Chapter 826 New Ship Wind and Wave Test
"Boss!" Chen Cheng stood on the boat and greeted Xiao Peng before the Luna came to a complete stop.
Xiao Peng said, "Alright, let's stop the boat first. What's wrong with you guys? Why are you here so early? I think the hurricane hasn't completely passed through yet!"
Chen Cheng said, "Such winds and waves are nothing to the Luna. Boss, this is the Northern Hemisphere. We should have no problem adjusting our course according to the cyclone's direction of movement and rotation."
Hua Chong poked his head out and said, "Boss, don't believe him, he's crazy! The boat is rolling nearly 15 degrees from side to side! That's so painful!"
Xiao Peng said, "Let's stop the boat first."
After the boat stopped, the first people to get off were Chen Cheng, Ma Xiao and Hua Chong.
Xiao Peng said, "Didn't I tell you not to rush over? Didn't you say the storm wasn't that big?"
Chen Cheng said, "Boss, the wind and waves are indeed not that strong. We should also test the performance of this ship, right? We make a living at sea, and even with advanced typhoon warning systems, we are bound to encounter storms. We need to understand the capabilities of our ship, and it is necessary to let an unfamiliar ship experience the wind and waves."
Xiao Peng frowned and said, "But have you ever thought about this? Isn't this risking human lives?"
Chen Cheng said, "Boss, you're worried now. The fact that we can sail proves it's truly safe. For modern ships, the impact of hurricanes isn't that formidable. The scariest thing is probably the swell. I used to captain an 180,000-ton bulk carrier. When we passed Cape Horn, we sailed in the westerly drift. The winds reached a maximum of 25 meters per second, and the swells exceeded 11 meters. Although this would cause the ship to lose its rudder, yaw severely, and sway significantly, it was still safe."
Tierti asked, "I've heard that when encountering a storm at sea, experienced sailors will choose to sail in a straight line along the eye of the storm, as this is the safest approach. Is this true?"
Xiao Peng and the others looked at each other, all with confused expressions on their faces.
Chen Cheng and the others were too embarrassed to say more; this was Tierti, after all. Finally, Xiao Peng explained, "Tierti, don't let the movies and TV shows fool you. Experienced sailors wouldn't do that. Only armchair experts would say that. Only those who are too desperate would try to 'ride the wind and waves.' There's no wind in the eye of a typhoon, but what about the swells there? A major hurricane's swells can radiate over hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. Running into the eye of a typhoon? That's like hanging yourself—you're too desperate! How was the journey?"
Ma Xiao answered this question: "The purpose of the test was not fully achieved. At most, the roll did not exceed thirteen degrees. If it was less than twenty degrees, there would be no test value. The wind and waves are still too light. However, the hull hardness is not a problem, the surge resistance is superb, and the stability is also very good."
"You are making trouble. What about the safety of the people on the boat?" Xiao Peng said angrily.
Ma Xiao said, "Boss, you've been in the Mediterranean for too long. This is what the ocean is like. It's pretty good here. If you go to the Pacific, the saying 'no wind, three-foot waves' is not an exaggeration. If you can't even withstand such winds and waves, then don't go to the Pacific! If you don't know your own ship, wouldn't it be too dangerous to go somewhere else? You are our boss, I can't let you test it yourself, can I?"
After hearing what Ma Xiao said, Xiao Peng felt a little relieved.
"But you said that the test purpose was not fully achieved. What's the point of this trip?" Xiao Peng said.
Ma Xiao said, "It's not meaningless. According to the results from the hull stress tester, this ship can easily cross the westerlies. This is a top-notch exploration vessel. I believe it can reach any ocean in the world!"
Xiao Peng whistled after hearing this: "Anyway, thank you for this. Can Evelin and the others bear it?"
He was talking about the six maids that William had sent with him from the Dutch Butler School, who had been on the ship all along.
"Boss!" It was Evelyn who spoke. "Captain Chen said he'd buy us plane tickets to fly here, but the Luna is our workplace after all. Anyway, this experience is really good. At least we're sure this won't affect our service on board."
Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Okay, since you're so dedicated to your work, I can't be stingy! I've already arranged luxurious rooms at the Borgata Hotel for everyone on board to spend a week on vacation. Ma Xiao, I'm very satisfied with your work. In a week, you'll go to Germany to take over the captaincy of the Calypso and work with Fabian."
"Long live the boss!" Evelyn and the others shouted.
Ma Xiao was stunned: "Can't I just go over there now?"
He was now ready to fight, having waited too long for Xiao Peng to say this.
"It's vacation time now. Work and play need to be combined. How can you possibly work if you don't have a vacation? But let me be frank, there's a casino here. I won't be responsible if you lose big there!" Xiao Peng said, "But before you go on vacation, you better finish the last bit of work. Now everything at the dock is done!"
"Is there no one on duty on the ship?" Chen Cheng asked.
Xiao Peng grinned: "No need, I'm on the boat during this time, no one is allowed to come up!"
"Are you alone?" Hua Chong was stunned. "How boring are you, Boss? Should I stay here with you?"
Kaxin coughed twice and said, "Hua Chong, what are you doing here? We are not staying here, how can you stay here?" After he said that, he pouted at the two women on the side.
Hua Chong suddenly understood.
Xiao Peng coughed dryly twice. "Alright, Chen Cheng, quickly take your men to complete the routine inspections on board to avoid leaving any potential safety hazards. Afterwards, follow Alfred to the hotel and have a comfortable vacation!"
Alfred said, "Everything has been arranged at the hotel!"
As Xiao Peng boarded the boat, he said, "I'm impressed. When I lived on a sailboat, I dreamed of living in a nice house one day. But now I can't leave the boat. I still feel more comfortable living on it."
"Then we have to split up the ship, okay? The rooms on your ship are all seven-star hotel quality, they must be comfortable!" Pascal said, "Okay, you two can have a threesome from now on. We'll have more fun without you. Buddy, don't say I'm trying to scare you. Be careful, someone might sneak onto your ship and kidnap you in the middle of the night!"
"Shut up, you jinx! Damn, who is that?" Xiao Peng turned around and wanted to scold Pascal, but he saw him screaming on the dock.
I saw a group of people hurriedly running to the dock. Their equipment was amazing, with cameras, long-pole microphones and other tools.
"Hurry up and get on board, the reporters are coming!"
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