Maritime Law

Maritime Law of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国海商法

[Current Text: Chinese, English]

(adopted Nov. 7, 1992, effective July 1, 1993)

  • Status: Revision planned
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
  • Principal Drafters: Ministry of Justice & Ministry of Transport, et al.
  • Designated Submitter: State Council
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: 13th NPCSC Category II; 14th NPCSC Category I
    • Annual: 2024 (backup)
  • Legislative History & Text
    • State Council public consultation: Nov. 1 – 30, 2018 (Chinese only)
  • Legislative Records
    • Explanation (pending)
    • Report on Status of Revision (pending)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
    • Presidential Order (pending)