Schleuse on the Moselle: New use for the 80 -ton goal!

Schleuse on the Moselle: New use for the 80 -ton goal!

On January 24, 2025, Tageschau.de that an important lock has been significantly damaged on the Moselle since the beginning of December 2024. A ship had collided with the goal, which led to damage of several million euros. After intensive preparatory work and the delivery of a new goal, which was manufactured in Trier, the construction work is now in full swing.

The installation of the new lock gate in Müden started in the morning. The two gate wings, which together have a proud total weight of around 80 tons, were lifted into the lock chamber with cranes. Ulrich Zwinge from the Wasserstraßen- und Seilfahrtsamt (WSA) is satisfied with the progress of the work. Around 40 employees are involved in the project.

technical challenges and preparations

Before the installation of the new gate could begin, extensive concrete work on the damaged lock chamber was necessary. Damaged concrete had to be removed and new concrete had to be cast. In the coming days, the technology will also be installed to put the gate into operation. Another significant detail is the accuracy of the new goal, which is a special challenge for the WSA employees.

The old gates that are now replaced are transported according to Trier to recycle usable parts. The rest is scrapped. Another expert opinion on the exact assessment of the situation was commissioned by the Koblenz public prosecutor, which also investigates the captain of the ship causing the accident. There is a suspicion of hazardous shipping.

lock technology in the historical context

The development and use of chamber locks are an important part of the history of shipping. Kammer locks were developed from the late Middle Ages to make barrages passable. This technology enables the water level to change the water level in a closed chamber, which means that ships can be safely lifted or reduced. boat-magazin.de emphasizes that Leonardo da Vinci was involved in the development of these systems.

The first lock was built in 1398 with the opening of the Stecknitz trip, which the Elbe connected with Lübeck. Over the years, the demands on the locks have increased with the development of new waterways; They developed from simple wooden structures into complex bricks, stone and concrete.

With the increase in boat tourism, a trend towards semi -automatic self -service locks can also be observed. While public attention is focused on the current situation in the Moselle, the deeper consideration of the lock technology and its development remains a fascinating topic that shapes the history of the waterway.