Decree-Law No. 344-A/98 approving the Regulation for Navigation along Douro River. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 257/98 (I-A), Supplement, 6 November 1998, pp. 5964-(2-32). Subject Water Keyword Inland waters Navigation Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Equipment Harbour Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law approves the Regulation for Navigation along Douro River. The Regulation consists of 8 chapters and 7 Annexes regulating the conditions and requirements to be satisfied in order to navigate along the aforesaid river, according to provisions established by Decree-Law No. 138-A/97 of 3 June. It provides for vessel markings, code of navigation, recreational and sport navigation, harbours requirements, offences and penalties, etc. Annexes list authorized harbours to supply navigation facilities, vessel markings, prohibition markings, radio communication, restricted areas, etc. Full text Portuguese