The Code covers aspects related to maritime trade and affirms Kyrgyzstan's right, as a landlocked country, to access international waters and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law.
Key aspects of the document include the legal, economic, and organizational principles of maritime transport, as well as the procedures for the operation of vessels for various types of activities.
These activities include cargo and passenger transportation, fishing, exploration of marine resources, scientific research, rescue operations, and yachting.
One of the main points of the project is the establishment of a state (international) register of vessels of Kyrgyzstan, where ships eligible to fly the republic's flag will be registered. The owners of the vessels can be both citizens and companies of Kyrgyzstan, as well as foreign citizens.
It is proposed that Bishkek become the main port for vessel registration, and the name BISHKEK should be inscribed in Latin letters on the stern of the vessels.
The project also includes the creation of a maritime administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, which will be responsible for coordinating activities in the field of maritime trade, maintaining the vessel register, ensuring navigation safety, and compliance with international standards.
Furthermore, the code addresses issues related to vessel registration, issuance of ship documents, arrest of vessels, organization of maritime transport, crew operations, and the powers of captains.
It is specifically stated that military vessels and ships transporting nuclear materials cannot be registered under the flag of Kyrgyzstan.
