S.L. 499.34 Art. 5Appointment of competent authorities.

(1) The competent authority responsible for ensuring the implementation of the provisions of these regulations, shall be the

Authority for Transport in Malta.

(2) Without prejudice to sub-regulation (1), the Armed Forces of Malta shall be the coastal station responsible to monitor shipping and receive information in terms of these regulations.

(3) The competent authority responsible for the accommodation of ships in need of assistance is the Authority for Transport in Malta.

(4) The Authority shall be responsible to respond and intervene in any polluting event.