S.L. 234.38 Art. 21Reimbursement of costs.

(1) In the event that the inspections referred to in regulations 8 and 9 confirm or reveal deficiencies in relation to the requirements of a Convention warranting the detention of a ship, all costs relating to the inspections in any normal accounting period shall be covered by the shipowner or the operator of a ship or by his representative in Malta.

(2) All costs relating to inspections carried out by the competent authority under the provisions of regulation 11 shall be charged to the owner or operator of the ship.

(3) In the case of detention of a ship all costs relating to the detention in port shall be borne by the owner or operator of the ship.

(4) The detention or stoppage of operation shall not be lifted until full payment is made or a sufficient guarantee is given for reimbursement and payment of the costs.