RPAGF Chapter 859 Reason? The mechanic can come up with one for you!
Chapter 859 Reason? The mechanic can come up with one for you!
The midday sun beat down directly on the Darian shipyard, and waves of heat rose from the concrete floor. In the distance, the gantry cranes and the steel structure of the dock reflected a blinding white light under the intense sunlight.
Inside the communications room, although the ceiling fan was humming, it was still unbearably hot and stuffy.
Operator Xiao Li's futile calls and the radio's persistent static noise gnawed at Jiang Xia's nerves like a dull knife. Every second of silence meant that the "Yuejin" was getting closer to the tragic end he remembered.
"Stop it." Jiang Xia's voice was tinged with anxiety as he raised his hand to stop Xiao Li from calling out again.
The young operator, relieved and apologetic, took off his headphones; his back was soaked with sweat.
"The factory's authority and equipment have reached their limit." Jiang Xia wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand, forcing himself to calmly assess the situation. "No response on the ordinary frequency band, and we can't actively call on the digital frequency band..."
Old Wang, who had been silently observing, pulled Jiang Xia away: "The North Sea Fleet's base! They definitely have a full set of digital radio mainframes and the highest-level encrypted channels there! To contact the 'Yuejin,' we have to go there!"
Well, there's no other way, we really have to go there!
Don't say that the silly kid had a brain fart and didn't think of this shortcut.
The main point is that the maiden voyage of the "Yuejin" 10,000-ton cargo ship was, in name and procedure, ultimately a test of a civilian commercial vessel. The main unit was the shipping company under the transportation department, and the entire trial voyage planning, organization, and initial support should theoretically be the responsibility of the shipyard and the shipowner.
The role of the North Sea Fleet in this mission was more about providing berths, some logistical support, and safety backup in extreme situations. It was a "behind-the-scenes" and "support" force, rather than a direct command and participation unit.
According to conventional procedures and established thinking, communication during a ship's sea trials should naturally rely first on the shipyard's and the ship's own communication systems.
Skipping all the grassroots levels and immediately using the fleet command's strategic-level communication resources to call a civilian test vessel is extremely abrupt and could even be seen as a lack of understanding of the rules and overstepping authority.
Jiangxia's initial idea was to solve the problem through the shipyard channel to avoid making a big fuss, but he underestimated the limitations of shipyard-level communication capabilities and the extreme situations that might occur on board.
"Damn it, I can't worry about that now! Let's get to the fleet base!"
Time is flying by. Circumstances dictate our actions; now is no time to worry about procedural fairness.
Without further hesitation, Jiang Xia grabbed his hat and rushed outside. Under the midday sun, the slightly worn red star on the hat reflected a gleam.
Downstairs, a three-wheeled motorcycle parked there by someone was kicked into a blaze by Lao Wang. Jiang Xia, who was sitting in the back of the vehicle, was soothed by the sea breeze that was blowing in his face. His somewhat agitated thoughts were inexplicably calmed down.
"Although I don't know exactly what you're planning to do, you'd better come up with a reason once you're in the base. After all, the military is the military!"
Old Wang squinted and sped up, but still didn't forget to remind his good brother.
reason……
Yes, although I have a badge that allows me to move freely, using the radio is no small matter. How should I put it?
You can't exactly say you've foreseen the future, and that the unfortunate Yuejin will sink to the bottom and become fish food...
tsk...
trouble!
But, does that mean this will stump the silly boy?
Hmph, when you do something, you have to do it properly!
Jiang Xia took out the leather-bound notebook given to him by Chief Engineer Zheng, turned to the section on technical specifications, and after confirming the parameters inside, a smile appeared on his lips.
A mechanic should solve problems the mechanic way!
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"Ha, Engineer Jiang! I was just about to look for you! Professor Zhonghua has already made the plans, and all the equipment will be in place before 5 p.m.!"
"However, Professor Zhonghua wants to carry out the dismantling work in the early morning, saying that the temperature will have the least impact at that time, but I don't know what you..."
