长江南京航道与广东粤中航道开展调研交流互学互鉴
To promote the intelligent development of channel maintenance and strengthen cross-regional technical exchanges and mutual learning, the Guangdong Central Channel Affairs Center recently conducted a research exchange visit to the Yangtze River Nanjing Channel Bureau, accompanied by relevant experts from the Water Transport Science Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport.

The research team conducted an on-site visit to the Dashengguan Channel Office to observe the results of standardized construction at the grassroots level. They gained a detailed understanding of the organizational operation model, daily maintenance, and equipment management of grassroots channel institutions. The Yangtze River Nanjing Channel Bureau conducted live demonstrations of drones and unmanned boats, showcasing the practical effectiveness of intelligent equipment in channel maintenance, emergency response, and hydrological surveying scenarios.
After the on-site research, the relevant units held a special symposium. The Yangtze River Nanjing Channel Bureau and the Guangdong Central Channel Affairs Center respectively introduced their channel maintenance systems and mechanisms, as well as the progress of smart channel construction. In-depth discussions and exchanges were conducted on the application scenarios of drones in channel maintenance, management systems, airspace applications, operation and maintenance support, technological innovation achievements, and challenges encountered in practical applications.
Liu Lei, Director of the Channel Research Office of the Water Transport Science Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport, combined the current state of industry development with scientific research practices to propose constructive suggestions on the implementation of drone channel inspection technology, the construction of standard systems, data integration and utilization, and safety risk prevention and control. These suggestions provided a scientific research perspective and ideas for the promotion and application of intelligent channel equipment. All parties shared practical experiences, analyzed real-world challenges, explored technical paths, learned from each other, complemented each other's strengths, and broadened the work ideas for intelligent channel construction.
This research has built a cross-regional and cross-field business exchange platform, enhancing the sharing of experiences in intelligent channel construction among all parties. Moving forward, relevant units will continue to strengthen communication and coordination, share practical experiences in smart channel construction, collaboratively explore application paths for intelligent channel equipment, and jointly promote the digital and intelligent transformation and upgrading of channels to better serve the high-quality development of water transport.
