Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Ostsee

The Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Ostsee (WSA Ostsee) is a central authority for the German Baltic Sea coast, which was created in 2020 by the merger of the offices in Lübeck and Stralsund. It belongs to the Generaldirektion Wasserstraßen und Schifffahrt and is responsible for the German part of the Baltic Sea from the Danish to the Polish border[1][3].

• Maintenance and expansion of federal waterways: The WSA Ostsee is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the waterways in its area of responsibility[1].
• Navigational marks and traffic control centers: It operates floating and fixed navigational marks as well as two traffic control centers in Travemünde and Warnemünde to monitor ship traffic[1].
• Naval bases and bascule bridges: The office maintains naval bases and operates the Hubbrücke in Lübeck[1].

The main mission of the WSA Ostsee is to ensure the safety and order of shipping traffic and to adapt local services to cross-district requirements[3]. It attaches great importance to data protection and freedom of information[4].

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the WSA Ostsee plays an important role in supporting the maritime economy and the environment through efficient management of waterways and shipping[3]. It is the contact partner for various user groups, including wind farms, ports and fisheries[5].

The WSA Ostsee is an important partner for the maritime economy and contributes to the safety and efficiency of shipping in the Baltic Sea through its services.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasserstra%C3%9Fen-_und_Schifffahrtsamt_Ostsee