S.L. 499.49 Art. 4Ordering of tugs.

The ordering of tugs shall take place as follows:

(a) for movements that can be carried out by the tugs continuously manned in Grand Harbour and at Marsaxlokk, the order shall be placed at least three hours before the commencement of the operations: Provided that when additional tugs are required over and above the tugs continuously manned in that Harbour, the order for the additional tugs so required shall be placed at least four hours before the commencement of the operation;

(b) if orders for tugs are not placed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a), tug assistance shall be rendered subject to the other provisions of these regulations and to note (1) and note (7) of the Schedule.