Presidential Decree no. 399/2004 Establishing the Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety (EAMS). País/Territorio Egipto Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar Palabra clave Institución Navegación Zona marítima Autorización/permiso Certificación ZEE-Zona Económica Exclusiva Área geográphica Africa, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Africa del Norte, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés/Árabe Página web www.eams.gov.eg