Fuzhou Navigation Mark Office Goes All Out to Defend Against Typhoon "Bavi"

The 9th typhoon of the year, "Bavi," is approaching aggressively. According to meteorological monitoring, the maximum wind force near the typhoon's center is at level 14, moving northwest at a speed of 15 to 20 kilometers per hour. It is expected to make landfall along the coastal areas between Xiapu, Fujian, and Wenling, Zhejiang, on the night of the 11th, with an intensity of strong typhoon or typhoon level (level 13 to 15). It will bring severe impacts from strong winds, waves, tides, and heavy rain. Facing this severe challenge, the Fuzhou Navigation Mark Office has responded promptly to the "wind," standing ready to ensure the stability of navigation mark performance and the safety of vessel navigation in its jurisdiction.

At 8:00 on July 6, the Fuzhou Navigation Mark Office officially launched a level-four typhoon emergency response. In recent days, as typhoon "Bavi" approaches step by step, the emergency response level has been continuously upgraded, and on July 9, it fully entered level-two emergency response status. The office strictly implemented a 24-hour dedicated duty system and leadership on-duty system, refining and solidifying typhoon prevention responsibilities for each position and team. It focused on key areas, key time periods, and critical links, conducting comprehensive hazard inspections, especially checking the status of core facilities and equipment such as office buildings, warehouses, boats, and docks. Emergency supplies and rescue forces were adequately prepared to ensure rapid response and efficient handling of sudden situations.

During the valuable "window period" before the typhoon's impact, grassroots navigation mark management stations acted swiftly, racing against time and accelerating progress, increasing the frequency of inspections and patrols of navigation marks in key waters.

Staff from the Mawei Navigation Mark Management Station followed the "Marine Patrol 16206" vessel to focus on key waters such as the Minjiang River estuary channel and the "Mini Three Links" route, conducting intensified inspections and patrols to ensure the stable operation of navigation marks on key routes. On July 7, the Pingtan Navigation Mark Management Station organized the "Marine Patrol 16202" vessel to inspect core waters such as the Pingtan Strait Bridge, Jinjing Channel, and Haitan Strait. Additionally, they conducted special inspections of critical points such as the Tian Dashan RBN-DGNSS station antenna field, equipment room, and emergency diesel generator room, checking equipment parameters and connection lines to ensure stable operation of station equipment during the typhoon.

The Fuqing Navigation Mark Management Station also took action, seizing favorable weather conditions on July 8 to organize personnel to conduct special inspections in the Xinghua Bay waters. They focused on inspecting navigation marks around port areas, oil and chemical terminals, and wind farms. Through on-site observation, positioning checks, and equipment testing, they carefully examined the operational status of navigation mark lights, power supply equipment, and remote monitoring terminals, promptly addressing various hazards to minimize the impact of the typhoon on navigation mark performance.

As of now, the Fuzhou Navigation Mark Office has coordinated vehicle and vessel resources to systematically advance navigation mark inspection and patrol scheduling. A total of five routes have been completed, with 100 navigation mark inspections and 142 patrols conducted, achieving full coverage of key waters such as the "Mini Three Links" route, Haitan Strait, and Xinghua Bay. Early identification and resolution of risks and hazards have laid a solid foundation for the battle against typhoon "Bavi."

Next, the Fuzhou Navigation Mark Office will continue to closely monitor the typhoon's dynamics, strengthen remote monitoring and duty shifts, prepare emergency repair personnel and supplies, and strictly implement all typhoon prevention measures. They will make every effort to ensure the normal operation of navigation marks and the safety of vessel navigation in their jurisdiction, resolutely winning the battle against typhoon "Bavi."