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Close To Indonesia

We are beginning to encounter Asian fishing boats as we approach Indonesia. These boats are usually small, wooden, and poorly lit, making them hard to spot on the radar or even with the naked eye. They often fish at night, using bright lights to attract their catch, but sometimes they don't turn them on until they are very close to us. This can be quite nerve-wracking, especially when we are sailing in almost completely flat calm conditions, like we are right now.

Another thing that I find exciting about this delivery is the opportunity to see some gas platforms that are marked on the chart. These are huge structures that extract natural gas from the seabed, and they look like mini-cities floating on the water. They have lights, cranes, and helipads. I am looking forward to passing by some of these gas platforms soon, as they are located in the Timor Sea, between Australia and Indonesia. 

The wind has been very light for the past day, barely reaching half a knot at times. This means that we have to rely on our engine to make any progress, which is not very exciting (good). However, we are hoping that the wind will pick up soon. We have about 300 nautical miles left to go, and we are looking forward to seeing some trees. 

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