Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt (WSA) Spree-Havel

The Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Spree-Havel (WSA Spree-Havel) is a central authority in the field of waterway management in Germany. It was established on September 15, 2020, through the merger of the waterway and shipping offices of Berlin and Brandenburg.

• Maintenance and Operation: The WSA Spree-Havel is responsible for the maintenance and operation of federal waterways as well as structural facilities such as weirs, locks, and bridges[1][3].
• Traffic Regulation: It takes on tasks of traffic regulation and management to ensure the safety and ease of shipping traffic[1].
• Ship Inspections and Certificates of Competence: The office conducts ship inspections and issues certificates of competence for shipping[1].
• Navigation Signs and Water Levels: It operates navigation signs and measures water levels to ensure safety on the waterways[1][3].

The main mission of the WSA Spree-Havel is to manage the federal waterways safely and efficiently. It places great importance on safety and environmental protection to promote sustainable use of the waterways.

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the WSA Spree-Havel contributes to the preservation of waterways and the promotion of safe and environmentally friendly shipping traffic through its tasks. These measures indirectly support sustainable transport policies.

The WSA Spree-Havel has offices in Berlin and Brandenburg an der Havel and maintains several external districts and construction yards in the region[3]. It is part of the General Directorate for Waterways and Shipping and represents the interests of the federal government as the owner of the federal waterways[1][3].