

Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Weser
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Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Weser (WSA Weser)
editThe Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Weser is a central local authority within the Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsverwaltung (WSV) of the federal government. With offices in Hann. Münden and Verden, it is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the federal waterways Fulda, Werra, Weser, Aller, and Leine, as well as the federally owned dams on Eder and Diemel [1][3].
Main Tasks and Services
edit- Operation and Maintenance: The WSA Weser ensures the smooth operation of the waterways and their facilities such as locks, weirs, and bridges [2].
- Navigation Safety: It guarantees the safety and ease of shipping traffic by setting and operating navigation marks as well as managing navigation facilities [1][4].
- Direct Operations: The external districts carry out smaller maintenance work on river stretches and structures to ensure a sufficiently wide and deep navigation channel [1].
Organization and Structure
editThe WSA Weser is divided into three specialist areas: Administration (A), Waterway (W), and Shipping (S). It has nine external districts and a construction yard that operate directly on-site [1][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe WSV, to which the WSA Weser belongs, contributes to achieving EU-wide goals for the preservation of aquatic ecosystems. This includes hydromorphological measures such as the natural design of riverbeds and banks [2].
The WSA Weser is part of a comprehensive network that advocates for sustainable and ecological development of the waterways. Through the use of specially trained personnel and modern technology, the protection of the environment and the safety of the waterways are ensured [1][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the WSA Weser is to ensure that the waterway is safe and efficient. It is committed to safeguarding the property interests of the federal assets of the Federal Republic of Germany and promoting the economic use of the waterways [5].
Through close cooperation with other authorities and the continuous development of infrastructure, the WSA Weser contributes to promoting economic growth and ensuring environmental quality.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.wsa-weser.wsv.de/Webs/WSA/Weser/DE/03_WSA_Weser/WSA_Weser_text.html
- 2 - https://www.wsa-weser.wsv.de/Webs/WSA/Weser/DE/03_WSA_Weser/01_%C3%9Cber_uns/W%C3%9CU_node.html
- 3 - https://www.stepstone.de/cmp/de/Wasserstrassen-und-Schifffahrtsamt-Weser-162188/uber-das-unternehmen.html
- 4 - https://www.wsa-weser.wsv.de/Webs/WSA/Weser/DE/03_WSA_Weser/WSA_Weser_node.html
- 5 - https://www.landkreis-verden.de/info/poi/wasserstrassen-und-schifffahrtsamt-weser-907000373-20680.html