S.L. 234.46 Art. 7Judgments of foreign courts.

(1) Judgments of foreign courts having jurisdiction under

Article 9 of the Bunkers Convention and adjudicating compensation for bunker oil pollution damage are recognized and declared enforceable in Malta, unless:

(a) the judgment was fraudulently obtained;

(b) the defendant was not given reasonable notice and a fair opportunity to present his case.

(2) Judgments on matters covered by the Bunkers Convention shall, when given by a court of a Member State to which Decision 2002/762/EC applies, other than a court of the Republic of Denmark, be recognized and enforced in Malta according to the relevant internal Community rules.