Yugoslavia / Serbia year 2001 Danube Commission – Ships Bridges MNH

The Danube Commission is an international intergovernmental organization that was established in 1948 to oversee navigation on the Danube River. One of its responsibilities is to regulate issues related to the passage of ships under bridges across the Danube.

Some key points about the Danube Commission’s role regarding ships and bridges:

1. Clearance heights: The Commission sets minimum clearance heights that bridges must provide to allow the safe passage of ships underneath. These heights take into account the different vessel types and loads that transit the river.
2. Bridge construction: Any new bridge projects across the Danube require approval from the Commission to ensure the designs meet navigational standards and provide sufficient clearance.
3. Marking bridges: The Commission requires bridges to be properly marked and lighted to increase visibility for ship traffic, especially at night or in poor conditions.
4. Notifications: Ship captains are required to notify bridge operators before passing under certain bridges to coordinate safe passage.
5. Temporary obstructions: Procedures are in place to notify the Commission of any temporary obstructions like repair work that may impact vertical clearances under bridges.

The overall goal is to facilitate safe and efficient navigation for vessels while permitting bridge infrastructure across the important Danube shipping route in a regulated manner agreed upon by the Danube riparian states.