Quietly 'diagnosing' boats in Nghe An

Amidst the sound of hammers, the loud sound of washing and the strong smell of grease, the workers are still diligently working on "diagnosing" the ship...

Fishing boat repair workshops in Quynh Phuong ward, Hoang Mai town are where boats after a long sea voyage are “rested” and carefully cared for before continuing to sail out to sea. Photo: PV

Ships weighing hundreds of tons are pulled ashore at high tide, entering the yard one by one to begin a routine “overhaul”. Photo: TP

Inside the workshop, workers diligently work among a series of large and small ships. On average, each workshop receives and repairs 10 to 15 fishing boats per month. Photo: TP

“Diagnosing” the ship is the first and most important step in the repair process. With experience and a professional eye, the worker will examine every detail: hull, engine, propeller… to come up with a treatment plan. Photo: TP

Every crack and layer of barnacles on the hull is thoroughly cleaned by the workers. This step not only requires physical strength, but also requires caution to avoid damaging the wooden or iron hull, which has been worn out by the seawater. Photo: TP

Patching the hull is an indispensable part of every “maintenance” of a fishing boat. Under the skillful hands of the craftsman, holes and cracks are welded, patched and sealed, restoring the necessary strength to the boat. Photo: TP

Every rudder, propeller shaft, and even the smallest details are all manufactured and processed right at the factory for replacement. Ship repair requires high skills and a deep understanding of mechanics, wood, and machinery. Photo: TP

Putting on a new coat for the boat - the workers are both meticulous and hard-working, painting, replacing planks, and reinforcing the rotten wooden hull. They are reviving a means of making a living in the middle of the ocean. Photo: TP

The hardship is evident on their dirty, sweaty faces. Photo: TP

Because of these hardships, nowadays, not many young workers succeed them. Photo: TP

Currently, the ship repair industry faces many difficulties: silted waterways, limited investment capital, and fishermen not building new ships, making it difficult for workshops to survive. However, in the midst of hardship, they still diligently maintain their profession. Photo: TP

Clip: Thanh Phuc

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