The Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration is responsible for operation, maintenance and administration of the waterways, including new construction and improvement measures. The administration is also the river- and shipping-police authority.

Thomas Wagner, national RIS COMEX coordinator of Germany
“In projects like COMEX RIS deployment is done. It is the best way to reach the level of RIS service (Corridor Management) during a discussion with the project members based on the specific needs. Because then every participating Country in the project knows that it is possible and worth to reach the goals.”