Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 458 of 2004). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Hazards Hazardous substances Maritime zone Territorial sea Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Pursuant to Directive 2002/59/EC, these Regulations apply to vessel traffic monitoring and information system with a view to (i) enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic, (ii) improving the response of authorities to incidents, accidents or potentially dangerous situations at sea, including search and rescue operations, and (iii) contributing to a better prevention and detection of pollution by ships. These provisions apply to ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards. Warships, fishing vessels and the ships specified in regulation 3 are excluded from the scope. The Malta Maritime Authority is responsible for the implementation of these Regulations. Regulation 6 concerns the duty of operators, agents or masters of ships to notify the Authority prior to entry into port or territorial waters. Additional notification obligations concern ships carrying dangerous or polluting goods. Regulation 11 deals with reporting of incidents and accidents at sea. Regulation 14 provides for the establishment of the Maritime Safety and Pollution Prevention Committee. Regulation 15 sets out the penalties to be applied in case of infringement. 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 Malta Maritime Authority Act. Legislation | Malta | 1991 (2000) Keyword: Marine pollution, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 298 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. 333 of 2012). Legislation | Malta | 2012 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (L.N. 333 of 2019). Legislation | Malta | 2019 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazards, Hazardous substances, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX