Resolution No. 7/2023 approving the Statute of the Ministry of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, No. 87. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Institution Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Mariculture Marine fisheries Protection of species Research Protection of environment Navigation Maritime zone Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Resolution approves the Statute of the Ministry of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries. This Statute, consisting of 19 articles divided into four Chapters, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Ministry as a central organ of the State, in accordance with the principles, objectives, priorities and tasks defined by the Government, entitled to: a) exercise the State authority over matters of the sea, inland waters and fisheries; b) authorize and supervise planning, concessions, research and other activities related to the sea, inland waters and respective ecosystems, in conjunction with other bodies; c) promote the use and exploitation of sea resources, inland waters and respective ecosystems; and d) promote and coordinate the regulation of the sustainable use of water, prevention and reduction of pollution of the aquatic environment and improvement of the state of the respective ecosystems. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Resolution No. 12/2015 approving the Statute of the Ministry of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries. Legislation | Mozambique | 2015 Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Research, Protection of environment, Navigation, Maritime zone, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX