The MLC shall not apply to the following vessels:
1. Ships that are trading and/or operating exclusively between ports and facilities within
Malta;
2. Offshore units whose primary service is operations for the exploration, exploitation or
production of resources and are not ordinarily engaged in navigation or international
voyages (e.g. MODUs, jack-up platforms, accommodation platforms, Floating Production,
Storage and Offloading units (FPSO), purpose built or permanently converted Floating
Storage and Offloading/Floating Storage Units (FSO, FSU, FSRU, etc.);
3. Objects under tow;
4. Fishing Vessels;
5. Yachts in non-commercial use of any size.
