鐵警海戰(zhàn)隊

煙臺和大連之間，有一條鐵路輪渡線縱貫渤海海峽，它銜接遼東、山東兩大半島，是亞洲最長的鐵路輪渡線。這條鐵路輪渡線上，平均每日往返開行3班航班，輪渡載著火車、汽車、旅客等，來往于煙臺、大連兩岸。潔白的船體，在一望無際的海面與海鷗的襯托下，顯得尤為美麗。在浩瀚無垠的大海上，有這樣一群人，他們肩負著守護海上安全的重任。他們就是海上輪渡乘警。

2006年，伴隨中鐵渤海輪渡開行，鐵路乘警開始了海上護航生涯。濟南鐵路公安局青島公安處煙臺北站派出所“鐵警海戰(zhàn)隊”在18年的漫長歲月里，陪同輪渡航行于茫茫大海之上，穿梭于碼頭、甲板、船艙，守護著旅客與船只的安全。其間，他們經(jīng)歷過大風大浪的惡劣天氣，也處理過許多突發(fā)狀況。172海里、14小時安全往返是他們心里的平安“計數(shù)”。

往返14小時：安全很重要

下午1時，距離渡船開航還有半個小時。此刻，煙臺北站派出所民警、3號渡船乘警長岳軍正帶領(lǐng)值班民警與輪渡輔警彎著腰挨個檢查船艙內(nèi)停放的火車皮?！皬南峦希?0節(jié)火車皮、70余輛汽車和定員580名旅客，這都要我們警組負責。海上航行往返14小時，安全是最重要的。”隨著強光手電照射的方向，岳軍在檢查中拉一拉鋼絲繩，看一看滅火器，時而彎腰俯身查看車底，時而爬上車梯查看車內(nèi)物資。上到二層汽車艙，類似的檢查還在繼續(xù)，彎腰、起身、檢查……同樣的動作如此反復著。

岳軍是目前乘警組中值乘時間最久的民警，多年的輪渡工作經(jīng)歷已經(jīng)讓他養(yǎng)成了近乎機器般的規(guī)律。開航前的檢查，作業(yè)時的巡視，船艙內(nèi)的叮囑……往返14小時里，岳軍和警組通過不間斷地巡視、宣講、教育來確保渡船安全。

“在海上，與普通列車不同的是，輪渡作業(yè)容易受天氣影響，經(jīng)常是凌晨半夜需要全艙巡視，我們一直相信，只要乘警多巡視，渡船的治安秩序就能好一分?！痹儡娬f道。

今年5月的一個深夜，在煙臺至旅順的班列上，一對年輕情侶因瑣事爭執(zhí)不休，情緒幾近失控。岳軍和警組正好巡視到一等艙走廊，正要敲門詢問，其中的女性旅客突然沖出房間直奔船舷。岳軍立即跑上前去，在甲板上制止了該名旅客的行為，避免了一場可能發(fā)生的悲劇。

同在列車上一樣的是，在渡船上，細致的觀察與及時的干預是守護旅客生命安全的關(guān)鍵。

五味雜陳

“作為一名渡船乘警，在渡船值乘期間是24小時在船上，大部分時間是在海上航行中，說有什么體驗，可謂是五味雜陳?！泵窬瘎Ⅸi說。在海上，有晴空萬里、海天一色，鐵甲在水中破浪而行，海鷗在空中展翅翱翔，整個畫面讓人心向往之；也有暴風驟雨、波濤翻滾，渡船在波浪間穿行，如一片樹葉在海面跌宕起伏，回味起來也是膽戰(zhàn)心驚。

在海上工作，最大的難題就是與陸地失去了聯(lián)系，渡船離岸后，手機就沒了信號，遇到問題也不能及時向所里匯報，個人家庭中有什么緊急的事，也聯(lián)系不上，處理不了。

2023年7月，劉鵬在一次值乘過程中，一名旅客報警求助，稱不小心在船上丟失了手機，手機里存著過世親人的全部照片和聊天記錄，這是他唯一的念想，請求乘警幫助。那天晚上，劉鵬和同事們找遍了旅客去過的每個角落，就連衛(wèi)生間的垃圾桶也翻了一遍。

四個小時過去，旅客決定放棄尋找，但劉鵬始終認為一定能找到，“船就這么大，只要登船后還使用過，那就一定能找到”。凌晨1點，終于在輪渡餐廳的沙發(fā)縫里找到了手機。當劉鵬和戰(zhàn)友把失而復得的手機送到乘客手中時，乘客強忍著哭腔向民警表示感謝。

