Chapter 687: 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. Now, it has been blocked for three days. Seeing that they can no longer pass and the losses are increasing, they are completely worried.
Walid's mood was even more tense. The higher-ups had already issued a death order. If the delay continued, Walid's position would be over.
This position is a fat one. If a freighter wants to jump in the queue, you have to give him a gift! Although every person in charge will die badly, no one can resist the temptation of money, and Walid is the same, it is just a means
It's even more secret, and absolutely cannot be known to outsiders.
Now, the canal is blocked, and his job is about to be lost.
"The dredger from Mingzhou Group? If it doesn't cost two million US dollars, I'm afraid it won't be available. 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 route, but he may not necessarily support this project. Besides, even if he spends a huge amount of money to hire him, he may not have time. If he has time, he still has to rush.
Therefore, the dredgers of Mingzhou Group are insufficient, and they can only hire other dredgers.
"Really?" Walid also hesitated. The Mingzhou Group's dredger was the most powerful, but unfortunately that dredger was so high in the sky and so far away. In this case, he had no choice but to give up.
"Yes."
"Then hire other dredgers, fast, must be fast! Don't be afraid of spending money, all expenses will be paid by the owner of the Tropical Glory!"
This ship got into 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 don't have the ability, and the shipowner can't 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 when the channel was blocked,
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 are deeply sorry for the losses caused to all ship owners in the past few days.
"Next, we will pursue relevant responsibilities and ensure that similar incidents will 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 removed. This 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, watching it move bit by bit, 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 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, 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, after 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 had trouble explaining it 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 freighter start to move?
Oh, damn!
Walid shouted angrily: "Tugboat, hurry up, the tugboat is in position and control the ship!"
What does God’s help mean?
The Tropical Glory, which had originally escaped from trouble, actually continued to float towards the original stranded location due to the blowing 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 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 recent 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 knelt there.
There is no way, he really knelt down, God is playing tricks 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!
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The 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? It was already 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 of delay 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 will be very cheap, similar to the cost of traveling through the Suisse Canal."
How about taking the Arctic route next time you go out?
Many people were tempted.
Shipowners, in particular, have set their sights on the Arctic. Although there are still many disputes there, such as whether the waterway belongs to Da Mao or is public, but Da Mao does not require tolls and allows everyone to navigate free of charge.
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,
Qin Tao had to go through the Far East if he wanted to return to his country, 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 go 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?
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"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."
"What 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 will be impassable. Our ships still have to use the Su Yins Canal and cannot be on the blacklist of the Pyramid State. Moreover, our Mingzhou Group and Pyramid
We are also building diesel-electric submarines for state-owned businesses, and this goodwill must be released."
"Whatever you want." Nicholas raised his glass: "Next, let's go to the mining area to have a look?"
"good."
Just after the Tropic 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 on the Su Yinshi 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
Our own dredgers will sail over to help clear the waterway, and we won’t 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 it is still good to be a spokesman now. His kind face immediately aroused the favor of the whole world.
Look, this is the style of Mingzhou Group. Their rise is not without reason. 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, and the 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, the cost of sending out our dredger once is very expensive. Now, just for this false reputation, are we going to go all the way to help?"
"Yes, the key is it's free. We lost at least five million on this round 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 sends this kind of thing to them? This is not in line with one's own interests, even if it is
This is not the way to be a good person!
After hearing what everyone said, Qin Tao smiled: "Free things are the most expensive, don't you know?"
At first, Lao Maozi wanted to give the Asan aircraft carrier free of charge, as long as it included modification costs. But what happened? Didn’t it cost a lot of money?
Prices are clearly marked, so be honest. If you can take advantage 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. If you think about it, you will know that there is a problem.
ah.
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"Yes, the river channel is repeatedly blocked, 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 lit up.
"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 brand. Foreigners must be invited to speak 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 unblocked, who will go to the Arctic? After all, it is too cold there and there are no suitable ports along the way. If something goes wrong, they can only wait to die.
ah.
"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 expanded 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. Moreover, the so-called Minzhou Group in the world applauded the blockage of the canal and the Minzhou Group vigorously promoted the Arctic shipping route. This will also be self-defeating.
We at Mingzhou Group are responsible. We are the most responsible and responsible multinational enterprise in the world!
I’ve made money, and my reputation has improved. This is definitely a combination of fame and fortune.
Hearing what Qin Tao said, the big guy 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, the Western media began to make comments.
"We believe that the Suins Canal must continue to be widened in order to maintain the smooth flow of the canal. As the ships passing through the Suins Canal become larger and larger, the risk of the waterway being blocked is also increasing. After all, these ships are very
It’s bulky and difficult to move in case of an accident. Just like this time, the freighter was originally pushed out, but when a gust of wind blew, the freighter returned to its original position!”
"It is very necessary to widen the waterway, and now there is a good opportunity. The Tianjing dredger of Mingzhou Group has shown great advantages in reclamation and island building. If this dredger is used to widen
As for the waterway, it is estimated that it will take up to a month to expand the Suyins 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, the Sky Whale is well-deserved, not only the first in Asia, but also the first 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 the use of 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 is also unhappy because he originally had higher authority, but he was also implicated in the canal incident, so he was demoted to become the leader.
of the head of the canal management office.
This was enough to make him depressed, but now that he was here, of course he had to solve the problem as soon as possible.
Derby is still working here. At this time, he carefully introduces to Osama the reasons why the last operation failed.
"Damn, how could this happen? We were rescued, but were blown back by a gust of 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."
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"I don't know." Derby couldn't guarantee it. After all, no one can guarantee that what happened last time won't happen again. It's 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 subordinates. After all, he knew that this could not be solved by anger. His subordinates had tried their best. If something unexpected happened, it would be God's will.
The canal continues to be blocked, and 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 an exam, and we must hand in a perfect answer sheet!"
In the escort formation, the voice of Captain Du Yu of 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 board the ship.
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!