Chapter 764: Chapter 519: Business is Coming!
Guo Weitao was wondering whether his direct superior really did not know he used to be an acrobat or was just pretending not to know, when Cosco’s Master Chen suddenly asked with a smile, "President Wang, Boss Wu, once the dry dock is completely built, will you rent it out to others?"
Boss Wang asked with a smile, "Master Chen, aren’t your shipyards enough?"
"The orders this year are not many, if we have more orders, our shipyards surely won’t suffice."
"With such a big investnt, we naturally want to see returns soon, if the rent is right, it shouldn’t be a problem to lease it to you," Boss Wang smiled and turned to look at Boss Wu: "Old Wu, what do you say?"
A business opportunity knocking at the door could not be refused, Boss Wu couldn’t help but smile, "No problem, I have no objections."
Han Yu knew very well that the two of them had never considered building ships in the dry dock, as they were capable of building ships that they could get orders for on the riverbanks, and there was no need for such a large dry dock. Boss Wu even had no plans to move the shipyard from Bailong Port over here.
As for this hugely invested dry dock, they planned to use it as a deep-water pier.
It was difficult for them to get the necessary permits for the pier, but the Managent Committee of the developnt zone and Linghai Port Co., Ltd had promised to let them affiliate with Linghai Port, at which ti they would just need to pay a managent fee to Linghai Port.
However, the Linghai Port project was much bigger than transforming a natural Cha Port into a dry dock cum pier, and it would still take at least two years to complete and put into use.
As for repairing large vessels, they would first need orders, and they had never repaired before, so who would dare to entrust their ships to them for repairs. Moreover, they currently didn’t have the money to invest in quayside cranes, so instead of letting this massively invested dry dock sit idle for two years, it would be better to lease it to Cosco to build cargo ships.
For a dry dock this size, renting it out for a day would cost at least ten thousand yuan.
Considering the ample space and the completely absent accompanying equipnt, even at half the price, renting it out for a day could bring in an inco of five thousand yuan, amounting to one million for a year.
After deducting maintenance costs, the inco for a year would at least be six or seven hundred thousand yuan.
Thinking of this, Han Yu felt much more relieved.
Because in terms of investing in the construction of the dry dock, the city leaders were using various thods to mobilize people in order to develop the Port District, and they hadn’t really considered whether it could generate benefits after completion.
It could be said that the current investnt attraction was too utilitarian, feeling that as long as people were brought to invest in the developnt zone, it was a victory, but whether they could make money from their investnt was a matter for the future, or even the investor’s own matter.
If the two shipyard owners could have an inco of six or seven hundred thousand yuan a year, at least they wouldn’t have to worry about where to get the money to pay loan interests.
Han Yu was about to congratulate them, when Tang Wentai, who had just left to answer a phone call in the corner, hurried over and said, "Salted Fish, a foreign vessel that was launched from Jiangcheng has run aground in Dacang Waters while avoiding an inland river cargo ship, and its bow is severely damaged, it’s said that even the bow nose is deford. President Zhang is asking if we can repair it."
"Which President Zhang?"
"Jack Zhang, the cargo ship’s owner is a Singaporean shipping company, which has business dealings with a ship agency in East Sea. President Zhang and President Shen have visited that agency, and during their visit, they told them that our Linghai has the capabilities to repair ten-thousand-ton cargo ships, and now they’re calling to ask!"
The main project here has just been completed, and there’s already repair work available.
Both Boss Wang and Boss Wu’s eyes lit up at hearing this, but then thinking of their bare dry dock with not a single heavy-duty equipnt needed to repair large ships, their heads fell in disappointnt.
Ship collisions or strandings are too common.
Han Yu was silent for a mont and asked, "What kind of ship is the one that ran aground?"
"A seventy-thousand-ton bulk carrier."
"Is there any cargo on the ship?"
"No, they had just unloaded their cargo in Jiangcheng and ran aground while on their way to East Sea Port to load cargo."
"Repairing such a large ship in this dock isn’t a small matter, didn’t the ship owner consult an agent about shipyards capable of repairing?"
"They did inquire, many shipyards in East Sea have the capabilities but no empty dry docks, they would have to wait at least half a month before they could enter a dock."
"Is it just about repairing the damaged bow?"
