S.L. 234.38 Art. 12Report of inspection to the master.

On completion of an inspection, a more detailed inspection or an expanded inspection, the inspector shall draw up a report in accordance with Annex IX to the Directive and a copy of the inspection report shall be provided to the ship’s master: Provided that where, following a more detailed inspection, the living and working conditions on the ship are found not to conform to the requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules, the inspector shall forthwith bring the deficiencies to the attention of the master of the ship, with required deadlines for their rectification. In the event that the inspector considers such deficiencies to be significant, or if they relate to a possible complaint under point 19 of Part A of Annex V of the Directive, the inspector shall also bring the deficiencies to the attention of the appropriate seafarers’ and shipowners’ organisations in Malta, and may:

(a) notify a representative of the flag State;

(b) provide the competent authorities of the next port of call with the relevant information.