“所以說，值乘輪渡的體驗很復雜，一方面要面對大風大浪帶來的生理不適，另一方面要適應長時間不能回家團聚的孤獨，但每次幫到旅客，我都會打心里感覺高興。這也是這個崗位的意義所在?！眲Ⅸi說道。

別樣挑戰(zhàn)

“00后”新民警李宣佐談及成為一名輪渡乘警的感受時說道：“在輪渡上當乘警，最大的特點莫過于每時每刻都能欣賞到海天一色的勝景。萬里海域，藍得純粹，美得無瑕。輪渡上值乘，在享受海洋帶來的獨特工作環(huán)境的同時，也要面對一些特有的挑戰(zhàn)。”

剛接觸值乘輪渡的工作時，李宣佐面臨的第一個考驗就是克服暈船反應。輪渡在天氣狀況良好時，相比于火車或者高鐵而言，其運行更為平穩(wěn)，完全感受不出船究竟是在停泊還是在運行中。但是，一旦遇到風雨天氣，輪渡的乘坐感受就顯得不那么友好。對于新手而言，可能會有比較明顯的眩暈感，有種站不穩(wěn)的感覺。

初來乍到時，即使是小的風浪都讓人難以接受，船上熱心的老水手們總是安慰鼓勵他。老水手們有許多曾在遠洋的船上工作過，相比于大洋上的滔天巨浪和近乎海嘯般的浪潮拍打，李宣佐所經(jīng)歷的這些，對于常年在海上作業(yè)的他們來說，不值一提。

在輪渡上值乘，非常考驗民警的工作能力，尤其是群眾工作能力。不同于在陸地上值乘，渡船離開港灣后，發(fā)生任何案事件都需要乘警獨立面對和處理，移交案件和請求援助都不及陸地方便和及時。

一天凌晨時分，李宣佐接到輪渡工作人員報告稱，一名老人找不到自己的房間，情緒激動，在大廳里吵鬧。到達現(xiàn)場后，與老人溝通了解情況，得知這名老人患有阿爾茲海默病，其認為是工作人員故意更換了房間的門牌號，才導致他找不到自己的房間。不一會兒，他又認為自己是在醫(yī)院，因為輪渡房間的床鋪都是白色。李宣佐一邊穩(wěn)定老人情緒，一邊查看視頻監(jiān)控，最終將老人送回房間。原本情緒還激動的老人，竟雙手合十，連連致謝。

“老人對我們工作的肯定，讓我有成就感的同時，也給了我很大的鼓勵，這次的經(jīng)歷增強了我獨立值乘輪渡的自信心?！崩钚粽f道。

一樣都不能少

船上，乘警在不遺余力開展安全宣講和治安清查；近海區(qū)域，一場反恐演習正緊張有序地展開。

輪渡開航后，煙臺北站派出所副所長王洪亮駕駛著“濟鐵001”號巡邏艇，朝港口停放的其他輪渡的方向挺進。這是全國鐵路公安唯一的海上巡邏艇，承擔著近海搜救、反恐處置、警力輸送、排查身份不明船只和疏通航道等重任。艇上3名民警全副武裝，準備登船開展演習，同時攜帶了“蛙人”潛水裝備——在必要時刻，可以潛入水下開展現(xiàn)場勘查和搜排爆作業(yè)。

作為派出所的“蛙人”，王洪亮早在2012年就取得了AIDA 兩星自由潛水員證和PADI 開放水域潛水員證書，并于2016年考取了小型船舶駕駛證。

2019年9月，正駕駛巡邏艇在航道附近巡邏的王洪亮，看到不到2海里外的一艘作業(yè)漁船上冒起濃煙，立即掉轉(zhuǎn)方向，向事發(fā)船只駛?cè)??？拷虐l(fā)現(xiàn)船只頭部火勢開始借風蔓延，起火點是一堆漁網(wǎng)和地籠。

王洪亮將巡邏艇向漁船?？?，組織民警登乘，然后使用滅火器和水桶將火撲滅?！爱敃r船上只有漁民一人，僅靠他自己很難處理。”在這次撲滅火情中，王洪亮展示出了專業(yè)的海上救援工作素養(yǎng)，除了警察這個身份，他還有另一個角色——中探潛水救援隊隊員和藍天救援隊隊員。王洪亮長期利用業(yè)余時間學習救援課程，這也讓他在工作中能夠應對復雜的海上救援任務。

