Decree-Law No. 265/72 regulating Port Authorities. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1972 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Harbour Registration Navigation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Regulation is divided into 15 chapters and 250 articles. It lays down the fundamental principles for maritime activities. "Maritime departments" (chap. I); "National vessel's classification" (chap. II); "Purchase, construction, or modification of vessels" (chap. III); "Tonnage" (chap. IV); "Register" (chap. V); "Identification" (chap. VI); "Flag and board documents" (chap. VII); "Vessel and navigation safety" (chap. VIII); "Anchoring" (chap. IX); "Dumping" (chap. X); "Legal procedures" (cha Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amended by Decree-Law No. 195/98 regulating inspections to be carried out on foreign fishing vessels (RINE). Legislation | Portugal | 1998 Keyword: Foreign fishing, Inspection, Fishing vessel Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters. Legislation | Portugal | 1987 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX