S.L. 499.1 Art. 103Definitions.

(1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires -

"ship" means any ship other than a naval ship and other than small craft; "explosives" means any of the goods specified in Parts I and II of the First Schedule but shall not, for the purposes of this Part, include any explosives carried by a ship for use as distress signals kept in safe storage and custody; and shall be divided into the classes and divisions specified in Part III of the First Schedule; and references to classes and divisions in relation to explosives are references to the classes and divisions specified in Part III of that Schedule; "service explosives" means explosives belonging to or destined for the armed forces of Malta or the armed forces of a country who are present in Malta under arrangements with the Government of Malta;

"radioactive materials" and "fissile materials" mean, in respect of radioactive materials, any material which spontaneously emits ionizing radiation and of which the radioactivity per gram is greater than 0.002 microcurie or any radioactive material the packing or transportation whereof is regulated by any provisions therefor within the definition of radioactive materials; "gross weight" with reference to explosives, means the gross weight of the explosive together with any envelope, case, or contrivance forming part of such explosive and shall include the weight of any barrel, case or package in which such explosive is packed for conveyance; "authorised service representative" means a person duly authorised to act in connection with the handling and conveyance of explosives in accordance with the provisions of these regulations for and on behalf of the armed forces of Malta or the armed forces of a country who are present in Malta under arrangements with the Government of Malta.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Part, the Authority may give such orders or directives as it may deem proper regarding the carriage and handling of explosives and of inflammable or dangerous goods, including radioactive and fissile materials, and the movement and berthing of ships carrying such goods or explosives, and it shall be the duty of every person to whom they are directed to comply with such orders or directives.