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The crew of the *Northern Brees* transits the Estonian coast toward Latvia, navigating shallow harbors and managing rig repairs. After replacing two cap shroud turnbuckles in Finland, they install two additional units from BSI of Denmark while docked in Luhusalu.1:10 The crew notes that European buoyage systems differ from North American standards, specifically regarding the "green to starboard" rule, which they misinterpret while entering the harbor at Montu, resulting in a minor grounding on a rock.16:49 During a three-day weather delay in the ferry port of Rahukala, the vessel sustains damage to two dock lines and requires fender re-inflation due to heavy surge and prop wash from ferry thrusters.12:02 The crew struggles to source propane, as Estonian facilities only offer exchange programs with incompatible fittings.7:33 They eventually reach Ventspils, Latvia, where they receive local intelligence regarding GPS jamming and regional security concerns near Kaliningrad.19:03

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