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What this video covers

The crew of the 10-year rebuild project *Brupeg* performs maintenance on their Cummins 855 engine, including replacing leaking washers on the coolant system with stainless steel alternatives and cleaning the air filter.1:11 They remove old, deteriorating exhaust wrap from the turbocharger and scrub the engine room to maintain cleanliness.9:53 To improve safety on deck, they apply grey rubberized grip paint to the centerline of the roof, supplementing their existing Spectra safety line system used for clipping in while working aloft.13:08 The team also receives a 3D-printed Flightery Stork trainer plane from a contributor, intended for learning drone flight and repair.16:36 Following these repairs and preparations, the vessel departs Cairns for a trip to Green Island, located approximately one hour offshore in the Great Barrier Reef.27:15 The crew also manages logistics at the marina, including refueling with diesel and taking on water, before continuing work on the vessel's winch systems.26:44

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