Decree-Law No. 43/2002 on the Maritime Authority System. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Institution Inspection Enforcement/compliance Navigation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force after 30 days from publication. Abstract This Decree-Law deals with the organization and functions of the Maritime Authority System (SAM) and creates the National Maritime Authority (AMN). The aim of this Decree-Law is to establish competencies and duties of the aforementioned institutions, which main activity is to carry out controls and inspections on vessels navigating on the waters under national jurisdiction. Full text Portuguese