Law No. 75/IX/2020 granting the Government a Legislative authorization to amend the Maritime Code. País/Territorio Cabo Verde Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2020 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 24, 2 March 2020. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Mar Palabra clave Contaminación marina Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Navegación Área geográphica Africa, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Atlántico Norte, Sahel, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Africa Occidental Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Resumen This Law establishes a Legislative authorization to cover damage caused to third parties and damage to pollution of coasts and navigable waters with the following meaning and extension: a) Review the mandatory maritime liability insurance regime, adding rules on the liability of the shipowner, responsibility of the non-owner, responsibility of the simple owner, responsibility for the actions of the manager and on the legal representation of the owner; b) Update the concepts and clarify that it is the shipowner who is subject to the obligation to carry out insurance; c) Review the regime for the destination of fines in order to include the Automobile and Maritime Guarantee Fund with the entity benefiting from the fines; and d) Update and clarify concepts in the Maritime Code, specifically with regard to the definition of shipowner and the concept and object of maritime insurance. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.legis-palop.org Referencias - Legislación Enmienda Legislative Decree No. 14/2010 establishing the Maritime Code of Cape Verde. Legislación | Cabo Verde | 2010 Palabra clave: Contaminación marina, Pesca marítima, Manejo y conservación pesquera, Zona marítima, Plataforma continental, ZEE-Zona Económica Exclusiva, Navegación, Puerto, Inspección, Mar territorial, Legislación básica, Control de la contaminación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX