Act to amend the Maritime Code (No. 924 of 1998).

The Act here amended provides rules for maritime navigation and relative to the nationality of ships, to property and other rights in respect of ships, and to liability in relation to shipping practice. The Act applies to all vessels and if a vessel is not used for the transport of passengers or goods all rules other than those specifically made for those for vessels destined for the transport of passengers or goods shall apply. Section 8 prescribes that vessel construction, safety, equipment, crew, etc. shall be regulated by Decree.