Decree-Law No. 333/98 creating the Port Institution of the North (IPN). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Harbour Institution Navigation Management/conservation Enforcement/compliance Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law creates the Port Institution of the North (IPN) and repeals the Autonomous Commission of Northern Ports. 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