The China Maritime Arbitration Commission independently and impartially settles maritime disputes by means of arbitration so as to protect the justified rights and interests of the parties involved and to promote the shipping industry. The Arbitration Commission shall decide, upon written application of one of the disputing parties and in accordance with a written agreement concluded between them, on: disputes arising from collisions between sea-going vessels or between sea-going vessels and river craft or from damages caused by sea-going vessels to harbour structures or installations; disputes arising from chartering, agency, towage, raising, sale, repairing and building of or in respect of sea-going vessel; disputes regarding pollution damages to marine environment; etc. These rules make provision for procedures of application for arbitration, hearings, awards, and the composition of the Commission.
الصين · 1988-09-12