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Act No. 21/92 on internal waters, territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 34, 28 August 1992, pp. 388 and 389.; Bulletin No. 40, Law of the Sea, United Nations, New York, 1999, pp. 13-15.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Navigation Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Abstract

The declared objective of this Act is to "affirm the sovereignty of the State of Angola over its internal waters and territorial sea, and to establish a contiguous zone and an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) belonging to the State of Angola". The territorial sea extends up to twelve nautical miles from the low-water line or straight baselines as indicated in Decree No. 47,771 of 1967, or as may be defined under article 3 of the present law. Article 3 specifies that the "normal baseline" is the low-water line. The internal waters (art. 4) and contiguous zone (art. 6) are defined and an EEZ of 200 nautical miles established (art. 7). Remaining provisions define rights and obligations of the State of Angola in respect of the EEZ. Its powers to pursue vessels, etc. suspected of having violated the laws of Angola beyond the territorial sea or the EEZ. Also make provisions for innocent passage, navigation, overflight and delimitation of its boundaries in agreement with neighbouring States. (14 articles)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 47.771 supplementing Law 2.130 of 1966 concerning the Terrirorial Sea and the contiguous zone.

Legislation | Angola | 1967

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 14/10 on maritime zones under the National jurisdiction of Angola.

Legislation | Angola | 2010

Keyword: Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Navigation, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX