Chapter 392: Dont be too short when dealing with foreigners
Weiss took it first, carefully
On May 15, 1994, the natural gas ship Venola was loaded with 147,000 cubic meters at the port of Qatar. After leaving the port, it left the Anxi Bay and first sailed to Asan...
When he saw this, Weiss couldn't help it anymore.
"Damn it, what are you writing randomly? Our natural gas ship didn't sail to Asan Country at all. We sailed directly to France. We didn't go to Asan Country. Don't you know how to read the logbook?"
"Logbook? Then let's talk about the issue of logbook. You are all veterans. You should know that if you erase the logbook without permission, you will be removed from the international shipping, right? Or do you have two logbooks?"
When Qin Tao said these words, the faces of the people opposite him changed drastically.
Navigation logs, generally including deck logs and engine room logs, are documents that record the main conditions of the ship during navigation and berthing. Recorded items include navigation records, such as heading, speed, position, weather, tide, sea surface and channel conditions, fuel consumption,
Passenger embarkation and disembarkation, cargo loading and unloading, and non-recurring and major events on board, etc.
This thing is the work of the captain or the chief mate. It is one of the important legal documents of the ship. It is the original record of the whole process of the ship's operation. It is an important basis for analyzing and summarizing navigation experience and handling maritime affairs. If you encounter problems, you must
In a lawsuit, this logbook can be used as legal evidence.
Therefore, it can be seen how important the logbook is. The records of the merchant ship's logbook are required to be recorded in non-fading blue or black ink, and are not allowed to be deleted or erased at will. If you make a mistake or omit it, the wrong words should be crossed out with red ink.
When deleting horizontally, the deleted words should still be clearly visible, the corrected words should be written above the missing words, and the corrector should add his or her signature in brackets.
The person responsible for signing is also legally responsible.
However, there is no one to supervise this thing, so there is still a possibility of fraud. Just like the large truck drivers in the United States, they have to fill in an operation log as a sign of whether the police inspection has exceeded the time limit. However, if no one takes it seriously, they will rewrite it.
, as long as the level is high, the police will not discover it.
Of course, if discovered, the consequences would be serious.
The logbook in front of him did not have any traces of smearing, but there was clearly something wrong with the content written in it. Therefore, Qin Tao speculated that it was probably the shipowner who directly wrote a new logbook. It was only the second time it was shipped anyway.
Good thing, the log is not very thick.
How could these people not be surprised when Qin Tao revealed his secret?
"Mr. Qin, you can't talk nonsense, you will be held legally responsible." Weiss reacted and said.
"Yes, you can't speak nonsense or write in disorder." Qin Tao said: "If you falsify the logbook, your company will be expelled from the World Maritime Organization. No one will rent your ship in the future.
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Falsifying the logbook is a serious crisis of trust. No cargo owner is willing to hand over his cargo to such an unreliable shipowner.
Threat, compete to see who can threaten the other party more!
"How do you know our logbook entries are incorrect?" Kends asked.
"You cannot rewrite the date of departure because it is recorded at the port. Therefore, this has led to you extending the shipping time. It originally took up to one month, but you have recorded it here for two months!
Even if we use an economical speed of five knots, it won't take that long. Do you only run two or three knots?" Qin Tao asked the other party.
(Someone scolded the Hero of East China for the wrong time. This time I checked it out and found that it was actually not that long. The fastest container ship from Huating to Europe only takes one month.
, even if the speed is twice as slow, it only takes two months. As for the journey from Xi'an Bay to Europe, the time is even shorter. A fast ship can pass by in more than ten days, and a slow ship can only take a month. But in the Hero of East China
In my impression, many seafarers go to sea for half a year, and then go home and stay for half a year before going to sea again. I don’t know if it’s because of the long time at the dock.)
Any ship has an economic speed. The slower it is, the more fuel-efficient it is. It also has to pay attention to economic efficiency. The cost saved by taking one trip slowly is definitely not as much as making two trips quickly!
Now, speed is a problem.
"While eating just now, I heard that your crew members mentioned a big storm and had to lie on the ship for three days. So, we compared it with the climate in the past two months. Only one month ago, the weather in the Indian Ocean
There is such a big storm, so it is obvious that you first went to a certain port in India and then returned to Europe. If you still want to quibble, we can check the records of various ports in India to see if there is anyone like you
The ship’s entry and exit records?”
Weiss and Kendrick stopped talking.
