Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of Traffic Safety in Inland Waters.

The purposes of these Regulations is to strengthen the administration of traffic safety in inland waters, maintain traffic order in inland waters, and ensuring the safety of life and property of the people.
The maritime safety authority of the State shall, under the leadership of the competent communications department of the State Council, be responsible for the supervision over and administration of traffic safety in inland waters throughout the country. Chapter 4 of the Regulations covers supervision and administration of dangerous goods. Wharves or berths engaged in loading or unloading dangerous goods shall meet the requirements set forth by the relevant safety standards of the State, and only after having solicited the opinions of the maritime safety authority and passed the acceptance inspection may such wharves or berths be put into service. Vessels carrying dangerous goods shall hold certificates of fitness for carriage of dangerous goods issued by a ship survey organization accredited by the maritime safety authority after being surveyed according to law, and stow and carry dangerous goods in accordance with the relevant provisions of the State on transportation of dangerous goods and the technical safety standards therefor.