S.L. 499.12 Art. 29Constraints on work which may be conducted on a tanker in the inert condition.

(1) Only cold work may be undertaken on a tanker whose tanks are certified in the inert condition, except that hot work may be carried out when, in each instance the specific permitted has been so authorised by, and carried out wholly under the overall supervision of a competent person and at such a safe distance from any dangerous area on board or hazardous zone on shore, as is specified during any specific period by such competent person.

(2) Any person who fails to comply with any directive given by the Authority in exercise of its powers according to the provisions of subregulation (1), shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding eleven thousand and six hundred and forty-six euro and eighty-seven cents (11,646.87) for each offence, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine (multa) not exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty-four euro and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69) for every day during which the offence continues.