Abstract: The closure of Datengxia hydro-junction will result in the suspension of the main channel of Qianjiang River for approximately 5.5 months. Through a comprehensive analysis on the effects of navigation suspension on the shipping industry, enterprise production, local fiscal and taxation, and social stability, the deficiencies in the compensation report preparation, the compensation scope confirmation, the compensation object affirmation, the compensation standard preparation, the compensation social risk assessment and the compensation working mechanism establishment were analyzed. Furthermore, some measures such as preparing the social and economic impact analysis report, soliciting opinions extensively, increasing the participation of local government were put forward. So the ideas and methods to solve the problem of monetary compensation for inland waterway suspension were broadened. Relevant experience can be reference for similar projects.