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The crew of the 40-foot catamaran Catalpa remains in a marina on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, during a government-mandated level four lockdown.0:38 The vessel was hauled out for scheduled maintenance, including anti-fouling and seacock replacement, three days before the lockdown began.7:15 With the marina staff largely absent and the boat currently lacking through-hull fittings, the crew cannot relaunch until at least April 14.7:24 Despite the restrictions, the crew reports stable access to local supermarkets and confirms that Malaysian authorities have extended visa validity for foreign cruisers.8:23 The crew continues to perform additional maintenance projects on the boat while waiting for the lockdown to lift, with plans to potentially sail to Australia if regional border closures persist.1:47 Living conditions on the hard are characterized by increased heat and the lack of an onboard toilet, though the crew maintains that they are well-provisioned and safe.10:04

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