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The first multi-functional light buoy equipped with high-definition cameras at Yangkou Port in Nantong, Jiangsu province was put into operation on May 29. It will help ensure the safety of vessels entering and exiting the port.

The S16 light buoy in the south channel of Yangkou Port. [Photo/jschina.com.cn]

Since the opening of more wharfs and berths in December 2022, Yangkou Port has seen an increase in traffic. However, fishing boats that anchor and cast nets near the port have posed risks to vessels.

To ensure safe navigation, Yangkou Port decided to renovate three light buoys in the channel south of its entrance, adding cameras that can monitor real-time conditions in nearby waters.

The renovated buoys not only have positioning and navigation functions but also can help with vessel monitoring, water pollution monitoring, collision warning and emergency response.

Information about nearby waters collected by the light buoy is displayed on the screen. [Photo/jschina.com.cn]