The Navy is an optimized organization
In terms of organization, unity of command is sought to be ensured, which,
in turn, makes it possible to coordinate the use of the means to promote the
economy of effort.
The CNS is responsible to the Chief of Defense (CHOD) for operational
purposes and to the Minister of National Defense for the administration of
resources. The CNS is inherently the National Maritime Authority.
The direct supporting bodies of the CNS have the responsibility for
strategic formulation and planning with regard to the entire strategic vision
for the Navy. It is up to the four superintendencies (Material, Personnel,
Finance and Information Technology) to manage their resources. The Fleet Command,
with its elements, responds to the readiness, command and use of the means and
resources assigned to it. The bodies responsible for marine sciences and
techniques are the Hydrographic Institute and the Naval Academy. The Navy
Academy and the Navy Cultural Commission are the organs of cultural nature. The
inspections and audits are carried out by the Navy General Inspection.
The Maritime Search and
Rescue Service, which operates within the scope of the Navy, is the service
responsible for search and rescue actions related to accidents involving ships
or vessels.
