Code of mercantile navigation (2001). Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Marine pollution Navigation Hazardous substances Oil pollution Harbour Inspection Liability/compensation Transport/storage Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Polluter pays principle Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, 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 (XII). Marine agencies (XIII). Marine intermediary (XIV). Marine insurance contracts (XV). General shipwreck (XVI). Compensation of damage caused by collision of vessels (XVII). Compensation of oil pollution damage (XVIII). Liability for damage caused by transportation by sea of hazardous substances (XIX). Rescue of vessels and other property (XX). Limited liability in accordance with marine requirements (XXI). Marine vessel pledge and mortgage of vessel under construction (XXII). Arrest of vessels (XXIII). Complaints (XXIV). Terms and procedures for claims and suits (XXV). Applicable law (XXVI). Full text Russian/Azerbaijani Website e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implemented by Ministerial Decree No. 59 on approval of the Regulation on inspection of ships. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2013 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Harbour, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX