sbdcsierra Chapter 1668 Vanguard No. 1 (Supplement)
Chapter 1668 Vanguard No. 1 (Supplement)
Chapter 1668 Vanguard One (Supplement)
The two children huddled around the phone and talked for a while, each trying to tell their own story, revealing each other's secrets or embarrassing moments. Ye Yaodong listened with great relaxation.
They talked for almost half an hour when Ye's mother came over with the almanac and found that they were still on the phone.
"Still on the phone? Don't you even have to pay for the call? It's been going on for almost half an hour."
"Dad hasn't called home in a long time. If he called for 10 minutes a week, we could talk for an hour!"
"You little brat, you're so good at calculating. It's not that he didn't call back, but that you weren't there when your father called."
She muttered softly, "I didn't receive it again..."
Mother Ye approached and took the phone from their hands. "Dongzi, the date for your fishing boat has been set. The fifth day of next month will be auspicious. You can do whatever you want. It's the best day of the next two months."
"Next month? No way, that's too late, we won't make it in time. Let's choose a date sooner, the sooner the better."
Mother Ye flipped through the almanac in her hand again, "Let me see. The earliest one is this Saturday, the ninth day of the month. The day is not bad. It's a good time to travel, pray for blessings, and seek wealth. Auspicious gods will be on your side."
Ye Yaodong also took down the calendar hanging on the wall and flipped through it. "Okay, then this Saturday it is."
"I've also picked out a date for the car: the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. If that's too late, then the third day of the first lunar month. The first day is also a good day, but it's best not to go out on the first day."
"Okay, I'm quite busy this year, so I won't be going home for the New Year so early."
"Hey, remember to let me know in advance when you're coming back."
"Of course, but are your dates accurate? Should we consult someone else? Are you sure you're a professional?"
Mother Ye said irritably, "These past two years, when you needed to choose auspicious dates, wasn't it me who chose them for you? Where was it inaccurate? Didn't everything go smoothly for you, from good fortune to wealth, and everything else just happened to you?"
"Now, many people in the village like to ask me to choose an auspicious date for them, hoping to share in our family's good fortune."
"You actually doubt my accuracy? I know far more words in the whole book than you do."
Ye Yaodong quickly agreed and begged for forgiveness, "Yes, yes, yes, this year's good fortune and wealth are all thanks to your good fortune in choosing the auspicious dates. You should study them carefully and look at the almanac more often. From now on, we'll all be relying on you."
"I'm fine, it's just that I'm getting old now and my eyesight is a bit blurry. I'll have to get some glasses sometime."
"If he wears glasses, that's terrible! Doesn't that make him a cultured person?"
Ye's mother chuckled, her lips curving upwards. "What's with all this talk about being cultured? It's just that my eyesight is a bit blurry; they're not as good as they used to be."
"That must be because you've been reading too many newspapers and books, you're too ambitious. I have to get you a good pair, I'll take you to the best optician's when you come to Shanghai."
"Let's talk about it when we have the chance to go."
"Nothing else, I'm hanging up now. I've noted the date."
After confirming the departure date, Ye Yaodong took stock of the workers. The ship will depart this Saturday, which is three days away.
Once we get this super-large fresh food collection boat and put it into use, we can free up one of the smaller fresh food collection boats to deliver goods back every few days.
Ye Yaodong planned to go there two days in advance after arranging the manpower, and to finalize the location of the office and register those who needed to register.
The workers can arrive a step later than him; they can go that day, and he will go to the dock early to wait for them.
This 1,000-ton cargo ship, which was about 70 meters long when it left, now has a delivery capacity of 71.8 meters, earning it the nickname "mobile icehouse" at sea.
With a standard displacement of 1350 tons and a full load displacement of 1800 tons, it appears longer and more upright than common fishing boats. The bridge is towering, the freeboard is low, and the most eye-catching feature is the huge gantry crane at the stern and the flat and wide working deck.
Instead of the traditional trawl winches and mountains of nets found on fishing boats, the core equipment is a giant refrigerated container.
There are also efficient transmission devices that allow the catch to be directly connected to the transport ship via conveyor belt or lifted by a crane net and sent directly to the pre-cooling treatment area, minimizing exposure time.
The unique "freshness" crane, the huge hydraulic folding boom crane at the stern, is the arm of the freshness receiving ship. It has a rated lifting capacity of 5 tons, but can safely transfer about 8 tons of catch when the sea conditions are good. It can extend directly to the deck of the transport ship to operate.
He specifically requested a fishmeal processing area at the bottom, and the equipment and scale were doubled, so that the daily output could be increased to seven or eight tons.
The original agreed cost was around 1.7 to 1.8 million, but after continuous improvements and with his consent, the cost has now exceeded 2 million.
People were stunned when he took them to the shipyard and saw the new ship.
They thought the Dongyu No. 1 was beyond their comprehension, but they were surprised to find something even more shocking. Some of them even stammered.
"It's...it's this ship..."
"That's amazing! If this ship sails back, it'll dominate the entire port!"
"This is going to cause a sensation again; we're going to crush the fishing companies again."
"No way, he's way more awesome than me, don't talk nonsense."
"Seriously, you alone are comparable to a state-owned enterprise, so you win no matter what."
"It's impossible for me to do it alone. I can't handle it all by myself. You are all my helpers."
