Chapter 688 We are a responsible multinational group
“No, the efficiency of this excavator is too low. It would be great if we had a dredger!” Debi said anxiously.
"Yes, it would be great if there were dredgers! Doesn't the Mingzhou Group in the East have the most powerful dredgers in the world? Invite theirs, needless to say, help this cargo ship get out of trouble, even if it is a new dig A canal is not a big deal." Walid said: "Quickly, contact Mingzhou Group and invite their dredger over!"
In the past, it was only blocked for a few hours at most, but now it has been blocked for three days. Seeing that they can no longer pass and the losses are increasing, they are completely anxious.
Walid's mood is even more tense. The higher-ups have issued a death order. If the delay continues, Walid's position will be over.
This position is a bad job. If some freighters want to jump in the queue, you have to give them gifts! Although every person in charge will die a happy death, no one can resist the temptation of money, and Walid is the same, but his methods are more secretive and must not be known to outsiders.
Now, the canal is blocked, and his job is about to be lost.
"Mingzhou Group's dredger? If it doesn't cost two million US dollars, I'm afraid it won't be able to hire it. Moreover, if they arrive, it will probably take more than ten days. We can't afford to wait here." Derby said.
Mr. Qin of the Mingzhou Group is cheering for the Arctic shipping route. He may not necessarily support this project. Besides, even if he spends a huge amount of money to invite him, he may not have time. If he has time, he still has to rush.
So, the Mingzhou Group’s dredgers are insufficient, and they can only hire other dredgers.
"Really?" Walid also hesitated. The Mingzhou Group's dredger was the most powerful, but the dredger was too high and far away. In this case, he had no choice but to give up.
"Yes."
“Then hire other dredgers, hurry, be sure to hurry! Don’t be afraid of spending money, all expenses will be borne by the owner of the Tropical Glory!”
This ship caused a big disaster and brought big trouble to the world's economy. Countries all over the world have the right to demand compensation. Of course, in fact, they do not have the ability to do so, and the shipowner cannot afford the compensation. However, canal management Things are different here. After the ship is rescued and leaves the canal, it will definitely be detained. This time it will cost hundreds of millions in compensation. Anyway, it will be compensated by the insurance company.
Our losses are too great!
Debi ran to contact him.
There are still dredgers nearby, although the price is equally expensive. Although the power of the dredger is not high, it is still faster than the excavator. In this way, the dredger worked for a day, and on the fourth day of the channel blockage In the evening, an exciting moment came.
"Please rest assured that we will be able to complete the rescue of the Tropical Glory today, and the canal will be dredged soon. Our Canal Management Office has full confidence! Of course, we deeply apologize for the losses caused to all ship owners in the past few days. "Next, we will hold the relevant responsibilities accountable and ensure that similar incidents do not happen again." Walid stood in front of the TV cameras and assured the world.
Just behind him, more than a dozen tugboats were ready. Some were pulling on the starboard side, and some were pushing on the port side. They were working together to dispatch at the critical moment of high tide when the mud at the bottom had been cleared. It must be completed. This escape operation!
Countless eyes and several camera lenses were watching here. Under their attention, the hull of the huge Tropical Glory finally began to move. Although the movement was relatively small, it was also full of excitement. expect.
This is a good beginning!
Walid held his breath and stared at the hull intently, watching it move little by little, ten centimeters, twenty centimeters, fifty centimeters, one meter!
"Okay, we can definitely get out of trouble!" Walid let out a long breath. According to their previous operating experience, it should be considered successful. If they had known that it would take so much effort, they shouldn't have been too reckless. Unfortunately, ah!
Walid still felt guilty in his heart, and the cargo ship continued to move outward, two meters, three meters, five meters, ten meters!
The freighter finally left the stranded river bank!
"Success, we succeeded!" Walid was very excited: "Our shipping route will be restored soon! Now, the tugboat evacuates and the cargo ship is allowed to sail out. It's time for us to talk about compensation!"
This time the traffic jam was so long that he almost couldn't explain it, so he took the blame and resigned. Fortunately, it was finally over, and he felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart.
A gust of wind blew, carrying the fresh and humid smell of the Mediterranean, making him take a deep breath.
etc!
what happened?
Why did the bow of that cargo ship start to move?
Oh, **** it!
Walid shouted angrily: "Tugboat, hurry up, the tugboat is in position and control the ship!"
