【2018年整理】海上交通安全法.docVIP

Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the Peoples Republic of China (Adopted at the Second Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth National Peoples Congress and promulgated by Order No. 7 of the President of the Peoples Republic of China on September 2, 1983) Contents Chapter I General Provisions Chapter II Inspection and Registration of Vessels Chapter III Personnel on Vessels and Installations Chapter IV Navigation, Berthing and Operations Chapter V Safety Protection Chapter VI Transport of Dangerous Goods Chapter VII Rescue from Disasters at Sea Chapter VIII Salvage and Removal of Sunken and Drifting Objects Chapter IX Investigation and Handling of Traffic Accidents Chapter X Legal Responsibility Chapter XI Special Provisions Chapter XII Supplementary Provisions Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 This Law is formulated in order to strengthen the control of maritime traffic; ensure the safety of vessels, installations, human life and property; and safeguard the rights and interests of the state. Article 2 This Law shall apply to all vessels, installations and personnel and to the owners and managers of such vessels and installations that navigate, berth or operate in the coastal waters of the Peoples Republic of China. Article 3 The harbour superintendency agencies of the Peoples Republic of China shall be the competent authorities responsible for the unified supervision and administration of traffic safety in the coastal waters. Chapter II Inspection and Registration of Vessels Article 4 Vessels and their major equipment relating to navigation safety must have valid technical certificates issued by vessel inspection departments. Article 5 A vessel must have a certificate showing its nationality, a vessel registry certificate or a vessel license. Chapter III Personnel on Vessels and Installations Article 6 Vessels shall be manned with qualified crew members according to a standard quota to ensure the vess