“It’s different…” The uneducated boatmen didn’t know how to say it.
Ye Chenghu replied, "Are you trying to say that my father is an individual, while his company is a collective, a state-owned enterprise?"
"Yeah."
It won't be long before state-owned enterprises also need reform.
"Let's go, I'll take care of the formalities, then we'll sail the boat away."
When it was delivered before, all the necessary procedures were completed. Now all that's needed is to sign a document and take the boat away.
Director Zhang always showed him exceptional enthusiasm, not only because he was a major customer, but also because he was a benefactor.
"Mr. Ye, if you need anything next time, just give me a call. Like this time, if you want to buy an office, just give me a call and I'll have someone arrange it for you in advance. Once the person arrives, you can pick one out and it'll be done without wasting your time."
"Sure, I mainly wanted to come and check on my son. This trip is a bit rushed, I need to get back by boat as soon as possible, so I won't stay any longer. I'll treat you to a meal next time."
"No way, I should be the one treating you to dinner."
"My new ship is so big, shouldn't I treat everyone to a meal? Don't argue with me about it."
"Haha, good, good, you sail back first, have a safe journey and may your wealth increase!"
Unlike fishing boats, which prioritize stability, the wheelhouse of a cargo ship seems to be in a more "urgent" situation.
The main engine is from MAN in Germany, with 5200 horsepower! The designed speed is 16.5 knots, and it can run at more than 14 knots when fully loaded, which is one-third faster than most fishing boats!
High speed means faster travel between fishing grounds and ports.
In order to accurately locate scattered fishing vessels, the vessels are equipped with more powerful communication systems, including satellite communication stations.
Ye Yaodong touched the satellite terminal in the cockpit. With this, even in the Bering Sea, he could maintain contact with the fishing fleet at any time and receive their accurate location.
This ship is practically a central control system; it won't be outdated even decades from now.
That's why it's expensive.
"Dad, I just visited the ship, it's amazing! When I have winter break, I'm going to work on this ship!" Ye Chenghu's eyes sparkled, he was still in a state of excitement.
It just so happens to be Saturday, so I can bring him out to see the world.
"Is that all you can say? You've studied for so many years, and all you can say is 'awesome'?"
"Huh? How else do I need to describe it? This isn't an essay, am I supposed to write one for you?"
"Okay, go back and write me a review, at least 800 words, submit it during winter break. I'll see how it is and then consider whether to let you join this group."
"Ah..." Ye Chenghu wailed, "Can I describe it to you again?"
"Sure, an 800-word essay is also acceptable."
"Forget it, if you ask me to describe it again, all I can say is 'Holy crap,' that's amazing, my dad is awesome."
Ye Yaodong laughed and slapped him, "Get out of here, tell them to untie the mooring lines and prepare to leave port."
"Received, Captain."
The cockpit also has a microphone to notify the entire ship. After Ye Yaodong issued a notification, he sounded the ship's horn for a long time.
While the crew was preparing, he took the opportunity to test the refrigeration unit and the crane. Watching the cabin temperature steadily drop and the crane arm flexibly and steadily lift the simulated heavy object from the sea surface into the cabin, he felt reassured.
He picked up the satellite phone and connected to the shore command center: "This is Pioneer One. I expect to arrive in the DYD area in 72 hours. Please notify Dong Sheng Fisheries' fishing vessels to approach the area and report their catch and precise location."
"receive."
The sound was clear and distinct.
After receiving the notification, the operator has to keep transferring calls and relaying instructions, and it can take at least several hours before they can make contact.
This is just a preliminary test. We should be able to arrive in about 48 hours. The extra 24 hours are for the headquarters operators to notify us.
The ship also needs to sail back to Zhoushan first, and then wait for the shore-based headquarters to call him back via satellite phone.
This fishing vessel, equipped with a satellite phone, became the only reliable relay hub and information command center for the entire ocean-going fishing fleet to maintain effective communication with its rear base on the vast ocean.
Although it cannot directly call fishing boats that only have SSB (Single Sideband) radios, it achieves the dispatch and support of the entire fleet through a roundabout but ultimately effective information chain of "satellite phone -> headquarters -> single sideband radio".
It also allows him to obtain information about the ships at sea while he is on land.
A breeze carrying the smells of rust and paint swept over Ye Yaodong as he watched the giant steel ship cut through the waves from the driver's seat.
He plans to make all subsequent fishing boats conform to the standards of this vessel, and once they are put into use, they can maintain contact via satellite phone.
Ye Chenghu was even more excited than him, running around on the boat, and soon he ran back to him.
"Dad, when can you teach me how to sail a boat?"
"You haven't even finished reading the book, and you're already thinking about driving a car and sailing a boat?"
"It's always good to have more skills. If I learn them in advance, I won't starve in the future, and you'll have someone to carry on the family line. Isn't the purpose of studying to get ahead? I can learn skills at the same time. I can study and learn skills at the same time."
"So awesome?"
"See, all you can say is 'awesome.' You could use a different adjective, like 'I'm ambitious.'"
"You're really something, nitpicking over words."
"Dad, can you teach me? It's never a bad thing to learn more."
"If you were this enthusiastic about studying, I think you could have gotten into Tsinghua or Peking University."
"Hehe, everyone has different interests and hobbies. Some people like reading and studying, while others like mechanical power."