The launching process of an inland river ship

There are various ways for inland river ships to be launched. The following takes the relatively common ways of launching by slipway and launching by airbags as examples to introduce the correct procedures:

Launching by Slipway

- Preliminary Preparation: Inspect and repair the slipway to ensure its structural stability; clean up the launching area and remove obstacles; prepare launching equipment such as towing ropes and cables.

- Ship Approach and Towing: The ship is towed to the launching area by a tugboat or towing equipment. During the process, maintain an appropriate distance between the ship and the slipway to prevent collisions.

- Ship Positioning and Fixing: After the ship enters the launching area, fix it on the slipway with cables. Reasonably arrange the number and layout of the cables according to the size and weight of the ship.

- Control of the Launching Process: After confirming that everything is in order, release the fixing devices and control the ship to slide down the slipway into the water. The staff should closely monitor to ensure that the launching operation complies with the predetermined procedures.

- Inspection after Launching: After the ship is launched, check the structural integrity of the ship, the operation of the equipment, etc., to ensure that the ship is not damaged and can operate normally.

Launching by Airbags

- Preparation Work: Conduct a comprehensive inspection of the ship to ensure that the hull structure, equipment, etc. are in good condition; calculate the required number, specifications, and layout positions of the airbags according to the weight, center of gravity position, etc. of the ship; prepare airbags, inflation equipment, towing equipment, etc., and check their performance.

- Arrangement and Inflation of Airbags: Place the airbags at the designed positions at the bottom of the ship, connect the inflation equipment for inflation. During the inflation process, monitor the pressure and expansion of the airbags to ensure that the airbags are evenly stressed.

- Ship Towing and Launching: After the inflation is completed, use the towing equipment to slowly tow the ship, making the ship move on the airbags to the water's edge and slide into the water. Control the towing speed and direction during the launching process.

- Follow-up Treatment: After the ship is launched, recover the airbags, inspect and maintain the airbags; check the condition of the ship and carry out necessary debugging and testing work.

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