SEARCHED by CUSTOMS for 2 HOURS in Vanuatu! 😲 (Episode 286)
10 novembre 2024 · 20 min · 297K visualizzazioni
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The crew of the catamaran Parlay Revival completes a 1,000-mile passage from Tonga to Port Resolution on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, arriving in the dark after six and a half days at sea.4:50 Upon arrival, the vessel undergoes an intensive two-hour customs and immigration search.8:11 Authorities, prompted by a false report from Fiji customs claiming the boat had stopped there, dismantle floorboards, search engine rooms, and inspect spare parts, suspecting the crew of drug smuggling.10:43 After verifying the boat's track and finding no contraband, officials clear the vessel for a four-month stay.11:36 Following the clearance, the crew engages with local children on Tanna Island, participating in traditional bird hunting and communal food sharing.15:24 The experience highlights the importance of maintaining accurate passage logs and clearance documentation when navigating between Pacific island nations, as authorities may rely on external intelligence to trigger rigorous inspections.
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