What does it mean to be helped by God?
The Tropical Glory, which was originally freed from trouble, actually continued to float towards the original stranded position due to the blow of the wind!
There are not only winds, but also ocean currents and other influences. In fact, if the Tropical Glory's own engine is started and it starts sailing, this crosswind will not affect it at all.
But now, under the influence of sea breeze, ocean currents, and the additional water flow brought by the dug out place, under various factors, and under everyone’s gaze, the Tropical Glory has returned to its original position again!
(This is not a lie by the Hero of East China. The latest container ship Changci had escaped from trouble on the 29th, but was later blown back to its original position by a demonic wind!)
Plop!
Walid only felt his knees weaken, and then he actually knelt there.
There is nothing I can do, he really knelt down, God is playing a trick on him!
When the tugboat came over, it was already too late. The tide had already begun to ebb. The water surface dropped, revealing the bow of the Tropical Glory. The location where it ran aground this time was closer to the shore than the last time. It was originally intended to help it escape. The ditch dug became the ladder for it to go further!
Damn it, we’re in big trouble now!
Other people were also staring at this incredible scene. The freighter's engine had not started yet. Therefore, these actions were not done by the freighter. Is this an arrangement from God?
The crew members who were originally waiting on the cargo ships on both sides were shocked when they received the news.
What? He had already been dragged out, but as a result, a demonic wind blew back?
Is this God’s will not to allow everyone to move forward on this route?
No, there should be a mysterious person with special powers who used his special powers to do it!
There are various speculations, but one outcome is obvious: they can only continue to wait, they might as well take a detour to the Cape of Good Hope!
If they had decided to go around the Cape of Good Hope from the beginning, they would have already passed the Cape of Good Hope and sailed on the Atlantic Ocean. Every day they were delayed would cost them another day. Now Europe is eagerly waiting for their cargo!
“I heard that the cargo ships on the Arctic route are running smoothly.”
"That's right, as long as you hire an icebreaker, you can travel normally on the Arctic route. Going there will save a lot of fuel. If more than ten cargo ships form a fleet and jointly hire an icebreaker, the cost of hiring it will also be It would be very cheap, about the same as passing through the Suez Canal.”
How about taking the Arctic route next time you go out?
Many people are tempted.
Shipowners, in particular, have set their sights on the Arctic. Although there are still many disputes there, such as whether the shipping route belongs to Da Mao or is public, but Da Mao does not require tolls and allows free navigation for everyone. It's just hiring an icebreaker, and they can still accept this kind of cost.
At this time, on the Arctic route, the fleet was still moving forward normally, heading towards Europe. After Qin Tao and Nikolai showed off, they returned to the Far East base. On the one hand, this is Nikolai's hometown. On the other hand, If Qin Tao wanted to return to his country, he had to pass through the Far East, so the two of them revisited their old places.
In that familiar tavern, the two raised vodka again.
“God is helping us.” Nicholas said: “The freighter was already out of trouble, but who would have thought that it would actually get in again!”
For the Pyramid State, this is a tragedy. The canal continues to be blocked, and shipping around the world is not smooth. Once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of the well rope for ten years. I am afraid that many cargo ships will change their routes. How will they collect tolls in the future? ?
"Yes, this kind of thing is definitely not something that can be done by humans." Qin Tao said: "It's so fragile there that I can't stand it anymore. Our Mingzhou Group will issue a statement."
“Of course we are helping, we want to contribute to the development of the world economy.” Qin Tao said.
“I thought you were going to strongly recommend the Arctic route.” Nicholas was a little dissatisfied.
"The Arctic route is not year-round. In winter, this route is impassable. Our ships still have to use the Suez Canal and cannot be on the blacklist of the Pyramid State. Moreover, our Mingzhou Group has business with the Pyramid State. In the past, we also built diesel-electric submarines for them. This goodwill must be released."
"Whatever you want." Nicholas raised his glass: "Next, let's go to the mining area to see?"
"good."
Just after the Tropical Glory ran aground again, Mingzhou Group issued a public statement. Qin Baoshan looked kindly in front of the TV cameras.
"We, the Mingzhou Group, are paying close attention to this accident in the Suez Canal. As a group with the most advanced dredgers in the world, we are willing to extend our hand of friendship. As long as the canal management office issues an invitation, we are willing to put our The dredger will move over to help clear the waterway, and we will not charge any fees! As a well-known multinational group, we want to contribute to the development of the world economy!"
