S.L. 234.47 Art. 8Duty to ensure compliance.

(1) It shall be the duty of the owner, of the company which has assumed the operation of the ship and of the master to ensure that the ship is in compliance with the provisions of these regulations and the applicable requirements of Annex IV and such person shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) as provided for in regulation 12 for each offence.

(2) It shall be the duty of any person -

(a) to whom a direction is given in pursuance of these regulations or Annex IV, or

(b) upon whom an obligation is imposed by these regulations or by Annex IV, or

(c) who is obliged to comply or ensure compliance with the provisions of these regulations and the applicable requirements of Annex IV, to ensure fulfillment of any such obligation or duty and in default such person shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) as provided for in regulation 12 for each offence.