Maritime Code.

The Code makes provision for a variety of matters relative to maritime zones and jurisdiction of Croatia, matters relative to registration and ownership of ships in Croatia, and navigation in Croatian waters and by Croatian ships.
The text consists of 1056 articles which are divided into 13 Parts, i.e.: General provisions (1); Maritime and submarine spaces of the Republic of Croatia (2); Maritime demesne (3); Safety of navigation (4); Nationality, identification, registration and deregistration of ships (5); Proprietary rights (6); The ship operator (7); Contracts (8); Maritime accidents (9); Enforcement and security measures on ships and their cargo (10); On the applicable law and court jurisdiction of the Republic of Croatia (11); Maritime offences (12); Authorizations and transitional and final provisions (13).
Part 2 defines the internal waters, territorial sea, economic zone and continental shelf of Croatia. The maritime demesne includes the internal waters and the territorial sea, its seabed and subsoil, as well as parts of the dry land that are, by their nature, intended for public maritime use or are declared as such. The maritime demesne is the public estate of interest to the Republic of Croatia, is under its special protection, and shall be used and/or exploited under the conditions and in the manner prescribed by law. Part 3 deals also with marine pollution. Part V provides for registration of ships in the Croatian Register of Ships.