Now Qin Baoshan has long been relegated to the second line, but now he is good at being a spokesman. His kind face immediately aroused the favor of the whole world.
Look, this is the style of Mingzhou Group. Their rise is not unreasonable. They are very concerned about the economic development of the world!
Look at the financial crisis last year. Those hateful capitalists were thinking about how to plunder the world's wealth. Mingzhou Group was thinking about how to benefit all mankind!
For a time, there were countless reputations. After receiving the news, the canal management office made a decision half an hour later: Thanks to the Mingzhou Group for its strong support, we look forward to the dredger from the Mingzhou Group arriving as soon as possible. !
No matter how long it takes him to come here, or whether the river here has been dredged before he comes, in short, as long as the Mingzhou Group is willing to come, and it is free, of course they will applaud and welcome it!
Free good stuff, isn’t it delicious?
When Qin Tao returned to Mingzhou Group, everyone was still talking about this matter.
“Mr. Qin, it’s very expensive to send out our dredger once. Now, just for this false reputation, why don’t we go all the way to help?”
“Yes, the key is it’s free. We lost at least five million on this trip!”
How many people are staring at the Mingzhou Group’s island-building artifact, and how many people want to order it but can’t. Now, the Mingzhou Group actually takes the initiative to send this kind of thing? This is too inconsistent with one's own interests. Even if you are a good person, that's not how you act!
Hearing what everyone said, Qin Tao smiled: "Free things are the most expensive, don't you know?"
At the beginning, Lao Maozi wanted to give the Asan aircraft carrier free of charge, as long as it included modification costs. What was the result? Didn't it cost a lot of money?
The price is clearly marked, and no one can deceive you. If you can take advantage of it without spending money, how can there be such a truth in the world! Those low-price tour groups are so low that they don’t even cover accommodation and transportation costs. If you think about it, you know there is something wrong.
At this time, when they heard what Qin Tao said, everyone reacted: "Mr. Qin, is our dredger going there to make a lot of money?"
"Yes, the river is blocked repeatedly, which means that it is not enough at all and needs to be widened. Our Mingzhou Group's dredger has passed by, and of course it can help widen the channel." Qin Tao said: "Help the Tropical Glory get out of trouble , we can charge no fees, but it will definitely cost money to help widen the river."
Everyone's eyes were brightened.
“So now, our task is to build momentum!” Yang Dawei said: “Mr. Qin, should we continue to ask Zhang Zhong to help?”
“This is not appropriate. Zhang Zhong has a great influence, but at the same time, it also bears our mark. Foreigners must be invited to comment on this project, especially those who are deeply affected by this blocked shipping route.”
"Yes, if there is a trend in Europe to widen the canal, the Pyramid Country will have no choice but to agree." Cong Ju said: "But if the canal is widened, it will conflict with our Arctic route plan! "
Because the canal is blocked, shipowners will choose the Arctic route. If the canal is unobstructed, who will go to the Arctic? After all, it's too cold there and there are no suitable ports along the way. If something goes wrong, we can only wait for death.
"No contradiction." Qin Tao shook his head: "You don't think that if the canal is widened, it won't be blocked, right?"
If it were widened to two-way traffic and completely turned into a big river, then there would really be no problem. But, does the pyramid country have so much money?
Therefore, after building momentum, in order to calm everyone's anger and show its responsibility for the navigation route, the Pyramid State will definitely widen the route, but this is only symbolic. At best, it will expand the navigation capacity from 200,000 tons to 300,000 tons. It may even be only 240,000 tons, which is the project that was launched in 2015. Even if this kind of canal is widened, it will still be blocked when necessary.
Therefore, the Arctic shipping route is still needed, and the so-called Minnesota Group in the world applauded the canal being blocked, and the Minnesota Group vigorously promoted the Arctic shipping route, which will be self-defeating.
We at Mingzhou Group are responsible. We are the most responsible and responsible multinational enterprise in the world!
Money has been made and reputation has improved. This is definitely a combination of fame and fortune.
Hearing what Qin Tao said, everyone finally smiled. Mr. Qin was right. Of course, Mr. Qin would come up with the best plan!
Their actions were swift. As soon as the dredger passed through the Strait of Malacca, Western media began to make comments.
