Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 201 - 161: Achieve in One Step_2

Chapter 201: Chapter 161: Achieve in One Step_2

This girl has considered everything thoroughly!

Xu Sanye was amused, and turned back to point at Han Yu: "Did you hear that? Go back and talk to your mom and dad seriously about this. This is not a trivial matter, nor can it be ignored."

"Director Xu, I know, I’ve already talked to them."

"Are they taking the exam?"

"They definitely are, but they don’t need to go to the Port Supervision Bureau, they registered through the shipping company at the Transportation Bureau."

"That’s good, Xiao Han, continue."

Xu Sanye wants to not only command 001 but also be its captain, navigating the Yangtze River with 001.

That requires attending systematic training at Binjiang Shipping School. Fortunately, his educational background is sufficient, so registering and the future learning will definitely not be a problem.

But to obtain the third-level captain’s Competence Certificate, he would still need at least three years.

However, he can, like Han Yu, steer the helm under Captain Wang’s guidance as a helmsman.

To everyone, steering is equivalent to driving the ship; no one would ask if you have a certificate.

Li Weiguo, Old Zhang, Old Zhou, and Zhu Baogen not only need to apply for the fifth-class driver’s license but also need to participate in training for chief engineers and sailors to ensure the crew of 001 complies with relevant regulations.

Liang Xiaoyu has the worst situation; he wants to learn everything, but because he’s not yet eighteen years old, he can’t register for anything.

The registration form filled out before the New Year was sent back by the examination department long ago, but due to recent busyness, Han Xiangning hadn’t managed to get around to telling him, nor did she feel it was right to say.

Seeing Xiao Yu’s dejected look, Xu Sanye asked puzzledly: "Xiao Han, Salted Fish can, why can’t Xiao Yu?"

Han Xiangning glanced at the young student, smiled and explained: "Salted Fish was lucky; when the school applied for his Seaman’s Service Book, our Port Supervision Bureau hadn’t been established yet. Changhang’s crew exams were organized by the Port Authority, and local crew exams by the Navigation Administration Office, following the 1979 regulations for ship crew exams, which weren’t so strict about age."

"Now under eighteen isn’t allowed?"

"That’s normal. Last year, sixteen-year-olds could learn driving, could even obtain motorcycle or car driving licenses, but not anymore this year."

Policies change a lot, or rather, laws and regulations are becoming more comprehensive.

It seems that Xiao Yu can only first work in the department for two years, and then send him to training and exams when he reaches eighteen.

Xu Sanye patted Liang Xiaoyu’s shoulder in comfort, thought for a moment, and then asked, "So you’re saying Salted Fish is not affected?"

"For cases like Salted Fish, we use new methods for new people and old methods for old people. After all, he passed previous exams, and we’ve already issued him a Seaman’s Service Book."

"It’s good that Salted Fish isn’t affected. Another thing, in the future, Salted Fish will not only steer first and second-class inland river vessels but also wants to steer first and second-class sea vessels. Is this certificate universal?"

"It is not universal."

"Not universal!"

"Inland river certificates and sea vessel certificates are entirely two separate systems, only the service book is the same; they cannot be exchanged."

Han Xiangning took a small sip of water, adding: "Seafarers who hold a sea vessel crew’s Competence Certificate, whether captains or sailors, if they want to navigate the Yangtze River, must still participate in qualification training for inland river routes, pass exams and obtain a qualification certification."

Both certificates unexpectedly aren’t universal. Little Salted Fish wants to get all these certificates, aspiring to be the most skilled police officer driving ships in all Binjiang and even the entire province, but that looks to be a long way...

Xu Sanye doesn’t like wasting time, and asked urgently: "Which is tougher, the seafarer’s Competence Certificate or the inland river’s Competence Certificate?"

"That’s not easy to compare, it ultimately depends on what kind of ship you’re piloting. However, sea conditions are more complex than inland rivers. Five or six wind force in the Yangtze River is already considered heavy wind and waves, but in the ocean, these aren’t even considered significant. Moreover, the income of seafarers far exceeds that of inland river crew, so seafarers are more in demand right now."

"Salted Fish, we have plenty of opportunities to learn on river vessels. Why don’t we just go straight to ocean vessels?"

"Director Xu, is that possible?"

