Executive Decree No. 8/02 on the Monitoring System for Fishing Vessels (SIMAP). Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Fishing vessel Artisanal fishing Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Policy/planning Territorial sea Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree, composed of 21 articles and one Annex, institutes and regulates the Monitoring System for Fishing Vessels (SIMAP). The aim is to provide a tool for continuously controlling fishing activities within three miles from the coast (especially for artisanal fishing). The Decree defines the authorities that will be responsible for monitoring activities and for updating the national list of fishing vessels. Moreover it compels all fishing vessels to install the Continuous Monitoring Equipme Full text Portuguese