MT-TND-L3.1

The Small Ships Regulations and the Nautical Licence

MT-TND-M3 · The Maltese Nautical Licence · MT-TND-M3-A S.L. 499.52 regulation 29, how the licence is obtained, and the unresolved question of superyacht tender crew.

In Maltese waters, the **Small Ships Regulations (S.L. 499.52)** decide who may drive a powered boat under 24 m. Regulation 29 is the licence rule.

Independent study. xplor is not affiliated with Transport Malta and awards no certificate, endorsement or Certificate of Competency. The Nautical Licence requires an approved course and an oral and practical examination administered by Transport Malta, and this course satisfies neither. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.