HERO – Enhance the Efficiency of Hungarian RIS Operation

HERO – Enhance the Efficiency of Hungarian RIS Operation

national project (HU) The objective of the project was to enhance the Hungarian River Information Services (RIS) system in order to support efficient and safe inland navigation on the Danube. The project consisted of works to enhance traffic management services, modernise on-shore RIS services and improve the quality of fairway information services data.

Reconstruction of the Erlangen lock

Reconstruction of the Erlangen lock

National project (DE) Several rehabilitation measures were already conducted at the lock Erlangen at the Main-Danube Canal in order to maintain its functionality. Until 2028, a replacement construction will be built 300m north of the existing weir and lock.

Overhaul of the lock Kachlet

Overhaul of the lock Kachlet

National project (DE) The designed life span of 80 years is already exceeded and major rehabilitation of both lock chambers as well as the weir complex is necessary. The overhaul project aims to improve the reliability and safety of the navigation lock infrastructure, eliminating the occurrence of long closures and preventing malfunctions.