After San Jose completed the reorganization of several other Putrajaya companies, he completed the planning work. After discussing with General Tomps Jr., he gave him some guidance, which was the maintenance and modification of the old southern ships of the Argentine Navy Department.
On January 10, Saint Jose went to the Admiralty, which was also in the Liberator Building. He was familiar with the route and found the head of the Admiralty.
He also brought together engineers from Sankai Shipbuilding and Rennes Military Industries and people from Prairie International to form a team of 10 people in total. He discussed with Fils Lambruccini of the Navy about the Belgrano Naval Port Warship maintenance and modification projects.
Fils Lambruccini is the Logistics Minister of the Navy, with the rank of colonel. He is 34 years old and comes from a naval family. His father once served as the Minister of the Navy of Argentina and is currently retiring.
Fiers is responsible for the hard work in the south, renovating and upgrading the warships of the Southern Naval District of Argentina and the Belgrano Naval Port. Compared with the US$4 million in funding for the Putrajaya Military Port, the total project funds for the Belgrano Naval Port project are only The price is quite pitiful at 1.2 million US dollars, and there are 13 ships in need of repair and maintenance, which are basically in a state of neglect.
The main reason is that this project is quite troublesome and has relatively high requirements. It requires shipbuilding experience. The profit is extremely low, and it may even be a loss. It requires a series of tasks such as modifying the artillery, installing fire control systems and weapons and equipment, torpedo launch tubes, and overhauling the engines.
At present, Argentina has two major military ports, namely the Buenos Aires Naval Port and the Belgrano Naval Port next to Blanca City. The country is divided into 3 sea areas and has 6 naval bases.
St. Jose went to Phils' office, led by a girl in military uniform.
"Hello, I am St. Jose Cohen from the Sanhai Shipbuilding Team. I was recommended by General Tomps of the Ministry of National Defense. Today I am here to discuss the southern warship maintenance and renovation project."
Sanjesé explained his purpose and stretched out his hand to shake Fiers. Due to historical reasons, Argentina's shipbuilding industry is quite primitive. Apart from a few small civilian shipyards in Putrajaya and a state-owned shipyard, there is nothing else, so he quickly The developed Sanhai Shipyard is directly the largest shipyard in the country.
"Hello, just call me Phils. General Tomps has already informed us that this time it is mainly a maintenance and modification project for 11 ships in the Belgrano Naval Port. I believe you have already read the requirements."
The official level is overwhelming, and it's a hard-working one.
"Our Argentine navy ships basically come from abroad. Most of them are British and American goods, and none are domestically produced. It is now the largest navy in South America, even behind Brazil and Chile."
The development and growth of Argentina's navy was due to two rounds of arms competition in the early 20th century. First, it was with the Chilean Navy, and later the Brazilian Navy was added. Since then, the three countries have competed for the first place in the South American navy. Currently, Argentina is first and Brazil is second. , Chile third.
The Argentine shipbuilding industry is underdeveloped. In fact, it was not necessary in the first place. It is indeed better to build than to buy. But it is different for Saint Jose. He is ambitious, so the shipyard is also a top priority. Argentina is far away from the world island and far away from the island. In the world's major markets, a navy that can safeguard national interests is still very important.
"Yes, we have understood it. We have no problem. I have brought arms experts from Rennes Military Industry and technical experts from Sanhai Shipyard and La Plata Steel Plant. They can completely handle this project."
"Can you continue to talk about your advantages? After all, our ships are all made in the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States, and they are basically used for more than 10 years."
The necessary work procedures are still followed. Argentina has not had new ships in service for almost 10 years. They are basically bought second-hand. Maintenance is very important. Argentina’s finances have invested in national construction, and the navy will use them if they can.
"Let me briefly introduce that last year our Sanhai Shipyard produced a total of 17 ships, completed large-volume orders, and now has reached cooperation with the Spanish National Bazan Shipyard."
San Jose did not say that it was actually a civilian fishing boat factory. After all, it was just a 580-ton fishing boat for practice. It was eventually built into three docks. Such small fishing boats are quite popular.
"We have rich shipbuilding experience and are also involved in military ship technology. This is the artillery team of Rennes Military Industry and the team of Rennes Military Tank Factory. We also have experience in the maintenance of this weapon."