The staff officer who presented the badge to Jiang Xia that morning happened to meet him at the entrance of the base. Seeing Jiang Xia's flattened hair, he laughed and came over to shake his hand.
"By the way, have you eaten? Some comrades caught some mantis shrimp today..."
"Staff Officer Xie! Can we use the digital radio to call the Yuejin? I've discovered a major problem!"
Huh? Staff Officer Xie was a bit confused by Jiang Xia's rather drastic question. Couldn't we just have a proper discussion about how to dismantle our precious ship? Why did it suddenly veer towards the porcupine-like Yuejin?
Yes, even the people in the North Sea Fleet think this maiden voyage is a porcupine.
Perhaps it's because of the series of outrageous regulations it had when it set sail:
For example, crew members are required to be absolutely reliable in terms of their awareness. In order to meet this requirement, in addition to having their ancestors investigated for three generations, whether a crew member uses face cream, whether they use scented soap or regular soap to bathe, and whether they use tooth powder that costs 4 cents a box or toothpaste that costs 9 cents a tube are all factors in determining whether you are qualified.
As a result, a large number of qualified but inexperienced individuals boarded the ships. Meanwhile, some experienced personnel who had received modern training were relegated to the sidelines as they departed.
"The situation was urgent, so I'll keep it brief. After the 'Yuejin' ship left port, I happened to run into Chief Engineer Zheng. We reviewed some technical documents together."
While casually reviewing the final design drawings and vibration modal test data of the ship's propulsion shafting system, I discovered a major, overlooked hidden danger!
Jiang Xia took a breath and, looking at Staff Officer Xie whose smile had frozen, continued:
"The new high-power diesel engine used in this ship has a vibration frequency that may overlap with a certain inherent vibration frequency of the stern structure of the ship under certain operating conditions!"
Hearing Jiang Xia say this, Staff Officer Xie's previously puzzled expression instantly turned serious.
They were all people who made a living at sea, so they naturally understood what Jiangxia meant.
Correct!
It's resonance!
In theory, if resonance occurs during navigation, it can lead to severe wear of the propulsion shaft, instrument malfunction, and structural fatigue; in severe cases, it may cause shaft breakage or even more catastrophic structural damage!
Staff Officer Xie was also aware that the Yuejin was fully loaded.
He knew even better that the conditions that trigger this dangerous operating condition are precisely when a ship is operating at high speed and full load!
"I believe that the 'Yuejin' is currently at the tipping point of a highly risky 'perfect storm.' The loss of communication is itself one of the most dangerous warning signs, and it likely means that the ship is busy dealing with some kind of emergency that we do not know about..."
I request that the highest-level communication be activated immediately, not to inquire about the situation, but to issue a mandatory order to return to port or stop the ship!
They must be immediately withdrawn from that high-risk sea area and operational status! This is to avoid potential, irreparable, and significant losses!
If someone else had said that, Staff Officer Xie might have just patted them on the shoulder and said, "You're overthinking it..."
But it was Jiang Xia who said that!
"follow me!"
Staff Officer Xie jumped onto the sidecar, shoved Old Wang into the back seat, twisted the accelerator, and shot off in a right turn.
The sidecar of the three-wheeled vehicle hovered in mid-air for a while before finally landing, leaving the boy completely dazed.
However, the ahoge (cowlick) that had been blown flat by the wind was shaken up and stood up again.
"Jiang Gong... don't be afraid, I, Lao Xie, am quite skilled! After we're done, I'll go down to the sea and get you some sea cucumbers to help you recover!"
"I'm not...afraid..."
Jiang Xia shook off the dizziness from the brief weightlessness: "By the way, Staff Officer Xie, who issued the nautical charts for the Yuejin?"
"Oh! It's the Navigation Assurance Department! This time, the nautical charts weren't submitted to the Maritime Surveillance Bureau for review, so they're special charts temporarily issued by the operations department..."
During the march, Staff Officer Xie glanced at Jiangxia's badge, thought for a while, and then answered truthfully.
"That's it..."
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