Code of mercantile navigation (2001). Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Hazardous substances Oil pollution Harbour Inspection Liability/compensation Transport/storage Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract The present Code regulates commercial shipping, its efficient organization and development. The Code consists of 26 Sections and 335 articles: General provisions (I). Definition of vessel (II). Vessel registration (III). Crew and master (IV). State harbour inspection (V). Piloting of vessels (VI). Sunken property (VII). Transportation of goods by sea (VIII). Transportation of passengers by sea (IX). Freightage contracts for determined periods (time charter) (X). Bare board charter (XI). Towage ( Full text Russian