Act No. 8.969 amending Part 5 of Act No. 2.180 of 5 February 1954 establishing the Maritime Court. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Court/tribunal Navigation 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 establishes the Maritime Court. It consists of the new Part 5 (from article 121 to 144) specifying navigation requirements, controls to be carried out and sanctions to be paid by any different illegal navigation activity. Full text Portuguese