Decree-Law No. 332/98 creating the Port Institution of the South (IPS). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 254/98 (I-A), 3 November 1998, pp. 5704-5713. Subject Sea Keyword Harbour Institution Navigation Management/conservation Enforcement/compliance Inspection Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law creates the Port Institution of the South (IPS) and repeals the Autonomous Algarvian Port Commissions of 'Sotavento' and 'Barlavento do Algarve'. It consists of 11 articles and 1 Annex establishing the Regulation governing the Statute of the aforementioned fishing institution entitled to manage and improve harbour sector within coastal areas, inspections to be carried out, etc. It specifies its composition, duties and competencies. Full text Portuguese