Law on safe navigation (No. VIII – 1897 of 2000). Country/Territory Lithuania Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Fishing vessel Territorial sea Navigation Harbour Transport/storage Certification Disasters Liability/compensation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Law entered into force from 1 October 2001. Abstract The Law on Safe Navigation shall establish the requirements of safe navigation in the Republic of Lithuania and for ships registered in the Republic of Lithuania Register of Ships and also, shall regulate State supervision and administration of safe navigation, investigation of ship related accidents, salvage of sunken property and liability for the failure to adhere to the requirements of safe navigation. While implementing the legal acts of the International Maritime Organization and the requi Full text English