Article 1-1. The main purpose, objectives and principles of this Law are the Law on Merchant Shipping

     1. The main purpose of this Law is to define the legal, organizational, economic and international foundations of public administration, as well as the mechanisms for implementing state regulation in the field of merchant shipping.

     2. The main objectives of this Law are:

     1) ensuring the safety of navigation and protection of the marine environment;

     2) regulation of public relations arising during the transportation of passengers, baggage and cargo, as well as during the operation of ships for other purposes of merchant shipping;

     3) regulation of public relations on issues related to seaports and sea terminals;

     4) ensuring state control and supervision in seaports and maritime transport;

     5) regulation of public relations arising from the operation of small vessels navigating in the Caspian Sea;

     6) the formation of an effective system of public administration in the field of merchant shipping, including interaction with government agencies and organizations.

     3. The basic principles of this Law are:

     1) priority of navigation safety, protection of human life and health, nature protection and environmental safety;

     2) equality of rights of individuals and legal entities in the performance of works and services in inland waterway transport;

     3) ensuring freedom of choice of the carrier by the consumer of services;

     4) ensuring the freedom of prices for the performance of works and services in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 17, 2002 No. 284.

     This Law defines the legal, organizational, economic and international foundations of public administration in the field of merchant shipping and regulates relations related to the transportation of passengers, baggage and cargo, ensuring safety in maritime transport and environmental protection.

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