Ministerial Decree No. 59 on approval of the Regulation on inspection of ships. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Authorization/permit Harbour Inspection Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Regulation lays down the procedures and principles for the inspection of ships, except for naval and small-sized vessels. The State Maritime Agency is the main institution responsible for the inspection of ships. This Regulation sets forth provisions on the requirements for the inspectors, the initial and detailed inspection of ships, the terms and conditions for granting or refusal of permission for ship to enter and leave the ports, and the cases of which ships are not allowed to enter the ports. In case of refusal of permission for ship to leave the port, the Flag State, the owner of ship and International Maritime Organization should be informed. Full text Azerbaijani Website ardda.gov.az References - Legislation Implements Code of mercantile navigation (2001). Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2001 (2021) Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Harbour, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Transport/storage, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Polluter pays principle Source: FAO, FAOLEX