I thought about it, and even if we could get it started, we wouldn't launch the ship most of the time. We'd just let it drift along with the current, just like how it behaved during the last flood.
However, if we don't repair the propulsion system, then we'd better not let the ship move around at all and just leave it stationary.
As for supplies, we can transport them in advance, but personnel is a tricky issue. We're not like the floating platforms built under Imperial Court supervision. Although not located in Kyoto, they are situated in Jinmen. If a flood occurs, it wouldn't be difficult to get there.
The ship's stranded location is quite remote, with a stretch of road that's rugged and impassable for small vehicles. Although this couldn't stop Martial Artists, it's somewhat troublesome for ordinary people.
