Project Brupeg · video

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Damien and Jess host Australian Navy Cadets aboard their 10-year refit project, the expedition vessel Brupeg, to provide hands-on training in maritime systems and drone operation.0:13 The tour introduces cadets to the vessel's technical layout, including the cofferdam, fuel and water tanks, and passive stabilizers designed to counteract roll.0:30 The owners demonstrate the boat's anchoring gear, which features a 112-kilogram anchor managed by a dedicated crane, and explain the electrical system, which relies primarily on solar power with battery and generator backups.5:11 Navigation and communication equipment includes radar, Starlink, VHF, AIS, and 3G/4G signal extenders.5:39 The cadets also participate in a drone-flying elective, learning to use aerial perspectives for docking maneuvers.8:39 The day concludes with a formal sunset ceremony to lower the vessel's flags.10:35 The visit emphasizes teamwork and safety protocols, such as identifying muster points and navigating potential trip hazards in the vessel's unfinished work spaces.4:02

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