They were originally full of confidence that Mingzhou Group must pay compensation, otherwise it would be publicized around the world that Mingzhou Group's natural gas ships were unsafe and they would have no orders in the future!
But now, a crisis of trust has quietly befallen them. If they are found to have falsified the logbook, how will they continue to do shipping in the future?
They can only tamper with the logbook, but they cannot improve the records at the export port. Even if they bribe the staff at Asan Port to modify the records now, it is already too late!
Qin Tao's words successfully convinced the other party.
"Go on and read. Our accident analysis is absolutely correct. If you agree with it, just sign it. In this case, we will not publish any forged logbooks or the like."
As long as the other party signs on it, agrees with the accident analysis, and has nothing to do with Mingzhou Group, Qin Tao is willing to let them live. After all, they may still be customers in the future.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Weiss continued reading.
After unloading at the Asan Terminal, it is estimated that about half of the natural gas stored in the natural gas ship will remain. This seriously violates the operating regulations of liquid cargo ships: sailing with half a load is strictly prohibited.
While passing through the Indian Ocean, we were attacked by the sea storm Oma. During the three-day voyage, the ship was violently bumpy. In this case, the hull, power, communications, and MOSS tanks were all tested. It was enough.
This shows that the quality of natural gas ships built by Mingzhou Group is reliable.
However, due to violation of transportation regulations, only half of the liquefied natural gas was repeatedly shaken and impacted in the Moss tank. Some of the liquefied natural gas flowed into the pipeline. During the strong impact, the pipeline bracket cracked, but the pipeline was still intact.
This once again demonstrates the reliability of our build quality.
The entire accident was caused by the sailor's incorrect operation and had nothing to do with the Mingzhou Group. In this accident, all parts of the hull were intact and there were no leaks, which once again demonstrated the first-class quality of the natural gas ships manufactured by the Mingzhou Group.
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The responsibility for the entire accident belongs entirely to the user!
"Needless to say, LNG ships, even oil transport ships, are not allowed to carry half a load. You are really bold. That is to say, our Mingzhou shipbuilding technology is superb. If you had changed to other ships, you might have returned to the sea.
"Yes." Qin Tao looked at Weiss and Kends: "Now, if you have no objection to this report, just sign it. If you don't agree with our report, then we will go to the International Court of Justice to file a lawsuit."
When the bracket was designed, it was only designed to bear longitudinal pressure. Therefore, if it withstands the test of lateral impact force, if problems occur, the designer cannot be blamed, because this has exceeded its usage limitations.
The evidence is conclusive, the analysis system, the other party still wants to mess around?
Weiss and Kendall looked grim and said nothing.
How is it possible to ask them to sign this report? They are arrogant Europeans, how can they bow to the Chinese, and once they sign, who can they ask for compensation? Their company has suffered heavy losses this time!
However, if they don't sign and the quarrel continues, it may be even more detrimental to them. How can this Oriental be so confident? Aren't all the Orientals I met before cautiously kneeling and licking him?
Seeing that the other party did not answer, Qin Tao added more chips: "As long as you sign, then we can discuss how to solve the problem. After all, it is not a problem for this natural gas ship to stay here forever. If we strengthen the bracket
, may be able to meet the unloading requirements.”
Reinforce the bracket to meet the unloading requirements?
After hearing Qin Tao's words, Weiss swallowed and finally nodded.
"Yes, we are willing to sign, and we ask that you help us come up with a plan as soon as possible."
Weiss had to agree. After all, it would not be good for their company to continue the stalemate. Now that the other party is willing to help solve the problem, what else can be said?
Swish, swish, swish!
Weiss and Kends both signed their names on the three reports, and the agreement was considered completed.
"Welding tools cannot be used on natural gas ships, otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion. We can only weld additional fixed equipment on land in advance and then install it in the corresponding position." Qin Tao said: "This design requires a lot of engineering work.
, it must be precise, which places high demands on our designers, so..."
Qin Tao looked at Weiss and Kends: "Although this is our first contact, we have not known each other before, and we are now good friends. We only need 1 million to design these brackets for you.
For the fee and specific processing, you can contact nearby manufacturers, and we will be responsible for the technical guidance of the installation. Moreover, after the installation is completed, we will also provide a qualified report from the shipyard."
One million design fees!
Weiss regretted a little, why did he sign just now? After signing, the other party started to speak loudly!
"By the way, you said in that fax that for every day of delay, you need to pay about US$50,000 in compensation, right? If we don't solve it quickly and the delay continues, your company may face sky-high compensation.
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Anyway, the cause of the accident has nothing to do with us, so if the other party disagrees, then Qin Tao doesn't mind leaving with a few people around him and going back with the signed report. This matter is considered to be in the past. Now, they are willing to stay.
Helping to solve problems is already very good, but what’s wrong with a million dollars? Can it compare to my wife who is in confinement and the child who is waiting to be fed?
"If we start now, it is estimated that we can complete the reinforcement task of the bracket in only three days." Qin Tao said: "In this way, you will save a lot of money. Tonight, you can think about it first and wait until tomorrow.
Give us an answer in the morning, and if you don't want to, we'll take the flight back tomorrow."
"No need to think about it, please do it now!"
"Now? That's not possible here. We need to go ashore and use computers to draw pictures."
"Okay, we'll go back immediately."
In the darkness, the boat left the Venola and returned to the port.
Staying at a comfortable hotel near the port, Qin Tao lay on the bed and soon fell asleep.
As for the design drawings? Of course we have to wait until we wake up!
If you work overtime tonight to make the design drawings, what will the other party think? They must think that this million dollars is not worth the money!
After waking up, it was already noon the next day. After lunch, several people entered work.
In this way, the drawing was completed at noon the next day. The impatient Weiss finally got the design drawing and immediately asked a nearby factory to process it. Before getting off work that afternoon, these reinforcement kits were processed.
Then, it is transported to the natural gas ship and installed overnight.
At noon on the third day, after repeated inspections, Mingzhou Group issued a report, believing that the unloading requirements could now be met. The port staff boarded the ship and conducted a careful inspection, and finally confirmed it.
Weiss let out a long breath, no matter what, the problem was finally solved.
However, thinking about the huge loss this time, he felt extremely depressed.
"This accident was entirely caused by the Belgian company SCL. We want to seek compensation from them!" When Weiss said this, Qin Tao felt a chill.
What's going on? Why does this happen to be a Belgian?
"Because when they sold the boat, they didn't give us the safety operating instructions with the boat!"
Faced with this kind of blame-shifting behavior, Qin Tao was speechless.
Safety operating instructions, do they need to be included with the ship? This kind of thing should be mastered by a qualified natural gas ship captain and even sailors. Didn't they get the corresponding certificate before boarding the ship?
It was obvious that they themselves ignored safe operations and suffered a big loss in the end, but this debt must be placed on others!
However, this matter has nothing to do with us anymore. It's their business to argue with them however they want. Poor old friend Francois is going to get into a lot of trouble.
Qin Tao embarked on the return journey with the mood of watching a good show.
What Qin Tao didn't expect was that he would be suddenly attacked by a group of reporters right after he got off the plane.
Their handling of accidents in Europe was very uneventful, but this incident has caused an uproar in China.
"Mr. Qin, when you faced the claims from international customers this time, you remained calm and composed and did not suffer any losses in the end. What do you think of this matter?" A reporter who squeezed to the front asked Qin Tao loudly.
"Since our Mingzhou Group was established, we have been dealing with foreigners and have faced difficulties from some foreigners. However, we rarely suffer losses because we are tough enough!"
"For example, we strictly follow the provisions of the contract to ensure time and quality. We will not violate the provisions of the contract, so that we can stand up and speak. At the same time, we have our own opinions, and foreigners will not affect our judgment! No matter
In any case, we will fight for the cause."
Qin Tao looked at the reporters present: "Among us, some of us become a few inches shorter when we interact with foreigners, as if foreigners are much smarter. This state is actually sad. We should believe in ourselves."
Ability, believe in your own level, we Chinese are no worse than foreigners!"
These powerful words immediately won warm applause from the audience. Qin Tao's words also became the front page headline of the next day's newspaper.
When faced with rude claims from foreigners, look at what our Mingzhou Group did. We calmly analyzed the reasons and maintained our dignity. Moreover, we were still enthusiastic and actively helped customers solve the problems!
Although Qin Tao and the others came and went in a hurry, it still took them five or six days to go back and forth. By the time he came back, Zhao Ling had already gone home from the hospital.
"Son, do you miss your dad?" Qin Tao went straight to the bedroom after returning home, his voice a little loud.
Hearing his voice, the other people quickly stopped. What's the fuss about? Didn't you see your grandson/grandson sleeping? He woke up the child and it's not over with you!