"President Zhang said that the ship should also go into dock for major repairs. The ship owner made it very clear to the agent that if they could enter the dock soon, they should proceed with a comprehensive overhaul."
Many ship owners lease their ships, and a day’s rental can cost tens of thousands of US dollars.
Adding on crew wages and other costs, they really can’t afford any delays.
Han Yu could understand the ship owner’s feelings, weighed it for a while, and then turned back to look at the two shipyard owners: "President Wang, Boss Wu, an opportunity like this once missed is gone forever, do you dare to take up this dock repair project?"
"We... we have never repaired before, and at the mont, we only have a bare dry dock, nothing else!"
"Do you have workers?"
"We have plenty of workers."
"There’s no problem with the technical aspect, right?"
"I went to East Sea last ti and found several senior engineers and masters from big shipyards, they’re willing to help, but... but we temporarily don’t have the capability to build large ships, so we didn’t dare to hire them since we would have to pay them once they are here."
"Now you can hire them, and it would be best if you get a car to bring them over."
"Really repair!"
"You’ve invested so much, why not make money when there is a chance, and besides, everything has a first ti."
Han Yu patted President Wang’s arm and then looked at Cosco’s old engineer, "Master Chen, ship repairing and shipbuilding are actually the sa thing. President Wang, Boss Wu are facing difficulties now, can you help them out?"
Master Chen asked with a smile, "What help do you need?"
"Lend so equipnt."
"Speaking of equipnt, there’s too much missing here, even though I could decide to lend a gantry crane to President Wang, Boss Wu, it would take two months and cost hundreds of thousands to move it here."
"We don’t need to borrow a gantry crane, just so small equipnt, like a high-pressure water sandblasting machine, for example."
This is a repair job for a foreign vessel, foreign money is the easiest to earn!
Seeing Han Yu confident, Boss Wu felt that they really could try to repair and eagerly said, "Master Chen, no matter what equipnt we borrow, we can pay rental."
"I’ll go back and ask the leaders, there shouldn’t be a big problem, after all, we may need to collaborate in the future."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble."
Both the developnt zone and the city now need to boost foreign exchange earnings.
As a cadre in the developnt zone, Han Yu did not want to miss this opportunity. Seizing the mont, he said, "We also need to borrow a few people from you, as when the ship is repaired, we need to organize docunts. Many docunts need to be signed in collaboration with the crew on board, which we in Linghai lack."
Currently, Cosco Shipyard only builds ships and does not repair them, at least not foreign ships, but that does not an it will not undertake foreign ship repair services in the future.
Master Chen saw this as an opportunity for practical training and smiled, "I will call the leaders right now to report, and I think there should be no big issue."
"Thank you."
Ti was of the essence, and Han Yu did not dare to delay, turning back he said, "Director Tang, please report to Mayor Shen quickly. Repairing a foreign vessel is not a small matter. Even with Master Chen’s support, relying solely on President Wang and President Wu won’t be enough."
First and foremost, moving a foreign vessel over requires the approval from Port Supervision. Health Inspection and Customs need to board for inspections, and after entering the dock, Border Inspection must arrange for Ard Police to co over for supervision... Just the various formal procedures alone are a multitude!
Director Tang Wentai, as the Deputy Director of the Developnt Zone Managent Committee, was equally eager not to miss this opportunity for both creating revenue and making a significant appearance, and he hastily responded, "Okay, I will report to Mayor Shen right now."
Han Yu took several deep breaths consecutively and then took out his mobile phone to dial Zhang Asheng’s number.
If Zhang Asheng could take on this dock repair project, he would be the agent’s agent, and it would equally be profitable. As soon as the call connected, he eagerly asked, "Salted Fish, can President Wang and President Wu handle the repairs? People are waiting for my response."
"They can repair."
"Really can repair?"
"People built a ten thousand-ton freighter on the beach; with our dock, why can’t we repair ships!"
"Alright, your word reassures . I’m currently at East Sea, sending off trainees on board ships, I will go to the agency right now and talk details with them."
"Make sure to clarify the repair projects and have the other party prepare blueprints and relevant data; otherwise, we can’t offer a quote."
"I know, I’ve been involved in repairing ships while running ships. I’ve participated in both sailing repairs and dock repairs."
"I’m relieved to hear that. Be bold in negotiating with the shipowner!"
