Executive Decree No. 8/02 on the Monitoring System for Fishing Vessels (SIMAP). País/Territorio Angola Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Embarcación de pesca Pesca artesanal Manejo y conservación pesquera Pesca marítima Política/planificación Mar territorial Área geográphica Africa, Africa Central, Países menos desarrollados, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Resumen This Decree, composed of 21 articles and one Annex, institutes and regulates the Monitoring System for Fishing Vessels (SIMAP). The aim is to provide a tool for continuously controlling fishing activities within three miles from the coast (especially for artisanal fishing). The Decree defines the authorities that will be responsible for monitoring activities and for updating the national list of fishing vessels. Moreover it compels all fishing vessels to install the Continuous Monitoring Equipment (EMC). Finally it defines applicable sanctions and penalties. The Annex provides technical specifications for the SIMAP. Texto completo Portugués