(1) The provisions of this Part shall apply mutatis mutandis to a ship used for navigation, even if it is not intended for commercial activities or for other profit-making purposes: Provided, That the same shall not apply in cases where it is not appropriate for the provisions of this Part to apply mutatis mutandis to a state-owned ship or public ship, as prescribed by Presidential Decree in view of the purpose, character, etc. of the navigation, notwithstanding the proviso to Article 29 of the Ship Act.
(2) The provisions of this Part shall not apply to a small boat or a boat mainly propelled with oars or a pole.[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007]