Czech state inland-waterway infrastructure and public-port body

Czech Waterways Directorate (ŘVC ČR)

Czech Waterways Directorate service vessel RVC PRAHA alongside its Vltava berth in Prague during the official July 2026 commissioning event

Ředitelství vodních cest ČR; official RVC PRAHA service-vessel photograph

Ředitelství vodních cest České republiky is a state organizational unit established by the Ministry of Transport in 1998.

Organization overview

Czech state inland-waterway infrastructure and public-port body

Geographic footprint: Europe, Czechia, Elbe, Vltava, Morava, and Baťa Canal. Core marine roles: National inland-waterway investment preparation and delivery, Public port, landing-place and mooring infrastructure, Waterway modernization, repair and maintenance, and Navigation and river-information services.

Project records 1 Last reviewed 15 August 2026

Type

Czech state inland-waterway infrastructure and public-port body

Active regions

Europe, Czechia, Elbe, Vltava, Morava, Baťa Canal

Marine works roles

National inland-waterway investment preparation and delivery, Public port, landing-place and mooring infrastructure, Waterway modernization, repair and maintenance, Navigation and river-information services, Public works procurement and contract publication, Vessel service infrastructure and special-vessel operation, Marina and recreational-navigation infrastructure

Role in marine infrastructure

Ředitelství vodních cest České republiky is a state organizational unit established by the Ministry of Transport in 1998. It prepares and delivers investment on transport-significant inland waterways. Its remit also covers public ports, landing places, transshipment sites, moorings, service centres, special vessels and navigation information systems. ŘVC ČR operates public ports and landing places, vessel service infrastructure and the BESKYDY tug. At Veselí nad Moravou, it commissioned the phase-one marina expansion delivered by IDS and designed by AQUATIS.

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