Golden Fishery

In a small place like Farewell Island, Qin Shiou's method of counting time is festivals.

After Thanksgiving, November is coming to an end, and after Christmas, this year is coming to an end.

Christmas is coming soon.

After Qin Shiou decided to buy a large fishing boat, he immediately contacted Poseidon Heavy Industry. To build a new 2,000-ton comprehensive fishing boat, it would cost about 8 million Canadian dollars, but the government will give a subsidy of 700,000 to 800,000 Canadian dollars .

The Canadian government’s subsidies for fisheries are very generous. Qin Shiou’s annual investment can be recovered by about one-eighth of the subsidy alone. one-fifth subsidy.

What made Qin Shiou feel unsatisfied was that it would take six months to build a new fishing boat.

Six months! At that time, when the fishing boat is built, it is estimated that it will also enter the fishing ban period in Canada!

The smoke gun gave Qin Shiou an idea to buy a second-hand fishing boat. As long as you find the right person and check the fishing boat, the second-hand fishing boat is much more suitable than the new fishing boat.

This job requires an intermediary. Qin Shiou browsed for several days on the Canadian Fishing Boat Network, the North American Ship Network and other websites. He has seen no less than a hundred fishing boats, but none of them are satisfactory.

In fact, there are still quite a lot of fishing boats transferred in the past two years. Fishing is not easy to do, especially deep-sea fishing. Because of the severe international turmoil, offshore operations will also encounter violent incidents. Once a fishing company encounters it, it will have a hemorrhage. .

The fishing boats Qin Shiou watched were either of inappropriate tonnage, or they were too old and dilapidated. In short, it was almost Christmas since early December. Qin Shiou didn't like the right one either. After finally taking a fancy to a 1,500-ton ocean-going ship located in Churchill Harbor, I called and it was just sold...

However, this period of time was not fruitless. Qin Shiou met some intermediaries on the Internet, and he left his phone number and demand information. Even if you have to pay extra agency fees, as long as you can find a suitable fishing boat, it will be fine.

At the end of mid-December, Qin Shiou finally received a call from an intermediary named Harrison. When the call was connected, he said enthusiastically, "Mr. A fishing boat of about 2,000 tons, right?"

Qin Shiou said: "Yes, about 2,000 tons, the guy with better performance, I plan to try it in the Pacific Ocean next year."

"Wow, what a coincidence. I happen to have a friend who wants to sell his fishing boat, it's definitely a good boat, it's only been in the water for over four years,

It's called 'General Christian', you can search it online, it's definitely a good ship. "

While on the phone, Qin Shiou called Nelson in and asked him to check the General Christian on the website of the Ministry of Fisheries.

As the agent said. The ship was indeed launched four years ago, and the number of times it went to sea was not too many. The captain seemed to cherish the ship very much.

Judging from the tonnage and equipment information. This boat is also suitable, with a total of 2,200 tons. Although it is a tuna fishing boat in name, it can be converted into a trawler and seine fishing boat. According to the introduction, it is very advanced, and it can also catch squid and squid.

Read the introduction. Qin Shiou was a little moved, and asked, "Then what is the price of this boat?"

Agent Harrison said: "My friend wants to sell for 4.5 million. But you know, as long as we can negotiate. The price is not the point, isn't it? As long as my agency fee is okay, I can help you negotiate talk."

This price is indeed not expensive, Qin Shiou said: "Then you can send me the information of this ship, I will think about it, okay?"

Harrison greeted enthusiastically: "If you're really interested, why don't you come and have a look? Or maybe I'll send my friend to your pier? We're in Halifax, you're in St. Johns, aren't we? Near, very convenient."

To deal with such enthusiasm, and there is no better choice, Qin Shiou readily agreed, so let's meet each other.

Harrison finally said: "Qin, it must be said in advance that such a big ship from Halifax to St. Johns will burn diesel oil after all. If the business is closed, that's good. Half the gas bill, or you fly to Halifax to see."

Half of the fuel cost is not much, Qin Shiou said no problem, let him come.

The other party immediately sent an electronic contract. Regarding the issue of fuel costs, Qin Shiou read the introduction of the ship on the website. It has been launched for less than five years, has no accidents, and has not gone to sea many times. He has always bought insurance. Seemingly a good ship, a deal was signed.

Halifax is the capital and largest city of Nova Scotia, the largest port city in the provinces along the Atlantic Ocean, the second largest natural deep-water port in the world and one of the deepest ice-free ports in the world. Known as the "Northern Gateway" of the Americas.

Driving directly north from Halifax is St. Johns. The other party was very sincere. A day and a half later, he called and said that the ship had sailed to St. Johns.

Qin Shiou took Auerbach, Shaq and others to the city port. He called Bigfoot Reyek in advance and told him to bring a friend who knew about large-tonnage fishing boats to help him hold his eyes.

A group of people sailed to the port of St. Johns, and found the General Christian without much effort. The fishing boat was moored at the No. 2 Pier. Its exterior was black anti-corrosion paint. Very mighty and majestic.

Qin Shiou deliberately asked Shaq to drive a small boat to pass by the big ship. He visually estimated that the length of the big ship was between 80 meters and 85 meters. The maintenance was really good, the anti-corrosion paint was not damaged, and the hull was smooth. Looking at Qin Shiou from the outside is very satisfying.

After landing, he called Harrison. Four or five well-dressed middle-aged men found them.

The men were Italians, and Harrison was in his forties, a smiling, friendly-looking businessman in a sharp suit and trench coat, like an insurance company clerk.

After meeting with Qin Shiou, Harrison praised the General Christian, saying that Qin Shiou found a bargain and bought a good ship that is absolutely rare in the market now.

Qin Shiou was a cheerful person, and said: "If this ship is really as good as you said, then I won't bargain, it's 6.5 million, I can take it, okay?"

Harrison and a few people in the same company suddenly laughed, and a middle-aged man who claimed to be the captain in the introduction waved: "Then come with me, you will be satisfied, I think this ship is very good in every aspect. Perfect!"

Just about to board the boat, Bigfoot Reyek rushed over with his friends, called and asked, "Qin, where are you? I'm sorry, we're late. In this way, if you say the name of the boat you want to buy, I'll let the person on the pier Someone take me there."

"It's General Christian." Qin Shiou said.

As a result, as soon as his name was said, Reyek was stunned for a moment, and asked: "General Christian? Shit, are you sure it is the damned General Christian?!" (To be continued)