This Law, consisting of 66 articles divided into six Chapters and one Glossary, aims to establish the legal framework for the organization, composition, functioning and powers of maritime courts. The maritime courts settle disputes related to maritime, river and lake jurisdiction in civil, criminal and commercial matters, as well as maritime, river, lake contraventions that are not attributed by law to another jurisdiction. The maritime courts are sovereign bodies, with specialized competence to administer justice in the disputes related to maritime, river and lake jurisdiction,. The territorial jurisdiction of the maritime courts corresponds to the province where they are installed. The maritime courts are responsible for civil matters, among other: compensation due for damages caused or suffered by vessels and other floating equipment resulting from their maritime use; contracts for the construction, repair, purchase and sale of vessels and other floating equipment; contracts of transport by sea, river or lake; contracts for the maritime use of floating vessels or constructions at sea; insurance contracts for vessels or other equipment and their respective cargo; special processes relating to vessels; precautionary measures on vessels and their respective cargo; common or private damages; maritime assistance and rescue; towing and piloting contract; removal of ship wreckage, or other event at sea, lake or river; civil liability arising from pollution damage in any waters under the jurisdiction of the competent Maritime Authority; etc.
莫桑比克 · 2022-07-07