The present Code regulates commercial shipping, its efficient organization and development. The Code consists of 26 Sections and 335 articles: General provisions (I). Definition of vessel (II). Vessel registration (III). Crew and master (IV). State harbour inspection (V). Piloting of vessels (VI). Sunken property (VII). Transportation of goods by sea (VIII). Transportation of passengers by sea (IX). Freightage contracts for determined periods (time charter) (X). Bare board charter (XI). Towage (