On Thursday, 23rd April 2015, Mr Anthony Cachia, Director General (Contracts) visited the Armed Forces of Malta, Maritime Base at Haywharf, where currently a 4.5 Million Euro Project is well under construction. The project entails the construction, servicing, finishing and commissioning of a new rapid deployment launching facility for the Armed Forces of Malta. This will feature the construction of a rapid launching facility that will house Rapid Interceptor Boats and is to be equipped with a 20 ton overhead travelling crane that will permit all routine maintenance to be conducted under cover while also providing for the quick launch and recovery of such craft as required. Fast interception is vital when responding to incidents at sea and during border control operations.
To compliment the project storage spaces to support the craft, accommodation facilities for standby crews, training and other administrative facilities are being constructed. 75% of this project is being financed through the European Borders Fund EBF 2013. The remaining 25% are being financed through national funds.