sbdcsierra Chapter 1721 Day 1 of the Fishing Ban
Chapter 1721 Day 1 of the Fishing Ban
Chapter 1721 Day 1 of the Fishing Ban
Ye Yaodong set a time and led his men to bring all three boats back before the fishing moratorium, and the demobilized soldiers were all settled in place.
All of the dozen or so ships from the Dong Sheng have returned, which has reduced the workload for many people.
But now there are three more ships, and the people who need to be busy are still busy.
The fishing moratorium was to begin the following day, and there were clearly few boats near the fishing grounds, as the fishery administration had been patrolling the waters near the fishing grounds for several days in advance, 24 hours a day without stopping.
Many local fishing boats that had been hoping for a lucky break also went out of business.
Once the fishing moratorium officially begins, most people will behave themselves. Nobody wants to be caught, fined, or have their fishing boats impounded. You can't fight city hall.
However, it wasn't that there were no ships at all on the sea. After all, there were always some people taking a chance. But judging from the patrols on the sea, they all ran away if they could.
High risk means high reward. There are people in every industry who take risks. Anyway, once a few are caught, things will naturally calm down.
Because of the fishing moratorium, Ye Yaodong and his crew had to bring their large boats back for a few days, just to give everyone a break.
After all, we worked from February to May after the Lunar New Year, which is three months. Let's give everyone a buffer. There are still three months left from May to August.
For such a long time, there have only been fishing boats going back and forth, and people taking turns to rest.
Once the fishing moratorium begins in the nearshore waters, Ye Yaodong and his dozen or so boats are ready to set sail in a grand manner.
It's not that going out early is bad, but waiting until the fishing moratorium brings double the enjoyment.
On the first day of the fishing moratorium, there were still quite a few people watching from the shore.
A large number of fishing boats were moored at the port. Some were heading out, while others were waiting to see what would happen. This was the first time the area had implemented a designated fishing moratorium as a pilot program. Not only was the government unsure about the situation, but the fishermen were also uncertain.
What if it's just a bluff, all talk and no action, with no actual arrests or penalties?
Local fishing boats are reluctant to venture out to other places, so everyone takes a look first. Fishing boats from other places, on the other hand, mostly return to where they came from first, without taking the risk. They can still fish at home, it's just a matter of how much they earn.
Ye Yaodong gave everyone a few days to rest, and on the day the fishing ban ended, he led a large group of people to the dock. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought it was a gang fight.
This time, there were three more fishing boats, and he redeployed the crew, but he still had to go and stay for a while to check things out.
"I have to say, seeing a bunch of people on the shore just watching helplessly, while we can swagger straight into the deep sea, feels pretty cool."
"Shall we go take a stroll over to the fishing grounds later?"
Ye Yaodong nodded, "That's fine too, we'll be passing through anyway."
"Boss, we have three more boats this time. Can the two large fresh seafood collection boats handle the workload?"
"Sure, just go back and forth as before. I booked two more boats for collecting fresh seafood in Shanghai recently, so I'll keep things in order for now."
"Buying a boat is as easy for you as drinking water..."
Of course, if he didn't own the factory, he wouldn't be the only one taking orders from him and refusing to work for others; he would have already filled his own order book.
It shouldn't be like this now, adding one or two things at a time, collecting two items and then adding two more.
Although there will be a fishing moratorium every year going forward, there will still be marine dividends in the early stages, which can be enjoyed at least until after the millennium.
After the millennium, the ocean dividend will be gone, but prices will skyrocket, and his ship will be the new generation's dividend.
He doesn't understand much else and isn't very educated, but he does know a thing or two about the marine industry.
Knowing a little more about the future developments than others was enough for him to make a fortune.
There's really no need to go poaching coral with a few friends.
Last month, I contacted his uncle, and he relayed the message from several of his childhood friends, while also expressing his desire to treat some people to a meal.
Then, because of the uncertainty surrounding the fishing moratorium, and since the other party had just made some money and was taking a break, they invited him out for dinner.
They got to know each other, exchanged contact information, and then he didn't care how they kept in touch; he let them figure it out themselves.
He can't stop them, in case he gets in the way of their wealth; but he can't support them either, in case he gets arrested.
Let them do what they want. Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Anyway, everyone listened to him before. In Shanghai, whether it's a blessing or a curse, he can always cover it up. Let them do as they please.
I did go out to sea with him this time, but I guess if I want to go with him to poach coral, I'll have to wait until I get over this sensitive period of the next few months.
Ye Yaodong was wearing the same factory uniform as everyone else. After arriving at the dock, he gave them some instructions.
"Each crew member should stay close to their own fishing boat's captain, don't get separated, get on board promptly, and report back to me after you've taken a headcount."
"receive."
"They're all from Dong Sheng Fisheries; they're heading to the deep sea..."
"Wow, several hundred people..."
"I heard they have very powerful connections; most of them are from the military, specifically the navy."