6年間，民警駕駛巡邏艇累計清理航道及碼頭內(nèi)網(wǎng)具154件，組織海上應急演練58次，多次參與海上搜救工作，是名副其實的海上“沖鋒艇”。

大風大浪里護航海路，18年夜以繼日的奮斗歷程是“海戰(zhàn)隊”民警永遠的勛章。晚上9點，中鐵渤海輪渡3號渡船順利到達旅順港，乘警長岳軍借這個間隙到港口陸地上站了一會兒，感受著從海面吹來的海風。18年里，渤海的風已經(jīng)載滿了屬于“鐵警海戰(zhàn)隊”的記憶，從遠處吹來，似是在向人們講述那些動人的故事……■

【作者簡介】李潤秋（1993-），男，濟南鐵路公安局青島公安處宣傳教育室民警。

馬紹澤（1993-），男，濟南鐵路公安局青島公安處淄博站派出所民警。

（責任編輯：古靜）

The Maritime Railway Policing Squad

By Li Runqiu Ma Shaoze

Running through the Bohai Strait， the longest ferry-borne railway line in Asia connects the Liaodong and Shandong Peninsulas. On average， there are three shuttle ferries daily， transporting trains， vehicles， and passengers between Yantai and Dalian. Against the backdrop of the vast sea and gliding seagulls， the gleaming white ferries create a magnificent sight. A dedicated group of onboard police ensures maritime safety for all who travel these expansive waters.

In 2006， the Bohai Ferry service was launched by the China Railway Engineering Corporation （CREC）， marking the beginning of the onboard police's mission to safeguard the sea route. For 18 years， the Maritime Railway Policing Squad from the North Yantai Station， under the Qingdao Public Security Department of the Jinan Railway Police Bureau， has been escorting ferries across vast waters， moving tirelessly between docks， decks， and cabins. Over the years， they have faced awful weather and handled unexpected emergencies， completing countless round trips—each covering 172 nautical miles in 14 hours.

Commitment to Safety

At 1 p.m.， just half an hour before the ferry's departure， Officer Yue Jun of the North Yantai Police Station， the lead officer on ferry No. 3， conducted thorough checks of the train carriages parked inside the cabin with the duty officers and auxiliary police. "We're responsible for the safety of 50 train carriages， over 70 vehicles， and 580 passengers. During the 14-hour round trip， safety is our top priority，"Yue stated. Following the beam of his flashlight， he meticulously tugged on steel cables， checked fire extinguishers， crouched to inspect the undercarriage， and climbed ladders to examine the train cars' contents. Moving to the second deck， Yue continued his systematic checks—bending， rising， and inspecting—repeating these motions with unwavering focus.

Yue Jun is the longest-serving officer on his onboard team， and years of experience have instilled in him a near-mechanical routine： conducting pre-departure checks， patrolling during operations， and guiding passengers within the cabin. Throughout the 14-hour round trip， he and his team remain vigilant， continuously patrolling onboard and offering tips on safety.

"Unlike regular ones， trains at sea are prone to the weather，"Yue Jun explained. "It is imperative to conduct full-cabin patrols in the middle of the night. We firmly believe that the more frequently we patrol， the better the security on board will be."

Late one night in last May， a young couple on the Yantai-to-Lvshun ferry got into an intense argument， and emotions nearly spiraled out of control. At that moment， Yue Jun and his team were patrolling the first-class cabin hallway. Just as Yue was about to knock on the door to check on them， the female passenger suddenly stormed out and dashed toward the edge of the ferry. Reacting swiftly， Yue ran after her and intercepted her on the deck， preventing what could have been a tragic incident.

Whether on ferries or trains， vigilant observation and timely intervention are crucial to safeguarding passengers' lives.

Mixed Emotions

"As a ferry officer， I spend 24 hours on board during my shifts， most of it out at sea. It's an experience filled with mixed emotions，"said Officer Liu Peng. Out at sea， there are moments when the vast blue skies blend seamlessly with the ocean， the ferries cut through the waves while seagulls soar gracefully above—a sight that captivates the heart. However， there are also times of violent storms and rolling waves， with the ferry tossed around like a leaf on the water， leaving a lingering sense of unease and tension.

The greatest challenge of working at sea is the loss of connection with the land. Once the ferry departs from the dock， cell phones lose signal， making it impossible to report emergencies to the police station or handle urgent family matters， if any.

In July 2023， while on duty， Liu Peng responded to a passenger's urgent request for help to recover a missing cellphone. The passenger explained that the phone was invaluable， as it contained all the photos and chat records of a deceased family member—the only keepsake left. That night， Liu and his colleagues searched every nook and corner along the passenger's route， even going through the trash bins in the restrooms.

Four hours into the search， the passenger had almost abandoned himself to despair， bue Liu Peng remained convinced they could find the phone. "The ferry isn't that big. If you used it after boarding， we're bound to locate it，"he reassured. Finally， at 1 a.m.， they discovered the phone wedged between the cushions of a couch in the ferry's café. When Liu and his colleagues handed it over， the passenger， holding back tears， expressed heartfelt gratitude to the officers.