Qin Tao could only shut up quickly and walked in quietly. The child was still sleeping peacefully in his swaddling clothes.
Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao with a smile on her face.
"Mr. Qin, are you back? This time you have brought glory to the country again."
"Oh, I encountered someone who was unreasonable and wanted to bite us a few times. In the end, we bit me back. One million, drizzle, and I can't even see it." Qin Tao said.
Before going there, the other party was aggressive and demanded compensation. What happened? The other party paid a million US dollars in design fees and asked Mingzhou Group to help solve the problem. This story will make those who hear it extremely emotional.
Mr. Qin is really awesome!
Qin Tao didn't pay attention to this. The business he did easily amounted to tens of millions or even hundreds of millions. This million was really not worth his trip.
However, reputation is more important than money. After the handling of this accident spreads, the reputation of Mingzhou Group's natural gas ships will be improved to another level. The ships we built have experienced the test of semi-cargo transportation and sea storms, and are just
The bracket is broken, but the main structure is intact and there is no air leakage. We are the only one in the world who can do this!
This crisis was eliminated instantly.
"You speak like a dog."
After saying that, Zhao Ling showed a smile on her face.
"By the way, did our dad tell you about the name?" Qin Tao was most concerned about this.
"Well, the word in the middle is..."
Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao: "What do you think?"
"It's definitely not Shou, otherwise you wouldn't have this kind of attitude, and you're not a saint either. It's too ostentatious. I can only guess that it's not these two." Qin Tao couldn't guess anything else.
"The word in the middle is sea, so the whole family unanimously agreed to call it Qin Haiyang." Zhao Ling said, "Of course, if you have other ideas, you can put them forward. Anyway, you are Haiyang's father."
how to say?
The name Qin Haiyang is really too vulgar, because many people call it Haiyang, but the connotation of this name is still good. Our motherland is a traditional land power, but in the future, it will definitely move towards the ocean, and
, my family is a shipbuilder, and my father-in-law’s family is from a naval family, which is also related to the ocean.
"Well, let's call it this."
"There are a few alternatives. You can think about it. Why can't you make up your mind?"
"What else could there be? Qin Haijun? Qin Haidong? Qin Haibin? It's not as nice as Qin Haiyang." Qin Tao named a few in a row. If he had to choose, the name Haiyang sounded better.
So, the son's name was chosen like this. If the son is not satisfied, he can choose a new name in the future.
Qin Tao doesn't need to worry about this matter.
Will his son have to deal with the ocean for the rest of his life? At this time, Qin Tao was also a little curious.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! At this moment, Qin Haiyang opened his eyes, looked around with his big eyes, and saw a strange face.
So, her little mouth curled up and she started to cry again.
At this moment, the warm white rabbit came to his mouth, so he hugged the white rabbit and started eating.
Qin Haiyang's face looked very ugly.
Little bastard, is your dad so scary?
For dinner, there was another big table.
The family was lively and lively. Qin Tao had never seen this kind of scene before.
"Taozi, you have turned things around again when you went abroad this time." Wu Shengli said, "As long as you take action, there is no task that you can't do badly."
"Dad, please stop praising me. I don't want to go out at all this time. When I come back, my son won't recognize me."
"Those who are capable work hard, Tao Zi, you are destined to do great things."
Qin Tao felt his eyelids twitching.
Isn't there something that's going to happen to me again?
"The two modern-class destroyers and two Kilo-class submarines ordered by our navy are almost ready. Therefore, we plan to send people to receive them in the near future." Wu Shengli said to Qin Tao: "If you are interested, you can
Come along."
In terms of time, Lao Maozi has delayed the construction period, but for Lao Maozi, it is already very good to be able to complete the construction. Even if there is compensation or the like in the contract, it is impossible to fulfill it.
Therefore, instead of worrying about the compensation that is impossible to get, it is better to happily pick up the ship.
"There is nothing interesting about the Modern-class class." Qin Tao said: "The two Kilo-class ships are more useful to us. We need to use the floating dock to bring those two submarines back. By the way, if possible, we
We just took advantage of the opportunity to bring back their equipment for manufacturing submarines, especially the plate bending machine, so that our Mingzhou Shipyard can start manufacturing submarines!"
Mingzhou Group is involved in all kinds of military ships, including aircraft carriers, but submarines are still a difficulty. There is no way. To make the submarine into a cylindrical shape, it must be made of high-strength steel, so a special plate bending machine is necessary.