Malta
National & regional system - response strategy
Monitoring and Evaluation
| Satellite image | Transport Malta received images from the European Marine Safety Agency through cleanseanet on a continous basis. |
| Aerial surveillance | The Armed Forces of Malta organise regular aerial surveillance patrols around Malta's waters. |
| Naval surveillance | The Armed Forces of Malta organise regular naval surveillance patrols around Malta's waters. |
| Forecasting models | Trasnport Malta receives support from the University of Malta in relation to oil spill models. |
Response at sea
| Use of dispersant |
Response at sea is coordinated with Transport Malta in accordance with NMPCP |
| Aerial surveillance |
The use of oil spill dispersants is only allowed following prior official authorisation from Environment and Resource Authority (ERA). A new dispersant policy is currently being drafted. |
| Related Legislation | |
| Delimitation zones for the use of dispersants | |
| Authority in charge of authorisation identified |
The national competent authority for the use of dispersants is the Environment and Resource Authority. |
| Dispersant testing procedures |
Testing of dispersants is carried out by the University of Malta according to standard criteria. |
| List of approved products | |
| List of competent laboratories authorized | |
| Containment and recovery |
In line with NMPCP |
| In situ burning |
Shoreline protection and cleanup
| Shoreline protection |
In line with NMPCP |
| Shoreline cleanup |
In line with NMPCP |
Comunication
| Operation activities |
In line with NMPCP |
| Government/Industry relation |
In line with NMPCP |
| Public relation |
In line with NMPCP |
| Media relation |
In line with NMPCP |
Waste management
| National policy regarding oily waste |
Subsidiary legislation under the Environment Protection Act |
| Treatment/disposal facilities/solutions |
A waste oil disposal facility is available in the Port of Valletta. |
Experts
| Integration of international experts in the coordination body |
In accordance with The Civil Protection Act XV 0f 1999 (Cap 411) the Minister responsible for CPD should be the first person to be consulted in matters related to external assistance and any other issues related to the implementation of national strategic issues in disaster control and mitigation. Subject to agreement and liaising with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Oil Spill Advisor, the OC will, as soon as possible, establish contact with ERCC and REMPEC to ascertain support available from EMSA, from Mediterranean countries that are signatories to the Co-operation Protocol and, if required, from other countries. |
Claims
| Claims legal basis at national level |
Oil Pollution (Liability and Compensation) Act. 17 December 1999 |
| Claims included in the contingency plan |
In line with NMPCP |
| National structure dealing with claims |
In line with NMPCP |
Volunteers management
| Volunteers management considered in the plan |
Faune protection
| Measures for faune protection (Protected species and other marine fauna) |
In line with Environment Protection Act (Click on the link to access the Sea Alarm Country Profile sheet providing information on wildlife protection in this country). |