Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 296

296. (1) In every case of collision in which it is practicable so to do, the master of every ship shall, immediately after the occurrence, cause a statement the reof and of the circumstances under which the same occurred, to be entered in the official lo g book, and the entry shall be signed by the master and also by t he mate or one of the crew. (2) If the master fails to comply with this article he shall for each offence be liable to a fine ( multa) not exceeding fifty units. Application of collision regulations beyond Maltese jurisdiction.