Ports Management Sector

Ports Management Sector is responsible for activities related to the following: ports of national importance, supervision of construction, reconstruction, maintenance, management, protection and promotion of ports; control over the use of ports, port services and other port activities; control over construction, reconstruction, maintenance and protection of port infrastructure and superstructure; providing conditions for the functioning of maritime traffic and port services in ports and anchorages; implementation of national legislation, international agreements and standards pertaining to ports; preparation of development plans for ports which are adopted by the Government; ensuring that  port operations are conducted in accordance with the market principles; preparation of the criteria for determination of the fees for the use of port infrastructure; preparation of the concession act, taking part in the procedure for awarding and concluding of concession contracts, approval of fees for port services based on the maximum amount established for this type of fee, control over the execution of the concession contracts, regulation and coordination of relations and activities between the concessionaries, keeping the Register of Concessions; ensuring the fulfilment of conditions established in the relevant national and international legislation which regulate the prevention of pollution from ships, protection of the marine environment and coastal area and civil liability for damage caused by pollution; other activities within the scope of its authority.