Code of mercantile navigation (2001).

The present Code regulates commercial shipping, its efficient organization and development. The Code consists of 26 Sections and 335 articles: General provisions (I). Definition of vessel (II). Vessel registration (III). Crew and master (IV). State harbour inspection (V). Piloting of vessels (VI). Sunken property (VII). Transportation of goods by sea (VIII). Transportation of passengers by sea (IX). Freightage contracts for determined periods (time charter) (X). Bare board charter (XI). Towage (XII). Marine agencies (XIII). Marine intermediary (XIV). Marine insurance contracts (XV). General shipwreck (XVI). Compensation of damage caused by collision of vessels (XVII). Compensation of oil pollution damage (XVIII). Liability for damage caused by transportation by sea of hazardous substances (XIX). Rescue of vessels and other property (XX). Limited liability in accordance with marine requirements (XXI). Marine vessel pledge and mortgage of vessel under construction (XXII). Arrest of vessels (XXIII). Complaints (XXIV). Terms and procedures for claims and suits (XXV). Applicable law (XXVI).