Analysis of Three Gorges ship lift fast channel role play

Three Gorges ship lift has been put into trial navigation since September 18, 2016, and coordinated operation with the Three Gorges ship lock. The annual throughput of Project has continued to grow steadily, and the throughput has record high consecutively for many years. This paper analyzes the cooperative operation characteristics of the Three Gorges ship lift and the Three Gorges ship lock through data statistical analysis method, and demonstrates the role of fast channel and diversion ship of Three Gorges ship lift. The results showed, Three Gorges ship lift effectively play the role of fast channel, and play the role of diversion passenger ships, public service ships, small ships, empty ships, which improve loading rate of ships passing through the Three Gorges ship lock, and the Single operation throughput promotion of the Three Gorges ship lock. It plays an important role in improving the overall passing ability of the Three Gorges project.