Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations, 2004 (Legal Notice 155 of 2004). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Certification Inspection Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations have been adopted in implementation of Directive 96/98/EC, which aims at enhancing safety at sea as well as preventing marine pollution by introducing uniform provisions in matter of marine equipment. The Regulations shall apply to equipment for use on board (i) a new Maltese ship, or (ii) an existing Maltese ship. A safety certificate shall not be issued to a Maltese ship unless the equipment on board that ship complies with the requirements hereby prescribed. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Certification, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX