The provisions contained in these Regulations apply to any ship (i) calling at a port in Malta or at an off-shore installation, or (ii) anchored off such a port or installation. Regulation 3 defines with detail the application sphere (in particular, fishing vessels are not covered by the provisions). Regulation 4 establishes the inspection commitments belonging to the competent authority in Malta. The inspection procedure shall envisage at least the steps defined by regulation 5. Regulation 8 indicates the cases in which access to any port in Malta shall be refused to certain ships. Regulation 20 concerns penalties.
Malta · 2004-01-01