“海巡22”轮船长汪三涵：我的国庆状态——在线
The Ningbo Zhoushan Port was bustling with giant ships and fishing boats shuttling back and forth during the National Day holiday. To ensure that port production and operations remain "online" at all times, the maritime safety defense line here has never "gone offline." For Captain Wang Sanhan of the "Haixun 22," staying on duty has been a routine during the holidays for the past 35 years.With the full reopening of fishing in the East China Sea, tens of thousands of fishing boats and numerous commercial vessels entering and leaving the port navigate the same waters. The forward deployment of patrol boats has acted as the first line of defense. From Xiashi Gate to Shipu Port, a confluence area spanning 40 nautical miles, is where Wang Sanhan's concerns lie and where the "Haixun 22" patrols. Leading his team in round-the-clock shifts, he continuously broadcasts reminders via high-frequency radio: "All vessels, please be advised, this is 'Haixun 22.' Please maintain a proper lookout, control your speed, and keep a safe distance from fishing boats!" With crowded waters and narrow channels, he stays on watch, guiding each vessel to stay on course and addressing potential risks before they escalate into dangerous situations.As ships keep moving, equipment can't afford to fail either. Wang Sanhan and his team's main battlefield is aboard this 86-meter-long law enforcement vessel. While others oversee maritime navigation, Wang goes all out to manage the maintenance and repair of the ship's equipment. From personalized maintenance manuals, fault prediction systems, to domestic replacement of satellite communication systems, a standardized ship management model has been implemented across the entire system. When satellite communication equipment experienced sudden issues earlier, he didn't wait or rely on others. Instead, he led his team to dismantle, inspect, and locate the problem overnight, ultimately completing the domestic replacement to take control of critical equipment. The ship's operational readiness rate has been consistently high over the years, making the "Haixun 22" a training base both inside and outside the system. He often says, "I don't have great talent; I just persist a little more."While hardware doesn't fail, the confidence for emergency response must also stay "online." On the deck, skills are taught on-site. When training apprentices, Wang instructs directly on the deck, teaching them to read tides, identify wind directions, maneuver the helm while docking, troubleshoot issues—all hands-on instruction. If they can't answer questions, he shows no mercy: he'll scold them first, then make them practice on the equipment until they fully grasp it. Some of the trainees he once scolded have now become captains and first officers. "Rescue is the ultimate bottom line," he often reminds young people, "It's not impressive if one person is online; it's only remarkable if an entire generation stays online."This year's National Day holiday saw the weather change faster than usual, and the sound of howling sea winds could already be heard on the deck at night. It is precisely the holiday dedication of maritime personnel like Wang Sanhan that ensures the maritime safety of Ningbo Zhoushan Port remains "online." Tribute to every shade of "maritime blue" on duty, and may the sea always be calm and maritime traffic safe and smooth.
