth EU funded Gozo Ferry this year – MEP Peter Agius

Inter-island connectivity discussed at national conference in Gozo

March 15, 2025| Times of Malta
The Gozo Business Chamber is marking it 25th anniversary.

Gozo should have regional autonomy - Gozo Chamber

Call for increase in Gozo ferry fleet

January 11, 2025| Times of Malta
A preliminary RORO ferry design concept. Photo: NAS Ltd.

Could Malta tap EU funding to upgrade its Gozo Channel ferries?

Report commissioned by MEP Peter Agius sheds light on funding options

November 9, 2024| Times of Malta
Marvin Tabone is accused of being behind a bomb threat that brought the Gozo ferry to a halt. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier/Matthew Mirabelli

CPD worker pleads not guilty to making Gozo Channel bomb threat

Worker granted bail as court hears he was in a 'state of shock'

October 28, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Hundreds of vehicles and passengers were stranded on Friday and Saturday as AFM bomb disposal officers inspected the vessels and terminals. Photo: Facebook / Armed Forces of Malta

Man arrested over Gozo ferry bomb threat

Friday and Saturday’s threats were unrelated, sources confirmed

October 27, 2024| Mark Laurence Zammit
The bomb threat has led to long traffic tailbacks. Photo: Gozo Channel

Gozo ferry services restart after another bomb threat forces suspension

AFM inspected all four vessels, terminals, opera start delayed

October 26, 2024| Times of Malta
Screengrab from Skyline webcams.

Gozo ferry service temporarily suspended following bomb scare

In Ċirkewwa people reported long lines of vehicles

October 25, 2024| Times of Malta
The Ombudsman called the Gozo Channel Ferry to revise its fare policy to ensure 60+ EU citizens have their fare waivered like Maltese nationals. Credit: Matthew Mirabelli

Ombudsman calls out discriminatory Gozo ferry fare against Europeans over 60

Discriminatory bus fares were removed some years ago

October 16, 2024| Giulia Magri
The MV Gaudos heading towards Ċirkewwa on Thursday.

Frustration, delays for Gozo ferry passengers as moormen go on flash strike

Minister says the workers will be disciplined

June 27, 2024| Times of Malta
A new lighting system and concrete barriers have also made the road safer, the ministry said. Photo: Infrastructure Malta

Ċirkewwa road widening project completed

A lane has been added to the road from Marfa roundabout to the ferry terminal

June 25, 2024| Daniel Ellul
6.5 million passengers crossed between Malta and Gozo in 2023. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

A new (electric) Gozo Channel

We need to truly make Gozo an island region by giving it autonomy in its decisions on the use of EU funds

April 8, 2024| Times of Malta
Almost every weekend has become a nightmare for crossers to and from Gozo. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The great journey to Gozo

A shuttle service to and from the sister island is needed

March 10, 2024| Anna Marie Galea
Many drivers prefer to stay in the car during the short trip. But Gozo Channel is cracking down. File photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Gozo ferry motorists ordered upstairs

Drivers crossing the channel will no longer be allowed to spend journey in their cars

March 6, 2024| Mark Laurence Zammit
Gozo Channel's MV Nikolaos will be out of service from Thursday 15 February to Monday 25th March. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Gozo Channel’s MV Nikolaos out of service for over a month for maintenance

Vessel will be out of service for dry-dock maintenance

February 13, 2024| Times of Malta
File Photo: Times of Malta

Gozo Channel's MV Malita out of service in January for maintenance

A temporary timetable will be operated while the vessel is in maintenance until January 30

January 2, 2024| Times of Malta
Joe Debono Grech, fast approaching the ripe old age of 85, has just been reappointed on the board of directors of Gozo Channel Ltd. File photo

Labour’s gerontocracy

Robert Abela’s political system is one of institutionalised cronyism

December 17, 2023| Kevin Cassar
Former Labour Minster Joe Debono Grech, 84, (inset) has been reappointed on the Gozo Channel board of directors

Labour stalwart Joe Debono Grech, 84, reappointed on Gozo Channel board

PL heavyweight last year bragged about Labour's corruption

December 8, 2023| Matthew Xuereb
An electricity pole in Għargħur was toppled as a result of the strong winds. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Gozo ferry service, trees among casualties as strong winds batter Malta

Poles and billboards also damaged

November 25, 2023| Times of Malta
People were left waiting in long queues for the Gozo ferry last weekend. Photos: Matthew Mirabelli/J. Schembri

Is it time for Gozo Channel to switch to online tickets?

Campaigner and Infrastructure Malta boss believes system would cut queues by 65%

October 26, 2023| Daniel Tihn
During the first quarter of this year, 440,000 vehicles were ferried between Mġarr and Ċirkewwa in 7,900 trips. File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Police to check on running vehicle engines during Gozo ferry crossings

20 car owners travelling to Gozo had left their engines running during the crossing

August 26, 2023| James Cummings
Progress in talks has been registered. File photo

UĦM suspends Gozo Channel directives

Union says progress registered in talks over collective agreement

June 23, 2023| Times of Malta
Gozo Channel's Ċirkewwa port. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Divers disrupt Gozo Channel ferry operations at Ċirkewwa

Police roped in after recreational divers spotted at mooring site, company says

June 17, 2023| Daniel Tihn
“We have been in the queue for 45mins and not even a single ship has left,” one comment read regarding the ferry's delays. File Photo

Gozo ferry users complain about two hour delays

One of company's four ships is out of service

March 2, 2023| Daniel Tihn
Fast ferry trips in the last quarter of 2022 dropped by 75%. File photo

Fewer trips, increased traffic between Malta and Gozo between October-December

Fast ferry trips dropped by 75%, Gozo Channel's increased by nearly 5%

January 24, 2023| Times of Malta
Those looking forward to a Gozo mini break will have to wait for a bit longer Photo: Johnathan Borg

New Year exodus to Gozo begins with long ferry queues on Boxing Day

Warm weather and Gozo attractions entice visitors

December 26, 2022| Daniel Ellul
The MV Nikolaos.

No bidders to provide and operate fourth Gozo ferry

Operators of the MV Nikolaos may stay on with a similar contract

December 19, 2022| Mark Laurence Zammit
On the slow lane to Gozo. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Gozo: blessed and cursed – Peter Agius

Island has huge potential. But it must cut the cord of nepotistic political patronage

November 20, 2022| Peter Agius