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Vice Mayor Shen was utterly thrilled upon receiving Tang Wentai’s call.
Linghai had built the largest dry dock in Binjiang and even in the whole province. Just after completing the main body construction ceremony, a foreign vessel repair service opportunity ca knocking.
This had significant implications for Linghai. It wasn’t just about creating revenue; it also signified Linghai Port’s first real step in economic developnt.
After Vice Mayor Shen understood the whole story, he imdiately called Secretary Ye to report.
Just returned from the riverfront to the City Committee, Secretary Ye instructed the driver to turn back, gathering the heads of relevant departnts to return to the riverfront dockyard for an on-site eting.
"President Wang, President Wu, this foreign vessel dock repair project is of great significance. Even if it doesn’t turn a profit, we must undertake it, and it’s impossible not to make money. Even if there is no profit from the ship repairing, there’s still tax rebating,"
With a sweeping gesture, Secretary Ye looked at them and said, "The City Committee and Municipal Governnt will support you fully, but as layn, we don’t know how to assist. Please feel free to say what you need from the City Committee and Municipal Governnt, whether financial or other aspects."
"Secretary Ye, we also don’t understand much. We’ve never repaired foreign vessels, even big ships."
"Who understands?"
"Director Han and Director Tang understand, President Zhang and President Shen from Changsheng Ship Managent Company understand."
"Secretary Ye, actually I don’t understand much either."
It looks like Salted Fish will have to take on a huge responsibility again!
Secretary Ye looked at Han Yu, then turned and said, "Mayor Shen, I suggest that the Managent Committee sets up a foreign vessel dock repair Leadership Group with you personally serving as the group leader. Comrade Han Yu will serve as the deputy group leader. Start actions imdiately, whatever work needs to be done, do it imdiately, and whatever support you need from the City Committee and Municipal Governnt, just ask."
"Yes!"
"Xiao Han, you are responsible for the specifics. First, tell us what preparations need to be made now."
"Reporting to Secretary Ye, there’s no need to worry about workers, both President Wang and President Wu have plenty in their shipyards. For technical staff, both President Wang and President Wu have arranged to invite so from East Sea. What we really need now are equipnts and comprehensive support."
"Be more specific."
"People can build ships with primitive techniques, and similarly, we can repair ships with primitive techniques. What we need most now is lifting equipnt. Could you please ask the Construction Bureau to help us, to rent two cranes with at least thirty tons capacity each? Once the foreign vessel enters the dock, can they be installed within twelve hours after the dock chamber is drained?"
"Xiao Liu, take note of that."
Secretary Ye asked the City Committee Office secretary to record, signaling Han Yu to continue.
Han Yu quickly added, "Next is the construction of dock piles. It’s definitely too late to use concrete casting; it would have to be welded with steel. We would need various types of steel as well as wood and rubber mats."
"Xiao Han, write down a list for President Wang and President Wu later, let them start making contacts, and once President Zhang finalizes the major repair contract, let President Wang and President Wu imdiately arrange procurent. Mayor Shen, if President Wang and President Wu face difficulties in fund turnover, your Developnt Zone Finance Bureau should assist."
"Don’t worry, Secretary Ye, this is both Presidents Wang and Wu’s project, and equally our Managent Committee’s project."
"Good, Xiao Han, continue."
"We need a stable power supply; the current transforr’s capacity is not enough."
"Xiao Liu, take note of that, contact the power company later."
"Yes!"
"Border Inspection will definitely need to arrange officers to co over for supervision and to keep supervising until the foreign vessel is repaired and exits the dock. And there are no accommodations nearby. Considering that Customs might also need to arrange people here, we need at least five to six modular houses."
"Mayor Shen, the developnt zone is always undergoing infrastructure construction, I noticed many modular houses on the way here, you solve this problem."
"No problem."
"During the process of the ship entering the dock for major repairs, fire safety is crucial. We have an enterprise fire brigade but no fire engine, and the fire pipelines have not been properly laid out yet. We need a fire brigade to arrange a fire engine to co over."
"Continue."
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Han Yu listed more than twenty items in succession, and Secretary Ye arranged them all on the spot.
Guo Weitao listened dumbfounded, unable to believe that his imdiate superior had not only beco the actual person in charge of water firefighting in Binjiang but had now also beco the actual person in charge of the major foreign vessel repair project at Linghai.
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