Maritime Code of the PRC (1993) · Yalla China
قانون الملاحة البحرية (1993) / Maritime Code of the PRC (1993)
Enacted: 1992-11-07 ✅ Effective: 1993-07-01
📝 Overview
Regulates commercial maritime shipping in China, maritime transport contracts, maritime insurance, and maritime accidents and their dispute resolution.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Maritime Code (1993) provides: (1) Maritime transport contracts: Bill of Lading conditions and shipper and carrier rights; (2) Carrier liability: carrier liable for loss or damage to cargo per international convention liability limits; (3) Maritime insurance: types and conditions of maritime insurance; (4) Maritime force majeure: unforeseen incidents may exempt the carrier; (5) Maritime courts: specialized courts in major coastal cities.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
In import/export trade with China, ensure clear agreement on shipping terms, liability limits, and insurance before shipping goods.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026