This Code establishes the legal framework governing inland water transport and navigation in Lithuania. It regulates the use of inland waterways, the operation of inland ports and landing places, the functioning of inland water transport infrastructure, and the carriage of passengers, cargo, baggage and mail by inland waterways. The Code also defines the institutions responsible for the administration, supervision and safety of inland water transport activities. The Code provides rules concerning inland waterways and related infrastructure, including waterways of national and local significance, hydraulic structures, navigation facilities and port infrastructure. It regulates the rights and obligations of waterway users, infrastructure operators and port managers, and establishes requirements concerning the management, maintenance and use of inland waterways and facilities connected with navigation. It also contains provisions relating to the registration and operation of inland ports and landing places. The Code regulates inland water vessels, their classification, registration and technical condition, and establishes requirements governing technical inspections, certification and navigation safety. It sets out rules relating to transport personnel, professional qualifications and training, as well as requirements applicable to the operation of inland water transport services and commercial navigation activities. The Code further provides procedures for oversight, safety control and the investigation and reporting of navigation incidents and accidents. The Code establishes the legal regime applicable to contracts for the carriage of passengers, cargo, baggage and mail, and to towing operations performed on inland waterways. It sets out the rights and obligations of carriers, passengers and cargo owners, regulates fees and charges connected with inland water transport activities, and contains provisions governing liability, compensation and claims arising from transport operations and damage caused in connection with inland water navigation.
ليتوانيا · 1996-09-24