Chapter 156 The first self-propelled floating dock is launched
It is very dangerous to do business here with Lao Maozi. You may be tricked at any time. The risk of international fraud is very high. It is simply walking a tightrope.
Qin Tao was a little scared, but he also knew that although these swallows were trained by the KGB, the KGB has become corrupt now, and of course the swallows have to think about themselves.
For a smart swallow, being with a rich second generation is also a pretty good destination.
Looking at Qin Tao's surprised eyes, Alexander was smiling and full of confidence. He was not an ordinary rich second generation, he wanted to do something big. Taming swallows was also one of the joys in his life.
"How did you know?" Qin Tao swallowed and asked.
"Her skills in bed are top-notch, the best I have ever encountered. Only specially trained Yanzi can reach this level. By the way, guess what Irina and Zhao are talking about now? Maybe they are teaching this kind of skills Kung Fu man, you can enjoy it tonight."
Qin Tao was shocked again.
Your judgment is a bit too arbitrary, right? According to your analysis, all those ladies and sisters who provide tube service have become swallows? Maybe it was a false alarm just now, and I was shocked.
However, that night, Zhao Ling really unlocked several new moves, which made Qin Tao enjoy it and somewhat believed that Alexander's statement was somewhat credible.
Time passed day by day, and in a blink of an eye, it was already December 24th.
“Everyone, please work harder to complete the final work.” A voice sounded on Chongming Island.
“Yes, don’t worry, we can complete the last bit of work today.”
The huge oil tanker that was once has completely changed. The tanker’s huge belly has disappeared. The hulls on both sides are vertically downward. When viewed from the front, it is a concave structure. It has transformed into a floating dock!
At this time, there is a light mist in the air. Chongming Island is like this almost every day in winter. The fog will slowly dissipate after the sun comes out.
In the morning mist, a man walked over. When he saw the completed dock, he couldn't help but sigh: "It's so beautiful. This floating dock is a miracle in our country. It’s also a miracle in the world!”
“Qin Gong?”
“Qin Gong is here!”
“Qin Gong is here!”
After seeing Qin Tao, everyone became excited.
Originally, Qin Tao wanted to stay here until the floating dock was built. However, he was busy with worldly affairs. After returning from Lao Maozi, Qin Tao rushed here immediately. Unexpectedly, the dock had already been built. A 10,000-ton floating dock!
In front of Qin Tao's eyes, there seemed to be a scene of ships being built on the floating dock.
“Thank you for your hard work, this year’s year-end bonus is twice that of last year!” Qin Tao shouted.
Everyone cheered immediately. Of course everyone knew that Qin Tao definitely kept his promise. Last year it was one thousand, so this year it will be two thousand!
"Gong Qin, we are currently installing equipment." The person in charge said: "We will complete all the installation tasks today, but we still have to find a way to drag the ship down."
They were not built on the slipway or in the dock, but directly on the river beach. This has never been done before. Although it saved the cost of tugging the boat, it is not easy to launch it now. .
Qin Tao smiled: "Just go down the same way you came up. Let's find a few high-power tugboats and drag the floating dock directly down."
Qin Tao said it very easily, but the person in charge frowned: "Drag it down? I guess it can't be dragged away!"
When this boat came up, it washed directly onto the beach. It came up at full speed, just like those big whales that committed suicide. It was easy to get on the beach, but it was difficult to get down.
Qin Tao glanced at it: "What's so difficult about this? Have our water pumps been installed? Build a dam around this floating dock, and then pump the water up and rush it to the bottom of this floating dock. , soak the ground soft."
The person in charge's eyes lit up, yes, Qin Gong is really smart enough, why didn't he think of this method?
It would not be easy to drag the floating dock down directly. After all, the bottom of the floating dock is hard ground. This is the result of their work for several months. Each person has to step on the ground several times a day. It was stepped hard.
Now, if you want to drag the floating dock down, it is very difficult to drag it on the hard ground. However, as long as the soil below is softened, it will be easy.
