Binjiang Police Affairs

Chapter 721 - 489: Take You to See the Big Ship!_3

Don’t be fooled by the thirty law enforcement vessels anchored along the riverbank; most of them are small boats.Including 001, the total tonnage of the twenty-nine law enforcement vessels only equates to the newly equipped fishery administration ship of the Provincial Fishery Administration.

It is a 500-ton law enforcement ship, imposing and dominant among the rows of smaller boats. However, being newly launched, it hasn’t yet established any significant achievements, hence it is considered "the little brother" in terms of seniority.

Smaller in tonnage than it, and with far less advanced equipment, some of which are even a bit shabby, the Chinese Fishery Administration 23 is actually converted and rebuilt from the 8101-type fishing trawler by Qingdao Ocean Fishery Company’s fishing vessel repair factory, and there is no difference in appearance from a fishing boat.

Since its launch in December 1979, it has been undertaking law enforcement missions from Zhou Shan Northern Sea Area to the Yangtze Estuary.

Maintaining maritime sovereignty, administering fishing industry law enforcement, overseeing ocean safety, aiding maritime calamities, conducting ocean investigations, educational internships, guarding submarine cables, and even participating in major tasks like mine sweeping during military exercises—it dashes through the waves and patrols the north and the south.

It’s no exaggeration to say it bears the lofty missions and responsibilities of China’s fishery administration personnel, experiencing and witnessing our country’s history of fishing regulation, development, and governance by law!

Eight years ago, Han Yu first boarded the Chinese Fishery Administration 23 during an operation assisting the fishery administration in clamping down on illegal eel fry fishing.

Once onboard, he was awestruck by the phrase "Fishing rights are maritime rights" inscribed by leaders in the cockpit; after all, who could imagine a ship converted from a fishing vessel bearing such a significant mission.

Leaders like Secretary Lu and Mayor Wang felt similarly moved, listening to the Captain’s report and losing track of time while doing so.

Visiting hydrographic ships and Porto Supervision 39, Customs 608 became brief, casual observances, and there was no time to even board the prepared Binjiang Water Police 001.

Han Yu did not feel regret but secretly admired that the Chinese Fishery Administration 23 deserved this exceptional treatment. Suddenly, Secretary Lu turned around, coming forward with a smile and asked, "Are you Comrade Han Yu?"

"Reporting to Secretary Lu, I am Han Yu. Please give your instructions!"

"No instructions, let’s start with a handshake."

We shouldn’t only comfort outsiders and neglect our own people.

Holding Han Yu’s hand firmly, Secretary Lu smiled and said, "Comrade Han Yu, on the way here, Director Chen told us about you, we only then realized that you are a first-level merit holder, a hero of Binjiang!"

"Secretary Lu, I really haven’t done much..."

"Don’t be modest."

Secretary Lu released his hand, turning to look at Mayor Wang and Director Chen among others: "Due to time constraints, Mayor Wang and I will not be visiting your ship today. Director Chen mentioned you’re the best in the Binjiang Police System at navigating and repairing boats. At the end of the year, Mayor Wang and I will take you to see the big boats."

Han Yu asked instinctively, "To see big boats?"

Secretary Lu patted his arm again, laughing, "Comrade Xiao Han, you might not know, but we in Binjiang have the Navy, and frigates too. Each year, the City Committee and Municipal Government go to wish the Binjiang Ship’s officers and sailors well. Since you are interested in ships, we’ll take you there to broaden your horizons."

It turned out to be a frigate named after Binjiang.

Actually, it’s not just Binjiang that has the Navy; Linghai does too, something like a minesweeper, and the Linghai Municipal Party Committee and City Government visit them annually as well.

Han Yu suddenly realized, quickly saluting, "Thank you, Secretary Lu, thank you Mayor Wang."

Mayor Wang was also interested in this young man causing such a stir, and smiled with a nod.

Since it was already overtime, it might as well extend a few more minutes.

Secretary Lu turned to look back at Director Chen, Director He, Director Tang of the Port Supervision Bureau, and others, then suddenly shifted the topic, "Everyone, when I just mentioned taking Comrade Xiao Han to visit the Binjiang Ship, I wasn’t joking. Taking Xiao Han along isn’t just for him to broaden his horizons.

Some of you might not know, but onboard the Binjiang Ship, there are six of our Binjiang-born officers and sailors, and in the fleet housing the Binjiang Ship, there are more than forty Binjiang folks, all talents cultivated for us by the Navy!

You were saying that you’d be outfitting several law enforcement vessels like dumping dumplings soon, right? We could introduce more military transfer officials and retired soldiers to strengthen maritime law enforcement power. Let Comrade Xiao Han go ahead as an advance party, to understand and familiarize in advance, so when the time comes, it could seamlessly integrate."

That’s a leader for you!

Standing high and looking far.

In this manner, indirectly deciding on the placement tasks for military transfer officials and retired soldiers even before being formally approached, making it impossible to find an excuse to refuse.

And connecting in this matter, it also becomes a significant "innovation" in supporting the military; after all, we pay annual visits, and can’t always just offer consolation money; we have to bring something new to the table.

Director Chen was utterly convinced, promptly saying, "Secretary Lu, Mayor Wang, we indeed need such talent."