S.L. 653.5 Art. 7International nuclear transport by Maltese ships and aircraft.

(1) No Maltese ship or aircraft shall carry nuclear material unless such material is protected at the levels described in Annex I

of the Sixth Schedule during international nuclear transport.

(2) It shall be the duty of the commander in the case of a Maltese aircraft, to ensure that there is prior authorisation for the transport of nuclear material from the competent authorities of the exporting and importing states, after giving the necessary assurances and satisfying any conditions in this regard.

(3) It shall be the duty of the master, in the case of a Maltese ship, to ensure that there is prior authorisation for international nuclear transport from the Registrar-General, after giving the necessary assurances and satisfying any conditions in this regard: Provided that the Registrar-General may stipulate any conditions and levy any charges in relation to such authorisations, and it shall be the duty of the master to ensure that these conditions are at all times adhered to.