MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT (CAP. 234) Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules, 2013

This procedure establishes rules for merchant shipping in Malta to implement the Maritime Labour Convention. It ensures that international standards for seafarers' working and living conditions are upheld on vessels registered in the country. This affects shipowners, operators, and seafarers working on Maltese-flagged vessels, ensuring fair employment terms and safe onboard environments.