Decree-Law No. 32/2007 creating the Maritime and Harbour Institute of Sao Tomé e Príncipe (IMAP-STP). Country/Territory Sao Tome and Principe Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, No. 58 Subject Sea Keyword Institution Maritime zone Navigation Harbour Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force under legal conditions. Abstract This Decree-Law, consisting of 4 Chapters and Annex, creates the Maritime and Harbour Institute of Sao Tomé e Príncipe (IMAP-STP) and approves its Statute (in the Annex). It also applies for water pollution prevention and marine environment protection. The Decree-Law is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Monitoring and control (Chap. II); Organization and functioning (Chap. III); Final provisions (Chap. IV). The Statute, consisting of 5 Chapters, specifies composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to: develop all aspects related to vessels, merchandise, crew safety on board; to contribute to maritime protection and to regulate any activity related to this sector. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implemented by Decision No. 8/2010 approving the Professional Identity Card of vessels' inspector under the Maritime and Harbour Institute of Sao Tomé e Príncipe. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 2010 Keyword: Maritime zone, Navigation, Harbour, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision No. 7/2011 approving new model forms for different certification of Navigation. Legislation | Sao Tome and Principe | 2011 Keyword: Maritime zone, Navigation, Harbour, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX