Seeing some bureau leaders seemingly confused, Han Yu explained vividly while gesturing: "In such situations, one side of the ship’s bottom could be silted up and grounded, while the other side isn’t. High tide isn’t an issue, but at low tide, it could cause the Dunship to tilt or even capsize!"
Xu Sanye raised his head and took over: "The reason why this project is called the Floating Pier is because it floats on the water. Our enforcement won’t just be on the river; operations will be conducted there too. Comrades, there is no trivial matter when it comes to safety.
Moreover, I made it very clear, we need to look at the future!
That means for now, we place our Water Enforcement Base at Bailong Port, but no one can guarantee that we won’t need to shift bases in the future.
If needed, the Law Enforcement Rescue Boat would then have to tow the Dunship along the river to a new location. Therefore, except for not having power, it has everything else that’s necessary."
"Alright, Xiao Han, please continue."
Master Ding didn’t want to be embarrassed in front of so many people by Xu Sanye.
Han Yu quickly acknowledged and continued to report for Master Zhou, speaking about the Dunship alone for forty-five minutes.
Then, steel drawbridge, steel walkway, steel floating boxes, anchoring facilities for the Dunship, collision piles, and coastal concrete steel drawbridge supports, etc.
Steel, so expensive, requires the use of such large quantities, and even the wires, cables, and switches require ship-specific types.
Director Yang listened in silent astonishment, finally understanding why Navy construction was so difficult.
Constructing a Floating Pier for mooring Law Enforcement Ships already costs so much; how much would building a warship or constructing a naval pier cost?
"Next, I’ll report to the leaders about the cathodic protection part..."
Han Yu spoke until his mouth was dry, while Master Zhou non-stop displayed drawings, exhausted like a human stand, arms aching.
Director Yang noticed Little Salted Fish’s voice was hoarse and saw Master Zhou secretly rubbing his arms, then turned and said: "Sanye, let’s take a break for five minutes, let Xiao Han drink some water, let Master Zhou rest a bit."
"Alright, let’s take a five-minute break, anyone who needs the restroom, go now."
Xu Sanye was very satisfied with Master Zhou’s design plans and even more pleased with Little Salted Fish’s report. After declaring a break, he raremly pulled out a cigarette and offered one to Director Yang: "Director Yang, how do you feel about the design plan?"
It’s something other people don’t care about, yet you insist.
Building a pier would cost hundreds of thousands; wouldn’t it be better to spend that money on something else?
This is undoubtedly throwing money into the water, Director Yang thought and accepted the cigarette, saying lightly: "It’s very good, just... just a little expensive."
Xu Sanye lit his cigarette, confidently said: "What are funds for? Funds are meant to be spent! Director Yang, you should think about it the other way round, what if we didn’t have this budget?"
In front of so many people, Director Yang didn’t bother debating with him, looked up and said: "Xiao Han, well done. I’ve heard from the Instructor before that you are skilled in technology, able to repair machines and ships. I didn’t expect you not only could repair but also have high professional theoretical knowledge and can design."
"Reporting to Director Yang, I don’t know how to design, these are all taught by Master Zhou..."
"Master Zhou taught you?"
"I am learning mechanical drafting from Master Zhou."
Even if it’s learning and selling at the same time, without a foundation, it definitely couldn’t be done.
Director Yang suddenly thought having a technically skilled police officer wasn’t a bad idea, and asked with a smile: "You just mentioned cathodic protection, what is cathodic protection?"
"Reporting to Director Yang, cathodic protection is a type of electrochemical protection technique. It involves applying an external current to the surfaces of metal structures prone to corrosion, making the structure a cathode, which can inhibit electron migration that causes metal corrosion, or more precisely, reducing the occurrence of corrosion."
Fearing the director might not understand, Han Yu thought and added: "It’s akin to rust-proofing. Without these corrosion prevention measures, ships would quickly rust and even become unusable."
Director Yang didn’t quite understand, but hearing him speak so clearly, he couldn’t help but laugh: "Since you understand the technology, you should be fully involved in the entire construction project. After the completion, it will enable better use and maintenance."
"Water police works demand high technical proficiency, and you are young, with relevant expertise, you must study well and work hard."
Director Yang spoke earnestly and persuasively.
Han Yu was flattered and repeatedly acknowledged.
Xu Sanye watched and muttered to himself, now realizing that Salted Fish is skilled, what were you thinking earlier? Back then, you complained about his young age and short stature, sending him over to my place.