Contents
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Ships
Section 1 Ownership of Ships
Section 2 Mortgage of Ships
Section 3 Maritime Liens
Chapter III Crew
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 The Master
Chapter IV Contract of Carriage of Goods by Sea
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Carrier's Responsibilities
Section 3 Shipper's Responsibilities
Section 4 Transport Documents
Section 5 Delivery of Goods
Section 6 Cancellation of Contract
Section 7 Special Provisions Regarding Voyage Charter Party
Section 8 Special Provisions Regarding Multi modal Transport Contract
Chapter V Contract of Carriage of Passengers by Sea
Chapter VI Charter Parties
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Time Charter Party
Section 3 Bare boat Charter Party
Chapter VII Contract of Sea Towage
Chapter VIII Collision of Ships
Chapter IX Salvage at Sea
Chapter X General Average
Chapter XI Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims
Chapter XII Contract of Marine Insurance
Section 1 Basic Principles
Section 2 Conclusion， Termination and Assignment of Contract
Section 3 Obligations of the Insured
Section 4 Liability of the Insurer
Section 5 Loss of or Damage to the Subject Matter Insured and Abandonment
Section 6 Payment of Indemnity
Chapter XIII Limitation of Time
Chapter XIV Application of Law in Relation to Foreign related Matters
Chapter XV Supplementary Provisions
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 This Code is enacted with a view to regulating the relations arising from maritime transport and those pertaining to ships， to securing and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the parties concerned， and to promoting the development of maritime transport， economy and trade.
Article 2 “Maritime transport” as referred to in this Code means the carriage of goods and passengers by sea， including the sea-river and river-sea direct transport.
The provisions concerning contracts of carriage of goods by sea as contained in Chapter IV of this Code shall not be applicable to the maritime transport of goods between the ports of the People's Republic of China.
Article 3 “Ship” as referred to in this Code means sea-going ships and other mobile units， but does not include ships or craft to be used for military or public service purposes， nor small ships of less than 20 tons gross tonnage.
The term “ship” as referred to in the preceding paragraph shall also include ship's apparel.
Article 4 Maritime transport and towage services between the ports of the People's Republic of China shall be under taken by ships flying the national flag of the People's Republic of China， except as otherwise provided for by laws or administrative rules and regulations.
No foreign ships may engage in the maritime transport or towage services between the ports of the People's Republic of China unless permitted by the competent authorities of transport and communications under the State Council.
Article 5 Ships are allowed to sail under the national flag of the People's Republic of China after being registered， as required by law， and granted the nationality of the People's Republic of China.
Ships illegally flying the national flag of the People's Republic of China shall be prohibited and fined by the authorities concerned.
Article 6 All matters pertaining to maritime transport shall be administered by the competent authorities of transport and communications under the State Council. The specific measures governing such administration shall be worked out by such authorities and implemented after being submitted to and approved by the State Council.
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