Cap. 234 · Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234)
Cap. 234 Art. 303Method of giving helm orders.
PART V
(1) No person on any Maltese ship shall, when the ship is going ahead, give a helm or steering order containing the word
"starboard" or "right", or any equivalent of "starboard" or "right", unless he intends that the head of the ship shall move to the right, or give a helm or steering order containing the word "port" or "left", or any equivalent of "port" or "left", unless he intends that the head of the ship shall move to the left.
(2) Any person who contravenes this article shall for each offence be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding fifty units. 304. Deleted by Act I.2025.90.