Project Brupeg · video

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Damien and Jess are converting a sunken commercial fishing trawler, Brupeg, into a self-sufficient expedition vessel for research and remote travel.Watch Based in Queensland, Australia, the owners are retrofitting the steel hull for high-latitude voyages, including planned trips to Antarctica and the Northwest Passage.2:31 Planned structural modifications include removing external keel cooling pipes to prevent ice damage and adding internal rib reinforcement to the hull.8:59 The vessel utilizes a Cummins 855 engine, which the owners intend to modify to run on vegetable oil.12:40 To facilitate remote excursions, they are building a 4.5-meter aluminum jet-powered dinghy from scratch.15:13 The project operates outside of commercial survey requirements to maintain operational independence for research and veteran-focused initiatives.16:03 Funding relies on personal savings, YouTube revenue, and Patreon support.18:18 The owners emphasize a community-driven approach, incorporating viewer feedback into engineering decisions and hosting volunteers for the ongoing refit.23:03

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