"We believe that the Suez Canal must continue to be widened in order to maintain the smooth flow of the canal. As the ships passing through the Suez Canal become larger and larger, the risk of the waterway being blocked is also increasing. After all, these ships are very heavy and heavy, and if something happens to them It is difficult to move, just like this time, the freighter was originally pushed out, but a gust of wind blew and the freighter returned to its original position!"
"The widening of the shipping route is very necessary, and now there is a good opportunity. The Mingzhou Group's Tianjing dredger has shown great advantages in reclamation and island building. If this dredger is used to widen As for the channel, it is estimated that it will take up to a month to expand the Suez Canal to a sufficient width. After all, this is the largest dredger in the world!"
If you look at the ranking of dredgers in later generations, the Sky Whale has just entered the top ten. However, you can look at the dredgers ahead of it. They were all built after the new millennium. As for the ranking The ship at the top of the list was only built in 2017. Now, Sky Whale is well-deserved, not only the number one in Asia, but also the number one in the world.
"However, if this kind of dredger can come to the rescue and dredge the waterway, it is already very good. If it is used to widen the waterway, it will definitely need to be charged. The daily rent for a dredger of this level is as high as hundreds. Ten thousand US dollars. However, for the pyramid country, this is also worth it. If the previous methods are used to widen the route, the cost will probably be ten times that, and, more importantly, the previous method will be very time-consuming. It can take as little as half a year and as long as one or two years, and during this period, the canal is not navigable."
This is the advantage brought by advanced machinery and equipment. Not to mention digging canals, even farmers who grow grapes have long been too lazy to pick up a shovel to dig grape trenches. They can just use a small excavator to do it.
This kind of news spread continuously, and soon caused a wave of discussion in Europe, Asia, and America. Many experts and scholars began to discuss using dredgers to dig channels. It was like having a nose and an eye. It's like they are the project leaders themselves.
Even ordinary citizens may discuss the canal widening project after dinner.
Poor Walid has taken the blame and resigned, and he was replaced by Osama. This guy was also unhappy because he originally had higher authority, but he was also implicated in the canal incident, so he was demoted to become the official. of the head of the canal management office.
This is enough to make him depressed, but since he is here, of course he must solve the problem as soon as possible.
Derby is still working here. At this time, he carefully introduced to Osama the reasons for the failure of the last operation.
"Damn, how could this happen? We were rescued, but were blown back by the wind?" Osama was very annoyed.
"Yes, Mr. Osama, we analyzed it afterwards and found that the air, water flow, and additional undercurrents jointly caused this result. Of course, the main problem is that we do not have a high-horsepower tugboat, so in Before Mr. Walid left, we had hired a high-power tugboat, which is expected to be in place the day after tomorrow. Now, we are continuing to dredge according to the previous plan."
“The day after tomorrow? Can we dredge the channel the day after tomorrow?”
"I don't know." Derby couldn't guarantee it. After all, no one could guarantee that what happened last time wouldn't happen again. It was too weird.
"have no idea?"
“The worst possibility is to continue waiting. When the dredger from the East arrives, there will definitely be no problem. It can clean up all the mud near the Tropical Glory.”
"That time is too long. Every day we delay, we will lose a lot of money and expose our incompetence. Therefore, we should continue dredging according to the original plan. I hope everything goes well." Although Osama was annoyed, However, he did not get angry at his men. After all, he knew that this could not be solved by anger. His men had tried their best. If something unexpected happened, it would be God's will.
The canal continues to be blocked. Most cargo ships have not turned around. They are looking forward to the situation getting better. As time goes by, more and more ships are blocked.
Not only in the Red Sea, but also in the waters of the Gulf of Aden, ships are beginning to wait.
"We must protect the safety of the cargo ship! If there is a need, we can send Marine Corps soldiers aboard! For us, this is a test, and we must hand in a perfect answer sheet!"
In the **** formation, the voice of Captain Du Yu, No. 112, echoed in everyone's mind.
Crisis also brings opportunities!
Normally, the cargo ship is moving. Now, the cargo ship can anchor, so the possibility of pirate attacks is higher and easier to succeed. Therefore, according to the original plan, they can send several Marines to step on Cargo ship, protection provided!
If the pirates set foot on the boat again, they will no longer be greeted by high-pressure water cannons, burning wine bottles and the like, but by bullets fired from Type 95 rifles!
(End of this chapter)