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MT · S.L. 234.55

Merchant Shipping (S.L. 234.55)

In force15 articlesText checked on 24 Oct 2026

Contents

  1. Art. 1 Citation.
  2. Art. 2 Interpretation. Cap. 234. Cap. 499. Cap. 226.
  3. Art. 3 Application.
  4. Art. 4 Convention given force of law in Malta.
  5. Art. 5 Ballast Water Management Plan.
  6. Art. 6 Ballast Water record book.
  7. Art. 7 Prohibition of proceeding to sea without appropriate certificate.
  8. Art. 8 Ballast Water Discharge.
  9. Art. 9 Ballast Water exchange.
  10. Art. 10 Ballast Water treatment.
  11. Art. 11 Ballast Water discharge to reception facilities.
  12. Art. 12 Exceptions.
  13. Art. 13 Exemptions.
  14. Art. 14 Inspection, detentionandother measuresinrespect of ships.
  15. Art. 15 Duty to ensure compliance.