Act No. 21/92 on internal waters, territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone.

The declared objective of this Act is to "affirm the sovereignty of the State of Angola over its internal waters and territorial sea, and to establish a contiguous zone and an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) belonging to the State of Angola". The territorial sea extends up to twelve nautical miles from the low-water line or straight baselines as indicated in Decree No. 47,771 of 1967, or as may be defined under article 3 of the present law. Article 3 specifies that the "normal baseline" is the low-water line. The internal waters (art. 4) and contiguous zone (art. 6) are defined and an EEZ of 200 nautical miles established (art. 7). Remaining provisions define rights and obligations of the State of Angola in respect of the EEZ. Its powers to pursue vessels, etc. suspected of having violated the laws of Angola beyond the territorial sea or the EEZ. Also make provisions for innocent passage, navigation, overflight and delimitation of its boundaries in agreement with neighbouring States. (14 articles)