Port Reception Facilities for Ship-generated Wastes and Cargo Residues Regulations (L.N. 278 of 2004). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Harbour Inspection Offences/penalties Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Waste management Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations lay down provisions applicable to port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues. The purpose is to reduce the discharges of ship generated waste and cargo residues into the sea, thereby enhancing the protection of the marine environment. These provisions apply to all ships including fishing vessels and recreational craft, irrespective of their flag, calling at any port or terminal in Malta. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues Legislation | European Union | 2000 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Port Reception Facilities for Ship-Generated Wastes and Cargo Residues (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 (L.N. 364 of 2016). Legislation | Malta | 2016 Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Harbour, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX