State Hydrographic Service of Georgia State Hydrographic Service of Georgia

State Hydrographic Service of Georgia LEPL of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia is the national  coordinator of navigational warnings in Georgia. SHSG comprises aid to navigation  systems located on the coast of Georgia, flashing and non flashing marks, cardinal and lateral floating  marks    providing safe navigation.

Provision of safe  navigation is the main part of   maritime policy of  Georgia,   which includes certain measures ( complex) to be taken for improving  quality of navigation. AidtoNav, Hydrographic, hydro-meteorological, maritime cartography and international navigation Services, enhancing staff  efficiency and qualifications in compliance with standards of  International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and International Association of Lighthouse Authorities. 

 State Hydrographic Service of Georgia  successfully passes the external supervisory audit of the quality management systemetically  and is certified in accordance with the international standard ISO 9001-2015.

The proper functioning of the SHSG is directly related to the transit or domestic cargo turnover of the country, the prevention of maritime disasters, protection of marine pollution, the hydrographic service contributes to the economic development of the country.