Albanian Hydrographic Service
| Shërbimi Hidrografik Shqiptar | |
 Official logo | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 25 September 1957[1] |
| Jurisdiction | Albania |
| Headquarters | Tirana |
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]
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.
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- Mapping agencies of Albania
- National hydrographic offices