Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessel Safety) Rules. Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Equipment Standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The rules shall enter into force on 1 May 2004. Abstract The present rules adopt the measures laid down in Council Directive 97/70/EC of 11 December 1997 setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. The scope of the present rules encompasses seagoing Maltese fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, as well as other seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in the internal or territorial waters of Malta, or landing their catch in Malta. Recreational craft engaged in non commercial fishing are excluded. As a general rule, the provisions of the Annex to the Torremolinos Protocol shall apply. Article 7 regards controls. Full text English Website www.legal-malta.com References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX