Albanian Hydrographic Service

The Albanian Hydrographic Service (SHHSH) (Albanian: Shërbimi Hidrografik Shqiptar) is a state-owned scientific and technical institution of the Naval Forces of the Republic of Albania which directs, organizes and processes the publication of naval, yearbook, navigational and lantern maps.[2]

Albanian Hydrographic Service
Shërbimi Hidrografik Shqiptar
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Agency overview
Formed25 September 1957[1]
JurisdictionAlbania
HeadquartersTirana

SHHSH conducts hydrographic and hydrological studies of the recent sea relief, placement of sea lanterns and marine cables. It publishes and supplies the necessary naval documentation to all Albanian vessels, such as warships, transport ships, fishing and tourism boats.

The Albanian Hydrographic Service, with the authorization of the Ministry of Defence, interacts with hydrographic services and institutions of foreign states for study purposes and co-ordination of activities.

See also

References
  1. 60 vjetori i krijimit të Shërbimit Hidrografik Shqiptar (SHHSH)
  2. Kodi Detar i Republikës së Shqipërisë
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