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Law No. 24/X/2023 approving the Maritime Code of Cape Verde (CMCV).

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, Supplement, No. 50.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Pollution control Protection of environment Protection of habitats Transport/storage Waste management Basic legislation Maritime zone Continental shelf EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Navigation Harbour Inspection Territorial sea
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 90 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Code regulates national maritime spaces, as well as situations and legal relationships arising from maritime navigation. Without prejudice to the provisions of each of its Books, and to international law rules binding the State of Cape Verde, the provisions of this Code apply to any ship, whatever its nationality or the nationality and residence of its owners or shipowners. The above mentioned provisions do not affect the powers of other flag States or other port States other than Cape Verde, in accordance with current international conventions, as well as the provisions of Title VII of Book II for foreign State ships. National ships are subject to the provisions of this Code wherever they are, without prejudice to the powers of other coastal States or ports arising from international law. Recreational navigation and its regime are subject to special legislation, without prejudice to the subsidiary application of the provisions of this Code, insofar as these are in accordance with the nature of its activities.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 41/2019 regulating the access and exercise of the inter-island maritime transport industry for passengers, general and mixed cargo.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2019

Keyword: Navigation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Legislative Decree No. 14/2010 establishing the Maritime Code of Cape Verde.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2010

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Navigation, Harbour, Inspection, Territorial sea, Basic legislation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX