Portugal has taken appropriate action to implement international
conventions to which it is a party including, where appropriate, adopting
domestic legislation and promulgating regulations through domestic
law. Relevant laws in force include domestic legislation and international
regulations such as:
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(a) International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea (COLREGs), 1972, as amended;
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(b) International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended;
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(c) International Convention on the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78); and
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(d) Directive 2002/59/CE.