"Don't be anxious. This is a serious matter. Just listen to me slowly. We are in the cafeteria now anyway. We will eat directly after the meeting. It won't waste your time." Xiang Yang said.
Afterwards, Xiang Yang told He Mingde and Wu Shiwen that they had invited him to form a team to go to the Antarctic Circle. He also said that they would be paid triple the salary and would receive other performance rewards.
Xiang Yang originally thought that he would encounter strong opposition from the crew.
After all, Antarctica is not a good place. If Xiang Yang hadn't done the math and found that the trip was indeed very profitable, even Xiang Yang himself would not be willing to go to Antarctica.
Who would have thought that just as Xiang Yang finished speaking, Fang Youqun shouted, "Going to Antarctica? That's a good thing."
"When I was a child, I often watched Antarctic adventures on TV and always wanted to go to Antarctica. I didn't expect that I would actually have the opportunity." Xia Pengjie said with a smile.
"I've been to Antarctica, so it's okay to go there again. However, the environment there is really harsh, so I have to be fully prepared if I want to go there." Xu Fang said with a hint of worry.
The crew members were talking about it, each with their own opinions, saying all kinds of things, but overall they still supported Xiang Yang. No one had yet publicly said they would not go. The most they asked Xiang Yang to prepare more cold-weather items.
"Master Xu, you have been to Antarctica. Please say a few words to everyone." Xiang Yang looked at Xu Fang and said.
Everyone quieted down and pricked up their ears, ready to listen to what Xu Fang, a veteran, had to say.
Xu Fang's eyes flashed with reminiscence, as if he was recalling the glorious days of the past. He said leisurely, "I don't have much to say. At that time, I was a boat driver, responsible for driving the boat for eight hours a day, and the rest of the time, except for eating, I hid in the quilt."
Xiang Yang nodded slightly. Xu Fang's words showed that he was a man with a story. Xiang Yang quickly said, "Master Xu, please continue."
"I'm done." Xu Fang said.
Xiang Yang fainted: "That's it?"
"Captain, let me say a few words." Chen Qingsheng said.
Xiang Yang looked at Chen Qingsheng.
Chen Qingsheng said, "When going to Antarctica, you must prepare supplies. However, the supplies for Antarctica are slightly different from those for other coasts. You only need to bring enough fresh water to drink on the way, and the same goes for food. Fresh water and food are the most abundant in Antarctica. The main things we need to prepare are energy and equipment."
Xiang Yang nodded slightly.
Energy is naturally an indispensable thing.
Whether it is the navigation of the ship or maintaining a constant temperature in the cabin, a large amount of energy is required, and a large amount of fuel, charcoal and coal need to be prepared.
It is important to note that in addition to diving equipment, you may also need to bring ski pants and a jacket on this trip.
It would be fine if we didn't get off the boat.
If you want to get off the boat, even if you don't go into the water, you need to be fully armed on the ice.
"By the way, the weather in the Antarctic Circle is changeable, and it is especially prone to cloudy days, snow, and strong winds. We need to prepare a large number of kerosene lamps, flashlights, and windproof clothing." Xu Fang suddenly said.
Xiang Yang nodded, looked at Chen Qingsheng and said, "Master Chen, I'll have to trouble you to go to Longcheng and get me some hats, scarves, goggles, fleece jackets, jackets, gloves, backpacks, and sneakers."
Xiang Yang had no plan to go out on the ice.
Never be afraid of a thousand things, just be prepared for the worst.
When you go to the Antarctic Circle, these things are indispensable.
"By the way, Captain, can we go to Antarctica? Do we need to go through any formalities?" Xia Pengjie asked.
"No need. Antarctica doesn't belong to any country. We can just go there via the high seas. Hmm? Maybe we really need to go through some formalities. I want to reach Antarctica via New Zealand waters."
The New Zealand waters are famous for the deep sea of the South Pacific. Not only is there blue sky and blue sea there, and beautiful scenery, but most importantly, there is an abundance of Antarctic deep-sea crayfish there.
The Antarctic deep-sea crayfish, also known as jellyfish, is a delicacy among seafood. Although its price is not as terrifying as that of the French blue dragon, and its fame is far less than that of the Australian dragon, it is definitely one of the luxury seafood ingredients.
The distribution range of Antarctic deep-sea crayfish is very small, and it is only distributed in five deep sea areas of varying depths between New Zealand and Antarctica.
Because their living environment is extremely cold and they are extremely difficult to catch, the production of Antarctic deep-sea crayfish is very low, and the annual catch is not even enough to fill Xiang Yang's boat.
Because the waters of New Zealand are clear and blue, Antarctic deep-sea crayfish are recognized worldwide as a pollution-free luxury food ingredient and are in extremely short supply worldwide.
Since he was going to Antarctica, Xiang Yang naturally set his sights on this deep-sea crayfish.
However, it is said that New Zealand has very strong protection for the Antarctic deep-sea crayfish. It is not allowed to catch them with shrimp cages or fishing rods. For the sake of protection, only crayfish that have been grown for more than ten years are caught. If it is found that they have been caught for less than ten years, not only will they be fined a huge amount, but they will also be banned from entering those five sea areas for life.
This is a bit outrageous.
Antarctic deep-sea crayfish live in deep waters at a depth of about 150 to 650 meters.
Even wearing a wetsuit, not many people can dive that deep.
Even if you dive down, it is not easy to find a lobster at such a deep seabed and confirm whether it has grown for more than ten years.
Even if it is really found and confirmed.
Is it so easy to catch Antarctic deep-sea lobsters on the seabed? They swim very fast in the water.
In short, the locals have never thought of allowing outsiders to catch Antarctic deep-sea lobsters from their waters.
But this does not pose a problem for Xiang Yang.
As long as Xiang Yang passes through the New Zealand waters, he doesn't even need to go to those five sea areas. Xiang Yang can catch thousands of kilograms of fish by himself.
"If we want to cross the open sea, there will be more procedures, and it may not be completed within a month or two. Otherwise, let's go through the high seas, Captain." Chen Qingsheng frowned.
Xiang Yang was stunned, "It takes so long?"
Chen Qingsheng shrugged, "We are a fishing boat. If it were a cargo ship or a passenger ship, no formalities would be required. Fishing boats are what we defend against offshore."
Xiang Yang was silent for a moment, thinking about what to do.
"Since it will take so long, let's not make any unnecessary trouble. Chen Qingsheng, go and prepare the supplies. Master Xu and I will go and discuss the specific details of the voyage with Wu Shiwen. After we have discussed the specific method of cooperation, we will set off directly."
"Okay, leave the supplies to me. I'll make a list for you later, and I'll go purchase it directly after you sign it." Chen Qingsheng said.
"Yes." Xiang Yang nodded, "But don't decide on the specific purchase amount yet. I'll discuss it with Wu Shiwen first and then decide. Maybe they also need to purchase, and a one-time purchase would be cheaper. Or maybe they have already placed an order."