1. FORM AND CONTENTS
1.1 Does the legal system in Malta prescribe a set form
of mortgage?
The Merchant Shipping Act provides for a statutory form of
mortgage. There is only one form which has to be used for all types
of mortgage.
1.2 If not, does the legal system in Malta lay down any
specific requirements as to the content of mortgages to ensure
either their validity or their priority?
Not applicable.
1.3 Must mortgages for registration in Malta be in any
particular language?
The mortgage must be in English or Maltese.
1.4 What are the requirements of the legal system in
Malta with regard to:
1.4.1 Execution of the mortgage by the mortgagor?
The mortgagor is usually a company and so the person signing
must have authority to do so by virtue of the memorandum and
articles of association of the company or by virtue of resolutions
of the board of directors or by virtue of a power of attorney
issued in pursuance to the resolutions or the memorandum of
