The Yangtze River Nanjing Navigation Bureau addresses abnormal navigation marker hazards in the bridge area.

At 6:30 PM on November 7, a vessel accidentally collided with two buoys, No. 1 and No. 2, in the waters near the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, causing the two navigation markers to become misaligned and the core navigation assistance function in the bridge area to suffer damage. The Channel 12103 team from the Nanjing Yangtze River Channel Bureau responded quickly, worked through the night, and efficiently completed the emergency repair and repositioning of the navigation markers, safeguarding the safety and smoothness of the channel in the bridge area.

The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge area, as a critical choke point and hub on the golden waterway of the lower Yangtze River, serves as a core channel for river-sea transport and logistics along the Yangtze. With dense bridge piers, complex water currents, high navigation frequency day and night, diverse vessel types, heavy shipping loads, and restricted navigation conditions combined with high-risk factors, this area is a focal point for water safety management on the Nanjing segment of the Yangtze River. Navigation markers are the "eyes" and "traffic lights" on the water, essential facilities for guiding routes, preventing collisions with piers, and avoiding drifting or grounding. If misaligned or inaccurate, they can easily trigger navigation errors, collisions, congestion, or detainment, directly threatening the stability of the golden waterway and the safety of water travel.

When the hazard occurred, immediate action was required. Upon receiving instructions from the duty room, the Channel 12103 team, led by Captain Yu Jianhao, immediately activated the emergency response plan and rushed to the site for repairs. That night, the river was faced with heavy wind and rain, dim lighting, poor operational visibility, and strong interference from waves, posing significant challenges to repositioning the navigation markers, calibrating their positions, and adjusting the lighting devices.

Facing adverse conditions, the team worked collaboratively, adhering strictly to the channel maintenance operational standards. They carried out precise repositioning of navigation markers, anchor system checks, lighting device adjustments, and coordinate recalibrations, item by item. They diligently eliminated hidden hazards and restored the navigation assistance function. Maritime authorities simultaneously implemented waterway alerts and vessel traffic guidance on-site, creating a solid safety barrier for the repair operations through efficient multi-party cooperation.

After working through the night, all misaligned buoys were repositioned, their functions fully restored, and the navigation assistance system in the bridge area was returned to normal. The navigation risks were promptly eliminated, ensuring the safety of nighttime vessel passage and the stability of channel operations. The on-site navigation order remained calm and orderly.

Next, Nanjing Yangtze River Channel Bureau will continue to intensify its commitment to safety production responsibilities, enhancing dynamic inspections in key water areas and maintaining 24-hour emergency on-call readiness. The bureau will continuously optimize emergency response processes and improve practical handling abilities for unexpected hazards, ensuring safe and smooth navigation through meticulous and robust maintenance efforts.