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The 62-foot Oyster Uhuru transits from Papua New Guinea to Sorong, Indonesia, to access the Raja Ampat archipelago.0:35 The vessel requires significant diesel reserves, with a tank capacity of 18,000 litres.3:46 In the Wayag island cluster, the crew anchors close to vertical limestone karsts, which provide deep water immediately adjacent to the cliffs.4:39 The area is a protected national park where local rangers manage shark sanctuaries, primarily featuring black-tip reef sharks.8:26 Navigation in the region involves managing remote anchorages and utilising local dive guides. Ashore in Sorong, the crew uses the Google Translate app to navigate menus and orders local Indonesian cuisine, including spicy chilli chicken and durian pudding.15:04 The group also experiments with pinang (betel nut), a traditional stimulant consisting of areca palm fruit, pepper vine leaves, and calcium from clam shells, which causes temporary oral numbness and red saliva.16:10

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