Xiaba Ship Lock is an important hub on the Wu Shen Canal, located on the Xu He River in Gaochun District of Nanjing, and is the only double-line ship lock in Nanjing. The completion of Xiaba Shiplock restored the navigation of the ancient river channel in Xu He, which was interrupted for 589 years. Connect Taihu Lake and Shuiyangjiang River, adjust the navigable water level, and facilitate the transportation of bulk materials and various ore raw materials such as "West Coal to East".
During the flood season this year, Xiaba Ship Lock was suspended from July 13 to August 2. Since the resumption of navigation on August 3rd, the inland water level of Nanjing section of Wushen Line has gradually increased, and more and more ships choose the Wushen Canal, expressway of Shanghai-Nanjing Waterway, for transportation. From August 3 to September 24, 5708 ships passed through Xiaba Lock, with the lock 1, 23 1 and the tonnage of 4.363 million tons, an obvious increase over the same period last year. In order to cope with the rising ship flow, the lower dam lock is coordinated and reasonably dispatched to ensure safe and stable operation.
First, strengthen reasonable dispatching and improve the efficiency of ship passing through the gate. In August alone, 2,949 ships passed through the floodgates and 636 floodgates were opened. Compared with last August, there were 2,750 ships passing through the sluice in a single month, and 707 ships were opened, which significantly improved the efficiency of single sluice. The second is to pay attention to diversified and humanized scheduling. Innovate dispatching means and use modern information technology to strengthen communication with boat people, so that boat people can cross the gate more conveniently. The third is to increase the frequency of maintenance. In strict accordance with the requirements of higher maintenance standardization, strengthen the maintenance of ship lock equipment to ensure that all kinds of ship lock equipment are in good condition. Fourth, actively carry out major investigations of various hidden dangers to ensure timely elimination. Ensure the safety and stability of the lock area and escort the safe operation of the lock. Fifth, strengthen the sense of responsibility and duty. In particular, inspections at night and holidays have been strengthened, further creating a good safety environment.
Xiaba Ship Lock will continue to ensure smooth operation, strengthen safety management, improve the service quality of the ship lock, do solid work, and earnestly accomplish the work goal of "excellent service, safety and smoothness". (Channel Center)