Maritime traffic safety law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Foreign-Related Laws and Regulations of the P.R.C., CD-rom, Bureau of Legislative Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Subject Sea Keyword Maritime zone Navigation Coastal zone management Harbour Management/conservation Hazards Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Law shall go into effect on 1 January 1984 (art. 53). Abstract The provisions of this Law are formulated in order to strengthen the control of maritime traffic; ensure the safety of vessels, installations, human life and property. It consists of the following Chapters: General Provisions (I); Inspection and Registration of Vessels (II); Personnel on Vessels and Installations (III); Navigation, Berthing and Operations (IV); Safety Protection (V); Transport of Dangerous Goods (VI); Rescue from Disasters at Sea (VII); Salvage and Removal of Sunken and Drifting Objects (VIII); Investigation and Handling of Traffic Accidents (IX); Legal Liability (X); Special Provisions (XI); Supplementary Provisions (XII). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Provisions on the Reporting, Investigation and Handling of On-Water Safety Accidents of Fishing Vessels. Legislation | China | 2012 Keyword: Hazards, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Dispute settlement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the Administration of Traffic Safety in Fishing Port Waters. Legislation | China | 1989 (2019) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Harbour, Certification, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Amending Twelve Laws including the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 2016 Keyword: International trade, Coal, Energy conservation/energy production, Harbour, Inspection, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX