S.L. 499.12 Art. 11Conditions for ships entering waters of Malta.

(1) Only ships certified in compliance with both existing regulations in Malta and IMO Conventions, to which Malta has acceded, can enter the waters of Malta.

(2) A ship shall not enter a port unless it conforms with the following conditions:

(a) a ship carrying a full cargo of dangerous cargoes in containers shall conform with the regulations laid down for tankers;

(b) a ship carrying a part cargo of dangerous packaged cargoes shall comply with all the requirements laid down in the IMO IMDG Code and other Relevant Instruments;

(c) depending on the types and quantities of cargoes carried, this may include such ships as described in paragraph (b), having adequate eductors and ventilation systems to ensure the efficient dispersion of vapours which may accumulate anywhere within any compartments and also special pumps fitted in a well ventilated space to ensure the expulsion of any leaking dangerous cargo to dedicated, certified holding tank or tanks.