Safety of Navigation Sector

Safety of Navigation Sector is responsible for the following: radio service on navigable waterways for the purpose of maritime traffic; gathering of hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological data and their radio transmission; monitoring and control of maritime traffic; coordination, organization and conduct of search and rescue operations at sea and prevention of marine pollution from vessels; planning, organization and realization of regular exercises; collaboration with other government bodies and international organizations in accordance with the National Plan for Maritime Search and Rescue and National Contingency Plan for Response to Marine Pollution from Ships, as well as other activities within the scope of its authority.