S.L. 499.35 Art. 17Designated authority must ensureprovisionof security level information.

(1) The designated authority must ensure the provision of -

(a) security level information to -

(i) any ship intending to operate, or operating, within the ports and territorial waters of Malta; and

(ii) every port facility operator and port service provider; and

(b) updated security level information to any -

(i) other ship intending to operate, or operating, within the territorial limits of Malta; and

(ii) port facility operator and port service provider if the security level has been changed.

(2) For the purpose of this regulation, the designated authority must notify the master of the ship, as the Authority deems necessary, by any means of communication, whether or not of a permanent nature.