Decree-Law No. 34/98 regulating Port Authorities of Cape Verde. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde, No. 32, 31 August 1998, pp. 351-366. Subject Sea Keyword Institution Harbour Registration Navigation Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree-Law shall enter into force 60 days after publication. Abstract This Decree-Law concerns composition, duties and competencies of port authorities and services entitled for carring out controls and procedures in the maritime sector. It consists of 97 articles establishing the fundamental principles for maritime activities: maritime departments, national vessel's classification, vessel tonnage, register requirements, flag and board documents, vessel and navigation safety, anchoring, underwater archeological founds, taxes, contraventions, vessel's activities, etc. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Regulatory Decree No. 4/2023 creating the Maritime Delegation IMP Santiago Norte and establishing its structure, organization and functioning. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2023 Keyword: Institution, Harbour, Registration, Navigation Source: FAO, FAOLEX