Cap. 140 Art. 3Application of the Rules. Cap. 13.

Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in the Commercial Code, the Rules shall have effect, subject to the provisions of this Act, in relation to and in connection with the carriage of goods by sea in any vessel used for that purpose and carrying goods from Malta to any other port, but not if such vessel is carrying goods within the limits of Malta, that is from one island to the other or from one part of an island to another part of the same island.