Moreover, since the middle of last year, Sanhai Shipbuilding began to prepare to design and build an ocean-going fishing vessel. One model has a power of 960 horsepower, 2,200 tons, 60 meters long, 2,500 horsepower, a speed of 14 knots, a wind resistance level of 10, and a crew of 60 A large fishing boat.
"Our shipyard is ready to build an 18,000-ton shipyard and two 15,000-ton shipyards to establish a professional large-scale shipyard. Moreover, we have in-depth cooperation with shipyards in Germany and Spain."
St. Jose boasted so much that he didn’t blink an eyelid. As for the 15,000-ton and 18,000-ton cargo ships, they are indeed working hard. The production technology of civilian freighters is not difficult. The seven major shipyards in Germany have demolished them to pieces. St. Jose A shipbuilding team was gathered from them.
Sanhai Shipbuilding is designing Argentina's own cargo shipyard, which is modeled on the American cargo ship "Victory" and is being renovated and upgraded. There are two versions.
But in the end, it can only be built in cooperation with Spain. Many shipbuilding equipment and docks rely on Spain. Germany is no longer allowed to export talents and equipment.
"At the same time, we have a professional team and will set up a shipyard and repair shop in Port Blanca to provide professional maintenance services in Port Blanca. We support free rework for one year's warranty and 50% off maintenance fees for five years."
Sanjesé continued that these are all to appear more professional. Although many of Argentina's naval ships are shabby and second-hand, and cruisers and battleships are also outdated, we can learn a lot from them and accumulate experience for future involvement in warship production. experience.
"Free warranty? That's okay. You won't lose money, right?"
Phils's eyes lit up, this was so important, and then he looked at Saint Jose with some embarrassment.
"There is no problem at all. We are more contributing to the country. The country is currently in difficulty. As a private company, we must do our part."
Saint Jose said righteously and solemnly, with a serious expression, as if he was a very sincere patriot.
"Thank you so much. Our country will definitely get through this difficult time."
Fiers seemed shocked by St. Jose's bragging, and it took him a while before he came over to shake his hand.
"We are signing a contract today. You can look at these specific data. Currently, the number of ships in Bayou Port accounts for one-third of the country. The most troublesome one is the cruiser October 17th. It has been in the United States for 20 years and 35 years. Built as General MacArthur's ship.
"In October 1951, the U.S. Navy sold it to our country for a cabbage price of US$1 million. This ship has a standard displacement of 10,000 tons, a full load displacement of 12,400 tons, is equipped with five triple 152mm main guns, and has a speed of 30 knots."
"Renovations have been carried out one after another in the past two years, but there are still some details that require work."
"These are specific ship data. You can take a look at it first. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me. I'll go and get busy first. I'll be back in about half an hour."
Phils was a little embarrassed and found an excuse to escape. After all, there was indeed some trouble.
In this Belgrano port project, one Italian-made Garibaldi-class armored cruiser "Puerliden" and three "Catamarca"-class destroyers have been replaced with twin torpedo launch tubes. 2 Buenos Aires-class destroyers and 1 Mendoza-class destroyer, 1 heavy cruiser "May 25", 1 cruiser "October 17", and logistics transport ships 8 ship.
St. Hesse briefly looked at it and handed the information to Sanhai Shipbuilding. The quantity was just right, no more, no less. He distributed the information to several other chief experts, 3 cruisers, 6 destroyers, 8 logistics transport ships, Basically all ships are more than 10 years old.
"The transport ship is not a big problem. Fortunately, those submarines in the south did not give us. Putrajaya Port accounts for 70% of the Argentine Navy, and Bay Port only has 30%,"
A cruiser is a large surface ship with strong firepower and multiple uses. It mainly operates in the ocean. The cruiser is equipped with strong offensive and defensive weapons, has high speed and seaworthiness, and can operate for a long time in harsh weather conditions. Ocean warfare.
"There is a big difference between our Rennes artillery and these main guns. These artillery need to be redesigned, and they may not be used, and they require a lot of funds."
Engineers at the Rennes Artillery Factory said with some embarrassment that the artillery factory was developing 107 rocket launchers, mortars and even tank guns. These problems were not big, but warship artillery was a bit embarrassing.
