Qin Tie

Qin Tie, born roughly between 1939 and 1940, with his exact birthplace and birth date not disclosed in public sources. After he was exonerated, he worked for Tianjin Ocean Shipping Company, starting from the lowest crew rank and gradually rising to Assistant Navigator, Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer, and finally Captain, remaining employed until his retirement in 1995. His career was concentrated in the field of maritime transport, covering vessel operation, navigation command, and fleet management, reflecting the accumulation of duties and skills across different shipboard positions. Regarding family background, educational background, and activities after retirement, public sources do not provide relevant information. Qin Tie died at his Beijing home on September 18, 2012, from a sudden cardiovascular event, at the age of 72. The above information comes from public records and maritime archives; there is no indication of additional non-public personal information.