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Theft, Damage And Corruption. Worst Week Of Our Cruising Adventure!
16 August 2026 · 24 min · 32K views · Indonesia
What this video covers
Cruising sailors arriving in Tual, Indonesia, face a mandatory and often contentious check-in process involving biosecurity, immigration, and customs.0:36 Local officials frequently demand the hiring of a paid agent to facilitate clearance, despite the lack of a formal legal requirement for private yachts.1:59 The process requires multiple visits to government offices and the completion of extensive paperwork, including the issuance of a "green book" for tracking the vessel's movements between ports.10:28 During the stay in Tual, the crew experienced significant equipment damage, including a punctured dinghy caused by sharp debris at the public landing wall, and the theft of clothing from the deck.7:54 The anchorage also presents hazards to ground tackle, as the crew retrieved a heavy, submerged obstruction tangled in their anchor chain that required significant winch power to clear.20:49 Despite the challenges of the bureaucratic entry and local security issues, the city offers a vibrant market environment and a distinct cultural experience.11:52
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