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26 April 2020 · 5 min · 16K views · Orcón Bay
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez and his crew of five remain anchored in the bay of Orcón, Chile, after authorities denied them permission to land following their arrival from Antártida on March 5.0:13 The vessel, which has been circumnavigating for ten years, attempted to resupply at Puerto Natales and Puerto Edén during the transit from Puerto Williams, but found all ports closed due to pandemic restrictions.0:50 The crew currently coordinates with the Spanish and Italian embassies to secure repatriation flights, which are tentatively scheduled for May 1.4:30 To manage the indefinite quarantine aboard, the crew established a rotating schedule for cooking and cleaning.2:35 They rely on the boat’s four refrigerators and storage lockers to manage food supplies, though fresh provisions like eggs and beer are nearly depleted.2:52 Daily routines include engine and generator maintenance, exercise, reading, and fishing for local crabs to supplement their dwindling stores.3:53 The crew must obtain specific authorization from the Armada to send two people ashore for essential supplies.1:56
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