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

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 44, 15 November 2010.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
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
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Code enters into force on 1 January 2011.
Abstract

This Legislative Decree approves the Cape Verde Maritime Code, which regulates national maritime zones, ships, vessels and related equipment, including prevention of marine pollution. In addition, it specifies the legal situations and relationships created during sea navigation and maritime transport, applicable to all ships navigating within the territorial waters of Cape Verde, whatever the nationality of the ship or the nationality and residence of its owners or shipowners and definition of the limits of the territorial sea of ​​Cape Verde. The Code is divided into the following twelve Books: General provision (I); Maritime Zones and Navigation Regime (II); Ports (III); Ships, Vessels and related Equipment IV); Vessel Owners (V); Economic Order of Maritime Transport (VI); Ship Contracts and Auxiliary Contracts (VII); Risks at Sea and Navigation Accidents (VIII); Global Limitation of Liability (IX); Maritime Insurance (X); Maritime Procedures XI); Administrative Offences and Sanctions (XII). In addition, it amends Book III of the Commercial Code, relating to Maritime Law, approved by the Letter of Law of 28 June 1888, and repeals several legislation related to Maritime Law.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act No. 60/IV/92 delimiting maritime zones of the Republic of Cape Verde.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1992

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Research, High seas, Navigation, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 35/98 regulating vessel construction, sale and possession.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1998

Keyword: Registration, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Legislative Decree No. 3/2020 amending the Maritime Code approved by Legislative Decree No. 14/2010.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2020

Keyword: Ownership, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Law No. 75/IX/2020 granting the Government a Legislative authorization to amend the Maritime Code.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2020

Keyword: Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2023

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX