The 2026 planned suspension and maintenance work for the Three Gorges ship lift has been fully launched. This 42-day overhaul will investigate hidden equipment hazards and optimize equipment performance through comprehensive in-depth maintenance to ensure the safe, stable and efficient operation of the ship lift in the future. This maintenance is the sixth planned suspension of navigation and maintenance since the Three Gorges ship lift was put into operation. It was divided into seven major operating sectors, including metal structures, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, covering 68 specific maintenance tasks.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
The 2026 planned suspension and maintenance work for the Three Gorges ship lift has been fully launched. This 42-day overhaul will investigate hidden equipment hazards and optimize equipment performance through comprehensive in-depth maintenance to ensure the safe, stable and efficient operation of the ship lift in the future. This maintenance is the sixth planned suspension of navigation and maintenance since the Three Gorges ship lift was put into operation. It was divided into seven major operating sectors, including metal structures, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, covering 68 specific maintenance tasks.