The Vltava showed its strength, but the port of Prague stood firm

After several hectic days, when the Vltava River showed its destructive power, life on the Prague river is slowly returning to normal. One of the key places that played an important role in protecting ships during the floods was the safety harbour at Císařský ostrov.

This strategically located harbour became a safe haven for dozens of ships that would otherwise have been exposed to strong currents and the threat of damage. "It was like an anthill," says one local resident. "Boats were coming in one after another, everyone trying to find a safe place for their vessel."

The history of this port dates back to the 19th century and has undergone several modernisations over the years. "It is proof that such measures are necessary even today," says Jan Novák, an expert on water structures. "The harbour proved its worth during the 2002 floods and has now reaffirmed its importance."

Although the floods are over, work on the port is far from over. "Now we have the difficult phase of hauling out the boats and maintaining them," says the harbour manager. "But we believe that everything will be handled quickly and the ships will soon be back on the Vltava again."

The safety harbour at Císařský ostrov has thus once again confirmed its irreplaceable role in protecting ships and property. It is a symbol of preparedness and proof that even in times of crisis we can protect what we hold dear.