Act No. 7.652 regulating the registration of vessels. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1988 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Navigation Registration Offences/penalties Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act regulates the register of vessels, maritime rights, as well as fees, charges and royalties to be paid on maritime sector. It consists of 37 articles establishing that all vessels (except military vessels) must be registered by competent authority in official books, specifying all information concerning such vessels. This Act establishes vessel requirements to be satisfied in order to be included in the aforementioned register under the competence of the Port Authority. It also establishes controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by offenders. Full text Portuguese Website www.bdtextual.senado.gov.br