"The East Sea Shipping Public Security Bureau is also managed by the Ministry of Transport Police, just like Binjiang Port Police Station and Changhang Police Bureau; it’s considered part of the same system. Asking Director Chen and Director Liu from Changhang Police East Sea Branch to help think of a solution, serving as onboard police on a passenger ferry might not be so difficult."

Everyone studying in shipping dreams of navigating the vast ocean.

And which graduate from Binjiang Shipping doesn’t aspire to become captain or chief engineer of an ocean-going vessel!

The more Han Yu thought about it, the more excited he became, and with a grin, he said: "Alright, as long as it’s possible, I will go."

Xu Sanye patted the table, making it final: "That settles it, your main task now is to study, make sure to take the self-study exams seriously. I’ve asked Director Chen and Director Liu to arrange for you to go to the East Sea Shipping Public Security Bureau’s onboard police for an exchange and learning opportunity. Try to report there within three months."

Han Xiangning could hardly believe her ears and exclaimed, "Director Xu, you plan to send Salted Fish on a business trip?"

"It’s not a business trip; it’s for learning."

"But..."

"Xiao Han, I know you don’t want to be apart from your brother, and actually, we feel the same way. But he’s so young, and it’s exactly the right time for him to learn and lay a good foundation. If he stays with us here at Bailong Port, what future could he possibly have?"

Seeing that she seemed to have more to say yet stopped herself, Xu Sanye smiled again: "Besides, he is going to work on a passenger ship as onboard police, not on an ocean-going freighter. It’s not like he won’t be able to come home for eight or nine months, or even a year and a half. Passenger ships have regular schedules; he can come back every ten days or two weeks to visit."

A real man aspires to explore the world. It’s fitting for the little brother to venture out; staying forever in Bailong Port isn’t much of an opportunity.

Han Xiangning hesitated for a moment, then said no more.

After the meeting, Xu Sanye and Li Weiguo went home from work, Old Zhou went to the Bailong Port Police Station, and both Master Zhou and Zhu Baogen rode off on their bicycles.

Unable to contain herself, Han Xiangning knocked on Han Yu’s door and entered to ask: "Salted Fish, what exactly does Director Xu want you to do?"

"Learn how to pilot ships."

"You are Water Police, not Armed Police at sea. What’s the point of learning to pilot sea ships?"

"It’s not just sea ships I need to learn; I have to learn everything about ships," Han Yu replied proudly with a smirk and door shut behind him. "I want to become the best police officer at piloting ships."

Han Xiangning still didn’t quite understand and sat down, muttering: "What about me when you’re gone?"

"This is about going to the East Sea Marine Public Security Bureau; it requires pulling some strings, it might not happen so fast, maybe you’ll have returned to Binjiang by the time I leave."

"Fair point, I’ve been here two months already, only one more month until I go back."

"Sister Xiang Ning, I will miss you when you leave."

"I don’t need you to miss me. You better think about Sister Lin instead."

Han Xiangning playfully scolded and then grabbed his arm: "Have you spoken to your Director Xu about the trip to Minxing? I’ve planned everything; just waiting for you to confirm the dates."

Han Yu laughed: "I did talk to him."

"And what? He didn’t agree?"

"He initially disagreed, but when he learned you would be joining me, he finally nodded."

"What do you mean ’joining me’? Can’t even phrase it right."

"So how should I say it?"

"You should say you invited me to join you!"

Flipping the script like that left Han Yu momentarily speechless.

Not bothered, Han Xiangning pressed on: "When are we going?"

"Day after tomorrow is Saturday; we will leave Saturday morning and aim to be back by Sunday afternoon."

Han Yu opened a drawer and pulled out a bunch of weapons, exhilarated: "Director Xu is concerned about our safety on the road; he asked me to take along the stun batons and tear gas guns they seized last time they cracked down on the smugglers."

"Great, I’ll go ahead and ask for leave from Director Jin and Sister Zhu."

Thinking about riding the light motorcycle for the trip made Han Xiangning excited. Looking at the stun baton, she smiled and said: "Bring the camera too. I’ve heard Qibao Town has a longer history than Four Factory, with its old streets and many places of interest and monuments."

Han Yu reminded her: "We are staying overnight in the town."

"It’s just staying at a motel; I have money, I won’t be cheap."

"I’m not worried about you being cheap, I’m worried that you might get scared."

Han Xiangning chuckled: "You are a police officer, and with all this gear, what do I have to be scared about with you by my side?"

Han Yu nodded: "Good, there’s nothing to fear. And even if you get scared, I will protect you."