Law of the People's Republic of China on Maritime Arbitration Special Procedure. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes Shall come into force on July 1, 2000. Abstract This Law enacts the legal procedure for maritime arbitration, to protect the justified rights and interests of the parties involved and to promote the shipping industry. It consists of twelve chapters: I. General Provision II. Jurisdiction III. Application for Arbitration IV. Compelling Order V. Evidence Protection VI. Guarantee VII. Delivery of Legal Documentation VIII. Legal Procedure IX. Fund X. Creditor Registration XI. Shipping Priority XII. Supplementary Provision. Full text Chinese