The reporter learned from the Nanchang Branch of the Provincial Port and Shipping
Administration that, the water level in the downstream Poyang Lake area dropped
rapidly due to the recent low rainfall in the upper reaches of the Minjiang River,
resulting in a continuous decline in the water level in the Nanchang section of the
Minjiang River and it will have a significant early entry into the dry season. In order
to ensure the smooth flow of the navigation channel and the safety of the
navigation of the ship, and to avoid the occurrence of ship stranding and blocking
events, the Bureau initiated dredging of some waters of the Nanchang section
of the Minjiang River.
The dredging work of this channel began from the waters of the Liushuidongtan
and Tiehetan waters. It will deploy a large amount of silt curtains fro controlling
the suspended sediments and used excavator. In order to ensure the smooth
construction of the project and the safety of the passing ships, the Nanchang
Branch of the Provincial Port and Shipping Administration will also cooperate
with the maritime department to jointly enforce the law for preventing the
ship from “super-watering” navigation. Water traffic accidents and dangerous
situations such as ship stranding and traffic jams caused by "super-abuse"
navigation and operation will be strictly dealt with according to law.