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The crew of the 40-foot sailboat Catalpa discovers a rising oil level in their engine sump while anchored in Sorong, West Papua.11:42 A dipstick test reveals a halo effect on paper, indicating diesel contamination in the engine oil.12:15 The captain identifies a ruptured diaphragm in the mechanical fuel lift pump as the likely cause, noting that the engine does not burn oil.13:15 Unable to find an exact replacement part locally, the crew considers using a compatible pump from a generator or installing an electric fuel pump as a temporary bypass.14:27 The captain eventually sources a genuine replacement pump for 1.4 million Indonesian rupiah, approximately 140 Australian dollars, from a local supplier.16:43 After replacing the faulty mechanical pump and changing the oil, the engine is returned to service.16:57 The crew also notes that visitors to the Raja Ampat marine park must purchase a 700,000 rupiah permit, valid for 12 months.11:12

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