“Quick, all the handymen, dig the embankments!”
Everyone started **** enthusiastically again.
Qin Tao looked at this floating dock and felt very happy. Its big belly could hold Varyag. In the future, he might be able to drive to the Black Sea Shipyard and bring Varyag directly back.
That’s right, it just came back directly. During the transformation, Qin Tao still retained the power system of this floating dock!
The top is a concave structure, and the bottom is the base of the tanker. The engine is deployed on the lower deck at the back, so the entire system does not need to be modified. If people want to get down, they can go down from a control room at the back and take the gangway on the side wall. Although it was not very convenient to check, Qin Tao still insisted on retaining his navigation ability.
If you give it a name, this kind of thing is called a self-propelled floating dock. It is definitely the most awesome thing among the docks. Although its shape limits its navigation ability, it is still better than a floating dock that requires a tugboat. It is convenient and better than the fixed dock which can only be fixed next to the slipway.
It was Christmas Eve, but in this era, no one celebrates Western festivals. Everyone is still busy, building a dam outside the floating dock, just waiting for the water to be released early tomorrow morning.
The next day, it was still dark, and in the hazy mist, the sound of rushing water could be heard.
Floating docks can float up and down by adding seawater to the inside of the dock to add weight. In essence, the principle is the same as that of a submarine. Therefore, the floating dock requires a super-powerful pump to pump or release water at any time.
It is also very easy to irrigate now. In ten minutes at most, the inside of the **** can be filled with water and the soil under the hull can be soaked.
Everyone is in high spirits and looks forward to the smooth launch of the floating dock.
Just when everyone was busy, footsteps sounded in the distance, and a group of people were approaching.
"Mr. Qin, you are so uninterested. Why didn't you notify me of such a grand moment?"
There was complaint in this voice.
In the early morning fog, Qin Tao looked at the visitor and was surprised: "Mr. Lei?"
The man with vigorous steps and white hair walking at the front is actually Mr. Lei, the person in charge of the shipping group!
“Hey, Mr. Qin, how do you know me?” Mr. Lei was a little curious.
This was the first time that Mr. Lei met Qin Tao, and he was confirmed under the guidance of Factory Director Wang next to him. However, Qin Tao recognized Mr. Lei at a glance, which surprised him.
Not only Lei Lao, but also other people, Qin Tao knew them all, of course from the memories of his previous life. At this time, he was smiling: "You are all big leaders, how can I not know you? Thank you for coming. The launching ceremony of our floating dock.”
"Really? Do you know me?" Another leader asked.
“Lao Zhang.”
"And me?"
“Old Wang.”
Qin Tao called several people, and they all opened their eyes wide: "Mr. Qin, I wonder if you are worried about Mingzhou Shipyard because we didn't bring it into our group, and write us all down. , and then build a scarecrow?"
"Scarecrow? I don't have that ability." Qin Tao knew that this was the usual style of Mr. Zhang who loves to joke, so he responded with a joke: "What I'm good at is training zombies."
"Okay, let's get down to business, Mr. Qin. This floating dock is our country's first 100,000-ton self-propelled floating dock. Its launching ceremony must be grand. Don't be casual." Lei Said the old man.
The first one in China! At present, there are only a few thousand tons of floating docks in the country, which cannot be moved yet. The ship in front of us is definitely the first in the country and is of great significance.
In the past few days, they have been inspecting and researching at Huating Shipyard. Last night, they heard that tugs were being hired here. After asking about it, they learned that the floating dock here had been built and was about to sail back.
Everyone is very dissatisfied. This Qin Tao is obviously arrogant. He doesn't even call us for such a big thing!
Factory Director Wang proposed to come uninvited, and everyone agreed. This morning, they arrived at Chongming Island along with one of the tugboats.
At this time, everyone looked at the large shipyard shrouded in fog, and everyone was filled with excitement.
Qin Tao really planned to drag it back casually, but now, when the leaders reminded him, he also felt that there should be a launching ceremony, otherwise it would be too hasty.