"That's why I describe working on the ferry as an experience filled with mixed emotions，"Liu Peng explained. "On the one hand， we endure the physical discomfort caused by rough seas and cope with the loneliness of being away from home. On the other， every time we help a passenger out， it brings a deep sense of happiness and fulfillment. This is the true meaning of our job."

Brand New Challenges

Li Xuanzuo， a new officer born in the 2000s， shared his experience working as a ferry-borne officer： "One of the most appealing aspects of this job is the breathtaking views of the pristine blue sky and sea that I get to enjoy at any time. However， while I relish the unique working environment， I also face certain specific challenges."

As a fresh recruit， Li Xuanzuo was subjected to a harrowing ordeal of seasickness onboard the ferry. On calm days， ferries operate more smoothly than passenger trains， making it hard to tell whether the vessel is docked or in motion. However， during stormy weather， the experience can become quite awful， especially for newcomers， who often struggle with significant dizziness and feeling unsteady.

Every time Li got in thrall to the slightest waves， the veteran officers would come to his help， soothing and supportive. What Li experienced paled in comparison with the towering waves and crashing tides the seasoned officers had endured.

Policing on ferries presents significant challenges for officers， particularly regarding public engagement. Unlike their counterparts on land， once the ferry departs from the harbor， officers must handle incidents and emergencies independently. Requesting assistance or transferring cases is not as convenient or timely as it is on solid ground.

One early morning， Li Xuanzuo received a report about an emotional elderly man causing a commotion in the lobby because he couldn't find his room. Upon arriving at the scene， Li learned that the man was an Alzheimer's patient who believed the staff had intentionally changed his room number to confuse him. He even thought he was in a hospital， citing the white bed linens as evidence. While soothing the man's emotions， Li reviewed the video surveillance footage and eventually escorted him back to his room. Once inside， the previously agitated elderly man calmed down and expressed his gratitude profusely.

"The elder man's recognition of my work not only filled me with a sense of accomplishment but also provided significant encouragement. This experience has greatly boosted my confidence in independent policing on the ferry，"Li shared.

An All-round Team

Onboard， the officers diligently conduct safety briefings and security checks， while offshore， anti-terrorism drills take place in a tense yet orderly manner.

After the ferry's departure， the patrol boat "Jinan Railway 001，"helmed by Deputy Director Wang Hongliang of the North Yantai Police Station， advanced toward other ferries docked at the harbor. This vessel is the only patrol boat in the national railway police system， assigned critical missions such as offshore search and rescue， anti-terrorism operations， transporting police personnel， identifying suspicious vessels， and clearing waterways. The three officers aboard are fully equipped for the drill with diving gear， prepared for underwater inspections and explosive searches if necessary.

Dubbed the "frogman"of the police station， Wang Hongliang earned his AIDA 2 Star Freediver and PADI Open Water Diver certifications in 2012， along with a small vessel driving license in 2016.

In September 2019， while patrolling the waterways， Wang Hongliang spotted thick smoke rising from a fishing vessel less than two nautical miles away. He immediately altered his course and headed toward the source of the smoke. As he approached， he discovered that the fire was spreading from a pile of fishing nets and traps at the front of the boat， fueled by strong winds.

Wang stopped his patrol boat alongside the fishing vessel and organized his team to board and extinguish the fire. "There was only one fisherman on board， so it would have been difficult for him to manage the fire alone，"Wang noted. In this emergency， he harnessed his professional skills in maritime rescue， for this police officer is a member of the Underwater Rescue Team of the China Adventure Association and the Blue Sky Rescue Team. Wang had dedicated much of his free time to studying rescue courses， preparing himself to handle complex maritime rescue operations.

Over the past six years， the patrol boat， aptly nicknamed the maritime "Assault Boat，"has cleared 154 pieces of fishing gear from waterways and dock facilities， participated in 58 maritime emergency drills， and taken part in numerous search and rescue operations at sea.

Escorting ferries through the waterways during high winds and waves for 18 years has become a lasting badge of honor for the Maritime Railway Policing Squad. At 9 p.m.， the CREC Bohai Ferry No. 3 docked at Lvshun Harbor as scheduled. During the brief stopover， Lead Officer Yue Jun stepped onto the land， feeling the sea breeze that carried with it memories of the squad's journey—almost as if the wind itself were whispering those moving stories to the world.■

（Translated by Chen Xiaoying， School of Foreign Languages， Beijing Forestry University）