Presidential Decree no. 399/2004 Establishing the Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety (EAMS). Country/Territory Egypt Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Institution Navigation Maritime zone Authorization/permit Certification EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree consisting of 13 articles aims at establishing the general Authority named Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety. The Authority replaces the Ports and Lighthouses Administration with the purpose of managing and regulating maritime navigation affairs at national level, and to monitor and follow up the performance of maritime safety related establishments and entities. Main objectives of the new body are related to: the regulation and management of maritime navigation safety (ships security, safe navigation in regional waters, EEZ, independent port authorities); technical information exchange: maritime assistance and services; professional expertise exchange and researches; lighthouses management; navigation permits and/or certificates; technical standards of Egyptian vessels and maritime units; work permissions for sea workers; navigational traffic; sea-related legislation; procedures in cases of marine collision and other accidents or catastrophes. Full text English/Arabic Website www.eams.gov.eg