During his inspection tour in Hubei, Minister of Transport Liu Wei underscored the urgency to expedite the development of smart waterways and intelligent ships. He stressed the importance of scientifically planning the '15th Five-Year Plan' for long-voyage systems, vigorously advancing the construction of a new Three Gorges waterway, enhancing the navigation capacity of major waterways, and strengthening safety production management to guarantee both navigation safety and the smooth progression of projects.