“By the way, what’s the name of this dock?” someone asked.
“Well, we haven’t given it a name yet. When it was originally a tanker, it was called the Voyager. Now... leaders, please give it a name.”
The headache of choosing a name must of course be left to the leaders.
“This floating dock is currently the largest in our country. I think how about calling it the Shenzhou?” Mr. Lei said.
“Okay, Mr. Lei, let’s spray it on the side wall when you give us a name.” Qin Tao said.
"Gong Qin, the water has been filled!" At this moment, someone came to report.
Everyone is still used to calling Qin Tao Qin Gong. In fact, Qin Tao's position has changed a long time ago, so the leaders who came here all call Qin Tao President Qin.
“Leaders, welcome to our launching ceremony. The fog is a bit heavy today, but let’s make preparations first. When the fog dissipates, we can complete the launching ceremony.”
“I brought champagne.” Director Wang said and handed over the bottle.
“How about leaving this to Mr. Lei?”
Lao Lei readily agreed.
When the morning sun cleared the fog, tugboats had already hung up their cables. On the river beach, Mr. Lei waved his hand and threw out the bottle. Amid the splashing foam, Qin Tao shouted: " Get in the water!”
The tugboats exerted their force together, and the huge floating dock slid in the mud. It quickly slid down. The huge outline swept across everyone's eyes, and the scene burst into lively applause.
Amidst the applause, the tail of the floating dock first entered the water. Then, the engine roared, the propeller rotated, and its own power also began to work. The floating dock entered the water at a faster speed, with splashes of water. The entire Shenzhou floating dock has completely entered the river! The crowd cheered.
The bottom of its tanker has been completely submerged in the water, leaving only the groove structure on it. It looks like an ordinary dock floating on the water, very domineering.
Qin Tao looked at the floating dock that was launched into the water, and his heart was filled with excitement. He seemed to see the scene of large ships being carried on it.
“Everyone, do you want to go up and take a look?” Qin Tao made a suggestion.
When it was on the ground, it was soaked in sea water, so there might be a risk of capsizing during the launch process. Qin Tao did not invite everyone to come up. Now, the floating dock is floating on the sea, and everyone can go up and experience it for themselves.
In the operation room on the side of the floating dock, everyone overlooked the huge dock and continued to sigh.
“Mr. Qin, Mingzhou Shipyard is not included in our group. It is really a huge loss.” Mr. Lei said.
"Why, you want us to return to our mother's arms as lost children? This seems impossible. We have already formed our own shipbuilding industry group. From now on, we will be in a competitive relationship."
“Yes, I heard that the Navy has decided that all warship construction in the future will be based on bidding. Qin Gong, you have ruined the jobs of many people.”
“Mr. Lei, are you here to ask me for punishment?” Qin Tao continued to say with a smile. He knew that these were just jokes.
"Of course not." Lei Lao said: "After everyone found out, many people came to me and asked me to take the lead in opposing the navy. However, I did not do so. Competition can only develop. Building warships for the navy also requires competition. of."
“Thank you Mr. Lei for your support.”
“SOS, SOS!” At this moment, a distress signal suddenly came out from the radio.
"This is the Xiangyang bulk carrier. We were hit and the ship is taking on water!" There was panic in the voice: "Our direction is..."
“It’s only twenty kilometers away from us!”
“Hurry, hurry up and come to the rescue!” Mr. Lei said.
“Do you want to go down first?” Qin Tao said.
“No, don’t waste time, drive over at full speed immediately!” Lei Lao said: “Rescue is the most important thing, those tugboats, let’s go over together!”
The speed of large cargo ships is not very high. This floating dock was originally an oil tanker with a maximum speed of less than ten knots. Now that it has been transformed into a floating dock, its speed has been reduced to about seven or eight knots. At this time, I want to To rush over quickly, the power of the floating dock alone was not enough. The tugboats also quickly changed their direction and came to the front of the floating dock. After tying the cables, they towed them forward.
The fog on the sea is slowly dispersing.
(End of this chapter)