"It's infuriating to compare ourselves to others. We can only watch helplessly as they lead hundreds of people and still go out to sea to make money without any trouble."
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Under the envious gazes of a crowd on the shore, they went to find their own fishing boats, reported to the traffic control station, and, under command, left the port one after another.
This time, there's no need to queue at all; the shipping lanes are completely empty.
In the past, at this time of year, all waterways would be crowded with fishing boats of all sizes heading out to sea, but now they are unobstructed.
Ye Yaodong led a large group of fishing boats straight out to sea. When they reached the vicinity of the nearshore waters, they actually saw a patrol boat from the Maritime Safety Administration, and heard their call on the public channel.
They quickly identified themselves, responded, and reported the information about their fishing boat. The patrol boat approached and circled their boat once before telling them to hurry to the deep sea and not to linger there.
The captain of the new ship Dongyu No. 2 said excitedly, "There really isn't a single fishing boat operating! Usually at this time, the surrounding area is full of fishing boats catching squid, small yellow croaker, and pomfret."
"With patrol boats around, even if someone is still determined, they'll have to speed away as soon as they see them from afar. Who would dare to commit a crime under our noses? I guess right now we just need someone to make an example of."
"That's true. Once the fishing moratorium is over, the fish farms here will definitely be full of fish, and the fishing boats will be packed again."
"Yes, that's the purpose of the fishing moratorium—to give the seafood a rest and recuperation before harvesting it when it's grown bigger."
They headed towards the deep sea, encountering almost no fishing boats along the way; most of the ones near the coast were driven away, whereas in the past they would have at least seen a few.
But that's none of their business anymore; their target remains the DYD fishing grounds.
This is a suitable fishing ground from now until 30 years from now. Right now, it's basically profitable. As long as there are no natural disasters or man-made calamities, it's hard to lose money because the catch is so large.
If you really encounter natural disasters or man-made calamities, you can only accept your bad luck.
But after waiting for 30 years, it's all about luck and fate. Even with various government subsidies, if you're unlucky and can't catch many fish, you might lose everything, and with compound interest, you could lose the whole boat.
(My cousin's husband is a prime example. He went from being a high-flying boat captain, fishing all the way from the East China Sea to the South China Sea. When he was making money, he was really making a fortune, earning over 100 in half a year! When he lost money, he lost everything, even his underwear, and ended up owing millions! He went from being full of vigor to becoming insecure!)
After two days, when they arrived at some fishing grounds near DYD, the radar had already detected fishing boats several nautical miles away, more than ever before in the nearshore waters.
Whenever Ye Yaodong passed by, he would greet everyone in advance on the public channel before passing through.
Look for a slightly open area of sea in the nearby fishing grounds where there are few fishing boats.
"Each fishing boat should search for schools of fish and disperse to find fishing spots."
"Roger that!"
His screen was already covered with red dots, densely packed. Naturally, he had to chase after the fish, detect the depth of the sea area where the net would be placed in advance, and then notify the net to be released according to the actual situation.
"Boss, should I take over? You've been on the night shift most of the way here. From now on, all I need to do is check for fish and set the nets. It shouldn't be a problem for me. Give it to me, you can go and rest. I'll call you if there are any problems!"
Ye Yaodong nodded and made way for him at the control panel. He had been teaching him all the way through the voyage.
The captain was also someone he had transferred and trained from the Dong Sheng.
Veterans recruited can only start as entry-level officers, or be selected as chief engineers if they are more capable. However, communication between captains and their first officers still requires local dialects, so locals are still needed to handle it.
However, once you've gained seniority and become very familiar with everyone, it will naturally be the same.
After handing the control panel to the captain, Ye Yaodong did not immediately return to the cockpit. Instead, he watched for a while and then took out his binoculars to observe the sea surface.
A bold albatross landed right on the railing next to him, staring at him with its big eyes.
He touched the squid eggs in his pocket, tore open the outer packaging and handed them over, and the albatross pecked at them right away.
"If I drug you with sleeping pills, you're finished."
After pecking, the albatross flew away immediately.
Ye Yaodong continued to follow its flight path with his binoculars, gazing into the distance.
The fishing boats were still not far apart.
"Boss, we've detected a suitable seabed depth for netting; there are no reefs nearby."
"Okay, then you can put it in the internet cafe and notify the deck."
"receive."
The workers on deck were already prepared and immediately got to work after receiving the announcement over the ship's loudspeaker.
The fishing net, hundreds of meters long, slowly slid down the slide from the aft deck into the sea, winding its way out like a giant python slowly sinking to the bottom of the sea, then opening its blood-red maw, waiting to be sated before being pulled back up.
Ye Yaodong was also on the deck watching as the fishing net was fully lowered.
P.S.: I have a stuffy nose from a cold, so this is how I'll update tonight. I can't even save any drafts. I took medicine at 7 pm and have been feeling sleepy ever since. I can't help but want to sleep whenever I pick up my phone. I slept on and off for two hours and didn't wake up until after 9 pm to write a little.