Legislative Decree No. 23 of 1982 issuing the Sea Law. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 1982 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Certification Hazards Navigation Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The purpose of this Law is to regulate the navigation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This Law is composed of 5 Sections divided into 296 articles. Section I deals with matters related to ships and in particular with: (a) real rights on ships; (b) common property; (c) rights of privilege; (d) sea pawn; (e) precautionary and executive seizure of ships; and (f) State’s ships. Section II provides for the following: (a) ship owners and providers; (b) captains and crew; (c) the regulation of sea operations; and (d) general provisions. Section III provides for the following matters: (a) investment and exploitation of ships; (b) rent of equipped and unequipped ships; (c) sea transportation contracts; (d) transportation of persons; and (e) guidance and towing. Section IV refers to the following: (a) sea accidents and collisions; (b) help and salvaging; and (c) general sea losses. Section V relates to sea insurance including contracts, liability, settlement and compensations. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Amended by Decree Law No. 18 of 1991 amending the Sea Law issued by the Enactment No. 23 of 1982. Legislation | Bahrain | 1991 Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree Law No. 4 of 1991 amending the Sea Law issued by the Decree Law No. 23 of 1982. Legislation | Bahrain | 1990 Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 35 of 2014 amending certain provisions of the Maritime Law promulgated by Legislative Decree No. (23) for the year 1982. Legislation | Bahrain | 2014 Keyword: Harbour, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX