Ship-Source Pollution Regulations, 2008 (L.N. 130 of 2008). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Malta No. 18.245, 13 May 2008. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Maritime zone High seas Territorial sea Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations lay down provisions applicable to any ship in Maltese waters and to any ship in the high seas. The provisions aim at preventing marine pollution caused by ships, pursuant Directive 2005/35/EC. The discharge of any harmful substance into marine waters shall constitute a criminal offence. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Territorial Waters and Contiguous Zone Act, 1971. Legislation | Malta | 1971 Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ship-Source Pollution (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 112 of 2011). Legislation | Malta | 2011 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX