S.L. 234.51 Art. 3Application.

(1) Subject to sub-rule (2), these rules shall apply to all

Maltese seagoing ships wherever they are and to all other ships while they are in Maltese ports as determined by the Convention and to all seafarers serving onboard such ships.

(2) These rules shall not apply to:

(a) fishing vessels;

(b) ships of traditional build;

(c) "small ships" as defined in the Small Ships

Regulations and that navigate exclusively in internal waters or waters closely adjacent to Malta;

(d) yachts in non commercial use;

(e) warships or naval auxiliaries: Provided that in case of doubt as to whether any categories of persons are to be regarded as seafarers, or as to whether any vessels are to be regarded as ships, the matter shall be determined by the Registrar-General after consultation with the shipowners’ and seafarers’ organisations concerned.