This content is exclusively provided by FAO / FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 310/98 establishing fishing vessel inspection by satellite system.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Decree-Law establishes fishing vessel inspection by satellite system. It consists of 19 articles dealing with the continuous monitoring system requirements by satellite 'MONICAP', or 'VMS' (Vessel Monitoring System) which shall control fishing activity within the waters under Portuguese jurisdiction.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Diário da República No. 237/98 (I-A), 14 October 1998, pp. 5316-5319.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n.º 310/98 - Cria e regulamenta o sistema de monitorização contínua de embarcações de pesca, via satélite, para efeitos de vigilância e controlo do exercício da actividade da pesca.