My crew experience

In September 2015, I decided to give up those unrealistic ideas and leave the factory. After searching around on the Internet, I was finally attracted by information about shipping companies recruiting crew members. The recruitment information states: The probationary period for seafarers is 6,000-7,000/month, and the salary after becoming regular is 8,000-12,000/month. The information is fascinating, although I also doubt its veracity. But then I thought about it, I have been a soldier, so I should have no problem enduring hardship; even if the salary is not that high, it is better to go to sea than on land; barefoot people are not afraid of wearing shoes, even if they are cheated, what can they do; don’t care if it is fake That’s true, I’ll go and see it too!

With this in mind, I said goodbye to my family and went to Shanghai according to the address on the text message! When I arrived in Shanghai, I first went to the so-called shipping company! (Now I know that those are all agency companies! They usually rent a suite in a hotel or office building, and put up some photos of ships...) The manager lied, saying that ships in Shanghai are not recruiting people now, and to get on the ship, you have to go to Shandong! When I heard this, I hesitated, and then I went to look for other information on the Internet. After some comparison, I found that the routines were all the same! Those in Shanghai are basically agents, and the ships are all in Shandong! If you go, you will definitely be cheated. As for how much you will be cheated, everything is still unknown. Curiosity made me take another gamble! I got on the bus from Shanghai to Yantai with two other job applicants.

When we arrived in Yantai, a black Volkswagen took us to Weihai. After staying one night, I went to see the "manager" in Weihai the next day. After the three of us discussed it privately, we finally felt that we would settle for what we have come. Pay the so-called clothing fee and sign the contract! Then another car took us from Weihai to the small hotel in Shidao, waiting!

By the time I got to the dock, all the three thousand yuan I had brought with me was completely spent. I remember that the bald man who brought me here pointed to the boats in the distance and said, "Young man, do a good job and get on those boats in the future..." In the evening, the people at the dock took me to the store to buy raincoats and boots, and specifically told me: "More Buy some instant noodles and food to eat when you're hungry. At that time, I didn’t realize how dangerous the fishing environment was!

After getting on the boat, the first thing I thought about was that this is what it looks like on the boat?

? As soon as I started, I didn’t back down. I thought I could do it! I stayed here for three months and I don’t know how I survived. In the first twenty days, I got seasick and would vomit! There are fixed meal times on the boat, but the nets can be lowered and collected at any time! When I don’t have anything to eat, I can only eat instant noodles and snack! While eating instant noodles, I ran away and vomited, then came back and finished the noodles in the bowl. When fishing, two boats usually pull the net! The radar detects the fish area. Talk to the second boat, and the second boat is ready to lower the net. "Ding...ding..." the bells on both boats rang. Everyone got up and put on raincoats, boots and life jackets. Those who were going to the stern were going to the stern. Those who were going to the stern were going to the stern. When the two boats have merged, throw the ends of the rope tied with the steel wire to the stern of the two boats, put the steel wire here and close it there, fix a stick to pry open the hook, and "swish...swish..." run the net and the swim bladder, Once the net is finished, the net is cast, and all that’s left is to rest and wait!

Closing the net is the most tiring part. Closing the swim bladder and lifting the net makes everyone move. When the wind and waves are strong, a wave will knock people to the ground! The fishing net was dragged along the side to the bow plywood, the baffle was placed, hoisted, and the wire was pulled out. Tons of fish were all covered with the plywood in one fell swoop! Then a wave of people loaded the fish into the cold storage on iron plates, and a wave of people closed the net at the stern of the boat. After I was almost busy, I started to put the net on the side of Xuan, ready to lower the net next time. It takes up to half an hour to lower the net, but it takes four hours to close it. After the net was collected, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Dragging my exhausted body, I went back to eat and rest...

I remember that when the intensity was the most intense, I slept for half an hour in just two days! As soon as the net is released, close the net, close the net and then release it! People feel dizzy when they are tired! There are no entertainment items on the ship, and there is no signal on mobile phones. Everyone just reads e-books and listens to music. Sometimes they play Landlords...

After staying at sea for a long time, I miss the land very much! At night, when I see the lights of passing ships, I close my eyes and feel like I’m home.

At that time, I went up there with a camera and a dream. I also took some photos and wanted to record them. I have photographed the sunset:

I have also photographed the fleet:

? When I miss the distance late at night, I like to stand on the aisle and enjoy the wind and look into the distance.

I remember, the jellyfish floating on the sea, flashing and swimming without knowing which way;

I remember, crossing the sea, the flying fish with wings, they Sprinting as fast as lightning;

I remember, the second-rate guys on the boat forced me to take drugs (powder), but I didn’t dare to touch it;

I remember, they wanted to take me When I went to find a young lady, I kept thinking about a girl and didn’t dare to go!

After three months, I felt completely out of touch with society, and I had nothing to say when I met people. I took fifteen thousand yuan and spent it in a daze!

This is an experience I had. I like taking photos, so I thought I would share some photos with you. When you see this, I hope it helps you! For a long time, I have regarded myself as a passer-by in life, avoiding responsibilities and just wanting to take a walk. Until I was slowly influenced by a girl, I realized that I had a problem and I should do something!

Regarding this girl, I have always had one thought in my mind: If I have one strength, I will be your friend; if I have twenty percent strength, I will pursue you; if I have fifty percent strength, I will be your friend. I will marry you; if I have one hundred strength, I will support you!

Just like what Zhang Ming told me on the bus: Be serious in life and be serious in doing things, and you can succeed! I have to remind myself all the time and keep correcting myself!

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