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]
| Shërbimi Hidrografik Shqiptar | |
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| Formed | 25 September 1957[1] |
| Jurisdiction | Albania |
| Headquarters | Tirana |
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.