This was something Xiang Yang had thought of a long time ago.
After the ocean-going fishing boat comes back, we first take everyone to Qinglong Bay for a stroll, allowing the new crew members to get used to the life at sea, and then we can go on ocean fishing.
In addition, fishing boats also need to undergo certain modifications.
Xiang Yang plans to transform the large warehouse on the top floor of the cabin into a library to store some books about the ocean and some books for the crew to pass the time at sea.
In fact, the two empty warehouses on the third floor of the cabin can also be converted into an entertainment venue for the crew to kill time, but Xiang Yang has not yet figured out what to convert it into in the short term.
The ocean-going fishing boat gradually approached the dock.
With such a large ship docked at Qinglongwan Wharf, the entire Qinglongwan Wharf immediately looked cramped, but fortunately, the water at Qinglongwan Wharf was extremely deep, so the fishing boat did not run aground.
"Captain, the ship is back." Zhou Wang, Chen Fusheng and others lowered the probe from the ship to the unloading bridge, and then walked off the ship.
"Well, you've worked hard." Xiang Yang took out three packs of cigarettes and shared them with them, then asked, "How was your training this time?"
"I learned a lot." Chen Fusheng looked around after getting off the boat. "Captain, I heard that you have recruited some new colleagues this time, some of whom are college students. Where are they? Let me take a look."
"What are you doing? Don't scare people." Xiang Yang said speechlessly.
Xia Pengjie immediately came out and said with a smile: "My name is Xia Pengjie, hello Brother Chen."
"Uh, hello, hello." Chen Fusheng said quickly.
"Let's go. We'll arrange dormitories for you on board first," Xiang Yang said.
Then, a group of people boarded the ship.
Fang Youqun walked onto the boat, jumped a few times on the deck, listened to the solid sound under his feet, and praised: "This boat is really solid."
Xiang Yang laughed secretly. This ship has a carrying capacity of 1,400 tons, how could it not be sturdy
Then a group of people went to the second floor of the cabin.
"Captain, how are these dormitories allocated?" asked Chen Qingsheng.
Xiang Yang was silent for a while. Among these dormitories, two were single dormitories, two were double dormitories, and the rest were ordinary four-person dormitories. There was nothing to allocate among those four-person dormitories, so the crew members could choose them themselves.
The key is how to arrange the two single dormitories and the two double dormitories. This is not just a simple accommodation issue, but also involves who will be the management on the ship in the future.
Chen Qingsheng became nervous after asking this question. Although he felt that he had the greatest chance of becoming the first mate, he would feel uneasy as long as Xiang Yang did not speak.
"Master Xu, how long have you been working at sea?" Xiang Yang asked with a smile.
"I have been on the boat since I was fifteen, and have been drifting for nearly thirty years now." Xu Fang had some guesses in his mind, and spoke calmly while enduring his excitement.
Master Xu, you are the oldest and have the most experience. You are a pilot by profession and have never made any mistakes since following Xiang Yang. Whether in terms of seniority or ability, you are almost the only choice for the chief engineer.
Xiang Yang said, "One of the two single rooms belongs to me, and you can stay in the other one, Master Xu?"
As soon as Xiang Yang said this, those who understood what he meant immediately looked at Xu Fang with envy, while those who did not understand thought that since Xu Fang was the oldest, it was only natural for him to live in a single room alone.
"Me? This..." Master Xu was excited at first, then hesitated for a moment. After a while, he said helplessly: "Captain, I have no problem driving a ship, but I am afraid to be the chief engineer."
"Are you afraid that you won't do well, or are you afraid of taking responsibility?" Xiang Yang asked.
The chief engineer does not need to be on duty on weekdays. Like the captain, he does not have any fixed job, but he is directly responsible for all the machinery of the entire ship and bears legal responsibility. Any accident with any machinery is the responsibility of the chief engineer. He is the last one to leave the position if the ship is about to sink.
"If you are afraid that you can't do well, then you can learn and spend more time on the ship. I believe you can do well. If you are afraid of taking responsibility, then you continue to be a driver. I will hire an external person for the position of the engine room. After half a year, I will choose someone who dares to take responsibility from other people on the ship." Xiang Yang did not force it. Everyone has their own aspirations. Some people like to work hard like a workhorse in grassroots positions. He understands this. Maybe Xu Fang is such a person.
"This." Master Xu hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Since you trust me, I'll do it. If any machinery on the ship breaks down in the future, you can ask me directly."
"Okay." Xiang Yang nodded. "Then you will be the person in charge of the wheel assembly when the materials are handed in. Your salary and benefits will be in line with those in the industry, and bonuses will be calculated separately."
"Thank you for your appreciation, boss." Xu Fang thanked.
The space for two single rooms was divided.
Now everyone understands the special meaning of this single room and double room.
The new crew members dared not expect anything.
Most of the old crew members also felt that this matter should have nothing to do with them.
But a few old crew members who felt they were qualified had a glimmer of hope in their eyes, and some, like Chen Qingsheng, became even more nervous.
"Master Chen, Master Zhou." Xiang Yang looked at Chen Qingsheng and Zhou Wang with a smile.
"captain."
"captain."
They both looked at Xiang Yang.
Chen Qingsheng was slightly excited, while Zhou Wang looked surprised.
"You two can choose a room." Xiang Yang said with a smile. Chen Qingsheng's boatswain had done a good job recently, Xiang Yang was very satisfied, and Chen Qingsheng himself wanted to be the first mate very much. If Xiang Yang did not promote Chen Qingsheng to be the first mate, and promoted someone else as an exception, there would definitely be a conflict between the first mate and the boatswain.
Some captains might be happy with this and call it the so-called checks and balances technique of the superiors, but Xiang Yang never does this.
The position of first mate went to Chen Qingsheng without any suspense.
As for why the chief engineer was given to Zhou Wang
Zhou Wang was originally a member of the engine room crew, because there was really no one else to choose. Among the old crew members, except Zhou Wang, none of the other ones were from the engine room crew. As for the new crew members, they had never even been out to sea. Even if Xiang Yang agreed, the people from the Oceanic Administration would not agree when filling out the form. If Zhou Wang was not chosen, they would have to hire from outside.
"Thank you, Captain." Chen Qingsheng immediately thanked loudly.
Zhou Wang was still confused.
At this time Fang Youqun asked: "Brother Yang, isn't Brother Sheng the boatswain? What should the boatswain do if he becomes the first mate?"
Xiang Yang frowned. Four persons in charge had been selected. The second mate had already been decided to be Xia Pengjie. The second engineer was not needed for the time being. The only one left was the boatswain, which was a bit difficult to deal with. Xiang Yang couldn't figure out who would be the best boatswain for a while.