Presidential Decree No. 17/2015 establishing competences of the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, Supplement, No. 24. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water Keyword Marine pollution Institution Classification/declassification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Concession Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Freshwater fishes Governance Marine fisheries Navigation Sustainable use Research Harbour Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Presidential Decree, consisting of six articles, establishes competences of the Ministry of Sea, Inland waters and Fisheries. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of this central organ of the State, which in accordance with the principles, objectives, priorities and tasks defined by the Government, directs, coordinates, organizes and ensures the implementation of policies, strategies and business plans in the areas of the sea, inland waters and fisheries, created by Presidential Decree No. 1/2015, of 16 January. This Ministry is entitled to carry out the following activities: exercise the State authority over the sea, inland water and fisheries; authorization and supervision of planning, concessions, research and other activities related to the sea, inland waters and their ecosystems, in conjunction with other agencies; promoting the use and exploitation of marine resources, inland waters and their ecosystems; promoting and coordinating the regulation of sustainable use of water, prevention and reduction of water pollution and improving the condition of the respective ecosystem. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Presidential Decree No. 1/2000 instituting eight Ministries and extinguishing others. Legislation | Mozambique | 2000 Keyword: Institution, Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Presidential Decree No. 2/2017 redefining the competences of the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries. Legislation | Mozambique | 2017 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX