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Nike is refitting a 100-year-old steel vessel exceeding 20 meters in length, which requires specific certification for European Union inland waterways.0:14 Current regulations in Germany mandate hull repairs via plate inserts, a process that necessitates removing internal concrete ballast at a significant cost.1:31 After consulting with the owners of The Flying Kony, Nike discovered that Dutch surveyors may permit double plating, which avoids the need for ballast removal and reduces repair expenses.1:59 Nike is currently seeking recertification through a Dutch agency to bypass German requirements.2:25 Additionally, the vessel’s electrical system failed due to a dead battery bank, which caused the Victron remote control to shut down and subsequently disabled the solar charging system.5:20 Nike plans to replace the starter battery bank to restore navigation instruments and engine functionality before moving the 46-ton boat to a new haul-out location.6:14

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