Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 306

306. ( 1 ) T h e m a s t e r o r p e r s o n i n c h a r g e o f a M a l t e s e v e s s e l shall, so far as he can do so with out serious danger to his own vessel, her crew and passengers (if any), render assistance to every person who is found at sea in dange r of being lost, even if suc h person be a citizen of a State at war with Malta; and if he fai ls to do so he shall for each offence be liable to imprisonment not 150 CAP. 234.] MERCHANT SHIPPING exceeding two years or to a fine ( multa) not exceeding one thousand units or to both such imprisonment and fine. (2) Compliance by the master or person in charge of a vessel with the provisions of this article shall not affect his right, or the right of any other person, to salvage. Report of accidents to ships.  Amended by:  XIII. 1983.5; XXII. 2000.2; I.2025.91.