Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 240

240. (1) The master of every ship, whether a Maltese or a foreign ship, which carries any passenger to a place in Malta from a place out of Malta, or from a place in Malta to any place out of Malta, shall furnish to such person and in such manner as the Minister may direct, a return giving the total number of any passengers so carried, distinguishing, if so directed by the Minister, the total number of any class of passengers so carried, and giving, if the Minister so directs, such particulars with respect to passengers as may be for the time being required by the Minister. (2) Any passenger shall furnish the master of the ship with any information required by him for the purpose of the return. (3) If the master of a ship fails to make a return as required by this article, or makes a false return, and if any passenger refuses to give any information required by the master of the ship for the purpose of the return required by this article, or give any false information for the purpose, the master or passenger shall be liable for each offence to a fine (multa) not exceeding twenty units. Inspection to ensure compliance with rules.