"This can be solved. Our artillery factory also needs some new attempts. Designing artillery installed on warships can have huge lethality. Therefore, artillery has always been the core weapon of warships. What is the combat effectiveness of a warship? It just depends on the power of its naval gun. We already have the ability to design 80mm artillery. This time we are designing a 130mm artillery for the navy. After we have experience, we can also design tank guns."
Before the advent of missile technology, the power of naval guns had always been very important, and the emergence of aircraft carriers did not completely end naval guns. Cruisers escort aircraft carriers, or they can serve as the flagship of a formation to form a maritime mobile formation to attack enemy surface ships, submarines or shore targets. .
"But boss, this is too difficult..."
"I will let La Plata Steel Plant cooperate with you. We can already produce higher strength seamless steel pipes. We only need to continue to improve the materials and we will definitely be able to produce better quality seamless steel pipes."
"Boss, how to develop fire control technology? We have no experience at all and no way to do it. We in Argentina are not good at fire control technology at all. They are all imported. Although Germany also had fire control technology in the past, they do not sell this core technology. .”
"I can solve the fire control technology. Don't worry about it. Now is the electronic age, but it is easier to solve."
Sanjesé said confidently that for current fire control technology, just go to the United States to find it. Argentina really needs to build an electronics factory. General Electric and IBM companies in the United States have the opportunity to get it. , after all, Enke Electric is an American company.
"Boss, this power increase will cause the warship to increase a lot in weight, which is difficult to achieve."
It is indeed a big problem for transformation. After all, a lot of equipment needs to be added, and the speed of the warship cannot be increased.
"Intensify renovation efforts, remove some unnecessary equipment, and replace the power system and diesel engine if necessary."
The heavy cruiser "May 25th" has a main armor belt thickness of 70mm, a main armor deck thickness of 25mm, and a turret frontal armor of only 50mm. In order to save cost and weight, this class of ship does not have the same thickness as the Trento class. The high output turbine has a design speed of only 32 knots. "
"Increase the modification plan and replace some equipment at the same time. There is an opportunity to add power or even replace it with a stronger diesel engine."
"Mr. Fiers, we have already considered it. We will take over this project entirely. We will build a repair shop and shipyard in Blanca City to help the country's ship transformation and upgrading."
"Okay, let's start signing the contract."
Phils took out the contract, Saint-Jesse signed his name, and immediately started preparations.
Saint Jose said to Phils,
"If the country cannot develop, the army will definitely lag behind, and the navy will not be able to develop. At present, our country must develop the economy before we have a chance to develop the economy."
"It's an interesting perspective."
Phils commented.
He felt deeply.
Argentina has been without warships for a long time.
“A pleasure to work with.”
Saint Jose left here with his men.
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He separated the maintenance team in San Jose and gave them the shipyard in Blanca City. Blanca City has the foundation to develop the shipbuilding industry.
In the new year, Sanhai Shipbuilding's fishing boat orders have been placed in Brazil. The fishing industry in the South Pacific is developing rapidly and can make more money. New 2,200-ton fishing boats and 580-ton fishing boats are the top priority.
The construction of giant ships of 10,000 tons is also about to begin. Spain has agreed to this cooperation order for eight ships of 15,000 tons and six ships of 18,000 tons. The price is to help Argentina Sanhai Shipbuilding build three docks and two repair shops.
On January 12, Sanjesé took this huge team, obtained the cooperation letter, and went to Blanca City, where a number of supporting factories will be set up to serve the military port of Bei.
San Jose returned to San Jose in Blanca City, settled the people first, and then took them to the town of Alta the next day, which was not far away.
Everything is going well for the Radical Party in Blanca City. The number of workers in the Lingang Industrial Zone has doubled to more than 2,000. Various industrial equipment transported from Europe have arrived in Blanca City and are stored in the well-constructed building. In the warehouse, start preparing for debugging.
The Lingang Industrial Zone is developing very well. The roofs of factory buildings have begun to be poured, and workers wearing safety helmets are busy.
Saint Hesse made an appointment with the person in charge of Haobei Military Port before heading here. In the future, these warships will come to the bay next door one by one to carry out systematic transformation and upgrade.
The excellent design drawing team of Sanhai Shipbuilding will also conduct accurate surveying and mapping of these 17 ships, and finally form a modification plan for confirmation by St. Hesse and the Ministry of the Navy.
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