The Yangtze River Administration is sending a team of inspectors to check on the safety of ro-ro transport along the Yangtze, specifically in the Three Gorges Reservoir. Starting form 15 July, the team will visit shipping lines and ro-ro terminal operators. Special attention will be paid to Chongqing, Fuling, Wanzhou and Yichang where ro-ro business has been growing at double digit rates in recent years.

The inspectors will try to ascertain if local operators employ safety procedures for ro-ro vehicles. They will also check if local maritime safety authorities, port authorities and maritime police have adequate supervision systems in place.